I have a 52" recurve and a 60" longbow and can't complain about either one. Getting a 2pc would be a good idea for adding mass weight to the shorter bows, in my opinion, thats next on my list. I have a 27 1/2" draw and struggle a tad bit more with my 52" than the longer Hoots I have had, but thats where you learn to shoot at your best shot after shot. The 52" is a 45#er but I have never chronoed it, I will see if the batteries are good in the chrono and give you some numbers later. My suggestion 56" 2pc phenolic handled recurve-#48! Oh thats what I want!