well ive been shooting going on for about 2 years now. it used to be off and on between the recurve and the coumpound but this year i gave up my compound and am totally comitted to the recurve. ive been using a cheap calf hair tab and a crappy leather glove i got from cabelas when i stated out. i need to upgrade and want something with good padding and a smooth surface. glove or tab does not matter because i use botj equally as bad. i put the string in my 1st knuckle so if its a glove it needs to atleast come back a little past that.also im not really wanting to spend over $30 on one. i am hard on equipment so ill have to buy a replacement every one in awhile.
thanks,
steven
Hey Steven, if you go to The Nocking Point website he has several different gloves to choose from at good prices, His name is Mike and if you want to talk to him his # is on the website he is a great guy to deal with and he always gets the orders out fast. Good Luck
Steven, check out the cordovan tab at 3rivers, its is inexpensive, durable and gives a smooth release with its cordovan face. The have tabs for either split or three under.
For a tab I have found nothing better than the new cordovan Fred Eichler tab at 3-rivers. More padding than the other cordovan tab from 3 rivers, which curled a lot for me and flew off my finger with the stretch strap when I really shot with dead hand release. The cordovan is much thicker on the Eichler tab. I also like the Black Widow calf hair, but the hair on the ones I have had wears out real fast for me. If you like a lot of padding, the Black Widow super leather has that. My second favorite tab right now is the Pac-tab. That lets you change it up to fit what you want.
My two favorite gloves are the Super glove and the Big Shot. The super glove will do a nice deep hook. The big shot doesn't have the overlay nylon going back as far as I would like, but it will work or a deep hook once you get a good crease in it and stretched out to fit you. I really have a hard time with most gloves getting a good deep hook where my fingers really point back at me. A damascus glove is probably the way to go for that, but I don't think they are what I would call padded.
X 2 on the Eichler tab. I've been a glove user since I was a kid. I can't seem to find a glove nowadays that allows you a good feel of the string, good finger protection, and has a slick surface. I have tried tabs several times and always went back to the gloves. The Eichler tab is slick, easily trimmed, and has good string feel and finger protection. Made a convert out of me....I'd order the size larger than you use in a glove and trim to fit as they run a little small. YMMV.
Check Americans Leathers, best glove on the market (in my opinion).
I have a Super Glove and was real happy with it; comfortable, durable,...
...until I started using a cordovan tab. A couple more to check out are Screaming Eagle and Bateman.
I love Black Widow tabs.
I 3rd the Eichler tab (3R) I used the cordovan tab from Alaska Bowhunting for years but got the Fred Eichler and am sold on it. It's all I use now and can't see changing. I trimmed the pointer finger and that was it. Works perfect for me. Pretty good price too..
I use the Black Widow Leather Tab in a split finger. They cost around $10.00 and wear like iron. I get one all shot in and feeling right, then start another and get it to the same condition. That way I always carry a spare in the field that will feel right if I need to use it. For the money they are well worth a try. Most archery stores or catalog sales will carry them. There are a lot of good tabs and gloves out there, see if a friend will let you try theirs out to get some ideas. Best of luck to you!
Hey Dick. Did you think the Eichler tab runs on the small side like Green thinks? I have been contemplating ordering one but would like to get the right size the first time.
Allan
I thought the Eichler tab ran about right with other tabs I have used. I use a medium. If anyone gets an M and it is not right, just let me know and I will buy it. I need a back-up, and don't feel like paying shipping on one item.
I really like the Bateman tabs.
Fred Eichler tab from 3Rivers. Best tab that I've shot with.
I'll second the Nocking Point. Mike Horton has just about everything you want. Everything from a $60 glove to a $5 tab. Personally, I'm not sure the more expensive Big shot or other high end gloves shoot any better they just feel better on your hand. Mike has some tabs made by neet that are my personal favorate. 7 bucks and they are slick, soft, and my personal fav after shooting a lot of different gloves and tabs.
Another vote for the Bateman tabs.
A vote for the Eagle Flight Archery tab
Hi Steven,
I use slightly modified Neet Pinch Free Tabs exclusively (smooth Super Leather - not calfhair). To see a pic of one of my modified tabs (very simple & quick modification), check out my post on page three of the following TG thread.
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=093498;p=3
They are very inexpensive... only $7 or $8 each. For that price, you can afford to lose a few.
Good luck,
RB
I like the all deerskin one made by Neet. Tried a bunch before but have stuck with this one.
Is it common for the hair to wear off the tab fairly quick?
BW tabs for me too!
Rusty
I buy my cordovan tabs from The Nocking Point.Like these tabs better than any I have ever used.
I just ordered a new cordovan 3 under tab from EW Bateman. ...PR
A GLOVE I THINK WILL LET YOU ASESS EVEN FINGER PRESSURE AT FULL DRAW IF THAT IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO WORK ON I USE ABATEMAN GLOVE W INSERTS ITS CORDOVAN W 1/4 INCH OF THE TIPS CUT OFF THE HH GLOVE IS COWHIDE AND STRETCHES SO YOU HAVE TO PUT ASTICH IN TO TIGHTEN UP BUT ITS STILL ANICE GLOVE I HAVE SEVERAL
"cordovan tab at 3rivers, its is inexpensive, durable and gives a smooth release with its cordovan face." My fingers were going numb with a glove, this tab made it all go way. No more problems. I love it
QuoteOriginally posted by ishoot4thrills:
I love Black Widow tabs.
I'm with you... :thumbsup:
cordovan tab from 3 rivers, lately been trying black widow both split fingers
I too, am open to discernable improvement.
The cordovan Bateman works great for me.
It's relatively cheap price is merely a by-product. They will out last the energiser bunny.
I've read a couple of threads where the term "deep hooks" was used to describe the grip on the string. I have always placed the string about in the middle of the outer half of my first finger pad. Does deep hook mean you are gripping the string in the first knuckle bend?
For years (like 35) I've used the Neet calf hair Kant Pinch tab. In the last few years they have either been getting weak cows or someone is cloning their style with cheaper material. Even the rubber liner pad tears. After tearing my second new one in as many months (and the hair was gone after a few dozen shots) I tried a few alternatives. So far I am most pleased with the Black Widow split & smooth. I did add an anti-pinch leather finger spacer to one.
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i like my black widow 3 under tab
Kustom King sells a glove they market for extreme weather, black nylon on outside, cotton inside finger tips, and slick neoprene(?) on fingers. very flexible and you can really feel the string. It feels like a driving glove, but, I have no problem with finger soreness shooting 60# plus bows.
The American Leathers Glove is the best I have ever used.
Just picked up a BW 3 under tab today and it is awesome! Thanks for the test run PD!
I have shoot or tried most of the gloves and tabs on the market. The one that I like the best are the gloves made by Alaska Bow Hunting. They offer two different synthetic covered finger tips and I like both. They are thin enough to feel the string and arrow while still protecting the tender fingers. The second reason that I like them is that the material will not roll up on the string and I get a smooth clean release.
QuoteOriginally posted by $bowhunter$:
i need to upgrade and want something with good padding and a smooth surface. also im not really wanting to spend over $30 on one.
thanks,
steven
Like someone else has already said, the American Leathers gloves are top notch and will last you a very long time. I have tried several other gloves and up until I bought the Full Shot glove made by American Leathers, I was wearing them out pretty fast.
It will not be possible to buy one for under 30 bucks though, unless someone happens to be selling a used one in the classifieds for that price. My opinion is that you get what you pay for and I think it will outlast about anything out there and fits the description of what your looking for.......except for the price. Actually, if you spend 30 bucks on two or three gloves and they don't last as long as one of the Americal Leather gloves.......it comes out actually being cheaper. I know for me, I have found the glove that works for me and it is going on it's second year of use.
Winterhawk1960