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How Do Golf Gloves Work

Grip:

The grip is one of the most important factors to consider when selecting a golf glove. You want a glove that will give you a confident grip.

Leather gloves are going to give you a better grip. Synthetic gloves are not as tacky and tend to be a bit slicker when holding a golf club.

Material & Construction:

An important factor to consider when purchasing a golf glove is its material and construction. Golf gloves are typically made from various materials, including leather, synthetics and other fabrics.

Leather is going to provide you the best grip and feel. While there are some other leathers like Kangaroo for golf gloves. The preferred and most widely used is Cabretta leather which is made from sheep.

Synthetic gloves are usually a type of plastic leather, aka “pleather.” Synthetics may be cheaper, but you will sacrifice grip and feel. More on synthetic gloves later in this guide.

Many lower tier glove providers will have issues with their construction. This has to do with quality control to ensure a consistent product. Make sure to choose a glove company that has respected reviews so the construction of the glove including sizing is consistent.

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Fit:

Golf gloves should fit snugly without being too tight. They should also conform to the shape of the hand, allowing for comfort.

Different golf gloves are designed to fit different hand sizes. It is important to make sure you understand each manufacturer’s golf glove size chart. You should always review their size chart prior to purchasing.

Each size chart may have a different method in determining the fit and size of their golf gloves.

  • The golf glove should not be loose or too tight. It should fit snug with minimal excess across the hand or in the fingers. Some material may flex so adjust your strap accordingly.

Some gloves offer a flexible backing for added comfort. Typically these gloves are made of Lycra (spandex) or Mesh. This allows some wiggle room in sizing while providing additional airflow to reduce sweaty hands.

Durability:

Golf gloves should last for several rounds of golf, if not more. They should be made from durable materials that do not tear or rip easily.

Some synthetic golf gloves can last longer than soft leather gloves. However, synthetic gloves lack the grip and feel of premium leather gloves.

Just remember, typically thinner and softer leather gloves will be higher priced and not as durable as thicker leather or synthetic gloves. Golfers prefer the thinner leather gloves because of the feel and grip while still lasting 5 to 10 rounds.

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