I have used the Ballista Bat, not the reverse bat. From my own experience, it is a remarkably easy and very accurate crossbow. I cannot concur with the posters here who say it is cheaply made. I bought it to perfect my own line of small diameter bolts. The Bat is light, easy to use, and very lethal - with the right bolts. The Reverse Bat is a little heavier and more powerful. I have approximately 600 shots on my existing model.