Guide
XT or LT. Pick your grip.
Both are Hammer handles and both take the XT heads. One carries the wrist brace and a rail. The other keeps it slim.
Hammer XT vs LT handle: The XT handle takes the wrist brace and has a Picatinny rail, so it lets you pull the heaviest bands with more power in every shot, and it carries arrows and rail gear like a bowfishing reel. The LT handle is a slim hammer grip with no brace and no rail. Both take the XT slingshot head, one head at a time. The XT Slingshot Heavy Duty and the XT Slingshot Lite cost the same, so you are picking a feel, not a tier.
Side by side
| XT handle | LT handle | |
|---|---|---|
| Wrist brace | Yes, locks on with a plate and a screw | No |
| Picatinny rail | Yes | No |
| Takes the XT slingshot head | Yes | Yes |
| Slingbow head | Recommended | Fits, not recommended |
| Ships in | XT Slingshot Heavy Duty, XT Slingbow Heavy Duty, Slingbow Heavy Duty Duo, Master Kit | XT Slingshot Lite, Master Kit |
Every handle takes one head at a time. Swapping heads changes what you shoot; it does not stack them.
Who each one suits
Pick the XT handle
You want to run really heavy bands, shoot arrows, or mount gear like a light or a bowfishing reel on the rail. The brace lets you pull the heaviest bands and puts more of your power into every shot. Start with the XT Slingshot Heavy Duty.
Pick the LT handle
You want a slim slingshot with nothing on your wrist, or you live where wrist braces are restricted. It takes the same XT head. Start with the XT Slingshot Lite.
Want both?
The Master Kit ships with both handles, both heads and the wrist brace.
Same price, different feel
The XT Slingshot Heavy Duty and the XT Slingshot Lite are priced the same. Neither is the step-up model. Choose the grip that fits how you shoot, and see every kit side by side.
Some places restrict wrist-braced slingshots. Check your local laws before you buy.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is the Hammer LT handle discontinued?
No. The LT handle ships in the XT Slingshot Lite and the Master Kit. The older LT heads are the ones that were retired.
Does the LT handle take the wrist brace?
No. The LT handle is a pure hammer grip with no brace and no rail.
Can I put the slingbow head on the LT handle?
It fits, but SimpleShot does not recommend it. The Hammer manual recommends the XT handle for arrows and for heavier bands.
Can I buy a handle by itself?
Not right now. Both handles ship inside the kits. Heads, the wrist brace and the slingbow parts are sold on their own.
Which kit has both handles?
The Hammer Master Kit ships with the XT and LT handles, both heads and the wrist brace.
