Hey guys,

Looking for a glove thats a little heavier but still gives a smooth release. Shooting a Dwyer Endeavor 50# and my current glove is a Bearpaw, however the leather is just a bit too thin. I really start to feel it on longer sessions. Any advice on a new one? Thanks

I have a Black Widow glove with the cordovan overlays that I keep coming back to.  I've been trying a bunch of different gloves, tabs etc, but when I put this one back on it just feels the most comfortable and can shoot all day with no discomfort. How do you like that endeavor?  I'm hoping to shoot one tomorrow at our WTA banquet that Dave will be at.

I love it. I got it a few months back and I've been hooked ever since. I couldn't believe the speed I was getting out of it the first few times I shot it. It has a bamboo core so that helps too of course.

I always make overlays and glue them on as soon as I get a new glove.  I just cut them out of a piece of thin nylon strap--Light wt. tie down strap. Makes for a clean release.  Simple, cheap, and effective.

That is a good ideal Chuck. what glue do you use?

I have a Tred Barta glove from 3Rivers.  It is like Chuck described.  Smooth and long lasting.

I had the same problem, last year I got the American Leathers Big Shot - Elk.  It took some getting used to because of the thicker leather and the nylon overlays, but now it is all that I use.  After a little break in time it just feels natural.  

BOB

Love that avatar Bob!  

I'd say get a glove with cordovan finger overlays.  Nylon might work just as well--I didn't try it long enough to see before switching to a (cordovan) tab.

One piece of advice--try it on first.  Get a glove that barely fits when new, so when it's broken in it's not loose.  Cordovan requires some breaking in--you may hate it at first.  Soak it with a leather conditioner (like Montanna Pitch Blend, or Sno-Seal, or a boot conditioner) and shoot to speed up the process.

Chad

I love my American leather big shot glove. It did take little getting used to but it has lasted me 4 yrs and still has plenty of life left.

Gilbert

Alaska Bowhunting Supply Skookum glove.  I have two and have been shooting the same glove for a couple of years now.  The new one is for backup.      

Bill

I love the american leathers gloves, but only one has ever fit me correctly! The Widow glove I like as well with the tip overlays, but I had to modify mine by shortening the finger stalls and adding a snap on the wrist because there wasn't enough velcro for my small wrists.

The big shot is where its at.  I started my archery and bowhunting without a glove, shot my first deer with trad equipment without one.  But tha was a 40# bow, and a glove was not really needed.  When I moved up to 55#, I needed something.  I got the damascus glove, and it worked great for a long time, untill the string started to break the leather.  The leather got really soft and gripped to well.  Causing me to torque.  Now i have the big shot, had it for 2 years so far.  I have shot carp, ran down to the creek, reached in with my shooting hand and grabbed the arrow underwater.  Then kept shooting, the nylon is amazing.  But like said above, it is kinda hard to get used to.  It is definatly thicker, but going from the thin doeskin, to that thick elk, with the nylon stalls.  BIG difference, lol

good luck

Thanks for all the good advice gentlemen!

The 3 Rivers Dura Glove has been my staple glove for the past 2 years.  I have well over 10000 shots on it and still has much life remaining.  String comes off the glove very well.  Price is very affordable.

I'll second the Three River's Dura Glove, lot's of shots on mine and it's still going strong.

I've tryed alot of gloves and the big shot get's my vote. The other one I would consider is the black widow super glove, excellant glove also! Jason

Black Widow Stick-Tite glove. 2 styles, the best glove I've ever used.

Bearpaw(NEET) is my glove of choice.

Ive also tried a lot of gloves..
damascus...american leathers "big shot elk"..."dura glove" from 3 rivers....alaska "skookum"...
Let me tell that I sticked with the Alaska "down under" glove...
Its a bit expensive but I shoot very comfortable with it-
It takes time to adjust to it since its a bit stiff at first...but then you put it on and feels great.
I shoot a 51@25 Treadway Blck Swamp
Good luck finding the right one for you...

I like to use a Yellowstone Gloves deerskin workglove. Get it snug to start with, and once she breaks in, she is awesome.