Wish I could find a smoking deal on one, that's all I know.

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I LOVED the feel of them, but dang, they need a heavier spring! Even set the highest they will go, they are a hair trigger.

 

I agree with heavier springs...[emoji6]

 

I like my blade! I have the black model not the gold/brass one as I didn't want the shine in a treestand. I find them quieter than other releases that have an "audible click" than others have. Although the audible click noise may not effect animals but I just like to have my rig as quiet as possible. That's why I use Cat whiskers as well.

Blade is a great release in my opinion!

 

Awesome release!
Quieter than other release that are of that style and smooth as glass.
You won't be disappointed.

 

Since you are a new thumb trigger shooter don't overthink things, just get one of the good ones such as the blade by tru ball or a sx2 or sx3 by stan and be done with it. They are all awesome and will perform awesome for you.

The key to becoming a strong thumb trigger shooter is to have a game plan on your mind before you get it in your hands, Punching or triggering them is a dead end road. It is a combination of aiming and execution that you have to do independant of each other.

 

I love mine. Best thumb release I have ever owned. Wish I could find a deal on a back up. Really don't want to pay new price for a backup. Anyone have one, shoot me a pm.

 

Do y'all see any "negatives" to the movement of the single jaw versus a dual caliper?

 

Actually the dual calipers or even single caliper releases have more negatives. D-loops get heavily worn by caliper releases as the loop is ripped through the crack as the jaw starts to move. With hook of gate type releases teh gate swigs out around and the loop is never ripped under or between steel jaws.

I have d-loops with many, many thousands of shots on them. This indoor season I already have well over 5,000 shots on one d-loop. That d-loop will most likely still be on it next indoor season and definitely through this 3D season. Now that I think about it. It will be replaced when I put new threads on it.

My buddy shopt a 658 qualifying score at he LAS Classic and won Mens Open with a Blade.

 

I have the Blade Pro, I like the extra weight. As for settings mine is about in the center and feels great.

 

Absolutely love my truball Blade. I use the blade pro because I prefer a heavier release. I also added an Exokie knob.

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I avoided the Fang's, seem to be too much like a hinge for my liking. I never shot a wrist strap trigger, but I have been shooting thumbs for a while. I shifted to the Blade about a month ago, and I couldn't be happier. It doesn't seem any different noise wise than my caliper-type thumb release, and breaks cleaner. The Blades are set up that if the hook doesn't close completely they won't latch, which is a safety feature you don't have with the calipers. Also the Blade has 2 sets of adjustments that can be made.

I bought the 4-finger base model, though after shooting it for a day, my pinky doesn't really touch it anymore and I'm sure I'll pick up another in 3-finger. As to weather you need the Pro model in Brass, or the base in aluminum - that's upto you. Both feel great in my hand.

Do y'all see any "negatives" to the movement of the single jaw versus a dual caliper?

There is less mass being moved by the Blade than a dual caliper, and I find I get a cleaner shot. I've run a TRU Ball Pro Diamond Extreme for 6 years, and about a month ago shifted to the Blade. Where on the D-Loop is less, and scores are up. Can't see a negative.

 

Anyone have any sizing guide or can tell me what size you use and your hand size?

 

I wear a large lightweight glove hunting, and perfer the feel of the Medium release in my hand. If I needed to hunt in the later season, or you wear heavy gloves - then I'd shift to the large release.

 

Awesome release...simply awesome!

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best thumb button release out there IMHO

 

Man I want one really bad. Just cant come off the cash right after Christmas. Did a lot of research and the 2 I am looking at are the Stan or the Blade. Cant find any thing negative about either one. Going to my local shop in a few weeks and gonna try the sx3 and the Blade.

 

going to grab a blade mini when i find one...like the smaller profile.

 

I really like the Blade but the trigger tension is also a little light (even at max setting) for my shooting style as well.

 

Thanks for all of the input!! I think the next step is to try out the Blade and, from the sounds of it, bring one home.

Thanks again!

 

Awesome release but I can’t get the trigger heavy enough.
Not a deal breaker but did take some adjustment coming from a Shootoff. The Shootoff can be adjusted so you have to stand on it to make it go!


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Awesome release but I can’t get the trigger heavy enough.

WOW you must like a hard release. Mine s set on the light side.

 

Just an FYI for anyone. I ordered the large and shoot a shootoff in large. Perfect fit for me personally. I dont have overly large hands, wear Large gloves with normal fingers. So far i like it.

 

Good to know.
Glad you are liking it.