Tabs - spacer or no spacer?

[Benoli]

I have always used a tab with a soft spacer but they are gettig harder to find. What are the advantages / disadvantages of using a tab without the spacer? Do you think it will affect my shooting much in making the change?

[WhiteOaks]

I like a spacer
Check Bateman tabs
They are super tabs

[hawaiiarcher]

Once you are adjusted to no spacer you will be fine. When placing your index finger on the string make sure you leave a space between finger and nock before drawing. I still like to use Neet PinchFree Tab Superleather. It helps to ward off the callous  :( .

[JRY309]

I've used tabs both ways,it really doesn't matter to me.My Bateman has a spacer and my Cavalier has a spacer but I took it off my Cavalier and prefer it that way.Try one a spacer and without and see which way you like better.

[YORNOC]

I used to buy fairly expensive multi layered tabs with spacers. I always kept a few "home cut" tabs of 3-5 ounce leather in my pack just in case, and ended up using one after dropping my tab in the dark. I love them, simple cheap, and the best feel and release I've used. Similar to a cordovan tab, just a lot cheaper. I oil them heavily and the string "polishes" them with use.

[IdahoCurt]

I use my cavalier with no spacer and it works fine.

[Night Wing]

I use a Bateman split finger tab with a spacer and have for the last 30 plus years.

[Bjorn]

I like a 'Neet' tab it has a felt spacer.

[Shawn Leonard]

Angel tabs, very nice and they have a spacer, I too prefer a spacer. Shawn

[Stumpkiller]

I've been using Black Widow tabs with a leather spacer I add myself.

 

[huntnmuleys]

i prefer the no spacer, but lost the one i had and still had 2 older tabs with the spacer, and since i shoot em fairly similarly (only prefer the spacer free for feel) im using them until they wear out, or i lose them as well!

[Raging Water]

I gotta say, I really like the spacer. Shot them both, with and without, and I prefer the spacer.

Matt

[Dave Lay]

I like that ! i quit shooting BW tabs because the "flaps" were always layin down, and wasnt smart enough to figure out what you have done...

Originally posted by Stumpkiller:
I've been using Black Widow tabs with a leather spacer I add myself.