Thick tabs

[S.C. Hunter]

I have an american leathers big shot great glove. I have a Fred Eichler tab and it has been nice. My thing is, I enjoy using a tab. I get a little better feel for the string while drawing the bow. The problem now is I was pulling 55#-57# at my old draw length on most of my bows. I am now pulling 29.5" vs 28" before a overhaul to my form. The bow I am shooting currently is 56#@28" so I am right around 60#+ in draw weight. My question is where can I get a slightly thicker tab? I am not having a problem with pain while shooting. I am just looking to get a slightly thicker tab so the contact area is able to absorb more of the pressure from the string so the blood is not pushed from my finger tips as much. I tried a tab that another shooter had that was thicker and it worked great. He said the guy that made them is no longer around. It was fairly thick no memory groove in it but I could still feel the string very easily. My current tab and glove have a groove almost V shaped versus a rounded curl like his tab had. I saw a video of Ron La Clair shooting in the masters of the longbow I believe and I think I saw a similar tab. If anyone knows where a thicker tab can be had I am all ears.

[threeunder]

Look at Black Widow tabs.  They're excellent.

[Zmonster]

Super Archery Mitt or S.A.M. Tab. I shoot up to 90# and its the only tab I really like. The Skookum cordovan tab is also very thick but I can't seem to find them any longer. I used to get them from Alaskan bowhunting supply.

[RLA]

I'm not sure where to find a thick tab? But if you like your big shot glove. I can tell you that American leathers makes a great thick glove called the Tuff shot. I have one & after some mink oil paste & break in, I like it a lot. It should last a long time.

[njloco]

The Bateman tab has a double layer on it and it's made from the original cordovan from Japan, I have been using mine for 2 years of constant shooting and still no crease and still slippery smooth.

Good luck brother.

[BWD]

Call the good folks at Bateman direct, and tell them what you need.

[old_goat2]

X3 on the Bateman Cordovan or Cordoban however it's spelled, my wife likes the black widow tab, I've tried it and it's no comparison to the Bateman at higher draw weights in my opinion.

[Shawn Leonard]

Angel cordovan tab, you can even get them with a composite or aluminum insert which adds a thin layer of protection. Best I have ever used! Shawn

[SportHunter]

I have the Eichler and the Bateman, like them both but the Bateman is thicker.

[GameMaster]

I to shoot around 58 lbs. and do like a thicker tab. I make my own, it is 2 layers of real leather and if you want to try one I'll send it for free. I have tried numerous tabs over 40 years of shooting and like my own. Being retired I have tried every material and thickness you can imagine. [email protected] Good luck!

The Saunders Pak-Tab comes with multiple layers so you can make it as thick as you need it. It is also broke in out of the box, super slick, and impervious to water.

Bisch

[Daz]

Another vote for the Pak-Tab...

[Pat B.]

You might try Rod Jenkins at Safari Tuff...

[S.C. Hunter]

Originally posted by Pat B.:
You might try Rod Jenkins at Safari Tuff...

Looks like a sweet tab, but I shoot split finger.

[amar911]

Get hold of Scott Teaschner. He makes the tabs for Rod Jenkins and also has his own line of tabs for split finger shooters. He can (if he has time) sew a second layer of leather on the back of the shell cordovan leather. Depending on what leather you choose, he can make the tab as thick as you want and still maintain the wonderful characteristics of the cordovan facing.

Allan

[S.C. Hunter]

Originally posted by amar911:
Get hold of Scott Teaschner. He makes the tabs for Rod Jenkins and also has his own line of tabs for split finger shooters. He can (if he has time) sew a second layer of leather on the back of the shell cordovan leather. Depending on what leather you choose, he can make the tab as thick as you want and still maintain the wonderful characteristics of the cordovan facing.

Allan

Thanks

[xtrema312]

The bateman I had was not as thick as my eichler tabs and didn't stay on my finger with the stretch strap. The pak-tab is okay and has a lot of layer options, but didn't hold up as long as others and I never got used to the plastic. So far the black widow super leather was the best for the thicker tabs. It has three layers.

My first eichler was quite thick and I loved it. The next one not so thick and the third the thinnest. I got used to the middle one and then the thinnest one after a while. Now the thin one is my go to with the slightly thicker one my backup. I guess the point is maybe just stick with what you have and before long you will be used to it.

[S.C. Hunter]

Originally posted by xtrema312:
The bateman I had was not as thick as my eichler tabs and didn't stay on my finger with the stretch strap. The pak-tab is okay and has a lot of layer options, but didn't hold up as long as others and I never got used to the plastic. So far the black widow super leather was the best for the thicker tabs. It has three layers.

My first eichler was quite thick and I loved it. The next one not so thick and the third the thinnest. I got used to the middle one and then the thinnest one after a while. Now the thin one is my go to with the slightly thicker one my backup. I guess the point is maybe just stick with what you have and before long you will be used to it.

I guess I got one of the thin ones.It was fine until I increased my bow weight.

[flinthead]

Get a AAE tab, remove the screws and try different stiffness of leather to fit your needs. I also made several tabs-layers of thick leather for the back and tried several types of leather for the front. Punched and sewed them myself and it worked fine. Used the shape of the AAE tab for a starting pattern.You can vary the shape of the thick palm section with this also. Worker thru about 4 before coming up with what I was looking for. Was cheaper than buying all the different ones and everyone has their own needs in a tab. Thanks, Roy

[Safari Scott]

I can tell you with 100 per cent certainty that a black widow tab is the answer to your problem. I shoot about 62 at my draw and I can do it for hours without feeling anything except the string.