Newer bows are lighter, more let off most of the time and you gain a little speed. But speed is not what is needed for hunting! My first deer shot was with a 20 year old Pearson from a pawn shop for $60. Had quite an arc to the arrow flight at 30+ yards. But I could shoot it quite well. No need to keep up with the Jones's unless you just want to or your bow is starting to fail in places!