Glove or tab

[Ricekrispy]

Hello all. I’m looking for opinions on glove or tab, split finger or 3 under. I’m coming into traditional archery from shooting a compound bow for 25 years. I used a thumb release. The last time I shot a trad bow was in the late 80’s early 90’s and used a glove. I have been reading and watching a lot of YouTube videos. I’m more confused than ever lol. Should I just pick one and go with it? It seems like 3 under is pretty popular now a days. Just looking for some insight from folks with experience. My bow should be arriving this week. I’m excited to get out and start shooting. Thank for any advice.

[Wudstix]

There are threads on this, previous years.  Just search.  Personally, I prefer tab for hunting, but do occasionally use an American Leathers glove for extended 3-D/target shooting.  You'll get some input from others, but it is a personal choice and what works best for you.
 

[Steelhead]

I have shot both alot over the years.I shot a glove for years and then switched to a tab mostly.I shot both well.Its personal as far as what archers prefer.

A tab sometimes has a finger spacer.Since your just starting out shooting traditional it might keep you from pinching the nock to start out with.

You might get one of each and see how it goes.Do your own testing going back and forth.

I do feel it feels a bit different when I go from one to the other till I adjust

[GCook]

Pick one.  Try it.   Pick another.  Try it.  Don't settle on anything until you know what they all feel like for you.  Regardless of what Tom, Dick and Harry think.

[BAK]

I've a drawer full of tabs that I've just not been able to get comfortable with.  Glove for me.   

[The Whittler]

Shot a glove when I started Archery for a few years then switched to a tab for the last 35+ years and never looked back.

For me with the glove about the time it was broken in it was time to replace it. I have found with a tab I can pick up a new one and after a couple shots it's good to go. I have tried many tabs and they all work for me.

Try them both for a while and see which one works for you.

[Pat B]

I shot a tab when I shot wheels but kept dropping out of my treestand.     When I started shooting trad in '88 or so I switched to a glove. I bought a Damascus glove($9.95 when I started) and have used a Damascus ever since. Very little break in period and I like the feel of the string on my fingers.

[PASQUINELL]

Glove for me. Split finger.

[Wudstix]

What Gary said.  I used Damascus early on because everyone shot gloves.  Really liked them, until I moved to Texas and the sweat ate them.  I've tried several gloves, Bearpaw Bodnik Black and the Speed Glove, you might know I like the expensive American Leathers best!!!  That being said I have tried several leather and plastic faced tabs and settled on a nylon faced tab that has paracord keeper, so I don't lose it, for hunting.  My release is good with the Kangaroo Crossover and Speed Glove, but might be a smidgeon better with the tab.  Take your time, and borrow a few tabs to test if you can, also a few gloves.  It is a process and you need to love whatever you end up with.
 

[two4hooking]

Like stated before much history on this long debated topic.  I prefer a glove for speed in grabbing an arrow by the nock and it is always ready for a shot.  I shoot split because you can't reverse cant 3under and you have more control of the arrow in odd shooting situations that one day you may want to become proficient at.

[trad_bowhunter1965]

I shoot with a Tab never could find a glove that fit me.

[RIVERWOLF]

Noone  can truly answer this for you....It's like asking which bow grip is the best design....

In most instances one "can not '' try before you buy a glove/tab.....best to just research proper fit and then buy/try several different types.  To give these a "honest try" , they need to be broken in and fit properly.

For these reasons , you would be hard pressed to find an archer that has been at this for a while that doesn't have a good stack of gloves-tabs or a mix of the two on hand ;^)


*If you simply want to hear what works for us.....

I can shoot with about any style glove....I could NEVER adjust to a tab ! 
I shoot split fingers ....and like two4   I like gloves ....as it is just more "Natural" for me and my style....With a good glove-proper fit and broken in I can shoot in a variety of positions/ degree of cant without issue....

I used to shoot with the old Grizzly/Wolverine leather gloves , but after they went out of business I tried a variety of gloves that all worked....the best for me these days ?

3 rivers duraglove or the slightly heavier Bearpaw bodnik speed glove ....Good feel/protection ratio for me using 45#-60# bows, and super slick clean releases.......

Best with your quest my friend ! 

[huntin_sparty]

Been shooting a glove for awhile.  Just purchased a tab to try myself.  Glove feels more traditional as does split is why I picked those.  With that said when I watched Rick Welch videos and shot 3 under I was more accurate but just didnt like it.  As you can see Im conflicted as well  This is what I love about traditional archery the right choice is often what works best for you and it requires lots of practice and tinkering to find the right fit.