Wanting to try a new glove

[joevan125]

I bought a shooting glove a few weeks ago from Lynn Harrelson after shooting a tab for the first year of my trad experience.

I can get the arrow under my eye a lot better with a glove and i am going to try one for a while.

The problem is the glove i bought is pretty thin and i shoot a lot so i need one with more protection because the one i have is eating up my fingers really bad.

I would like to know what some of you finger shooters are using and how well it protects your fingers.

All my bows are 50lbs.

[pitbull]

Joe, I shoot a Dura-glove from 3R. The cordura tips give a smooth release and wear like iron. The feel is better from a thinner glove, but I solved that problem by cutting off the tip of the index finger (on the glove) so I can feel my anchor.

[rlc1959]

I also like the fact that I can get the arrow under my eye better with a glove. I put a little clothe medical tape on my middle finger tip under the glove. Works great so far. Take care , Randy

[684Kevin]

3Rivers Dura-Glove.  Very good finger protection, string slides off very smooth, will last a very long time.

[ArkyBob]

American Leathers Big Shot Elk.  Lots of protection and very durable....

BOB

[BMN]

Another vote for the Big Shot.

[lpcjon2]

Try a Domascus glove

[rushlush]

American leathers big shot

[cacciatore]

Joe,I am like you shooting for hours a day,sometimes no glove is enough and when it hurts too much I use a glove with the tab,sound it crazy?Anyway the Big shot is a good glove but I use the Bison one since it is heavier.When I hunt I use a lighter glove like the ones you can find by RMSGear sponsor here.The lighter glove give you a better string feeling for that single shot.

[hayslope]

I've used a damascus glove for as long as I can remember.  Lately, the finger tips are tingling after a couple of hours shooting.

I've tried switching to a tab, but for the life of me, just can't seem to get used to one.

I bought a Bear glove last week.  It appears to have cordovan leather on the tips, but much heavier.  Not near the sensitivity of the damascus, but I shoot with it pretty well.

I'd like to try one of the American Leather Big Shots.

[LostNation_Larry]

My personal favorite is the SuperGlove from Alaska Bowhunting Supply with Cordovan overlays.  It takes some time to break in but it will protect your fingers.

[Ralph Wilkerson]

I've used about half dozen different gloves over the years, but have found the American Leathers Big Shot the best so far.  Been shooting one now for 3 years and its still going strong.

[amar911]

The Dura-glove from 3 Rivers and the Grizzly glove from Braveheart Archery are very similar and are some of the best. I have lots of other gloves, but those shoot the best. The old Grizzly gloves were a better fit on my fingers, but unfortunately I can't get them anymore.

The SuperGlove from ABS and the Big Shot gloves are just a little think for my shooting. I have a couple of the SuperGloves and have used the Big Shot glove and I just can't shoot as well with them as with the thinner gloves because I can't feel the string as well and the thicker material seems to push the string farther to the left on release (I shoot right-handed).

At 50 pounds just about any glove gives me plenty of protection. Above 65 pounds the SuperGlove or the Big Shot glove adds protection, and the release is better with the higher poundage which helps to offset the disadvantages of the thicker finger materials.

Allan

[Shedrock]

I really like the Dura Glove also. I've had mine for 4 years now, and it's still going strong. I shoot allot of arrows out of 56-58# bows, and my fingers never hurt.

[ranger 3]

Joe, I shoot every day and I would say after trying a lot of gloves I recommend the Goat glove from KK. I have been shooting it for two years and it is great.

[Hot Hap]

Howard Hill-Hap

[DannyBows]

I like my Dura-Glove.

[jhg]

Super glove with cordovian.

[sagebrush]

In the spring if I haven't been shooting very much and my calluses have all fell off, I tape my fingers with two layers of athletic tape and then put on a Damasgus glove. After the calluses build back up I don't need the tape. Gary

[Froggy]

Alaskan Bowhunting Supply "Super Glove" w/ cordovan tips.