I use one, not sure how well they would stop an arrow but any protection has got to be better than no protection. Nothing will replace checking and flexing your arrows before you shoot them. The gloves do have a side benefit in providing a low friction grip, helps reduce torque and my groups are better with the glove on.

 

The good ones provide adequate protection from penetration of carbon fibers. This is not to imply that one's hand would not receive some impact injury, such as bruising. Here is a product test demo of the Protx Kevlar Archery Glove:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2wqxxYt5G4

TS

 

I wear a ProTX glove when i shoot now after i had some arrows break on release (Victory RIPs.) I haven't tested it yet, though i believe wearing anything is better than nothing.

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Going off some reports, they do work to some degree.

However, I'm of the opinion that if you check/flex your arrows good EVERY time prior to loading them into your bow, a Kevlar glove is not needed.

After having several arrows separate on the way to the target I became adamant on flexing. I flex them pretty darn hard. If there are any cracks in them it will be discovered.

The only two things I found that can throw a monkey wrench into the works is if you use arrow wraps. I found that a wrap can mask a cracked arrow. The other is if you use a solid color arrow nock. You simply cannot see if a nock is cracked internally on a solid color nock like you can on a transparent nock. But a nock breaking will not necessarily cause an arrow to separate.

The last thing I do to avoid this is to use durable arrows only.

Ever since using the policies mentioned here, I've yet to experience a broken arrow and see no need for a Kevlar glove.

Skeet.

 

Get one if it makes you feel better. But IMHO if you check your arrows often, discard anything that is questionable you should be just fine. Will it protect your hand maybe but I highly doubt it will stop a broke arrow.
The chances of an arrow going threw your hand, is probably the same as winning the Lotto. These pictures your seeing in these posts are the same exact pictures that have been floating around for years and years and are mainly cropping up to sell a product. Not deining it happens but like I said very remote.

 

Well, Dale, I don't always agree with your comments but I'm of the same mind as you on this one...an orchestrated attempt to boost product sales.

 

Skeeter 58, When you flex the arrow are you just bending it and how far do you bend and does it spring back so not to cause bad arrow or crooked flight. I can't imagine the arrow being stopped by the glove but I am going to get one.

 

Yes. Hold the point between your finger and thumb on one hand and the nock end with the other. Then flex [bend] the arrow several times.

A carbon arrow will not be damaged by doing this. If it does [which it won't] then I surly will not be shooting it. You can flex carbon arrow pretty dang hard if you want to and they will be fine.

While flexing them look for any cracks, esp near the fletching area or just forward of it.

Also take a gander at the nock to ascertain it is not cracked.

After I had a couple arrow separate on me on their way to the target, I now flex all my arrows every time prior to loading them in my bow. Some folks think they are okay by just flexing them if they think an arrow has hit another one in the target. But it only takes a couple of seconds to flex an arrow, so why not be on the safe side?

In fact, I'm now in such a habit of flexing arrows that whenever I pick in arrow up I flex it, even at a shop when just looking at arrows.

My last bit of advice is to avoid any super light walled arrows. They just are not worth it IMO. I stick with the more durable arrows.

Skeet.

 

Check your arrows and then make sure that no string or cable breaks and you will probably be ok. My problem is that I can't hear or see well enough to check my arrows well enough to tell if they are in perfect condition.

Lets also make sure that we don't have a derail that could break an arrow.

My thoughts are you can only do the best that you can but you will never be 100% safe even if you use the glove. I bought the glove and I really like it. Now I can't find my glove.

 

I read several post on not receiving product at all or in a timely fashion. Have they improved on this yet? What are your experiences, does it actually reduce torque?

Thanks
Lucky

 

I've ordered 3 of them (2 separate orders) and all of them were received within a week.

 

Who knows...I say you shoot a nearly cracked in two arrow while wearing one and let us all know [emoji2]

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You going to wear safety glasses too?

 

Absolutely. I don't understand why it is not mandatory at archery ranges to wear eye protection.

I'd rather have it on and say the words "I'm so glad i always wear eye protection" as opposed to using myself as an anecdotal example of why others should be wearing them.

Same reason i wear a helmet, gloves, boots and full gear when i ride my motorcycle. lt's for a crash that i hope never happens, but I'm prepared for (as much as i can be anyway) if it does.

So, I'm thinking the message should also be:

Hope for the best, prepare for the worst; flex your arrows and wear protection.

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Are Gold Tip Hunters durable arrows

 

I use a tap test on my arrows before I shoot, just tap the arrow on a hard surface it will tell you if your tip is loose or the arrow is cracked.

 

After seeing that video of the Kevlar glove I would think you would be just fine if that ever happened to you, that thing is pretty impressive. But if you just check the arrows first, check the nocks over, and look for cracks you should be fine. Shooting heavy walled arrows or arrows with protective nock bushing helps. I have shot the same dozen (well not anymore) lightspeeds which are pretty light and have not had one break out of my bow. Mostly I have broken them by walking through some woods with a hip quiver and getting them caught on a branch.i think I have only blown out the back of one them once, pretty awesome shot at 50 yards. I have full confidence in my gt xcutters though, them suckers are thick and tough.
But if you feels worried about a broken arrow I would feel way better with that Kevlar glove.

 

after seeing that video of the kevlar glove i would think you would be just fine if that ever happened to you, that thing is pretty impressive. But if you just check the arrows first, check the nocks over, and look for cracks you should be fine. Shooting heavy walled arrows or arrows with protective nock bushing helps. I have shot the same dozen (well not anymore) lightspeeds which are pretty light and have not had one break out of my bow. Mostly i have broken them by walking through some woods with a hip quiver and getting them caught on a branch.i think i have only blown out the back of one them once, pretty awesome shot at 50 yards. I have full confidence in my gt xcutters though, them suckers are thick and tough.
But if you feels worried about a broken arrow i would feel way better with that kevlar glove.

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x2

 

If the glove works one time, isn't it worth it? Sure would be cheaper than a er visit.

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Since we like camo on our bodies and often on our hands, WHY NOT use this glove? It seems as good idea as a safety harness in a tree stand, WHY NOT. I am going to get one and start using it, I also do and will continue to flex my arrows. I think this has been a important thread.

 

I rather like shooting with a glove to keep my hand from slipping and sliding all over when my hand starts to sweat. The potential protection from the Kevlar is a bonus really.