I was looking trought 3rivers archery at he finger tabs. When I first started shooting compounds I used a three finger tab, never got used to gloves.
What are some good tabs? Is the calf hair worth the slight extra price?
The one that really caught my eye was the Black Widow tab.
For the record, I have large hands! I shoot (or used to) One over and two under, so I'll be going that route again.
Thanks guys! Yall are great!
I have big hands as well, go with a large regardless of the style. I have tried 3 or 4 different tabs and settled on the Black Widow tab because its rigid behind the fingers. It felt the best to me and almost forces my hand and elbow to go where its supposed to.
cordovan by E.W. Bateman, sold by 3R
I bought the Fred Eichler on and like it. I prefer cordavan to calf hair.
QuoteOriginally posted by Avid Archer:
cordovan by E.W. Bateman, sold by 3R
I order right from their site.
http://www.ewbateman.com/
I use the cheap tab with the finger spacer. Leather no calf hair because thats what I had when my calf hair wore out. Never tried a more pricey one. When mine wears out I'll probably get another calf hair. Just my 2 cents.
Magnus.
I shoot split finger; 1 over, 2 under and my preferred tab is a Bateman cordovan tab. I "retired" my last Bateman tab since it finally wore out after 10 years of hard use. In the below link is the Bateman tab I use.
http://www.ewbateman.com/images/Tabs/TCDLarge.jpg
Bateman all the way unless I'm having a day that requires the use of my "palm tab".
God bless,Mudd
Kustom King sells a cordovan leather tab with a spacer, has really helped my shooting once I got it broke in. Heres a link.
http://www.kustomkingarchery.com/Finger-Guard-Tab/productinfo/6601/
Have fun shooting whatever you try.
Been shooting Kanpinch KP300's (calfhair)since '84. Tried others off and on over the years, prefer KP.
I use and recommend the Saunders Pak Tab. It requires NO breaking in and can be set up many different ways. Here is a lkink:
http://www.fsdiscountarchery.com/saunderspaktab.aspx
Bisch
Cordovan or Cavalier both great tabs.
Cavalier elite cordovan, although I replace the split leather with a solid piece for 3 fingers under.
E.W.Bateman Cordovan just like the one Night Wing posted a link to.
Smooooth release, and yes they last that long.
Works great in cold weather as well, just slip over light Camo skins gloves and then in one of the mittens that fold back.
All I use is Black Widow.
ABS cordovan Supertab
I like cordovan a lot, but the Bateman I got at 3rivers had the elastic strap. That thing would fly off my hand all the time. I would get the one with the leather finger hole on it.
The Cavalier elite cordovan is the best release I have tried yet. The leather and backer thickness was ideal for me. However, I didn't like the metal plate. The way I anchor it would scuff my cheek.
The Fred Eichler tab looks great. Anyone know how thick it is? I would love to get a pic of a side view of the layers and maybe have someone mic it to see how thick it is overall.
The Black widow calf hair is excellent, but the hair comes off them way to fast for me. The supper leather is nice, but leather doesn't last like cordovan, and it is kind of on the thick side. I hear they used to have a cordovan. I can't find one, but I bet it was a great tab.
I am shooting and loving the pack tab. Very adjustable to your personal needs.
I have to vote Bateman also, I bought a couple last winter and I really like them.
The Bateman TCD is the same one that 3RA sells, #5088. Cheaper at 3RA. It's the one that I use, too. It took a bit to get used to the elastic strap, but it works better for me than the regular style with the finger hole in the leather. For hunting, I wear it over a glove like Doug. Works great.
I really like my cavalier.
My vote goes to Skookum Cordovan's by Alaskan bowhunting. I have shot most of the above mentioned (bateman's, black widow, 3 rivers 3 unders, a variety of cheapos etc) but I just like the thickness and feel I get with the skookum. Above all, one should buy several and try them all out. I have gone back and forth for years but really always shoot the best with the Skookum. (I must mention though, that I remove the spacer on them, again a personal thing)
WOW GANG!!! Thanks for all the info and by all means, keep it coming!!
Looks like I may flip a coin between the Black Widow and the Cordovans!
Ya'll are the GREATEST!
I shoot both the Yellow tab from ABS and the one posted by Night Wing. Prefer the Cordovan. I just got a tab from Screaming Eagle but only shot a few arrows with it. Did notice it was very thin though.
Black Widow 3 under tabs for me.
I found them to be the thickest one's I could find it our local stores.
I found with the thinner ones I was suffering from numb fingers after an extended practise session.
Cheers
I really like the Black Widow 3-under in super leather. While I would prefer cordovan, the super leather has held up very well over the last two years.
For me, simple is best. Love the thin cordovan tabs, no spacers, no layers. Your fingers will toughen up a bit and you get a fantastic "feel" for the string. I shoot 3 fingers under but prefer a split tab, probably because I'm just plain screwed up. But I love 'em. My shooting partner swears by a layered tab. To each their own I guess.
Cavalier elite is hard to beat in my book!! Hawk2
I hate the elastic strap on the Bateman. Matter of fact, if somebody wants a large lefty just let me know. I prefer a thin cordovan with finger hole.
I really like the Neet PF-T. It has a pinch free tab made out of felt with a supper leather front and sued backing. $6.95
I have used the cordovan W&W and the Cavalier Elite. Both work fine for three-under, but I just seem to shoot the Cavalier better.
e.w. bateman
I'll throw another vote in for the Neet Pinch Free Tab - super leather. I modify mine a bit by removing the felt spacer then gluing the suede finger separator pieces back together with Barge cement. It still provides pinch protection, but allows me a much better feel of what's going on with the arrow and the string. I've tried almost every tab on the market and I always come back to these. They are simple, high-quality and inexpensive.
RB
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii79/ronbushong/Neettab.jpg)
I like the EFA tabs. The calfhair 3 under tab in the lower right of the photo is what I shoot. Calfhair doesn't last as long as the cordovan tabs, but then they only cost $12.00. :archer2:
(http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n64/2fletch/P1010008-4.jpg)
I like the Sanders fab tab the best. Slick, smooth, impervious to weather.
Angel tabs, do a search. I take a size 17.5 ring and their extra large is the only one that fits me! That is not why I shoot them though, they last forever and are the best out there IMO. Shawn
Cavalier Elite!
Bateman- cordovan, lasts a long time.
EFA tabs are tough as nails and CHEAP...cordovan lasts forever!! Plus "eagle eye" Don is a good guy to deal with...
Blackwidow super leather for me.It takes a while to break in, but offers great finger protection.