Choosing the right golf gloves

How to choose the best golf glove

If you're looking to improve your golf game, choosing the right golf glove can help you master your new score.

Take control of your game with golf gloves that offer comfort, protection and performance.

What's more, if you play in a more humid climate, the moisture will wear down your glove more quickly. How you look after your glove is also important.

How to choose a golf glove

Why use a golf glove?

What are golf gloves used for?

Golf is a game of precision, and every advantage counts in playing the best game possible. The equipment you play with, whether clubs, balls or gloves, plays an important role in achieving these advantages.

You may have seen professionals or other golfers wearing a golf glove and wondered why they choose to do so, and whether it's worth spending the money to get yours.

The main advantage of a golf glove is a better grip, particularly for drives and long iron shots.

Bare hands can become slippery, especially in hot weather, allowing the club to turn or move in the player's grip during the swing. The stickier surface of a golf glove provides better friction and grip.

Not having to worry about the club slipping in your hand makes for a smoother, more natural grip and a better swing.

One of the advantages of choosing a golf glove is that it reduces the risk of blisters appearing on the hands of regular golfers in the event of repeated swings.

Which hand should I wear a golf glove with?

Many golfers only wear a glove on one hand. If you opt for a single golf glove, you will generally want to wear it on your top hand in relation to your grip. This means the left hand for right-handed golfers and vice versa. Most golfers choose to wear a golf glove because it can help them get a firmer grip on their club.

However, some golfers prefer to wear golf gloves on both hands. There are a few reasons for this:

Comfort - Wearing a pair of gloves reduces the risk of blisters if you grip your club too hard.
Moisture - If your palms are sweaty, wearing two golf gloves can help you absorb the sweat and maintain a firm grip.
Adverse conditions - It can be difficult to keep a consistent swing in wet or cold weather. But wearing a glove on each hand can help change that.

Bonus pro tip: Golf gloves can help you identify ways to improve your swing through wear patterns. Excessive wear on the thumb or palm can indicate that you're gripping your clubs unevenly.

How do I choose the right size golf glove?

It's important to have a well-fitting golf glove. Remember that your glove is in contact with your clubs. If it doesn't fit properly, your hand can move inside the glove, which can compromise your swing.

Your glove should feel like a second skin. It should fit snugly around the palm and fingers, with no loose fabric.

The fingers must fit snugly. There should be no extra material on top. Some men's gloves are available in cadet sizes. The fingers of these gloves are about a centimetre shorter than those of ordinary gloves.

Golf gloves come in different sizes. Make sure you find your size by measuring correctly. To find your size :

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What's the difference between a right-hander and a left-hander?

Measure the circumference of your gloved hand around the knuckles. If you are right-handed, measure your left hand. Conversely, measure your right hand if you are left-handed.

Find the length of your hand by measuring from the crease of your wrist to the tip of your middle finger.

Always consult a brand's size chart to make sure you're buying the right size. If you're between sizes, go for the smaller one. And don't forget to check your glove size regularly. Hands and sizes can change.

What is the difference between men's and women's golf gloves?

If you take the time to choose a golf glove that fits well and offers a better sense of feel, you can improve your overall feel for golf shots and, potentially, your game as a whole. Conversely, if you choose a glove that doesn't fit properly or doesn't have the feel you prefer, this can have a negative effect on the way you feel when playing golf.

First of all, use a tape measure to measure your hand at the knuckles. Golf gloves are sold in sizes such as small, medium or large, or by measuring in inches around this part of your hand.

Next, determine the appropriate size for your glove based on the size of your hand. For men, a small glove will measure 18 cm, a medium 18 to 25 cm, a large 18 to 25 cm, an extra-large 18 to 25 cm and an xx-large 18 to 25 cm. Women's gloves are measured differently, with sizes equivalent to 15 cm for extra-small, small 16 cm, medium 17 cm, large 18 cm and extra-large 19 cm.

Which materials for golf gloves: leather, synthetic or hybrid?

There are several options when it comes to the materials used to make golf gloves. The best choice for you comes down to your personal preferences.

Leather golf gloves are often popular with golfers who prefer a softer glove that allows close contact with the club. These gloves can stretch with repeated use. So it's best to choose a size slightly smaller than the one you normally wear. Leather golf gloves tend to wear out more quickly, so you'll need to replace them more often.

Synthetic golf gloves are durable and can offer greater flexibility. Although more affordable than leather gloves, synthetic gloves don't always breathe as well.

Combination golf gloves feature leather palms and fingers with synthetic knuckles. This design can increase the durability of your gloves while providing a similar feel to leather gloves.

If you're planning to play golf in colder conditions, consider adding a pair of cart gloves to your golf bag. This type of insulated glove protects you from the wind and rain as you move from tee to green.

Which model of golf gloves for rain or cold weather?

As well as standard golf gloves, you'll find gloves designed to help you perform in a variety of weather conditions.

Rain gloves can help improve your grip in wet conditions.

Cold-weather golf gloves provide insulation when temperatures drop. Some gloves designed for cold weather have extended cuffs to combat the cold.

How do you know when to change your golf glove?

First of all, if your glove has holes or tears in it, it's definitely time to replace it. You should also definitely start looking for a new glove if your current one no longer fits due to overstretching, if it has lost its grip or if it has become brittle.

Beyond these definitive signs, the right time to change gloves can vary depending on a number of different factors, so let's take a look at them.

The frequency with which you play naturally affects the lifespan of your glove. If you play a lot, your gloves simply won't last as long.

The type of glove you wear is also important: leather gloves generally don't last as long as composite gloves.

How do I care for my golf gloves?

Once you've found the golf glove that's right for you, make sure you give it a little attention to prolong its life.

Let the inside of your glove air out to help it dry after a day on the course.

Remove your gloves between shots during a game to keep them dry.

It can be useful to wear two or more gloves during a game and to change them as you go along the course. This can help extend the life of your gloves.

Golf gloves can be an essential part of a player's equipment. So get out there with a better grip on your game and start subtracting strokes from your scorecard.

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