How to choose the ideal golf glove?

Dexterity is essential, and a golf glove plays an irreplaceable role in hitting the perfect shot.

Almost every golf brand offers its own models of golf gloves. Even though gloves are labeled by size (XS, S, M, ML, L, XL, XXL), it probably will not surprise you that the differences between brands and individual models can sometimes be significant. When choosing the right golf glove, you should not make any compromises—the glove should fit you like a second skin.

The wide range of glove models from individual golf brands can be quite confusing for customers, which is why, during our thirteen years in the golf market, we have selected brands that we would use ourselves as golfers and can confidently recommend. This does not mean that all other brands are bad, but limiting our selection to only the best products on the market made sense to us, and we can confidently say that there is no weak spot in our range of golf gloves .

How do you choose the ideal golf glove?

Golf glove size. Your first steps should lead to a store where you can try a specific model on your hand. Every glove has a different width and length, different finger lengths and widths, and will feel different when you wear it. The glove should not be loose anywhere or restrict your grip on the club.

Men's golf glove. Women's golf glove. The only difference between women's and men's golf gloves is the size. Even if you are holding an M size in your hand, the men's model will be larger than the women's model. It is not uncommon for a female golfer to choose a men's model, and conversely, for a golfer with small hands to leave with a women's golf glove.

Children's golf gloves. Even the youngest players have a choice of sizes. Most often, you will be able to choose from sizes S, M, ML, and L. Children's golf gloves are smaller on the size scale than women's gloves, so a children's size M will be considerably smaller than a women's size M.

Leather golf glove. It is the feel that makes leather golf gloves the most popular. More expensive models are made from genuine leather, while less expensive ones are made from synthetic leather. Genuine leather golf gloves are preferred by golfers as their tournament gloves. They feel very soft, dry faster, and are more breathable. Their only disadvantage is their shorter lifespan. Synthetic leather golf gloves last longer, but at the expense of breathability and comfort. Synthetic leather is not as soft or pleasant on the palm. Players whose hands sweat more will certainly not enjoy wearing synthetic gloves.

Rain golf glove. This is something every golfer should have ready in their bag. When you are caught in the rain, it is time to replace your leather glove with a rain glove. This will give you not only a better grip, but above all, it will prevent you from ruining your leather glove, as genuine leather tends to become stiff when wet. Rain golf gloves are becoming increasingly popular even on hot summer days because they are made from a material that dries quickly, preventing your hand from slipping on the grips.

How often should you change your golf glove? This is highly individual, but you need to realize that it is the golf glove that provides contact with your club's grip. It is the glove that improves your grip and feel. Therefore, if you feel that your current glove is losing these qualities, it is high time to get a new one. If you are one of those players who think that one glove per season is more than enough, comparing it to the fact that you would not wear the same sweaty, unwashed golf socks for an entire season may make the decision to buy a new one easier. 

You can extend the life of your golf glove by having several gloves available and rotating them. The best thing you can do for your glove is to change it between nines. This allows the unused glove to dry sufficiently and retain its best qualities for as long as possible. Another tip from us is to keep separate gloves for tournaments, practice, and rain. During practice, you hit a large number of shots, which is not exactly good for a genuine leather glove, so it is a good idea to have either a synthetic leather glove or a special glove with "reinforced" areas that experience the most stress during the swing ready for practice.

And now, a conclusion on how to handle gloves and what to keep in your bag.

• genuine leather glove for tournament rounds. Change it according to the number of rounds played.
• practice glove made of synthetic leather or technical material. Ideal for a high number of shots or for players with a strong grip.
• rain glove. A spare glove in your bag in case it starts to rain.