How to Choose the Perfect Golf Glove?

Dexterity is fundamental, and a golf glove has its irreplaceable function for a 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 won’t surprise you that differences between brands and individual models can sometimes be significant. When choosing the right golf glove, you shouldn’t make any compromises, and the glove should fit you like a second skin.

The wide range of glove models from various golf brands can be quite confusing for customers, so over the thirteen years we’ve been in the golf market, we have selected brands that we ourselves as golfers would use and can confidently recommend. This doesn’t mean that all other brands are bad, but limiting the offer to only the best on the market made sense to us, and we can confidently say that in our selection of golf gloves we have no weak spots.

How to choose the ideal golf glove?

Golf glove size. Your first steps should lead you to a store where you can try a specific model on your hand. Every glove is different in width, length, finger length and width, and how it feels on your hand. The glove should not be loose anywhere nor 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 hold a size M in your hand, the men’s model will be larger than the women’s. It’s not uncommon for a female golfer to choose a men’s model, and conversely, a golfer with small hands might end up with a women’s golf glove.

Children’s golf gloves. Even the youngest players have size options. Most often, you can choose from sizes S, M, ML, and L. A children’s golf glove is smaller on the size scale than a women’s glove, so a children’s size M will be significantly smaller than a women’s size M.

Leather golf glove. The feel is what makes leather golf gloves the most popular. More expensive models are made from genuine leather, while cheaper ones are made from synthetic leather. Golf gloves made from genuine leather are preferred by golfers as their tournament glove. They feel very soft, dry faster, and “breathe” more. Their only disadvantage is shorter durability. Golf gloves made from synthetic leather last longer but at the expense of breathability and comfort. Synthetic leather is not as soft or pleasant on the palm. Players who sweat more will definitely not enjoy synthetic gloves.

Rain golf glove. This is something every golfer should have ready in their bag. When rain catches you, it’s time to swap your leather glove for a rain glove. This not only improves your grip but also protects your leather glove, as genuine leather tends to harden when wet. Rain golf gloves are becoming increasingly popular even on hot summer days because they are made from material that dries quickly, preventing your hand from slipping on the grips.

How often should you replace your golf glove? This is very individual, but you need to realize that the golf glove is what connects your hand to the grip of your club. The glove is what improves your grip and feel. So if you feel your current glove is losing these qualities, it’s time to get a new one. If you’re the type of player who thinks one glove per season is enough, maybe this comparison will help: you wouldn’t wear sweaty, unwashed golf socks all season either.

You can extend the life of your golf glove by having several gloves to rotate. The best thing you can do for your glove is to change it between nine-hole rounds. This allows the unused glove to dry properly and maintain its best qualities as long as possible. Another tip from us is to have gloves divided into tournament, training, and rain gloves. During training, you hit a lot of shots, which isn’t ideal for a genuine leather glove, so it’s good to have a synthetic leather glove or a special glove with reinforced areas that are most stressed during the swing.

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

• Genuine leather gloves for tournament rounds. Replace them according to the number of rounds played.
• Training gloves made of synthetic leather or technical material. Ideal for maximum shots played or for players with a strong grip.
• Rain gloves. Spare gloves in your bag in case it starts to rain.