Spot Hogg Archery Saturday Night Special Right Hand Release Aid - Precision Bow Hunting Accessory for Target Practice & Outdoor Adventures

my four star rating is not due to a flaw in the craftsmanship, but specific to this design, and my star deduction is worth noting if you are not familiar with the spot hogg releases, which i was not before this purchase. let me say first, that i left this release exactly as i got it, no adjustments made. it is not super hot, but is more goldilocksish, just right. as far as the shot goes, this is pretty darned sweet. i was using a copper john eagle2 and wanted a similar hand-upside-down release without spending the money on a carter...yet. as i said, this fulfilled my expectations in that regard. my issue is with the enclosed head design. it is kind of a trick to make sure that this release is open in order to attach it to my string loop. you have to flick your wrist to make sure the hook is in the right position, then you hook it onto the loop (not as easy as it sounds), then you push the hook up into the release with the loop attached using your index finger and hold it there as you set the trigger upwards with your thumb. it is a process that you get used to, but it still takes a bit of dexterity that some will probably accomplish accompanied by cursing. which is too bad, because the release is smooth and is just as accurate as any i have used. it should be noted that the spot hogg friday night delight (?) is this same design, but without the totally enclosed head. i got the saturday over the friday because i was concerned about hitting myself in the jaw...but if i was to do it over, i'd probably get the half-headed friday night delight. spot hogg could possibly remedy this with a closure actuator on the back. either way, very nice release, with just that one bit of acrobatics required.update: i have been using this for about two weeks now and i must admit that the hook up gets quicker as you get used to feeding your string loop into the head. and i have not had this release let go pre-maturely yet. solid hook up and there is a distinct click when you get it on your string loop so you can tell it is ready to go. i would still like this better if there were an actuator somewhere to close the hook, but i am giving the fifth star because it hooks up solid and it lets go clean and smooth and is every bit as buttery, silky good as my copper john was before i ruined it with loctite.update#2: i have noticed that you can get the exact thing i was suggesting above in the carter simple 1 release. but you will also pay twice the money for it. and i cant imagine that it can be any smoother than the sat night special. if spot hogg gave it a seprate closure device it would be a six star release.