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Title: Whats the difference between the big shot gloves
Post by: whitebuffalo on May 15, 2007, 04:49:00 PM
Whats the difference between the buffalo or elk hide?? Both seem to be great gloves.
Title: Re: Whats the difference between the big shot gloves
Post by: NY Yankee on May 15, 2007, 05:12:00 PM
The buffalo is supposed to be more durable, "better" leather. From what Ive seen of it, I like the elk hide much better. 20.00-25.00 dollars less too.
Title: Re: Whats the difference between the big shot gloves
Post by: DEAN on May 15, 2007, 05:34:00 PM
I have the AMERICAN LEATHER BIG SHOT GLOVE  and can't see how you can find a better glove.Ihave tried quite a few gloves and the AMERICAN LEATHER BIG SHOT GLOVE FOR $39.95 i think is the best glove i have ever used
Title: Re: Whats the difference between the big shot gloves
Post by: Orion on May 15, 2007, 10:08:00 PM
As Yankee said, the difference is about $25.  Most of the wear on the glove is on the nylon that's sewn to the finger stalls.  Don't think it makes much difference whether it's elk or buffalo leather underneath.  They're both quite durable.  Texture/color is a little different, if that turns your crank.
Title: Re: Whats the difference between the big shot gloves
Post by: Jwilliam on May 15, 2007, 10:13:00 PM
I have been shooting the Elk hide Big Shot for a couple of years now. I haven't noticed any durability issues with it. No need to spend another $20.00 for the Buffalo hide glove.
Title: Re: Whats the difference between the big shot gloves
Post by: whitebuffalo on May 16, 2007, 08:31:00 PM
Thanks fellas
Title: Re: Whats the difference between the big shot gloves
Post by: Onehair on May 16, 2007, 08:34:00 PM
I have the buffalo and love the glove. My only problem is that after a dozen shots, I look like I have been slapped in the face with a catfish. I have a real skinned place just under my eye.
Title: Re: Whats the difference between the big shot gloves
Post by: robslifts on May 16, 2007, 08:57:00 PM
hey jason do you want to try my super glove??  I have got to get it proke in first though

see ya
Title: Re: Whats the difference between the big shot gloves
Post by: flinginem on May 16, 2007, 09:39:00 PM
I have both and I like the buffalo better,One of the fingertips became frayed and I sent it back to be repaired and they replaced the glove no charge
Title: Re: Whats the difference between the big shot gloves
Post by: Charlie Lamb on May 16, 2007, 09:42:00 PM
To me there is a slightly different feel between the two... the buffalo feels softer "to me".

I should add that the tips of the Elk glove are a little shorter than on the buffalo, but that could be an "evolution" thing.
Title: Re: Whats the difference between the big shot gloves
Post by: Jwilliam on May 16, 2007, 10:02:00 PM
Charlie,
I have 2 Elk Bigshot gloves. I just bought a new one last July, and the finger tips are longer than my original glove. I do believe they changed the glove.
Bill
Title: Re: Whats the difference between the big shot gloves
Post by: Charlie Lamb on May 17, 2007, 08:22:00 AM
Bill,

Thanks for the information...kinda thought it was an evolution thing and looks like I was right.

Great gloves and probably makes no difference what the glove is made from.  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup: