glove importance?

[breazyears]

Does a good quality glove make a difference over a cheaper one?
 I am pretty new to trad shooting, and bought the cheapest glove I could find.
 The question is about comfort, and performance.
One more thing...I was wondering if anyone uses lubrication on their gloves for a smoother release...wax, leather conditioner, etc.

[katman]

It is about personal preference. Some prefer soft thin leather stalls for more feel, others prefer stiff thick cordovan tips for slicker release and more protection. Many variables on stall material and thickness available. Unless you try some you will not know if you like them.

What poundage, bow length and draw length are you shooting? That will help us.

[slowbowjoe]

It's more a matter of what feels best, and shoots best, for YOU.
You might like the feel of, and shoot better with, a $15 glove that a $45 glove.
The more expensive gloves are certainly worth their money, given the quality of material and craftsmanship. That said, as with all other gear, what works best for you personally is about your own style and preference.

[monterey]

Also, don't overlook a tab.  EZ on off and slides up into your palm when you put a glove on for cold weather.

I shot glove for years, but once I got on to the tab I never looked back.  Also quit buying them and simply cut them out of a piece of leather.

not trying to recruit you, just another option

[Alexander Traditional]

I agree with what's been said above. I've had every glove out there. I ended up settling on a Neet calf hair glove. They were twelve dollars. I get two at a time just for back up,and they are so soft they don't need break in. There is not much protection to them though.

[breazyears]

thanks people.
Guess I will just buy another with thicker
leather and see how it goes,
 I have been thinking about shooting with a tab.
 Need to find a good picture of one so as I can cut one out.

[dragonheart]

I have shot a lot of them.  I am shooting a $12 Black Widow glove that is better quality leather than a Neet.  Good glove.  Get some baby powder and put it on the stalls as you shoot it will slick the leather.  Pitchblend as a conditioner and water repellent.

[slowbowjoe]

Breazyears,
If you have access to a copy of "the Traditional Bowhunter's Handbook", by T.J. Conrads, he has a pattern for a tab in the book.
(Excellent reference to have, by the way).
I haven't looked, but wouldn't be surprised if there's one in the How TO or Build-a-long here on TG. There's loads of picture of tabs on any vendor's site, and many threads on PowWow about 'em, if you decide to try one.
I've shot both; the tab does give a clean, quick release… but I can never get used to the feel.
Might want to look at the recent post on PowWow about gloves, too.

[arrow flynn]

Bateman delux might as well have the best.

[cahaba]

The best glove I ever owned is an American Leathers Crossover. It made a difference in my release over other gloves. It is pricy but I have been shooting this one for three years and it still looks good.

[don kauss]

I use corn starch on my glove, which is also what I use for checking the wind when it's slight--->makes it convenient, since I always have it handy...