Longbow: glove or tab?

rscornutt · August 06, 2015, 07:29:00 PM

I shoot recurves, but recently picked up a 68" longbow. I use a glove for my recurves and assumed I would for the longbow. However, I was wondering if any of you guys like the tab better for longbows? I don't use a deep hook on my draw, so it might not work.

I don't want to mess with a good thing, but if it helps, I'm for it.

kevsuperg · August 06, 2015, 07:48:00 PM

I try to keep things as consistent as possible so I shoot a glove for both curves and LB.

Doug_K · August 06, 2015, 07:59:00 PM

Simple cut leather tab for both here. I haven't found a glove that works as good as the tab for me, but I don't think there's a real difference between the two as long as it works for you.

AZ_Longbow · August 06, 2015, 08:05:00 PM

Glove, american leather crossover, coarse I shoot a heavy draw.

Possum Head · August 06, 2015, 08:54:00 PM

I shoot a home made leather 3 under tab from my Life ender longbow.

August 06, 2015, 09:33:00 PM

All personal preference. I prefer a tab!

Bisch

Yewbender · August 06, 2015, 09:47:00 PM

I use a Howard Hill shooting glove and cut the stalls so my finger tips are exposed. I see alot of guys using tabs and it works great for them. Use whatever you feel gives you the best release and are comfertable with.

highlow · August 07, 2015, 06:48:00 AM

If it aint broke, don't fix it.

2bird · August 07, 2015, 08:10:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by rscornutt:
I shoot recurves, but recently picked up a 68" longbow. I use a glove for my recurves and assumed I would for the longbow. However, I was wondering if any of you guys like the tab better for longbows? I don't use a deep hook on my draw, so it might not work.

I don't want to mess with a good thing, but if it helps, I'm for it.

I have always shot a glove but wanted to shoot a tab for the cleaner release, problem was i could never find a tab that fit me well no matter how much i trimmed it. I ended up buying a $13 batemen 3 under tab and man thats the ticket, i suggest giving one a try.

ranger 3 · August 07, 2015, 08:55:00 AM

Glove with both.

bulldog18 · August 07, 2015, 08:58:00 AM

I use both. Switch back and forth from an American Leathers kangaroo Crossover or Bateman Cordovan tab.

M60gunner · August 07, 2015, 11:08:00 AM

I have used both as well. I shoot split finger. Issues with my pointer finger have caused me to favor the Kanagroo glove from American Leathers now.

WESTBROOK · August 07, 2015, 09:37:00 PM

Longbows don't care what you cover your fingers with...keep using what works for ya.

August 07, 2015, 10:47:00 PM

Maybe my longbows don't care, but my fingers do. The American Leathers Kangaroo is the best that I have ever used.

Mr. fingers · August 08, 2015, 11:17:00 AM

Glove for both.

T-Bowhunter · August 08, 2015, 08:31:00 PM

I prefer a tab.

rscornutt · August 08, 2015, 08:42:00 PM

Thanks, guys. I believe I'll just stick to what works. No sense messing things up.

Sam McMichael · August 09, 2015, 05:10:00 PM

I prefer a tab, but a glove will work just fine if you like it.

trad_bowhunter1965 · August 10, 2015, 02:38:00 PM

Blackwidow tab.

Producer · August 10, 2015, 03:52:00 PM

I have not tried everything that is out there but I like the Neet cow hide tab with a spacer the best of what I have tried. You can feel the string very well and the string slides of very smootly. That being said, when I shoot my 57lb longbow with thin Fast flight it gets a little uncomfortable and I will use my glove.