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May 20, 2023

A perfect grip: best golf gloves for every swing

A comfortable golf glove is among the most critical aspects of your golf equipment arsenal of accessories. Comfort, fit, feel, breathability, and durability are vital to performing your best. As the

A comfortable golf glove is among the most critical aspects of your golf equipment arsenal of accessories. Comfort, fit, feel, breathability, and durability are vital to performing your best. As the only direct connection between your body and your golf club, it’s important to look for the best golf gloves. Try them on and hold a club in your hands on that next trip to your local golf shop.

Our list will help you find the best glove to perfectly grip the club, whether it’s a beautifully sunny day, raining, or even snowing.

Best to play like the pros: TaylorMade Tour Preferred Golf GloveBest budget: Clinch Tactile GloveBest durability: Bionic Gloves Stablegrip 2.0 Golf GlovesBest feel: Callaway Tour Authentic GloveBest comfort: Titleist Players Men’sBest for rain: FootJoy RainGrip PairBest for winter: FootJoy StaSof Winter PairBest for women: Asher Ladies Summer II Collection BoxBest color options: Bender Elite Tour Golf GloveBest breathability: Cobra PUR Tour Golf Glove

We researched manufacturer specifications, including durability, feel, comfort, breathability, style options, and more, to create a shortlist of the best golf gloves. Then, we combed through detailed product descriptions, ratings, and reviews to find the best golf gloves for each category.

All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy a linked product, GOLF.COM may earn a fee. Pricing may vary.

Benefits— Ultra-thin AAA Cabretta Soft Tech leather for maximum comfort and feel— Tackiness means a better grip on the golf club— Moisture-wicking wristband keeps hands dry

The TaylorMade Tour Preferred golf glove is made of AAA Cabretta Soft Tech leather, an ultra-thin premium material that provides maximum comfort and feel. The tackiness this glove provides means you’ll have a better grip than before.

It also sports a moisture-wicking wristband that keeps your hand dry on those hot summer days on the links. There are four colors to choose from for those fashion-forward golfers with an eye for style. That said, there are fewer breathing holes than in most other leading golf gloves, reducing breathability.

Material: AAA Cabretta Soft Tech leather | Colors: 1 | Size range: S-2XL

Benefits— Stretches for a confident fit and feel— Doesn’t slip when wet— Breathable fabric

The Clinch Golf Tactile glove offers a unique CrushGroove fabric that fits better, grips when wet, and is breathable under all of these conditions. The glove is able to stretch to fit you hand and as you take it off rebounds for a composed fit and feel every time. The patented fabric allows for you to grip your club in the rain and allows you to confidently swing in all types of conditions. With all of this the glove still allows for a breathable feel and dries with little to no crinkling, unlike most other gloves.

Material: CrushGroove fabric | Colors: 4 | Size range: XS-2XL

Benefits— Cabretta leather for a great feel— Dual Expansion Zone thumb— Bionic patented pad technology

The Bionic golf glove is a reliable option from a top leader in golf glove technology. The Stablegrip 2.0 model is made of Cabretta leather and has a Dual Expansion Zone in the thumb that adjusts to the size of the golfer’s thumb. The Bionic patented pad technology provides outstanding durability for long-term use.

The new index finger design and lycra gussets are more ergonomic and provide increased flexibility for better comfort, feel, range of motion, and performance. Terrycloth micro-pads help keep your hands drier, but some golfers may find the material too thick for their liking.

Material: Top-grade Cabretta leather | Colors: 4 | Size range: S-3XL

Benefits— Ultra-soft Cabretta leather infused with ultra-tacky Griptac— Multiple perforations ensure breathability and a comfortable dry feel— Opti Dry Cuff and Opti Fit Perforated Adjustable Closure technology built-in

The Callaway Tour Authentic golf glove is made of ultra-soft Cabretta leather infused with ultra-tacky Griptac for incredible comfort and unsurpassed grip on your golf club. It’s like a second skin that provides optimal performance.

Callaway has purposely instilled multiple perforations in this glove to ensure breathability and a comfortable dry feel — no more sweating through your golf glove, including the Opti Dry Cuff that keeps your wrist and base of your hand dry as well.

The Opti Fit Perforated Adjustable Closure means you’ll have a secure fit and feel. Tests show that the Callaway Tour Authentic Glove underperforms in wet weather, but with the benefits it provides in normal conditions, you just have to grab your rain gloves on those rainy golf days.

Material: Cabretta leather infused with ultra-tacky Griptac | Colors: 1 | Size range: S-2XL (also available in cadet sizes)

Benefits— Classic style— Perennial leader in tests and surveys— Super thin Cabretta leather

The Titleist Players Glove is a perennial leader in the golf glove segment. Composed of Premium Select Cabretta leather, this glove provides an incredible feel and exceptional fit, adding to its extreme comfort.

Precisely sewn dual rows of elastic, precise seams, and high-end velcro also contribute to its great feel — as does the satin reinforcement at the cuff and thumb. And the breathable perforations help keep your hand dry.

The Titleist Players Glove, however, is not waterproof, meaning you’ll need your rain gloves when Mother Nature is less than cooperative.

Material: Super thin Cabretta leather | Colors: 1 | Size range: S-2XL

Benefits— QuickDry knit material— Unique color offering in black or grey— Removable ball marker

For my entire life, there was some unwritten rule that all rain gloves had to be black. But now? The pair of RainGrips I snagged from FootJoy earlier this year are white and grey. They look pretty similar to my typical glove. That means it’s easier to toss ’em on when it gets wet and it’s no big deal.

What else to say about these RainGrips? They make rainy days into legitimate golf days. They remove any possible doubt of a wet club slipping. They’re sleeker and more attractive than they ever were before. And they are very literally the most important thing I bring to an offseason round of golf in Washington.

Material: Synthetic knit palm | Colors: 2 | Size range: S-XL, adult and cadet

Benefits— APL leather maximizes grip in wet conditions— Fleece backing provides warmth and comfort in cold conditions— Enhanced durability

The FootJoy StaSof Winter Gloves have long been a leader in winter golf gloves. With APL leather that maximizes the grip in wet conditions and fleece backing to ensure warmth and comfort in cold conditions, the FootJoy StaSof Winter Gloves offer enhanced durability and precision fit to maximize your golf experience when it’s not 75 degrees and sunny on the links. Although the price is $49.99, you do get two gloves — one for each hand, of course.

Material: APL leather and performance fleece | Colors: 1 | Size range: S-2XL

Benefits— Made of single-piece precision-cut AAA Cabretta leather for an impeccable feel— Vibrant color— Part of the Premium Summer II Collection

The Asher Ladies Rust Premium (part of the Summer II Collection of women’s golf gloves) is a premier, high-quality glove made with a single-piece, precision-cut AAA Cabretta leather that offers a soft and comfortable feel. Three vibrant colors and styles are available in the Summer II Collection, but if you’re open to choosing just one, Rust is our favorite.

Material: Precision-cut AAA premium Cabretta leather | Colors: 1 | Size range: S-L

Benefits— Precision-cut AA Cabretta leather palm offers exceptional fit, feel, and breathability— Durable construction for long-term use— Many fun color options to choose from

The Bender Elite Tour line of golf gloves offer Tour performance and fit with its precision-cut AA Cabretta leather palm with a reinforced patch. Durable construction means you’ll enjoy your Bender golf gloves for many rounds of golf. A unique option for today’s eclectic golfer, the Bender Elite Tour collection offers 11 flashy colors and styles.

Although Bender makes a high-quality, fun golf glove, today’s consumer might choose otherwise and seek the familiar name and logo.

Material: Precision-cut AA Cabretta leather | Colors: 11 | Size range: S-2XL

Benefits— Premium AAA Cabretta leather— Micro-perforations provide breathability and moisture control for extreme comfort— PURFIT technology built into wristband for highest level of comfort

The Cobra PUR Tour golf glove is a top-level premium leather golf glove with a stellar feel and top breathability provided by micro-perforations that also control moisture. The PURFIT technology is built into the form-fitting and contoured wristband, allowing for great comfort with every use.

The embossed snake logo and hidden woven labels provide an upgraded, high-quality appearance that makes you feel like you’re teeing it up with the best on Tour. Unfortunately, the Cobra PUR Tour glove is less than ideal in wet conditions — so grab your rain gloves when needed.

Material: Premium AAA Cabretta leather | Colors: 1 | Size range: S-XL

Some golfers buy gloves as an afterthought, while others put great thought and contemplation into the purchase. When you consider that the only thing separating you from your golf club is the glove on your hand, you may want to respect the decision a bit more the next time you need to restock. This list should help narrow down the choices to a select few based on factors that you find the most important.

We looked at a number of factors when selecting our top gloves in each category. After all, there are so many options on the market that focusing on a few can make the decision a bit easier. The most important factors in shopping for golf gloves are comfort, fit, feel, and durability. Price is generally secondary, as are color and style options.

Four hours of gripping and regripping your golf clubs can take its toll on your hands. Being comfortable in your golf glove can often make a huge difference as you’re coming down the stretch of an 18-hole round. Try them on and find the right fit in the fingertips, between the fingers, and in the palm of your hands.

When trying on your potential next glove, grab a club and ensure a secure feel on the golf grip. It’s the most important thing you can do for yourself before teeing off. If you’re not a believer, find an uncomfortable glove and play a round of golf with it, and you’ll see what we mean.

Nothing in golf is necessarily cheap. When spending $20 to $30 per golf glove, you’d like it to last at least several rounds. Find a glove with a great fit, feel, and durability for the long term. Synthetic materials are often the most durable, but you’ll sacrifice our other vital factors (fit and feel) in a non-leather glove.

Professional golfers wear the glove of the company with which they have a sponsor deal. All manufacturers have their baseline golf glove options and premium options, so the pros are covered wherever they turn. Footjoy, Titleist, TaylorMade, and Callaway are generally the most frequently used gloves on the pro tours.

In our Best Golf Gloves of 2023 list, the Bionic Stablegrip 2.0 golf glove is our choice for the most durable. It’s made of Cabretta leather and has a Dual Expansion Zone in the thumb that adjusts to the size of the golfer’s thumb. The Bionic patented pad technology provides superior durability for long-term use.

Tiger Woods has long played a Nike golf glove dating back to his days as a Nike staffer when the swoosh donned some of the most innovative golf equipment on the market.

Vinnie Manginelli is a PGA Professional in Kingston, New York. He’s a freelance writer and editor, golf blogger, and college golf coach with more than 20 years of golf teaching and administrative experience. He has a Master’s Degree in English from Southern New Hampshire University and has been able to marry his two loves – golf and writing.