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The humble golf glove is a cheap accessory that can make or break your round.
Here at GP, we are pros at finding the best gear to help you keep 100 percent of your focus on the golf ball and off of what you're going to wear for the day's round. We've gone over the best golf clothes already, from shoes and socks to performance trousers. Now it is time to focus on a small, affordable accessory that will make or break your day: golf gloves.
When it comes to golf swing mechanics, one of the most important aspects is your grip on the club. A bad grip can lead to slices, hooks, duffs and all kinds of ball-striking mishaps that can derail a round. While we are pros at identifying the best gear to wear on the links, you're going to need a real pro to really help you correct that ugly swing of yours. A good glove, however, could be the difference between pin-seeking and playing hide and seek with your ball past the out-of-bounds marker.
Most golf gloves are relatively similar and serve the same purpose — they keep sweat off your club, providing a tacky (but not sticky) feel when you grip the shaft and they prevent pesky blisters and callouses. Though they're all similar, there are a few things to take note of before buying. If you golf right-handed, you'll need a glove for your left hand, and it will be designated as such when you're purchasing a glove. The opposite goes for lefties — you'll want a glove for your right hand. As for sizing, most gloves come in various sizes. so it is best to have a tape measure handy. You want it to be tight on your hand but you also don't want the glove to burst at the seams nine holes in. Finally, sometimes you'll see what is called "cadet" sizing; this just means that the palm-size is the same but the fingers are shorter.
You can spend anywhere between $10-$25 for a golf glove — most of them really won't go above that price. (Even the ones the pros wear only come in at roughly $25). Generally speaking, you can buy just about any golf glove and it will do the trick, but we think these seven picks are a great place to get started.
Titleist is the number one ball in golf, but it also is number one in a lot of other golf gear — gloves included. Trusted by some of the best players in the world, the Players Golf Glove provides a top-tier hand feel, an optimal level of tackiness and some of the most supple Cabretta leather you'll find right out of the package.
We've touted the accolades of G/Fore in our previous golf guides, and it is no surprise that their premium Essential Glove takes the prize of the best splurge pick. These ultra-stylish gloves stand out just enough and are made from AA Cabretta leather, the gold-standard for golf gloves.
As we said before, any cheap golf glove will do, but golfers everywhere agree that the Footjoy WeatherSof glove is the best of the most affordable bunch. They won't give you the hand feel of a premium glove, but they'll last quite a bit longer.
Nike, the icon. Even though the brand is in no way golf-specific, they've led the way in the sport thanks to a certain guy named Tiger. This glove features perforations that will keep your hands cool all day long.
Another pro-trusted glove, the Callaway Tour Authentic provides a classic look with premium Cabretta leather infused with Griptac, which adds 20 percent more tackiness when compared to previous models.
When it rains, you will definitely need gloves, even if you're not a glove person. A regular glove still works, but if it's really coming down, or you just want to make sure your grip is unimpeachable, get these rain-specific gloves that come in a pair, keeping both hands protected.
If a simple white golf glove doesn't do it for you, try some vintage inspired gloves from The Modest Vintage Player. Crafted from calf leather, these gloves will make you stand out on the course without making you look like a dork.