The argument they are making just really doesn't hold water. The compound bow does stack the weight of draw as you are pulling it...getting lower as you pass the max point. But as for shooring smoother?? I can't see it. The bow hand/arm may get a little vibration at the shot but the pulling hand/arm has lost all tension on it. The longbow and recurve defineitely are smooth shooting bows but they stack the weight at full draw. Does a longbow have a smoother letoff than a recurve?? C'mon...as far as I am thinking ..they are clutching at straws. All bows have a bit of vibration when shot. I think the recurve will have less than a compound. More than a straight bow??...I don't think enough to be able to tell the difference. One other thing of note though. The compound IS much heavier than the other style of bows. Had a bowflex GOB...You can buy one at Sam's Club for 6-700 bucks. They are worthwhile as a workout tool..but only if you use them. BTW the resistence rods stack their strength somewhat like a bow....but they use cables and pulleys..like a compound bow!!?? Oh well,...Ya can't beat that bunch of docs... They will almost always support each other. Hell they are in business together. Or is that cahoots??