Thanks for the post. I happen to also be shopping around for tabs. I've been really happy with the black widow super leather tab so far but don't like how it splits into one leather strip per each finger.

I just put down the order for a safari tuff tab and it has free shipping.

 

I got the Fred Eichman 3 under tab and it's working out great. It was pretty stiff to start with but softened up really quickly. Thanks for the recommendation!

 

I have used most of them mentioned and finally settled on Yost Tab. It gives me, by far, the cleanest release and it is the most comfortable. I also have long fingers and it works great for me.

Marko

 

+1 Safari Tuff but i haven't tried a Yost

 

+1 Yost. Easy to add layers if needed. Had a few I built myself and like them also. Find what works for you

 

Yost +1

 

I got the new Yost hunter tab and love it. Took me awhile to get used to that style of tab though. Was shooting a fred eichler 3 under tab before.

 

I own most of those mentioned and my Yost has worked the best for me.

 

I have long fingers as well. I have the Safari Tuff and the Death Adder tab from Rick Barbee, and they are both excellent. I have also used the Bateman TC3 with good results.

Daeth Adder tab: http://www.taylortel.net/~rickbarb/tabs.html

 

Yost

 

I just ordered the Fred Eichler 3 under tab from 3 rivers. Can't wait to give it a try

 

You will love it. It has to be one of the best value's out there considering the quality and price.

If you really have the itch and want to try something of similar quality and value, but a different design; Give the American bison tab from 3 rivers a try. I have both and can't decide which one I like better.

 

I just started shooting the Fred Eichler tab. I was shooting a glove before that. Its a cordovan tab and comes in either split finger or three under. I like it because I can still feel the string when I shoot. 3Rivers sells them.

 

Safari Tuff. I like the Batemans but I have stuck with my Safari tuffs for a couple years now.

That said, I am breaking in a Yost and can see this coming through and changing my mind

 

I been using the same Bateman cordovan tab over 4 years now. Still going strong! I did trim mine a bunch for a good fit though. Like others have mentioned, I too also replaced the elastic finger band with paracord. No issues with my tab flying off ever since.

 

If you have the ability, make your own. I have tried just about every tab out there, but perfer my homemade ones. You can select the material based on if you like thick or thin tabs.

 

You can also mess around with different ones. Like many here I have tried several and found some too thick or thin. I like to feel the string a bit and I arrived at a Bateman screwed onto an AAE metal plate and love it!

 

For me is the Fred Eichler or the American bison tab. I own, use and love them both. I cant decide which one i like better. The Eichler tab has a smoother surface but the American bison articulates better and moves out of the way of the string faster than the Eichler. That being said, I like the Eichler tab for heavier poundage bows but the American bison works better for lighter bows.

I wear size XL gloves and the mediums in both tabs fit me perfect, zero trimming required.

Eichler;
https://www.3riversarchery.com/fred-eichler-3-under-cordovan-leather-archery-shooting-tab.html

American bison:
https://www.3riversarchery.com/american-bison-3-under-o-ring-tab.html

 

I also like the safari Tuff. I asked Rod for an xxl tab and he was able to accommodate my pudgy fingers. Lol

 

I've been satisfied with the black widow. Also a little thinner. I replaced the Velcro finger strap with a round shoe lace and plastic slide - holds better to my finger

 

This is a good point. I do this on my batemans. I pull the stretch material out and replace with paracord and a slide. Works great

 

Allot depends on ur anchor are you anchoring high or low the higher u get the more problem u will have with thick back ends I use a cheap kantpich one and put another layer on the back my anchor is high I can shot the ones mentioned my check bone gets in the way

 

I use a Bateman small 3 under and I love it. Fits my hand really well but I have small hands. I also use the safari tuff tabs. I like them a lot too but as said above the leather is thicker and I have a really deep hook and for me it's not as flexible. I've heard great things so far about the Yost tabs but have yet to give them a try.

 

Yost. John Demmer pointed me to the Yost tab. Enough said!

 

^Thats one heck of a good endorsement

The Batemans are a little thinner than say the BW- good writeup by Hank Thor above. I have one that I added another thin layer in the sandwich for times when I have baby fingers.

 

I owned and shot Wilson Black Widows....Jenkins (as made by Scott Teashner/Wyoming Wildlife Artistry)....Bateman...and the AAE Elite.

And nothing palms and registers or looses cleaner than a well trimmed Yost.

 

I prefer the Black Widow.....it gives you the feel like you have NO tab on but with the protection you need and want......

 

There is a guy here ,in classifieds , who makes a nice tab, and sells, jthandcraft, different sizes, and thickness, I believe %100 positive reviews, last i remember, $27

 

I noticed that and I may try one. [emoji1360]


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