Shooting gloves

[Wudstix]

He recommends rubbing a bit of coconut oil on the surface to preserve and slicken it up.  May only work on nylon surfaces. 


I'm with you Gary, tabs will take a bit of use to get hunting good.  Tournaments will be a great start.

   

[Buckeye1977]

It definitely took me awhile to get used to shooting a tab when I switched but really worked better for me at the time. Part of it was we used to shoot a lot of 3d in the summer and when it was hot and sweating the glove would get really loose while shooting and the next day it would be stiff after it dried. Didn't have that problem with a tab.

[Rough Run]

I like the same kangaroo glove as Slowbowjoe.  It's made by Legacy Leathers.  Good protection with good feel, even though the leather is comparatively thin.  Going on 4 years with this one, even the Velcro on the wrist is in great shape.  I clean it once a year with saddle soap, let it dry for a day, and respray with Atsko silicone spray.

[doubleo]

I have switched to using the Bearpaw speed glove and really like it. Its made with buffalo leather and has nylon fingertips. Its very well made and I think will last for many years.

[wapitishooter]

My favorite has been a glove I bought from Martin archery years ago and still shoot to this day. literaly thousands of shots and still in good shape. Not sure if they still make them or not.

[Deno]

  I used Bearpaw and OMP gloves for quite awhile.  Finally found one of my old Hill XLs and with a little talc, my release feels much smoother. 

Deno

[Sam McMichael]

I started using tabs in the 90's when I first took up the longbow. Gloves tended to develop a crease, which I didn't care for. The tab has not had this problem as much, so now I replace a tab when I lose it as opposed to when the glove has issues. Actually, I don't think I shot any better or worse, whichever one I used.

[Sirius Black]

The Bearpaw Black  Glove is another good one. 

[Ray Lyon]

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My new American Leathers buffalo crossover next to the one with new finger stalls that I just got back from them.  Incredible service and VERY reasonable.  It's like new and these are fabulous gloves.  Thank you John and Lori for outstanding products and service. 

[Skates 2]

Yep, American Leathers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BAK]

I'm 70 and have likely tried about every glove I came across over the years.  There is no doubt in my mind the Bateman is by far the very best, yeah, you get what you pay for, but I'll likely never need another.

[Broken Arrows]

AL all the way!

[johnnyk71]

just a shoutout to American Leathers. I've had a buffalo crossover (no plastic inserts) for probably 15 years, and it's still in great shape. just got a wild hair and decided to order a new one. didn't really even need it, but realized I don't have a backup glove, so why not?!

one of the best quality trad hunting products I've ever purchased and used, and a company well worth supporting!

[Rob Emerson]

Bear paw speed glove and the bearpaw black 70157.  Would be the closest to a Damascus glove.

[Jegs.mich]

Bearpaw classic or a palm tab.

[Pat B]

I've always used a Damascus glove. The first one I bought cost $9.95 so that kind of tells you how long I've been using them. During the season and especially at the end of the season I wash it with warm water and Dawn detergent, wring it out and put it back on my hand to reshape it. Then I remove it and let it dry. Once dry I put it back on my hand and give it a liberal amount of Montana Pitch Blend. Once that soaks in I wipe off the excess and she's good to go.
I like the Damascus glove because I can feel the string through the glove, it protects my fingers and it's more comfortable than other gloves I've tried.

[RIVERWOLF]

I never could get used to a tab, and believe me when I say I tried ;^))

I didn't read all the responses , so Hope I'm not repeating info......
First I think bow weight has some weight in choices with a good glove. I used The old Grizzly/wolverine leather gloves for years. (No longer made)  I really like the leather one Frank posted  (Bearpaw classic) but they are hard to find sometimes .
I picked up a Dura glove when they first came out and love the glove design /durability,and slick release, though the price has went up significantly .

Imho the dura glove is best up to about 60# or so (dependent upon archer) , but for a little more protection you can't go wrong with a Bearpaw Bodnic speed glove.

Very simular designs , but the Bearpaw is more durable with  less presure/wear on the fingers...Like all Bearpaw products, very well designed & built.

[kstout]

American Leathers Buffalo Crossover, with the plastic inserts for me. Took a while to get used to it, but now I really like it!

[Terry Lightle]

Partial to Bateman cordovan and American Leathers  kangaroo