Traditional bows are a challenge to shoot accurately and consistently, therefore not recommended for beginning archers. Modern archery components, such as sights, peeps, overdraws, and releases are not found on traditional bows. These advancements have greatly improved today's bows. Most modifications made over the past few seasons are aimed specifically at competitive shooters. A hunter's bow is actually a simple tool.
Eccentrics are the wheel, or series of wheels, on the top and bottom of an upright bow.
Currently, there are four types of eccentrics. It is the easiest to shoot, and therefore preferred by hunters who release arrows with their fingers. But because of their unrestrained draw, plain wheel eccentrics provide limited arrow velocity. This is the leading alternative in the marketplace. All bow manufacturers produce a few models incorporating a speed wheel.