Choosing shooting gloves and tabs

A tab or glove that bunches at anchor changes your release before you even realize it. The leather, not just the string, is part of your form.

The short answer

String feel depends on what’s between your fingers and the string

Draw hand and tab

The listing’s hand/side field identifies the draw hand; a tab built for the wrong hand won’t sit correctly against the string no matter the size.

Bunching at the anchor point

Size prevents bunching at your anchor point — excess material under the fingers changes string contact and release feel.

Finger configuration against the hand

Finger configuration, such as three-finger or split, changes exactly where the string sits against your hand. Match it to how you actually draw.

Worn or hardened leather

Worn or hardened leather changes the release feel over time, sometimes gradually enough that you won’t notice until groups open up.

What the listings actually show

The current catalog includes 98 shooting gloves and tabs from 11 brands. Nearly every listing gives finger configuration in the description.

Before you buy

Replace leather once it hardens or wears through — feel changes before you expect it to.