You will find that each bowyer has a following. Many times it is regional. Many times the archer knows the bowyer personally. Truth is most of the good bowyers out there have great products and will stand behind the bows they make. You are from TX, I'd look around your local. I shoot a Bob Lee 3p and love it for my hunting bow. I also shoot a River Raisin 3p cause I know Tom Moran and he's a super guy. Has the best bow for the money and stands behind it.Use that bow at all the summer shoots. You really can't go wrong w/ a quality bow maker.
BTW, I had to give up my one piece too because of tennis elbow. Feel your pain...LOL