the boy had a 08 Brute LT model , factory string was terrible , put new 1 on , shot well for a while then was very inconsistent and no one could figure it out. Ryan normally robin hoods at least once a day so he is good.needless to say we sold it and he now has a Diamond Stud , 3 months now and loves it .We removed the hostage as we don't like how the lower brush wears fast , went w/the new quick tune. with this bow we have had to buy a bunch of battle wraps to keep in stock from all the fletchings he is cutting ..I was very impressed , has a little creep but he has gotten use to it .