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Guide – Choosing a golf glove
Choosing a golf glove is easy and difficult at the same time. If you make some smart choices, your golf glove will last longer and fit better. To help you, we’ve honed in on some points we think are important.
- Choose material
- Choose the right fit
- Take care of the golf glove
- Your way of playing golf
- Thickness
Golf Glove or Not? Cabretta leather or synthetic leather?
The only thing standing between you and a good grip is a proper golf glove. A poor grip, as most golfers know, can turn a good swing into a bad result. The grip on the club is the foundation of good golf play. So next time you’re choosing a golf glove, put some love and energy into finding a model that fits you and where you’ll play.
New Golf Players
For those who have not played golf for long, the glove should sit on the player’s weak side. That is the hand that is furthest up on the club. So if you swing from the right, the glove sits on the left hand. This is because the lower hand does not have as much surface area on the club while the upper hand has contact with the entire club. This makes the lower hand most exposed to the club slipping.
For those who play golf 1-2 times a week, about 4-8 gloves will be used during a season. This is affected by many factors but take care of the glove and the golf glove will take care of your golf play for longer.
The only thing standing between you and a good grip is a proper golf glove. A poor grip, as most golfers know, can turn a good swing into a bad result. The grip on the club is the foundation of good golf play. So next time you’re choosing a golf glove, put some love and energy into finding a model that fits you and where you’ll play.
New Golf Players
For those who have not played golf for long, the glove should sit on the player’s weak side. That is the hand that is furthest up on the club. So if you swing from the right, the glove sits on the left hand. This is because the lower hand does not have as much surface area on the club while the upper hand has contact with the entire club. This makes the lower hand most exposed to the club slipping.
For those who play golf 1-2 times a week, about 4-8 gloves will be used during a season. This is affected by many factors but take care of the glove and the golf glove will take care of your golf play for longer.
Choosing the Right Material
Golf gloves come in many different materials and shapes. Most are made of leather but even there, the variation is large. The best golf gloves are made of cabretta leather which provides the best grip on the club. Cabretta leather is best but also the most sensitive to weather and wind. Golf gloves in genuine cabretta leather cost a little more and also require extra care to have a longer life and last for multiple rounds.
For those who sweat a lot or play in the rain, it’s a good idea to have a golf glove in synthetic leather in the bag as a reserve. Synthetic leather will not be able to replace the grip of a genuine leather glove but it withstands wetness better and is better suited for rain or very hot summer days. An alternative could be to take the slightly thicker variant of leather as it won’t become as dry as the thinner variants.
A few pointers and tips
Find yout perfect fit Golf Glove in the golf shopping jungle:
- Choose material
The best gloves are made of cabretta leather, which provides the ultimate grip on the club. However, leather is sensitive to water, and for those who play in rain or sweat a lot, a thicker leather glove may be a better choice. It resists moisture better. Cabretta leather is graded differently in different parts of the world, but in general, the best and most durable quality is cabretta leather AAA.
- Choose the right fit
A golf glove should fit tightly, almost like a second skin on the hand. However, without exaggeration, if the golf glove is too tight, the leather can crack in the seams or other places. If the seams crack, it rarely has anything to do with the quality of the glove, but rather that it is too tight or not taken care of properly. If the golf glove is difficult to put on, there is a risk of stretching the leather, making it brittle and prone to cracking or tearing.
- Take care of the golf glove
If you take proper care of the golf glove and ensure that it lies flat and dry after use, the glove will last longer. It is especially important to store it properly if it has become damp. Avoid excessive sunlight, as this can dry out the leather and reduce grip on the club.
- Your way of playing golf
The lifespan and durability of your golf glove also depend on how you hold the club and play golf. Those who grip the club tightly tend to wear out the right palm of the glove more. For those players, a golf glove with reinforced palm may be a good choice. For those who grip the club more loosely (or what one can say comfortably tight), cabretta leather is recommended for the best possible grip. As you are likely to not wear out the leather as much, the golf glove will also last longer.
- Thickness
Different thicknesses of the leather depend on how the leather is treated and are a matter of preference and usage. When the leather is treated, cabretta leather is compressed to the desired thickness and then sewn. The thinner the leather, the more sensation. Good gloves in a premium segment are as thin as possible.
A few pointers and tips
Find yout perfect fit Golf Glove in the golf shopping jungle:
- Choose material
The best gloves are made of cabretta leather, which provides the ultimate grip on the club. However, leather is sensitive to water, and for those who play in rain or sweat a lot, a thicker leather glove may be a better choice. It resists moisture better. Cabretta leather is graded differently in different parts of the world, but in general, the best and most durable quality is cabretta leather AAA.
- Choose the right fit
A golf glove should fit tightly, almost like a second skin on the hand. However, without exaggeration, if the golf glove is too tight, the leather can crack in the seams or other places. If the seams crack, it rarely has anything to do with the quality of the glove, but rather that it is too tight or not taken care of properly. If the golf glove is difficult to put on, there is a risk of stretching the leather, making it brittle and prone to cracking or tearing.
- Take care of the golf glove
If you take proper care of the golf glove and ensure that it lies flat and dry after use, the glove will last longer. It is especially important to store it properly if it has become damp. Avoid excessive sunlight, as this can dry out the leather and reduce grip on the club.
- Your way of playing golf
The lifespan and durability of your golf glove also depend on how you hold the club and play golf. Those who grip the club tightly tend to wear out the right palm of the glove more. For those players, a golf glove with reinforced palm may be a good choice. For those who grip the club more loosely (or what one can say comfortably tight), cabretta leather is recommended for the best possible grip. As you are likely to not wear out the leather as much, the golf glove will also last longer.
- Thickness
Different thicknesses of the leather depend on how the leather is treated and are a matter of preference and usage. When the leather is treated, cabretta leather is compressed to the desired thickness and then sewn. The thinner the leather, the more sensation. Good gloves in a premium segment are as thin as possible.
Our golf gloves
Feeling is important for creating a good score! This is known by golfers worldwide, regardless of handicap. Stripe golf offers tools to make you a better golfer, and the tool closest to the club is the golf glove. Today, 4 models are available.
Golf Glove No.1 – a premium sewn golf glove made of the thinnest possible cabretta leather.
Golf Glove No.2 – As fine and thin cabretta leather as model No1. Slightly more durable with seams on the outside.
Golf Glove No.3 – A daily and training glove with slightly thicker leather. Extra long durability for long training sessions in the sun.
Golf Glove No.4 – Made of real AAA Cabretta leather. Very thin golf glove with reinforcement in the palm for those who has a tight and firm grip.