I have a newer 55# Super Kodiak that is my go-to bow. I have all the confidence in the world with this bow. I did notice that after shooting my brother-in -laws 50# Super Kodiak that I really like my heavier bow more. I don't know it just seems that I get a "crisper" release with the 55#er. On the note about Martin, I had a 50# Martin Nighthawk that I STUPIDLY sold on E-bay, It was the best shooting bow I owned. I have yet to find a bow with that fine a grip for me, I wish I could find another Nighthawk. I look constantly but none seemed to be available used.
jim