Choosing shooting gloves and tabs

Tabs sit between the fingers and string; gloves cover the fingers. Match the style to your draw hand and fit.

Updated October 19, 2026

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

Choose a glove or tab for your draw hand that fits without bunching at your anchor.

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.

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

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

This gear shares the Releases & Tabs/Gloves department listing with Choosing an archery release; the department page shows the live count.

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