Which one Bigshot,Bigshot Crossover or Bateman Cordovan Tip Lined

[cahaba]

Yep.

[duncan idaho]

In my opinion, the Black Widow PDQ glove is superior to all three listed and has a far better price.

[Rod Cam]

I don't think you can find any thing better than the crossover that is made today.It stays on your fingers and has a good feel to it.

[katman]

Bringing this back up for any more thoughts from tradgangers, thanks.

[Dan bree]

Black widow.   Sticktite.   Great release  and it does stick tite

[Gordon Jabben]

Ordered a crossover glove a couple of days ago off their website.  How long does it normally take to get your glove?

[typical2]

You can't go wrong with the the American Leathers Bigshot or Bigshot Crossover.  Both excellent!

[katman]

Trying out the crossover, got a medium from big jim but its to small, quality id excellent, sent hand tracing fax to American Leathers and they have to make a custom due to fat fingers. Its the winter off season time to experiment.

[BigJim]

I personally like the crossover the best, but everybody is different. Big shot is slightly thinner and will give you more string feel. Crossover gives you more string protection.

Bigjim

[johnnyk71]

A.L. Crossover. bought mine from Big Jim last year at Tannehill, and it remains some of the best money I've spent on an archery/hunting accessory (and, uh, there's been a lot, haha!)

[longbowman]

Do all the Bateman gloves have a nylon liner inside them like the Howard Hill gloves?

[Gordon Jabben]

Longbowman, there are several models.  I have them with nylon inserts, double leather without inserts, and just with the single layer of cordovan leather.

[bisket]

I spent some time talking with John and Lori at the kzoo show last weekend.  He said that the crossover allows for a little cleaner release and appeared to be a little quicker to his eye.  Someone at the show stopped by and said he chrono'd his bow with both the big shot and the big shot crossover and found the crossover to be about 5fps faster.  

I went with the big shot crossover with the buffalo leather finger stalls with a piece of "nylon" in between the leather.  The reason I went with the buffalo was because my hands sweat alot and John said the buffalo would hold up better than the elk for this.  

I will say when I got home and started shooting with it I thought I made a big mistake because it the finger stalls were so stiff.  However, after several shooting sessions and about 100 shots I could not be happier.  It has broken in to a nice feel of the string but excellent protection.  They both have a lot of fans because of the quality.

-Mark

[Mr. fingers]

I have had an elk big shot for,about 4 yrs. I don't use it anymore. I liked,it when I was using it  I got it for the protection and the nylon stalls. But  over time it grooved out effecting its accuracy and feel  and the stall are  a little too short for a,deep hook, and its very thick almost like wearing a hockey glove. And the nylon webbing is fuzzed up and is not as smooth as it was new. And as far as string feel there is very little. Compared,to what I use now. A Damascus. Which I know are No way  near the quality and craftsmanship of the American leathers. But they are about 1/4 the price.. Better feel soft leather so it can't groove out. And I like the full palm and how light it is.

[ghoster808]

There's a mention or two on American Leathers Crossovers with cordovqn stalls in this thread. Is this a custom call in option? I dont see it on their website. TIA

[bluemoonrising]

808--I'm interested in the Crossovers with cordovan stalls, also. Hopefully, someone will have some info. Peace!

[bulldog18]

The crossover is listed on their site as being made entirely of buffalo. No cordovan listed. That being said John might do it as a custom option. I was fortunate to get in on a custom crossover made of kangaroo. Someone just needs to contact him and ask.

[Gdpolk]

I've never tried the Bateman but have heard good things of it.  I'd go with the Crossover.  Here is a review I did on it a while back that you might find useful:
   Click Here for My Crossover Review on TradGang

[Friend]

A single glove will most likely not be the best fit for many.

I have over 50,000 rounds on my two Buffalo Big Shots.They are quite ready to take on many thousands more.

Having stated my incredible durability experience, the Dura Glove provides me personally a much better string feel, cleaner release and enhanced fluid follow thru on bows approximately 52#s and under. The favorable factors translate into personal improved accuracy and consistancy. This figure could vary greatly between individuals.

A great match for one in no way necessitates a great match for another.

[MnFn]

I have shot quite a few; there may be better gloves but for me, I see no reason to look further. I like the crossover. Just got to try them until you find one you like, I guess.