Stanislawski is a household name in the world of archery. Mostly known for for their quality archery releases, Stan has dropped a hot new addition to their lineup - the OnneX.
While the OnneX is Stan's newest release, they didn't exactly reinvent the wheel for their 2022 model. And that's not a bad thing. I'll be drawing a lot of comparisons from the Stan release I'm most familiar with, the PerfeX. While I'm not exactly sure why the PerfeX line has been discontinued in the first place, I think the OnneX is a suitable replacement.
The OnneX also comes in 2 different colors in the aluminum version: sage green and an echo grey. I went with the more silver color so when I inevitably drop it on the ground I can find it a little easier. The heavy metal version of the release comes in a shiny gold color. I opted for the aluminum because I don't feel the need to carry or shoot with a heavier release and the heavy metal version requires a little more cash on top of what is already a very expensive release. More on that later...
The OnneX has so many cool little features that make it a great release. There are a couple that make this not such a great release. We're gonna go over the good stuff first. I think you'll still have a pretty positive opinion overall by the end. I did anyways.
Stan as always been highly touted for it's adjustability and the OnneX is no different. In the box the OnneX contains two different size posts, two thumb barrels, and two finger extensions. The extensions allow it to run in 2, 3, and 4 finger configurations. I prefer the 3 finger extension that has a cool little whale-tail deal that your pinky can rest on. This little wing feature isn't so much to grip the release, as it is to just rest your last finger on it while at full draw. Most of the time, when we use a 3 finger handheld release our pinky is either scrunched up or floating around. This extra little bit of surface area isn't a game changer, but it's nice to have.
The configuration I landed on is the smaller barrel and the 3 finger extension. The smaller barrel really lets me wrap my whole thumb around it. I know some shooters like to just place the tip or last digit of their thumb around the barrel, but I like to really to get it in there nice and deep like. By fully covering the barrel in the crevice of my thumb, I feel less prone to punch the trigger and properly pull through the shot. The finger extension has just a slight angle on it. I didn't want it completely flat, just a little angle on it suits me just right.
Another feature
that I like is the closed hook design. Most recently I was out on a whitetail hunt in Georgia. I was able to hook my OnneX onto the D-loop without fear of it falling off and losing almost 300 dollars in the mess of pine needles below. The only downside to this is that the release can get quite cold if it's left in the elements waiting on game to pass through.
All the features in the world don't mean much if the release doesn't perform well. The comfort in hand is fantastic and doesn't make me feel uneasy through my shot process. It's consistent and the satisfying click of the release makes getting reps in with the OnneX quite enjoyable. The accuracy that the OnneX lends me while shooting was vital in completing the mission of my last hunt. I sent a Sevr broadhead through a nice little buck.
Would I recommend this release to a friend? Absolutely. But only if they have the cash to spare. At nearly $300 this isn't something you want to just drop in the woods on your walk in. Stan made another quality product in the OnneX thumb button. Take care of it and it will take care of you.
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