I’ve never owned nor shot Elite’s flagship bows but I’m very pleased with the Basin. My youngest boy has the Ember, My oldest has the Terrain and I shoot the Basin. I love the draw cycle of the Basin. With it maxed out I can pull back with ease and it doesn't have that valley at the end which the Ember & Terrain have. I prefer the Basin for that reason. It just feels more natural to me. Its well balanced, easy to shoot and looks great in tan.