I have a TRU Ball - was the only one long enough for my mutant hands and that the pro shop had in stock. No complaints, but nothing to compare it to. So now that its the off season, I am potentially looking for a new/better release... What makes one better then the others? I am not looking for a "get this one thread", just what you all look for when getting a release. Thanks Sean
The main things are size trigger feel adjustability trigger tension possibly fold back option The main thing for me is a set postion so I never have to worry the release is changing my anchor. Also I like the trigger very sensitive I don't want to have to think about pulling the trigger. When I put tension on it my arrow is gone but not to the point I've ever had to worry about it going off early
I have the other problem, average sized fellow with short draw (27 inch). I need a release that holds the d-loop as close to my palm as possible (no such luck). The best solution I have found is the TruFire 360 Elite. It has a pivoting head so you can’t torque the loop, a buckle strap for consistent fit on the hand (length) and it will fold back (and stay out of the way) when pulling arrows or making adjustments. The jaws open when the trigger is pulled and close when released. It is also dead quiet in operation and is easy on the loop wear. I've been using my 360 for two years, almost daily, with ZERO problems. They also make a “T” handle type 360 I’ve been thinking about but I’m so used to not hanging onto the release, I’m afraid it’ll wind up in the dirt, a creek, the snow, etc. Perhaps a T handle is what you need? TruBall makes some nice ones that can be worn with a wrist strap. No experience with those guys though.
The sear system. It's a trigger. It should break clean with no discernable creep, catch or travel regardless of the spring tension.
Release Your release is a very important piece of your archery equipment. It is valuable for shooting accurate consistantly. There are many releases out there. I perfer one that has a wrist wrap, it's always attached to my wrist so I don't drop from the tree stand ( that sucks ) . It allows the you to pull your bow back using the wrist, not the fingers. I also perfer one with a 360 head, so it turns while attached to the string. This reduces any sting torque ( thats bad ) You want a smooth, clean release, SMOOTH ! Trigger and string release. Any jerking is going to throw that shot off.
All sound advice. I also look for durability. The first one I had was mostly aluminum. Bad choice IMHO. Ben and I were shooting indoors. During my draw the aluminum snapped. I punched myself in the face and my arrow ricocheted off the concrete floor. Boy did I look like an @$$. Now I use a fabric release. It's a lot easier to see a tear then guess where aluminum is getting weak.
