Switching from tab to glove

[IndaTimber]

I'm thinking of switching from my black widow tab to a glove.  I've never tried a glove before so is there anything I need to be prepared for?  

The reason I'm considering going to the glove is it seems it may suit me better for hunting.  I'll also admit there have been a couple of times when that UH OH moment hits and I can't remember where the tab is and I can see just strapping  the glove to the bow.

I'll probably go with one of the American Leather gloves so any suggestions there are greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[TGbow]

Black Widow Stick Tite and PDQ are good quality gloves. Not too thick but thick enough to protect your fingers.
It will be a personal preference thing, to get the same finger protection from a glove as you do with most tabs, you'l have to use a thicker glove such as the 2 I mentioned.
I use both at times but I tend to get a better release with a Black Widow tab, Neet tabs work for me also. Gloves are easier to keep track of in a sense..but I developed a system that helps me keep track of my tab. I always put it in the same place when not in use.
Haven't lost one yet.
You will just have to try different gloves to see what you like best. Personally I wouldn't invest a lot in a glove at first until you are sure you want to make the switch.

[Wandering Archer]

People say that tabs give a cleaner release. I wouldn't know, I started with a glove, and tried a release, but it was just way too cumbersome, especially when trying to wrangle kids at a 3D shoot.

My first and only glove has bee a dura glove, and I will replace it with another dura glove if it ever wears out. It was given to me used, and I'm still using it 7 years later. I haven't tried a leather tipped glove that I like better. Just a suggestion.

Check it out.
 http://www.3riversarchery.com/Dura-Glove+Archery+Shooting+Glove_i4040X_baseitem.html

[JRY309]

I think it is more of a personal choice.I started out shooting with a glove but switched to a tab.I have tried to go back to a glove and tried a few but I'm a tab man now.I feel you need to try a glove first to see if you really like one.Maybe a buddy has a glove you can try?

[Bladepeek]

I use both. I shoot primarily with a tab, but have no right hand tabs, so if I want to shoot my right hand bow I grab a glove which I can use right or left. That, by the way might be the biggest plus of a glove.

I would second trying out one from someone else, but gloves and tabs are a bit like PCs or smart phones - once you use them for a while, they develop a personality to fit you but not necessarily someone else.

My favorite glove with cordovan fingers is no longer made, but I bought a spare and the original is still going strong 6 or 7 years now.

[bulldog18]

If you go with American Leathers look at the crossover in kangaroo. Pricey but worth it. I have had mine going on four years and still looks and fits great. If you go with them, send a tracing of your hand and John will make sure you have a glove that fits. Very important that the glove fits. Good luck.

[Producer]

I go back and forth with this issue. What I found is that I can shoot with either and I would say that I get a slighly better release with a $5 tab by Neet I think. It is a sort of cow hide. I have a NEET deer skin glove that I like for $30 with leather tips. It takes time to break in as does the Widow tab. I like the widow tab but you need a tight arrow fit to the string for me but you get a nice release. I hear great things about American Leathers if you can invest that much. I heard some company has a Kangaroo skin glove and that is something I would like to try. Years ago I had boots and baseball spikes made of Kangaroo and that is a nice material. Soft, tough and waterproof.

[goingoldskool]

I like my full palm black Widow glove, but I picked up anow American leathers full glove from the st judges action and I REALLY like it!!!

Good luck and God bless,

Rodd

[LongbowArchitect]

"go with American Leathers Crossover in kangaroo"

x2

[ChuckC]

Give it time.  It will not feel like a tab.  Doesn't mean you won't like it, but allow some time.
ChuckC

[Producer]

I go back and forth with this issue. What I found is that I can shoot with either and I would say that I get a slighly better release with a $5 tab by Neet I think. It is a sort of cow hide. I have a NEET deer skin glove that I like for $30 with leather tips. It takes time to break in as does the Widow tab. I like the widow tab but you need a tight arrow fit to the string for me but you get a nice release. I hear great things about American Leathers if you can invest that much. I heard some company has a Kangaroo skin glove and that is something I would like to try. Years ago I had boots and baseball spikes made of Kangaroo and that is a nice material. Soft, tough and waterproof.

[goingoldskool]

I really don't like auto correct. ... st judes auction....

[Gordon Jabben]

I'm going to recommend the American Leathers glove also but I have the kangaroo glove and it's a little thinner than I'm used to and may be for you also.  If I remember right, the Black Widow tab is layered and thick.  You may want to try the thicker cow or elk hide first. All the American Leathers gloves are well made.

[IndaTimber]

Thank you all for the information provided!  I'm definitely going to try a glove but unfortunately I don't know anyone around me who shoots trad, so I can't try anything here.

The widow tab I'm using is thicker, with 3 layers.  It feels pretty good so I'll contact American Leathers and get some suggestions before I buy.

Thanks again for all your help.  Only been at traditional archery a couple years now but it is a great journey!!

[Mr. fingers]

When I shot my compound I always shot fingers with a tab. When I went trad I did not like the tab it felt like it was going to fly off with the shot. That and I bruised a nerve in my finger so I needed more protection I tried a AM big shot and loved that glove. Then like everyone else the need to try different  gloves. I shot a Damascus for a few years then they cheapened them up. Went back to my big shot and I never shot better.
Two days ago I was going to try a tab again a Bateman cordovan. I said I would give it a week. One day later  and I was grabbing for my Bigshot again.
I like the security a glove gives me I feel with a glove I have more control over my shot than with a tab.
Good luck with your choice      
Tim

[MnFn]

I tried to switch from glove to a tab this spring.  Shot with tab exclusively for about four months.  When I was experiencing inconsistent shooting, I went back and tried my crossover glove, and everythong fell back into place.

[Sam McMichael]

I have been shooting tabs exclusively since the 1980's, but I used to shoot gloves. The only complaint I had with the glove is that it tends to get soggy in the southern heat and humidity.  I shoot about the same whether using tab or glove but prefer the convenience of the tab.

[bsv]

I get better alignment with a glove, I tend to shoot left with a tab