Ok, I am a newbee to Bow hunting as well, however the best I got when looking for a bow was not someone telling me what they shoot, or what they prefer or even what all the big names are because we know them come on. Hoyt,Mathews,PSE,Bowtech,Redhead,Bear,Parker and the list continues... So we got all the brand names out there, the advise to me was get to a shop and shoot them all, or pick several and shoot them. Bow hunting is a person thing, becase the bow I shoot, Hoyt TurboHawk, maynot be the right one for you. My friend shoots a Bowtech Sniper and likes it.. So best thing for ya is to get out there and shoot several. If you want to pick between those 2 then try them or throw a Hoyt or Mathews or Bowtech in the middle and test them out against the Parker and Diamond, can't go wrong if you pick the one you like the best. Good luck in finding the right bow.

I too am a relative newbie to archery, I got my first bow this past spring. I have a Parker and I like it, no problems with it so far.

Well... if someone wants to give me a negative on my comment for telling him to choose the right bow for him by testing out different ones then thats fine... So Ill do like everyone else and get on the banwaggon side. Go with Hoyt, The TurboHawk is an awsome package and its quiet with very smooth pull back. Its cheaper than those Mathews bows too. Hoyt also has new bows out that are just as awsome and still less expensive than Mathews. Get Serious. Get Hoyt.

If you have an archery shop you trust, I'd listen to them. But if they try to sell you the top of the line I'd find another shop. I use a 2007 Bowtech Tomkat. it is extremely accurate andquiet.Folks in my league comment on how quiet it is. It was the least expensive of the line and I have never had a problem with it in competion or in the woods. The first reputable shop I went to said they could outfit me for $1,000. The Bowtech cost several hundred dollars less than that at another smaller but equally reputable shop. I think today's lower end models are the equal to the top end models of just a few years ago.. BTW I think the Sniper replaced the Tomkat in Bowtech current line. Hope this helps.

I have a Diamond Razor Edge and I like it a lot. It is my first bow and I got it for a fair price and it shoots great. No matter how strong you are you will be able to shoot this bow because it shoots 30 to 60 lbs.

Most bows come with adjustable draw length. Mathews bows are made just for you after a pro measures you and orders the bow from the factory. By all means give Mathews and Mission a look before you choose. I have shot just about everything in the 45 years since getting my first bow and I love Mathews. Keep in mind more important than speed is a bow that is quiet. A loud string twang will cause deer to jump at the shot and you will miss everytime.

i prefer bear archery http://www.beararcheryproducts.com/ but it also depends on your wallet

Dont pick a certain brand a head of time. Go to an archery shop and shoot several. Pick the one that then works best and is the best fit for you. Not necessarily the one that is best advertised.

Go with a Parker because it is cheaper. As you advance get diamond a more expesive bow that will be worth your money.

DIAMOND RAZOR EDGE no doubt