What to buy

If you are new to kettie shooting, as a novice it is easy to be amazed and lost in all the fancy terms. A kettie is as random and unique as any sports equipment. I suggest a good GUS (general utility slingshot) kettie; you can’t have enough of them. Technical specs:

·         “pinch-grip” frame

·         OTT

·         a fork (or “bow” in some countries) width of 80-90 mm, measured from the outside corners.

·         a fork equipped with a “clips” system (to attach the bands)

·         natural latex (sling-shot-specific) flat bands

·         a generous, larger pouch with a plain design. Reasonable quality and durability are important for safety.

Do not buy a kettie with “tubes” for this purpose, but only ketties equipped with “flat bands”. The flat bands are usually latex-based. Make sure you buy elastic band products intended for kettie shooting; products for other purposes, like physical exercise, will not work. 

A few great brands are available worldwide, including the top South African brand, Ketty Elite Pro. The Ketty Elite Pro products are all custom-made by hand and specifically designed for kettie sport shooting. These ketties are available in 0,45 mm (Yello) for novices/children, 0,50 mm and 0,55 mm for adults, and 0,60 mm for field target.