LAST UPDATED: August 19th, 2022
Whether you’re a bowhunter, 3D shooter, or indoor competitor, you’ll find something on this list for you.
In no particular order, here are some of the top new releases for 2022…
Ultraview - UV Button
UV Button™ is an incredibly high quality handheld thumb button release equipped with UV’s new ULTRAGLIDE™ bushing technology resulting in an incredibly low maintenance, smooth, and reliable release. Designed to perfectly fit your hand – UV Button™ makes every shot comfortable and consistent. It shares the same profile as The Hinge 2, making the switch between both releases seamless.
Release Type – Thumb
Price – $299.99 or $349.99
Ultraview - The Hinge 2
Before Ultraview released the Hinge 2, they measured hundreds of hands and researched how they work, down to the bone and muscles. It utilizes a dual moon micro-adjust system, has a magnetic head retention system, and is available in aluminum or stainless steel in a 2, 3, or 4 finger configuration. They also offer a Hunting Bracket with a thumb pad and wrist strap attachment hole.
Release Type – Hinge
Price – $249.99 or $299.99
TruBall - Executive
The Executive is a three-finger, micro-adjustable hinge release with a brass handle and anodized red aluminum head. This release has something we’ve never seen before in a handheld release, as you can micro-adjust the head length shorter or longer to your desired position. That makes it easier to find your perfect draw length and to adjust when changing d-loop length.
Release Type – Hinge
Price – $259.99
B3 - Exit Mini
The Exit Mini has a patented lock-and-load release design with a hand-polished hardened stainless steel hook in a mini three-finger handle that is great for archers of all sizes. With the simplicity of the lock-and-load design, you won’t have to push a cocking button to attach the hook to your string. It’s available in black or violet anodize, has a fully radiused aluminum handle and a large swirl button.
Release Type – Thumb
Price – $139.99
Cobra - Harvester
The Harvester has a patented Unified Trigger System which allows you to adjust the angle, rotation, and length of the thumb button with only one set screw. It can be used as a 2, 3, or 4 finger release, and has a more natural grip design so it’s thinner between the index and middle finger than the average handheld release. It features a full capture hook design and has independently adjustable trigger weight and sensitivity.
Release Type – Thumb
Price – $209.99
TruBall - Abyss X-Tension Flex
The Abyss X-Tension Flex is the first-ever handheld pull-thru release that draws a bow just like any other handheld release. When used as a pull-thru tension release, there’s no safety lever used while drawing the bow. To activate it, simply press down on the thumb button, then start pulling back until the shot is released. It also utilizes Truball’s tri-star hook system which makes loading quick and easy and it comes in 2 sizes – medium and large.
Release Type – Tension or Thumb
Price – $289.99
STAN - OnneX
The OnneX is a long neck, full capture release that will be available in a 2, 3, or 4-finger configuration as a Hinge, Resistance, or thumb release. Just like the other Stan releases, you can get this as the regular aluminum, or in their brass heavy-metal option.
Every release is the same size and the same dimensions so you can switch between the 3 without having to change anything. The hinge features a new Draw Control thumb post to keep it from going off, and the resistance release allows between 6 and 38 pounds of resistance adjustment.
They come in 5 different sizes from small, all the way to 2XL. The aluminum versions come in either echo gray, or sage, and cost $279.99. While the heavy metal version is polished brass and costs $299.99.
Release Type – Hinge, Resistance, or Thumb
Price – $279.99 or $299.99
TruFire - Exert
The new Exert from Trufire is an index finger release with micro-adjustable tension and travel, as well as a dual-sear trigger system for crisp operation. The trigger is easily set with the push of a button, while the open hood design allows for fast and frictionless hook-ups.
Release Type – Index
Price – $199.99
TruBall - Centerline
The Centerline was designed with the wrist strap connection in a straight line to reduce torque. It’s thin profile allows your fingers to reach the crisp, ergonomic trigger more naturally. It’s made with hardened stainless steel internal sears, and has separate travel and sensitivity set screws for adjustments. This release utilizes Truball’s Tri-star hook system which makes loading quick and easy.
Release Type – Index
Price – $114.99
