Tab

A tab, also called a finger tab, is a finger protector used when shooting with fingers. It usually consists of several layers of leather (or leather with a plastic insert) and sits between the string and the drawing fingers.

Functions:

  • Protects the fingers from pressure and friction
  • Allows a clean, consistent release
  • Provides a stable shooting feel

Variants:

  • Simple tab (traditional)
  • Competition tab with anchor plate and finger separator

The tab is standard in recurve competition archery.

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