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After shooting pretty extensively for the past few weeks I have decided to start using a T handle thumb release. I seem to hold on the target MUCH better with it, easier to use backtension with. I'm going to hunt with it and everything too, I'm just going with a basic 4 finger Tru Ball Pro-Diamond Xtreme for hunting. I'm seriously thinking of getting a Tru Ball Trail Boss 3 finger for target, got to play with one last night and I was driving tacks with it. Then again, I shot pretty well with the Scott Longhorn Pro, pure backtension release. We'll see how things go, the Pro-Diamond is the only sure thing for now.


I just wasn't shooting at the level I wanted to be with a wrist strap, picked up a T handle thumb release a week ago and I love them. I've shot a 3 finger trail boss, 4 finger chappy boss, and a Pro-Diamond. I like the feel of a 3 finger but there is no way I would be able to hunt with one, and talk about wearing you out! The Pro-Diamond is just quieter and more economically priced for hunting.

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YUP, T handles are more accurate for targets and driving tacksthan the "Limp Wrist".[8D] Of course, the first time you drop it from20 feet up you're going to really feel crappy.

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I really like the thumb release and I'm about to make the switch. For me it is more practical while hunting, I can just leave it clipped on the bow until the big one comes and along.

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With a hunting release attached to your wrist, it would be rare to ever wind up in a hunting situation with the biggest buck of your life in front of you and not have your release handy.With a misplaced or dropped 'T' handle release, however, you've got a real problem. In one instance your chances are excellent, in the other they're questionable or non=existent.

I do, however, know one guy whohunts withthe 'T' handleon along string loopedaround his neck. He still forgot it one day and has never lived it down - his hunting buddies make sure of that.;)

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I love mine for hunting, with the open hook it makes it easy to hook up and shoot. With TRU Ball's wrist strap system I know it won't ever be at the bottom of the tree too.

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Interesting choice....good luck

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ive tried them and shot for crap...but what ever works...good luck

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Well, I still have a wrist strap or two laying around.....I can always pack a "backup". I just shoot SOOO much better with a "T" handle.



Rick can you get those straight from Tru Ball or is that something you "fabricated"

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Hey Matt, I did just notice that Ebay had a couple of Carter Chocolate Addictions for sale. Just anotherrelease to throw into the mix. Still kind of baffles me why misplacing/dropping your thumb typerelease is such a problem? I don't lanyard my bow to my body or tie off my arrows when I remove them from the quiver prior to placing them on the string, and they seem to stay with me. It seems like if a person is prone todropping/misplacing vital pieces of equipment, they will do sono matter how many precautions they take to avoid it. When I showed up the other day at my favorite shooting range with my thumb release, I got the same response, "Yournot going to use that release for hunting are you"? Forgiveme for the Dennis Miller rant.Anyway good luck in your choice ofrelease.

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It is a factory made part from TRU Ball that you can order from them. All of their thumb trigger and hinge releases will work with it too. The release will also tuck neatly into your coat sleeve when you need it out of the way for climbing, etc........

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How much would they run for a normal person? MSRP?

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The ST-3 is roughly $149 MSRP and the strap is around another $30.

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I was using a Carter Chocolate Addiction last year but it was just a tad bit big for my hands. I just got my Carter Chocolate Lite in today and buddy this thing is sweet! Matt you'll throw that Tru Ball in the trash if you try a Carter Chocolate Lite. I did! (Not really but I sold it rather quickly after I got my Carter):)

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I've shot them all and shoot various carters for competition, but still like the open hook design of the ST-3 and their modular wrist strap for hunting purposes. The chocolate and the chocolate light are great releases but just don't fit my hand well. I prefer the fit of their Just Cuz much better.

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Played a little more with a Scott Longhorn Pro today. Man, the dumbest design I think I've ever seen, is having a "click" in a backtension release right before it goes off. Just my opinion, but that click kills me.

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Thats because you aren't using the clicker properly. You can take apart the half moon on the release and turn it over to get rid of the click as well.

The click is the staging point in which you need to mentally flip the switch from setting up the shot to consiously aiming. At this point (the click) your subconscious should be taking over the pulling through and shot execution while your focus stays on the X.

Shot sequence with a clicker should be like this:

[ul][*]Draw[*]Anchor[*]Aquire target[*]Set release hand starting position (click)[*]Commit[*]Stare at X[*]Shot breaks[*]Finish the shot with a destination touch point w/ release hand
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I agree, I just got one out of the package and started playing with it. Then I said that clicker has to go, so then he showed me how to fix it. I like the concept of a backtension, I'll probably own one before winter. First few shots on one are guarenteed to scare you to death [:-]:D;).



Gotta pay attention to what you're doing or your dentist will be paying attention to you :D:)[8D]

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Used T handles for 20 years and never droped it or forgot it. Just got the Stan super X 4 and it's sweet.

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I have to say that's one sweet looking release..

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I second that, nice looking release. If it functions half as good as it looks, should be quite a piece of equipment.