i didn't think there was enough difference either. Outside of speed, i didn't notice enought diff.my first bow i ever baught was an outback, it was a realy nice littel bow is wish i still had it, i now have a z7 extreme and to behonest i still dont think there are a ton of difrence between the 2. its hard to not get caught in the hype but if you can still shoot it good keep it as long as your happy with it!