I started with a glove. That's my reason. Is it personal preference, ONLY? Or...are there advantages/disadvantages to each?
Please indulge a novice question...lol.
I get a cleaner release with a tab than I do with a glove.
Jeff, I too, started with a glove, and have switched back and forth several times. I'm back to a tab now. I like the "feel" of shooting with a glove, but the tab is where it's at for me now.
I don't think one is inherently better than the other. The reason I switched, is that the tab helps me use a deep, consistent hook on the string. I've been struggling with release issues since I started shooting again. I find with a glove, I tend to have more of an "L" shape with my fingers, vs. a good "J" with the tab. This may not be true for everyone, but it's working for me.
It does boil down to personal preference in most cases. If I ever get to the point where my entire shot sequence is burned forever into my little brain, I may go back to the glove. For now, the tab gives me the ability to concentrate on other parts of the shot sequence and not worry about my string hand/fingers.
I used to shoot a tab but after dropping it out of my tree stand a few times I went to a glove and never looked back.
GMMAT, There is no "this is better than that" when it comes to gloves vs tabs. The shooter must decide what works best for them. I can shoot either, but I started with a tab many moons (make that decades) ago and I use it more than the glove. The tab has less material to contact the string and is less likely to hang-up, so to speak. If you like the glove, and shoot well with it, then I would say a glove is the way to go. If you haven't tried a tab, however, you may want to try one just to understand the differenct for yourself.
I'm a hunter, guys. Dropping one from stand could be remedied with carrying a spare, I suppose.
When I hunt, I find I can't wear my UA gloves under my current glove. Maybe I could use a tab with the gloves (or, I could naturally order a larger glove).
I'm likely going to give a tab a fair shake. Any material you guys suggest? Leather with seal? Other?
Thanks.
Generally what I've seen is target shooters lean toward the tab moreso than hunters. Folks preferring a tab almost invariably relate they get a cleaner release.
I'm not a good enough shot to see much difference for myself, but I like how a glove feels and think I get a better rate of fire; sometimes I like seeing how fast I can empty my quiver, just for kicks.
I have gone back and forth between the two, but find that I tend to shoot a little better with a tab. I wear unlined mechanics gloves with my tab year round. The tab I have come to like is a Bateman tab with cordovan.
Gone back and forth, currently using a tab. The one I chose is a Bateman cordovan also with the elatic finger holder...this way I can adjust it to fit over gloves or bare hand AND I can cinch it down so it doesn't come off easily. When I don't want it in the way, I just rotate it around to the top of my finger/hand. Works great for me. I also keep an extra in the top pouch of my Dawgware quiver just in case.
The string just slides off my fingers better with a Cordovan tab. I think less resistance leads to less interference with the string. A lot of the best target archers use a tab. Must be a reason. At first it felt kind of funny when I switched. I will never go back now.
I like being able to jut swirl the tab around the back of my hand when I need my fingers free to pull the arrows as opposed to removing all the finger socks. I like that with my Cavalier Elite, it is adjustable by the spring/paracord set-up so that I can put it over warm gloves and still obtain the same basic feel/consistency on the string. I think I hit my anchor better with my fingers being able to feel my lip, the nock etc. etc. The tabs seem less susceptible to forming a string catching grove.
It'a personal preference with me.I started out with a glove but switched to a simple cordovan tab.I uise a single finger hole Bateman with the finger seperator.I can control the arrow better with my bare fingers and then flip up the tab.I get a good clean release.
I started with a glove, couldn't stand a tab. Got tired of getting my butt beat by those shooting tabs and switched...Tabs being more accurate isn't subjective, it's a fact. What I did in the beginning is I didn't give them a chance nor did I put much effort into finding the right one. Once I put out the effort, I wouldn't shoot a glove other then to remind myself of why I don't! :) ....O.L.
I checked on a BAteman....and 3Rivers doesn't offer a 3 under Bateman.
What are your suggstions for a 3 under tab?
Thanks, sincerely, gentlemen.
I could never get used to the feel of the glove at my anchor point in the corner of my mouth. Always prefered my bare fingertips.
I second the Bateman cordovan tabs. You can order them direct from Bateman. Large selection of styles on their website. I got one at the UBM gathering from 'The Nocking Point' (sponser).
I can tell you why I shoot a tab and not a gloves. because I shoot a tab a LOT better.
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rusty
Jeff I shoot 3 under and cut my own tabs from leather. I have 2 extra tabs and a extra string in the pocket of my Arrowmaster at all times! I tried a glove but just couldn't get the smooth release that is needed! I wear UA glove liners under my Fold back mittens and my tabs fit well and no chance of dropping them!
I prefer an open style (no palm, just the three finger stalls) glove, but that's almost entirely because when I fasten the strap around my wrist it becomes much harder to lose.
It seems that I get alot of soreness between the fingers when I shoot a tab. Why, I dont know, thats why I shoot a glove. Mabey some of the tab shooters can give me some much needed advice on how to avoid this, and I might give a tab a try again..
I have shot using both.
I use the glove now exclusively.
The tab was nice to flip around out of the way and so used it for awhile.
But when hunting especially small game with sudden shots I found the tab on the wrong side of the string when I shot. Not too painful but didn't help any either.
I use the glove because I can just reach for the string and know my fingers will have leather between them and the string.
BigArcher
I started with a glove and tried a tab. The tab does give a cleaner release but I just don't like it. I can't really say why, maybe because I don't feel in control. With a glove it goes trough my mind ready aim sloooow release, it's gone. With a tab it seems like it's, ready, aim, sloooww BANG! where'd it go.
I'm back to a glove.
I started with a tab and used it exclusively until one day I missed an opportunity to shoot a groundhog. I just couldn't flip the tab into position quick enough to get off the shot. That day I decided I am a hunter first and target shooter second.
That was almost 20yrs ago and I haven't used a tab since. I like the Damascus full palm style.
QuoteOriginally posted by frassettor:
It seems that I get alot of soreness between the fingers when I shoot a tab. Why, I dont know, thats why I shoot a glove. Mabey some of the tab shooters can give me some much needed advice on how to avoid this, and I might give a tab a try again..
Rich, you can always switch to 3 under... :goldtooth:
Overall.... Tab for me, I like a NEET calf hair the best. When I get the urge to shoot a glove, I like a Damascus.
I tried a glove, but its just not for me. I need to "feel" the sring and nocked arrow, with a glove I feel detatched from them. Its almost like they're there with a glove, but I can't feel the string slide away - that monkeys with my release and my consistancy suffers.
I do like the fact that my hand is useable with the glove though, seems with the tab my dexterity just stinks (dropped a couple arrows on the stand)
I use a 3 finger glove w/wool glove over it. I merely cut the fingers out of the wool and slip it over.. I mostly spot and stalk and spend a bit of time on my hands and knees. The protection of the glove is important and a tab just doesn't work well for this type hunting.
exactly what pickngrin said
im with gmmat--looking to try the tab agian and shoot 3 under. i shot the cordovan 3 under and it seemed to cut my lip and was very uncomfortable. i shoot off the tips of my fingers it seems, at the first joint on them. i seem to have a problem with a lot of pressure getting on my ring finget as well and just cant seem to make it stop. i have long arms and a fairly long draw, so dropping the elbow is hard to figure out. i would love to give the tab a try, but got to find a good comfortable one.
I get a better release with a tab.But I can't feel my archor point as good.Use what works for you.
I quit the glove, because they would always work forward and I was constantly pushing them back on against my leg.. Also they fit snug enough that on a cold stand my finger tips would get cold fast.
Now I use a tab and in cold weather I put it on over my cotton glove. Since I am primarily a hunter not an archer, both the extra movement of pushing the glove back on and cold finger tips were big negatives to me. Other than those small issues, it's a fielder's choice. One other small point is when afield, I can spin the tab backwards and have full use of my fingers, and do not need to remove my glove.. All small points.
From a target shooters perpective, the tab goes give a cleaner release, over and over and over again. But, the glove is so huntable! :-)
I use both, it seems that with heavier bow # I get a cleaner release with a tab, lighter bows a cordavan glove works better for me. But you should try both to see what works best for you.
Personal preference is the ONLY difference.
Fact is Howard Hill shot a glove, and a lot of 'tabbers' couldn't beat him. So it don't really matter what you use as long as it fits you. Byron Ferguson and Ron LaClair also use a glove......I could go on and on.
It aint the glove or the tab, its the indian....that's another fact.
Find which one you like best...neither is gonna 'git you your deer' more than the other....or 'make you a better hunter'.
Shot with a glove for a while but it's all tab now. I think with the glove I had more of a tendancy with "string creep" than with the tab.
Plus like others have said I like flippin it around when I want to.
Terry, Imagine how good Howard would have been if he had used a tab! :)
Gregg...I'm sure he would have used one if he thought it was better for him.....just as others would have. I'm sure he used what he had the most confidence in.....as is the way we should all be. :thumbsup:
I started with a glove but changed to a tab. I seem to get a smoother release. Also, I can use it while wearing gloves.
Well I just bought my first tab this month, and the first thing I noticed is soreness in my fingers. I feel that can be overcome with more practice. I'll tell you what though, I've been getting awesome groups with it, and I'm talking compound accuracy type groups. I have NEVER been able to do that from a considerable distance. The only thing is, I need them to be consistent and in the center. This tells me my anchor has changed, and I need to get it more on my face. I think with the tab, for some reason I'm holding away from my face.