How to choose the right golf glove

But there are many types of gloves and it’s not always easy to know which one to choose. What’s more, surveys show that the vast majority of golfers play with a glove that’s too big. Below is a brief guide to golf gloves so you’ll hopefully be better equipped to make an informed choice.

How do you know which size glove to buy?

A glove should sit tight, almost like a second skin and no part of the glove should be anything less than tight. For example, at the end of the finger tips where excess glove can be glimpsed. When extending your palm, the material should be snug against your skin. The velcro fastener at the back of the glove should close no more than 75%. This is because the glove will stretch a little during the rounds. And then you still have some room left with which to tighten the glove for a better fit.

What should I do to prevent the glove from wearing out so quickly?

One of the best suggestions we can give you is to alternate between multiple gloves during the round or between rounds. This gives the natural oils in every glove a chance to rise to the surface. To increase the lifespan of your golf gloves, there are few things worth bearing in mind. Many golfers today have the habit of putting their golf glove in a pocket in their bag after completing a round.

A golf glove is rarely completely dry after a round of golf – it’s usually damp from rain or sweat – so it’s important to put the glove somewhere it can dry. However, not in the sun, since it negatively affects the glove’s wear so try to leave it somewhere indoors while it dries.

All golfers have at some point experienced the unpleasant feeling of picking up a glove that feels more like sandpaper than leather. When the glove has dried out it’s worth placing it back in the plastic pocket it came with when you bought it.

Which type of gloves are there?

All-weather gloves

The most popular gloves that most people buy for their durability, which work well in any weather and are very well priced. Footjoy Weathersof is the bestselling glove and is extremely popular all over the world. Footjoy GTxtreme is also a very good glove that is slightly thicker and even more durable than Weathersof.

Leather gloves

These gloves give optimal grip along with fantastic feel. Leather gloves give you an extra layer of skin which at the same time wicks away moisture. Leather gloves are often made from fine Cabretta leather. Prefer to have the same glove that the tour players use? In that case you’ll want to try the SciFlex and Stasof gloves.

Rain gloves

These are the gloves that work best in wet conditions. With microfibre fabric, they give you excellent grip when it’s wet. The gloves have optimal breathability and dry quickly. Never let a little rain stop you from playing? In that case grab a Footjoy Raingrip which is very handy in wet conditions.