Thumb & Handheld Releases

Thumb and handheld releases sit in the fingers and fire with the thumb — favored by target and competitive compound archers for a controlled, repeatable shot.

About thumb & handheld releases

A handheld release is held in the fingers and fires with a thumb trigger, which many shooters execute more consistently than a wrist strap. Most run three or four fingers, and trigger tension is usually adjustable to suit your shot process.

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