Best Golf Gloves For Sweaty Hands
A golf glove may only be a small part of your golf game, but it is also a rather crucial piece of equipment. Think about it, when you're swinging a golf club, there is only one part of your body that keeps in contact with the club at all times, that is your hands. It is therefore crucial that you have confidence in your grip and feel of the club.
If you do, then there is a greater chance you'll be able to make a much more confident, powerful and most importantly precise impact with the golf ball. From our experience, having a good golf glove that adequately fits your hand, is comfortable and ensures you're grip on the club is secure, is imperative. The right glove really can help improve your performance. At Golf Monthly, we have tested a lot of models and produced guides on the best golf gloves, the best wet weather golf gloves and the best winter golf gloves, all featuring some of the best gloves in the game. However, in this piece, we'll be taking a look at a selection of the best golf gloves for sweaty hands.
When the temperature rises or the pressure intensifies, getting a golf glove that supplies ample ventilation and moisture-wicking qualities to your hands can seriously keep your game on track. If your hands get sweaty, then you need to make sure that grip and feel are maximized. There are a number of golf gloves on the market that are designed with specific fabrics that help to wick away moisture and improve grip in humid conditions. We've set a few of them out below!
Best Golf Gloves For Sweaty Hands
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Sizes: S-XL
Material: Nylon
+ Great flex
+ Breathable to reduce sweating
- Not as soft as the Cabretta models
This glove from FootJoy is full of tech which gives you great levels of grip and is really durable. It has been created using a combination of APL leather and FibreSof material, making it last a long time without reducing the fit and feel aspect of the glove. FootJoy have used a moisture wicking elastic within the glove to give it a great fit, then the knuckles are covered with a PowerNet mesh along with the fingers, this gives more flexibility to the glove when the hand is moved.
There are also perforations between the fingers which aid breathability, and counter humid conditions well. One thing we liked as an added touch is the magnetic ball marker you get on the back of the hand, it isn't in the way and is convenient to use. Overall we find this glove is a great combination of comfortable fit, durability and moisture resilience.
Sizes: S-2XL
Materials: Cabretta leather
+ Industry leading durability
+ Exceptional in hot, humid conditions
- Thicker material won't appeal to many
We tested the new Bionic StableGrip 2.0 in the Southeast of the United States and this glove coped very well with the heat and humidity we faced. Even though we were using this glove on hot and sticky days we found our hands stayed pretty cool considering and dry too. Importantly we lost no control of the golf club.
We would say that this glove is one of the most durable golf gloves you can get, so you can be assured that there is plenty of use in it. This glove can take a battering and still keep performing, it is effectively machine washable so if it should get a little dirty throw it in the washing machine. A great thing about Bionic is the number of sizes they have to offer, and the consistent comfortable fit on offer is great.
Sizes: S-2XL
Material: Synthetic materials
+ Textured palm for enhanced grip
+ Lightweight and breathable to help move sweat away
- Not the softest feel
The UA Medal glove is an all-purpose glove that is good for most conditions and is very versatile. It offers great durability at a great cost too, whilst the synthetic material offers a comfortable fit. It is constructed with a textured palm, which gives it a great grip, with a sticky feeling when gripping the club, which remains even when your hands get sweaty.
When it comes to performance this glove is really lightweight and dries quickly. It has a stretchy material that goes across and between the knuckles, which offers great flexibility and a comfortable fit. Another great aspect is the precise closure tab to secure the glove when on the hand, it stays sealed and closed throughout the whole round even when wet or sweaty.
Sizes: S-XL
Materials: Water-resistant leather
+ Highly breathable to reduce sweat
+ Sleek, stylish design
- Not the best in rainy conditions
TaylorMade's latest offering has been created with breathability and durability in mind, without compromising touch and feel. The back of the glove is made using a synthetic material that has stretchy properties for increased comfort. This material is also really breathable which is great for allowing air to circulate, and therefore this is good for keeping the hand cool.
For the palm they have used leather, this is for feel and stickiness which you get in abundance. This glove has well-placed micro-perforations which give the best air flow making this glove great in hotter weather. To increase the dryness of this glove TaylorMade has used moisture-wicking materials in the wristband.
Sizes: S-XL
Materials: Dual-layered cabretta and synthetic leather
+ Durable
+ Good stretch properties
- Less feel
Srixon has created this all-weather glove, that is very effective in warmer climates because the synthetic leather used takes moisture away from the skin which keeps your hand cool and dry. Thanks to the durability and how tacky the glove is it performs very well in any wetter and more challenging conditions.
For an all-weather glove, it is really comfortable and gives a great fit, with the leather patches used for the palm and thumb area you get a really good feel when out on the course. The closure tab they have used gives you a neat and precise fit, with the fitted cuff helping the overall comfort when wearing this glove. All this together makes this a brilliant all-round glove for use all year.
Sizes: S-XL
Material: Cabretta leather
+ Soft Cabretta leather
+ Durable, breathable upper
- Not full leather
This Mizuno Elite glove uses premium leather mixed with high-tech synthetics which helps to deliver a glove steeped in feel, durability, and most of all breathability. First off the palm is created using a soft cabretta leather, which gives it an amazing feel and grip, then for the upper part of the glove it uses synthetic materials that help with flexibility and overall durability.
This glove has been built to last, but without sacrificing the feel that you would come to expect with premium gloves. The overall breathability of this glove was top notch keeping our hands nice and cool, even in hotter climates.
Sizes: S-XL
Materials: AAA Cabretta leather
+ Brilliant breathability
+ Excellent comfort
- Design may not be to everyone's tastes
The MLH TP Flex glove by TaylorMade is created using Triple A cabretta soft tech leather, that hugs your hand well to give amazing comfort and a great grip on the golf club. This glove has great breathability with its well-placed holes in the glove to help airflow to your knuckles, fingers, and the back of the hand.
With the slits in the glove, it helps to keep your hand pretty dry on those hotter more humid days. Making this a great glove should you be going on any golfing holidays where you may need better grip in the hotter climates.
Sizes: S-XL
Materials: Cabretta leather
+ Premium feel
+ Smart looks
+ Features unique raised rubber detailing
- Color choice isn't the best
If you are after a 100% premium cabretta leather glove then the Duca Del Cosma Fontana glove will offer this, and looks and feels just how a premium leather glove should. It has a soft feeling with high-quality materials, it definitely looks superb with its all-white finish and logos.
This glove has been perforated a lot to help with breathability, so you can make sure your hand is kept dry and cool. It is branded with premium raised rubber detailing, helping with that premium look.
Sizes: S-XL
Materials: Synthetic leather
+ All-weather performance
+ Moisture wicking
- Less feel than real leather
A golf glove delivering a great feel and grip on the club is the Callaway Syntech. It is a brilliant option for those who get very sweaty hands. Callaway has loaded this glove with plenty of tech like premium digitized synthetic leather in the palm, which helps to increase your grip on the club.
The back of the hand is made using Opti-Flex Stretch suede that is stitched in, this improves the fit of the glove by keeping your hand firmly fixed on the glove decreasing any movement in your swing. With the great fit and materials used your hand stays cool and sweat-free while out on the course, to help your golf game.
Sizes: S-XL
Materials: Polyester
+ High levels of breathability
+ Durable
- Won’t perform in the wettest weathers
This glove from Cobra is packed with tech, the Microgrip Flex has a great combination of feel, durability, and breathability. If you are someone who may struggle with sweaty hands, the mixture of synthetic fabrics and leather creates great airflow to help keep you cool.
There are purposefully placed slits in the glove to increase cooling and breathability when the climates are warmer. The palm is made using leather along with the thumbs too, this gives a great feel and durability for this glove. The Lycra in the glove then adds the flexibility you need for a great fit and comfort.
Sizes: Junior/Ladies/Men
Materials: Lycra/Synthetic leather
+ Superb, versatile fit
+ Excellent feel
- Not as much in the way of thermal qualities
This Zoom glove has been created alongside Austrian Tour pro Marcus Brier, it is a one-size-fits-all style and is designed to fit like a second skin. This glove has FLEXX-FIT tech, which is basically a Lycra-style cutout on the back of the glove, this creates a variety of flex zones that fit any contours of the hand.
The back of the glove is a stretch Lycra, while the palm is made using an all-weather material that is extremely durable. It helps to wick moisture away from the hands making this one of the best gloves for sweatier hands.
How we test golf gloves
When it comes to testing our gloves, we follow the same process we would for almost all our testing. We get it out into the real world and put it through its paces, this is done over numerous rounds not just one. We will; always look to test out gloves in differing conditions this gives us a chance to see how things can perform when really put to the test and gives you the best feedback to help decision-making. Our testers here at Golf Monthly are all avid golfers with a variety of skills, so we can feedback and give our honest opinions from a variety of golfing backgrounds. We always like to press the issue that no manufacturer can buy a good review, we will always be honest whether good or bad.
What to look for in a golf glove
You may not think the golf glove is that important compared to other pieces of equipment however it really is, after all, it is the only part of the body that remains connected with the club throughout the swing. So what are the things you need to think about when looking into purchasing a new golf glove? Well below are some factors and pieces of advice to consider.
1. Which hand?
For the beginners out there, a golfer who plays right-handed will typically wear a golf glove on their left hand. This is because the left hand is the lead hand in the swing provided the player has a conventional grip. Golfers who play left-handed typically wear a glove on their right hand.
2. Type
First things first, know what type of glove you want. You may be after premium leather model which will perform totally differently to a synthetic, or even a wet weather model. These do different things and more importantly feel different so have a think about what you like to feel when wearing a golf glove and hoose acordingly.
3. Material
The material will also be important too. The top premium leather models are designed to feel soft whilst also giving you good feel of the grip during the swing. They are essentially designed to be like a second skin. Some gloves also have synthetic parts on them which are designed to offer more stretch especially along the knuckles.
These synthetic gloves also might be more durable than the leather designs. Finally the wet weather gloves are more about protection than feel. The material on most all-weather models offers more grip the wetter they get so if you play in an area with a lot of rain, definitely consider a model designed to deal with it.
4. Fit
We can hear you asking how should a glove fit? Well the golf glove should feel like a second skin with no excess material either across the palm of the hand or at the end of the fingers. Make sure there’s a snug fit across the palm and there’s no loose material at the end of the fingers. But you also don’t want a glove to be so tight that it feels like it’s cutting off the blood supply. You should be able to stretch your fingers and make a ball with your fist without the glove pulling or over-stretching.
For more advice on the best gloves for golf, check out our best golf rain gloves, best footjoy golf gloves and best winter golf gloves.
FAQs
Should golf gloves be tight or loose?
A proper fitting golf glove should fit like a second skin. This means that it is relatively tight across the palm and fingers, with no loose material. You should not have extra material at the top of your fingers, if you do, you may want to size down so that the fit is comfortable and not loose.
How do I stop my hands from sweating when I play golf?
There are a number of ways to help keep your hands dry when playing golf, with one of the options being to look at your golf grips. If the grip has worn down then you are likely to grip them harder, thus causing your hands to warm up. Another way is to make sure you regularly wipe them on a towel. Whether it is before you hit your shot, or strolling down the fairway, it is a good way of making sure there is no moisture between your hands and the club.
What hand should I wear my golf glove on?
That depends on what your stronger hand is. Traditionally to stop you from getting blisters on your leading hand, if you're a right-handed golfer, then you should wear your glove on your left hand. Left-handed players should do the opposite and wear their golf gloves on their right hand. Although there is no set rule on what hand you should wear your glove on, and you can even double up and put one on both!
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