1982 - Darton Trailblazer (cost $60).  Without doubt the best shooting compound made in that time period.
1984 - York Trophy (cost $400).  Nice shooting quick in its time.
1984 - York Tracker (cost $400).  Fast even by today's standard.  This was a agressive hunting bow that was fun to shoot. 
1985 - York CNC (cost $500).  The first machined riser compound.  Green riser and black limbs
1985 - Jennings Shooting Star (cost $100) - Really accurate target bow
1986 - Hoyt Provantage (cost $500) - very slow, 
1986 - Martin Couger (cost $400) - The bow shoot smilar to other bows of the time.  Limbs cracked.
1987 - Jennings Carbon Extreme (Cost $500) - One of the best compound bows ever made.  Really comfortable grip - very fast. 
1990 - Martin FireCat XR (cost $900) very preatty and very slow.
1990 - Martin FireCat Sonic (cost $900) very fast and shot well
1991 - Martin Courgar XRG (cost $600) smooth and very accurate.  Shot many records with this bow.
1992 - Browning Ballistic Mariage (cost $800)- Absolutely the best bow of the year - fast and accurate.
1993 - Browning 6T6 Pro (cost $1200).  Very nice finish, however the bow was to heavy and shot very average.
1993 - Oneida AeroForce (cost $800). Smooth as to draw, pumped out one fast shaft.  The bow is very heavy.  This is a unique bow unlike anything else, unfortunately the bows company never seemed to progress from this bow.
1993 - Golden Eagle Evolution ($800) - One of the best bows ever.  Smooth draw, module adjustments, excellent balance, quiet shooting and very fast.  This bow remained a great selling bow for 5 years.  Many archers still own one.
1993 - Darton Vegas CPS (cost $1,000).  nice gold finish, however the bow was a little slow
1994 - Oneida Pro Machined (cost $1200)- the finish was poor and shot the same as the Aeroforce, very disappointing.
1994 - Darton Maverick (cost $800). Remains one of my favourite bows.  The fastest bow of the time.  Perfect balance, light weight, smooth draw.  A wonderful bow for hunting and target shooting.
1997 - Darton Cyclone LD (cost $1,000) - Wonderful bow - fast and very accurate.  the bow is long and smooth drawing. 
2005 - Darton Vegas (cost $1,100) - slower than the Darton Cyclone however the draw is smoother and when at 60#.  I was disappointed by the speed of the bow. 
2006 - Bowtech Constitution (cost $1,400)- Very fast, no shock, very quiet, extremely accurate.  The draw cycle is alot harder than the Darton.  I have never shot so many nocks off since shooting this bow.  The grip took a bit of getting use to as did the draw, however this is clearly the next generation of compound bows and the best bow I have owned since the Darton Maverick.
2007 - Bowtech Allegiance (cost $1,400) - Very light, no shock, very quiet, very accurate.  The draw cycle seems smooth.  The grip seemed to fit in the hand naturally.  Very easy to shoot well.  The Allegiance is easily the best bow I have owned to date, it is easily a few steps up from the 2006 Constitution.  Saying that Bowtech has built a new 2007 Constitution which looks a lot better than the the 2006.
2009 - PSE Money Maker (cost $1,400) - After testing the Money Maker and shooting amazing groups of arrows.
2009 - PSE X Force (cost $1,400) - This is a fast shooting bow, an aggresive draw, however once you have the bow drawn it is so easy to aim.  This has to be the easiest bow I have ever aimed with.  The bow is well balanced.  On my first indoor shoot I shot my personal best.  This bow makes me want me to try the PSE Omen with 366 fps, crazy fast.
2009 - PSE Omen (cost $1,400) - The fastest bow ever made.  I thought the X Force was aggressive, the Omen makes the X Force feel smooth.  The draw stop on the Omen is solid and the bow is silent and vibration is amazing considering the weight and speed.  The bow is impressive to shoot and the accuracy is unmatched.  I love the Omen, however it does make you understand the importance of the smooth drawing bows.