Anyone just not able to shoot a tab?

[katman]

Switched to a tab years ago after taking Ron Jenkin's class. His comment that turned me from a glove was the reason he shoots a tab is because a glove is either getting broken in or worn out, very little time when it is right. It may take some time to get properly acquainted with tab but worthwhile to me.

[rraming]

I went back and forth and now stick with a glove, used to shoot a tab decent but can't any more

[M60gunner]

I currently use a American Leathers Kangaroo Crossover glove. Going on about four years. I use a tab (BW) with my ILF bow that's lower weight. It does take me a few arrows to get used to the tab agian

[slowbowjoe]

First few years, I went back and forth between glove and tab. Gradually, I found the glove felt more natural for me. Found that a thinner, soft glove (Damascus or a kangaroo leather) felt best. Now I find the tab feels very awkward, and just stick with a glove.

[Terry Green]

Switched to a tab years ago after taking Ron Jenkin's class. His comment that turned me from a glove was the reason he shoots a tab is because a glove is either getting broken in or worn out, very little time when it is right. It may take some time to get properly acquainted with tab but worthwhile to me.

I love Rod Jenkins but I have to totally disagree. I've had gloves for 10 years that we're not not broken in or just worn out. I really don't understand or could begin to understand that comment.

Both a glove and a tab are leather
..I'm not sure how one piece of leather wears out or is not broken in versus another.

Again a glove was good enough for Howard Hill.... and there's no way you're going to tell me that they're inferior based on what I've killed in my lifetime with a glove.

I want to make sure everyone knows I'm not knocking tabs. If a tab fits you better, and gives you more confidence, then by all means please use it. Just don't go saying gloves doesn't work because that's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard and I have proof based on my own experiences.

And again. I could care less if I had a glove or not when I'm hunting. It only serves his finger protection both a tab and a glove. If it didn't serve as protection no one would have invented it. Your lease is up to you not some magical mythical shape of leather.

[Roy from Pa]

Both the glove and the tab serve their purpose well.

It's just a personal preference to each individual shooter.

[Bowguy67]

As a kid a buddy of mine shot a tab. He raved about it enough I bought into it. I tried for years and it just wasn't any different to me and way more problematic.
I haven't tried again and have no plans to.

[GCook]

Most of the responses on this have been refreshing.  So often on this subject there are always the ones to tell you a glove isn't as consistent as a tab, if a tab isn't better why do all Olympic shooters use tabs etc. 
For killing at 20 yards or less a glove should work.

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[Deno]

Never could get used to a tab.   Using a glove with a back quiver just seemed easier to draw, nock and, shoot the arrow to me.


Deno

[old_goat2]

Can't pick your nose with a glove!

[McDave]

Switched to a tab years ago after taking Ron Jenkin's class. His comment that turned me from a glove was the reason he shoots a tab is because a glove is either getting broken in or worn out, very little time when it is right. It may take some time to get properly acquainted with tab but worthwhile to me.

I love Rod Jenkins but I have to totally disagree. I've had gloves for 10 years that we're not not broken in or just worn out. I really don't understand or could begin to understand that comment.

I think I understand Rod's comment.  Saying a glove is worn out is too general of a statement.  I think what Rod meant to say is that after using a glove for a while, there is a groove in the fingers where the string lays which makes it more difficult to get a clean release.  After many thousands of shots from a Rod Jenkins tab, there is no groove or noticeable wear.  I don't know why there is this difference, but that has been my experience and have read reports of others who have experienced this as well.

[McDave]

Can't pick your nose with a glove!

Or a tab

[stagetek]

I've tried tabs from time to time. I won't say I can't shoot with them, but I don't like the way they feel. My draw and anchor seem much more solid with a glove.

[old_goat2]

Can't pick your nose with a glove!

Or a tab

Oh contraire, I'm an expert at picking with a tab on

[McDave]

Can't pick your nose with a glove!

Or a tab

Oh contraire, I'm an expert at picking with a tab on

I'll be convinced when I see the video

[Bldtrailer]

Love the glove (to old to switch) tried the tab never feels right. I also shoot split finger(but I teach new archers 3 under) same reason , just doesn't feel right

[Terry Green]

I'm not traditional bowhunter because I like to pick my nose. There's no such thing as magic leather.

Don't use a Band-Aid for corrective surgery.

Gloves and tabs are NOT release aids... again they are NOT release aids.

Are you going to be the first one I hear that says... Oh, Oh ..I lost my animal!!! If I only had used a tab.

Reports? How about reports from Hill, Bear Shultz, LeClare, Pearson, St Charlez, Pierce, Byron(shall I go on and on and on) are not credible?



One of my best friends, Mister Rob DiStefano, uses a tab. I'd  put my money up against him making a shot without any tab or glove.
You use what is best for you... neither is going to make you a better shot that's up to you. And guess what don't fret if you leave your glove or tab behind if you go hunting. I promise at the moment of truth you won't know where you've got your Glover or tab on or not.

[DanielB89]

Didn't plan for this to go this way, Fellas. 


I was just curious to see if others struggle to use a tab and it be as comfortable as a glove to them.


I do have an opinion on the tab vs glove and release and it is in line with Dave's.  I've shot gloves and tabs on and off and the glove is what in more comfortable with, but I've always liked how a tab doesn't develop as bad of a grove where the string lies.  I've seen it happen tons of times.  I don't necessarily believe one if per say better than the next, but I do believe there is a reason you don't see gloves in Olympic archery. 




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[Terry Green]

Daniel, Quit buying cheap gloves.

you ain't been shooting long enough to wear out one of my gloves.

And I guess you miss seeing the gold medalist winner for America missing a deer on TV.... I guess it was his tab???

How many gold medalists have won 176 tournaments in a row?

I agree with Howard.

[DanielB89]

I've been using a black widow stik tite for a few years. 

If there is a better one to buy, please let me know. 

I'll gladly buy it.


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