Are gloves worth it?

[svchiefs19]

i dont understand what they do for you. ive always found that i get a perfectly fine grip with my bare hands. so other than grip, are there any advantages to having gloves?

[nike_golf]

  svchiefs19 said:

i dont understand what they do for you. ive always found that i get a perfectly fine grip with my bare hands. so other than grip, are there any advantages to having gloves?

ummmmmmmmm.....

prevention of blisters.... prevention of tearing your hand up....

[Dub]

With a glove that's in good shape!!!!

A worn glove is worse for me than not wearing one.

I tend to grip much lighter when wearing one.

[Doctorfro]

I think gloves are an added expense that are not worth it. I have been using gloves lately because my hands got torn up playing clubs with corded grips. I have gotten new clubs with tour velvet. Ahhh! much better. If you're getting blisters from not wearing a glove then you're gripping too tight.

[denver_nuggs_15]

I get a better grip when I have a glove on. I don't use it on all shots (pitches/chips and 3W), but for irons, hybrids, and my driver I wear one. I feel more in control, so I say they are worth it for me. Plus, my hands get pretty sweaty when it's hot out.

[nike_golf]

plus, what would you do after a nice wedge approach shot and your approaching the green?

(walking up, taking off the glove and grabbing the putter after a nice approach shot is just something that makes me feel almost like a pro)

[Mahbles]

IMHO, I think if you have "moist" hands, then gloves are important to have, since with certain grips like corded grips, they can tear your hands up. The softer grips like Winn are softer. My hands are really dry, so combined with the soft Winn grips, I don't wear a glove.

If I play 36 in one day, then I will wear a glove from start to finish because that second 18 will hurt plenty.

I've often wondered about corded grips, such as Titleist. I just put an order in for AP2 irons and those will have the corded grips and I'll be switching those out before the first round with them. I can't stand the corded grips and i just like something a bit softer.

[goblue107501]

I always wear a glove on any shot that is not around the green. I just have sweaty hands and a glove helps me keep better control of the club.

  Mahbles said:

I've often wondered about corded grips, such as Titleist. I just put an order in for AP2 irons and those will have the corded grips and I'll be switching those out before the first round with them. I can't stand the corded grips and i just like something a bit softer.

Not to get off topic, but if you ordered new clubs why didn't you get the grips you wanted on them? Titleist offers a ton of grips to choose from, you can get just about anything. The high end grips may have an upcharge but there are plenty to choose from with no upcharge.

[leezer99]

I wear a glove on all shots regardless of the situation. Mizuno Retro Flex L/M left hand only. I seem to feel more connected with the club with my glove on for some reason.

[GaijinGolfer]

It really depends what kind of grips your clubs have. If you have corded grips, you dont really need a glove.
My clubs have Golf Pride Tour Velvet grips and I find that a glove helps me control the clubface better because my hand dont slip.

[wedge player]

  svchiefs19 said:

i dont understand what they do for you. ive always found that i get a perfectly fine grip with my bare hands. so other than grip, are there any advantages to having gloves?

umm you get to look like a golfer lol idk gloves mess with me everytime i buy one i wear it for 3 holes then its in the truck to be lost i hate gloves...just my .02 though

[jrode]

My hands tend to get really sweaty during the summer months so I need a glove. That and I just feel like I have a better grip and am in control more.

[Big_M]

I have better control with a glove... can grip the club lighter, solves sweat problem if it's hot... and last but not least it gives me a cool one hand tan that way even when not wearing a glove, I look like I'm wearing a glove.

[flopdarock]

a glove is a necessity for me since my hands sweat alot

[microcrayfish]

Even if sweaty hands isn't a problem often gloves can give you more confidence if you're used to wearing one all the time. I know I always feel a bit odd when I swing a club without a glove even if it's just in a shop. Golf is all about confidence and if you feel more confident with or without a glove then that'd be the way to go.

[IcemanYVR]

  Mahbles said:

I've often wondered about corded grips, such as Titleist. I just put an order in for AP2 irons and those will have the corded grips and I'll be switching those out before the first round with them. I can't stand the corded grips and i just like something a bit softer.

If you ordered them from Titleist, how come you just didn't order them with the grips you want... You can have any grip you want with Titleist custom, usually for no extra charge (depending on the grip). This way you don't have to pay for the grips and the labour.

[Dub]

  Big_M said:

I have better control with a glove... can grip the club lighter, solves sweat problem if it's hot... and last but not least

Forgot about the one-hand-tan issue.

[lumpuckeroo]

I don't wear a glove, added expense I don't need. I play the Golf Pride New Decade grips and never have had a problem with blisters or losing grip on a club.