Originally posted by Rick Richard:
I don't understand what are the benefits of foam core? Can you explain please?
My opinion only:
At 25 yards: Not much difference at all. I don't think I would bother with it at this yardage. To me it is not worth extra $$$ on my hunting bows (same with Carbon).
At 90 meters (FITA distances) and when coupled with carbon: It could mean about on extra foot of flatter trajectory with the same poundage limbs. This is very helpful in wind and could also be the difference of staying within the sight window or not. Extreme weather changes also does not have much of an effect on newer foams.
As far as smoothness, I believe the design and the feel of the individual will have more to do with it then the foam. FWIW, I have had foam cores that do not draw so smoothly, and I have had wood cores that draw very smoothly.