great bow. diamond series bows have carbon lams and are faster,...a little. I had one that I loved to shoot, and I sold it only because it was a little too light for me. my 57# shot a 600 grains arrow faster than a 63# BW PL V. the only down side to this bow is the take-down system, which is a real pain!! the L bar kept bending toward the back of the bow, and had to be hammered back in place. Also, the tool needed to tighten the T/D system is obsolete, antiquated and belongs in wheel bow toolcase. If I got another, it would be a 1 piece Diamond Woodland Hunter, definitely