Guide
Pull the heaviest bands. Hit harder.
The wrist brace braces your forearm through the draw, so you can pull the heaviest bands you want and put more of your power into every shot.
What does the Hammer wrist brace do? It locks to the XT handle and supports your forearm through the draw, so heavy bands feel steady instead of tiring your wrist. It helps most with the heaviest bands and long sessions. It is not required: leave it off, or shoot the brace-free LT handle, and the Hammer still shoots.
What does the brace actually do?
A heavy band pulls straight back against the handle, and without support all of that load sits on your wrist. The brace runs back along your forearm and spreads the load into your arm. The handle stays still through the draw, and long sessions stay comfortable.
SimpleShot built the XT handle around that idea. Shooters put it more simply.
“Very stable and best slingshot for heavy bands and heavy ammo.” Lisa B.
“It works great and is comfortable and easy to adjust. It also helps keep steady when I am shooting heavy bands.” Rogerio V.
“Got the grouping down, 30 ft. 10 for 10 on drink cans. Great slingshot love it. Very stable on the wrist solid platform.” Billy T.
How does the brace attach?
The brace mounts to the XT handle and locks in place with a locking plate and a screw. The Hammer manual shows each step.
- Slide it in. Slide the brace into the slot at the base of the XT handle. The LT handle has no brace mount.
- Lock it. Install the retention plate with the supplied screw.
- Strap in. Adjust the wrist strap for a secure, comfortable fit before you draw.
- Take it off. Remove the screw from the plate and slide the brace out of the slot.
A replacement Hammer XT Wrist Brace comes with the adjustable strap and the hardware to install it.
When should I run it, and when should I leave it off?
Run the brace
You shoot the heaviest flatbands, you shoot heavy ammo, or you shoot long sessions. The XT Slingshot Heavy Duty is set up for exactly this, with an XT head built for very wide flatbands.
Leave it off
You shoot lighter bands, you want something slimmer in a bag, or you live where wrist braces are restricted. The XT Slingshot Lite pairs the XT head with the brace-free LT handle.
The hammer grip on its own is comfortable and easy to hold, which is why SimpleShot points it at shooters with strength or hand-dexterity concerns. The brace adds support on top of that. It is a choice, not a requirement.
What heavy bands work on the Hammer?
Heavy bands go with heavy ammo. The brace is what lets you pull them, and matching the two is what turns that pull into power. A band that is too heavy for the ammo slaps your hand on release, so keep them matched.
The XT head takes very wide flatbands over the top or through the forks, and FlipClip X clamps hard enough to hold the heaviest sets. Changing bands on the Hammer XT shows the swap.
Step up one change at a time. Go to a heavier band and the matching heavier ammo together, then shoot a few sessions before you judge it. If you hunt, this is the setup that matters: the hunting guide covers matching bands and steel ammo in the field.
“It’s great - less pull on my wrist and easy to change the bands” Stephen H.
Which Hammer kits include the brace?
| Kit | Handle | Wrist brace |
|---|---|---|
| XT Slingshot Heavy Duty | XT | Yes |
| XT Slingshot Lite | LT | No |
| XT Slingbow Heavy Duty | XT | Yes |
| XT Slingbow Heavy Duty Duo | XT | Yes |
| Master Kit | XT and LT | Yes |
The Master Kit gives you both: the braced XT handle and the brace-free LT handle. Compare the kits for everything else in each box.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Do I need the wrist brace to shoot the Hammer?
No. The brace is there when you want it. It helps most when you draw really heavy bands. The XT Slingshot Lite has the brace-free LT handle and shoots the same XT head.
Does the wrist brace make the slingshot more powerful?
Yes. The brace puts more of your power into every shot, and it lets you pull far heavier bands than a bare wrist can handle. Heavier bands, matched to heavier ammo, hit harder.
Does the LT handle take a wrist brace?
No. The LT handle is a pure hammer grip with no brace, kept slim and portable.
Can I buy a replacement brace?
Yes. The Hammer XT Wrist Brace is sold on its own with an adjustable wrist strap and the hardware to install it.
Why would anyone shoot without a brace?
Some places restrict wrist-braced slingshots, and some shooters simply prefer a sleeker slingshot. The LT handle covers both.
