albertakid

Hey my wrist is killing me and I would like to try a hand held release without breaking the bank. I have never shot a thumb trigger before, but was thinking of the tru ball pro diamond or a pistol grip cobra release that has a regular trigger. Which is the bes choice and are cobra releases any good?

BobCo19-65

I don't know much about the cobra but can comment on the truball. That particular model is my #1 hunting release. I also shoot the king george which is my favorite release, but that one is too noisy for hunting. Pro Diamond is perfect for hunting. I still maintain pressure on the pinky and thumb when releasing and it works just fine. I am currently using a talon with a rope loop on my string. But I also own a double ball head, which can be interchanged on the either the prodiamond or king george. I usually hunt from a stand, so I leave my release clipped to the loop at all times.

ewolf

Short-n-Sweet

muzzyman88

I just started shooting a Tru Ball Pro Diamond and so far, I can't beleive what I've been missing! Much more stable anchor for me. Also, here is the great thing about the Tru Ball T-handle style. If you want, you can add one of their new wrist straps later if decide you want a little more pulling power with your wrist. This is only available on the 2004 releases to my knowledge so be careful there.

Arthur P

Not long before I decided to go back to fingers, I got a TruBall T-handle style release with a thumb trigger. It's their cheapie model, but it seems to work better for me than index finger releases ever did. I ever decide to use a release again it will be a T-handle. They're a lot more handy and compact than wrist strap releases.

Besides, I never did get all that comfortable with wrist strap releases and always felt like I was handcuffed to the bow. With the T-handle, I just turn loose of the release and let it dangle while I scratch an itch, move a twig or swat a mosquito away from my ear.

Ossage

I like wrist strap releases, but not all straps are good. It's important for me that the strap not tighten shot to shot. SOme of them are OK for the first shot, but you either have to push them back with every shot, or suffer further constriction. I find the scott straps are good, and some of the tru.

Not sure what wrist problem you have, but you still have to pull the release with your wrist if you use a t-handle, there isn't any by-pass.