Wrist vs T Handle Releases

[wildernessmaster]

Sorry if I missed something. I did a quick search and don't see much on this...

I am working hard to up my game on my bow hunting and archery skills. Given that I have run across a few references and articles about T-handle releases: 1) helping improve trigger slap 2) generally being more accurate.

I don't typically follow every shiny ball thing, but the arguments made seemed cogent. I am open to trying and am considering trying a T handle for 2 major reasons:
1. the ones stated in the ref/articles
2. I hate the wrist straps. You have to keep them on all the time, they slap gear and make noise, etc...

Some of you Alpha Bow types... Is it worth a try. Are T handles improvements?

 

[Jimbob]

Search for hinge release, back tension release, or thumb trigger. T-handle is not a very common term so probably not many hits on that.

Go to youtube and search up nockon also listen to some early podcast by gritty bowmen about releases.

That should keep you busy for awhile. I just went on this search and spent hours reading and listening. I ended up with a hinge release and I am VERY HAPPY.

 

[Bl704]

Wrist release - pro: harder to lose, readily available to clip to bow if your bow is in your hand.

T handle: I assume you're talking about hand held releases (e.g. thumb trigger, hinge or tension releases) - biggest con easy to lose... (if anybody ever finds my thumb release in CO, please let me know). They can also slip from your hand and destroy your bow or accessories in the process. I believe I have less trigger panic with my hands held. Accuracy - ymmv.

Hinge release may be, um, a learning experience...possibly by punching yourself.

 

[wildernessmaster]

Search for hinge release, back tension release, or thumb trigger. T-handle is not a very common term so probably not many hits on that.

Go to youtube and search up nockon also listen to some early podcast by gritty bowmen about releases.

That should keep you busy for awhile. I just went on this search and spent hours reading and listening. I ended up with a hinge release and I am VERY HAPPY.

Thank you for the proper verbiage. Still learning!

 

[Northpark]

I made the switch from a wrist strap style to a thumb break (t handle) release about 3 years ago and my accuracy went to a new level. I had years of trigger slap habits and such with my wrist strap style release so the switch was really good for me.

 

[Throwin Darts]

I just took the plunge and bought a thumb release, a Nock 2 It. I just started with it and there is a learning curve for sure but I'm having a good time with it thus far. I can already tell I need a longer D Loop.

 

[Northpark]

I just took the plunge and bought a thumb release, a Nock 2 It. I just started with it and there is a learning curve for sure but I'm having a good time with it thus far. I can already tell I need a longer D Loop.

I found with a thumb release I got and extra inch of draw length.

 

[Throwin Darts]

I found with a thumb release I got and extra inch of draw length.

My issue is that I need some more dloop space because I twist my wrist more to anchor and with my short dloop its causing some string tension

 

[Northpark]

That makes sense. I wonder if that was causing me some headache wide my last bow. It had a short d loop and I had a lot of side to side shot variance. Now I only have vertical dispersion.

 

[blacktail sniper]

I made the switch from a wrist style after trying all kinds of different releases and ended up with a too simple from carter loved it. Only con if at all is no way to secure to your body but I also like not having my release constantly on my wrist and in the way when glassing. I am going to try the carter wise choice or nock 2 it next.

 

[JimGa]

You can learn to shoot a wrist release with back tension and achieve the same result, but like you said they do get in the way.

 

[jmez]

I switched from a wrist to thumb release a few years ago and glad I did. I hunt with a thumb release and then shoot both a hinge and thumb in the off season.

You can still punch a thumb release. You need to learn to use it correctly. Practice with the hinge in the off season helps keep me honest.

I also didn't like the wrist release getting in my way of everything. Keep my thumb in my RF pants pocket when elk hunting and leave it attached to the loop if in a stand. Knock on wood I haven't lost one yet. I do take a spare and keep it in my pack when I go to the back country.

 

[Stalker69]

Man I tell you what, I shot a wrist ( index finger) release for 30 plus years. And about four years ago I decided to buy a good thumb release. ( stan just x) and I absolutely love this thing. However they stopped making them so I bought two more to have in case I lose one. I really wish I would have switched years ago. One of the best things I have done archery wise, the other was going to a single pin sight. Keep us posted if you buy one and how you like it. They feel different for a while. I thought they were going to be to noisy, but haven’t had an issue yet. It nice to be able to clip on, and have your hand free to stalk or range without having to clip on and off each time. And they are soooooo crisp, better then most rifle triggers imo.

 

[406unltd]

I like them. I shoot a goat from truball. It has a hinge mode and a thumb button. Saved me about 200$ when I bought it used. It changed archery for me and highly suggest you try one. Good luck

 

[CApighunter]

I'm just about to make the jump as well, picked up a used SX3 off Archerytalk this morning. Only ever used a wrist rocket and I find myself punching the trigger occasionally. Figured I'll play with a thumb button before I decide to pick up a hinge or back tension release.

 

[Novy]

If your dealing with slapping the trigger or "punching" a thumb button is just a bandaid. Learn to shoot back tension from a professional or try a resistance release to learn first. After losing a high end carter I went back to wrist release shooting with back tension.