Picking a shooting glove...

[Slasher]

Well I am looking to step up and get a better shooting glove... been shooting a couple years with a basic neet 3 finger glove... Its getting a lil haggard as I used to use them lil brass nocks...

What do y'all look for in a glove? I know I used to get a lil numbing in my bottom finger when shooting a bunch in the summer... Haven't had it the last few months, but don't really wanna do any damage either...

Should I get someting a lil better quality? Thicker leather?

What do y'all suggest?

[30coupe]

Try this one

http://www.3riversarchery.com/Product.asp?c=1&s=41&p=0&i=4427X

The cost is reasonable and they are great gloves.

[V-Archer]

I use an Americal Leathers "Full shot" glove, works for me just fine. At first you have to get used to it but after a (short) while it's great to shoot with. (MHO)

http://www.americanleathers.com/index.htm  

V-Archer

[Dakota Kid]

American Leathers "Big Shot" a little pricey but once you get it broke in will last ya a few years.  Definately the best glove I have ever used.

[Nala]

Do you all know if a glove that is like the Super Glove in the link above that DOESN'T have the material in the palm?  I would like to have one like that with the leather only on the back of the hand.

I may have to try one of the American Leather gloves if I can't find one like I am talking about.

Nala

[Stone Knife]

Look in the sponsor's list under Braveheart Archery. Their Grizzly leather glove with cordura finger tips is a nice glove and the price is great. I had a super glove and gave it away because the tips would develop ridges and make for a poor release.

[Izzy]

Check out Alaskan bowhunting supplies Skookum Glove.3Rivers sells it as well.Ive really abused mine and it only gets better.The tips are a synthetic moleskin and are really slick and tough.

[Jwilliam]

American Leathers Bigshot. The best glove I have ever used.

[LBR]

A good fit is the first thing I look for.  I've tried umpteen different gloves, and can shoot with pretty much any of them if they fit properly.  You want it so tight you can barely get your fingers in when it's brand new--when it's broken in, it will be about right.

If your ring finger gets numb/calloused, you are probably torquing the string and/or pulling too much with that finger.  The middle finger should carry most of the load.

As for what brand, you will have to decide what you like.  For the last few years I've been using a Super Glove, but I only buy them when I can try them on first.  With a proper fit and a deep hook, haven't had any trouble with my release.  If you shoot 55# or less, the Skookum might work better for you.  I used Damascus gloves for several years, but was wearing them out too fast.

Like most anything else in this sport, you can find people that love and people that hate the same product--boils down to personal preferances.

Chad

[danseitz]

I like the Grizzly deerskin glove.  It has padded fingers which give a little more protection than the Damascus.

[joebuck]

Nala, just cut your palm out of your super glove. Thats what i did. Ed and I talk about him getting this type glove made but he has toooo many irons in the fire with his Broadhead in the works.

[Stykbo]

Try the Dura-glove from 3rivers if you want good finger protection, good release, and no string groove after extended use.

[BaldingEagle]

Check out the D.A.M. Glove by Ole Buff:
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=31;t=000362

[macbow]

I'll throw my opinion in the pot. I've used a lot of different gloves. I liked the hill style but it took too long to break in and I'd only get a little more than a year and get a groove worn in.
I liked the Black Widow gloves but they wore out because the seams are on the front of the finger stahls. They would last less than a year. I've used the big shot but found something in the seam that hurt my finger.

More than a year ago I was visiting with Mike Horton from the Nocking Point (Sponsor here)    http://www.thenockingpoint.com/products.htm  
And he told me about a glove he had helped designed. I think it may be the best all round glove I've used. After 18 month it has no wear maeks, the seams are on the back of the fingers.
give Mike a call if interested and Describe what I've said and he will be sure you get the right one. He will also be at Comptons if your planning on traveling.
Ron

[John Nail]

grizzly dura-glove. Has cordura tips. Good stuff.