2017 PREMIUM GOLF GLOVE BUYER'S GUIDE
100% Tour grade leather, tailored type fit and top-shelf comfort. The premium golf gloves generally is what you would expect to see the pros playing on Sunday's.
The process of buying anything in today's time has become stressful and time consuming. We want to help solve that problem for you. The MyGolfSpy mission is simple: create the world's most objective and comprehensive testing in the industry. We feel the best reviews are those that help you make the right choices and help you get the most out of your time and money.
One key to our testing protocols is testing products head-to-head. We select the top products from each category and put the products through detailed head-to-head testing. We test both in the lab and in the field. We score each product across a range of weighted categories. We then rank the products and explain why, and give awards to the best performing products in the category.
This year we approached our premium golf glove testing with more critical scoring and improved protocols. This was based on an intensive look at the market and feedback from consumers just like you. Several key findings from that research influenced the glove testing process for 2017.
THE METRICS
We're always fine-tuning the process to make sure we're collecting the best data possible. Continuing that trend we've updated and refined this year's analysis to bring you the best buying advice possible.
FEATURES CHART
| Glove Name | Sizes | Cadet | Materials | Colors | Ball Marker | Hand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PING TOUR | S-XXL | Y | Cabretta | 1 | N | R/L |
| FOOTJOY PURETOUCH | S-XL | Y | Cabretta | 1 | N | L |
| SRIXON CABRETTA | S-XL | Y | Cabretta | 1 | N | R/L |
| VICE PURE | S-XL | N | Cabretta | 1 | N | R/L |
| FOOTJOY STASOFT | S-XXXL | Y | Cabretta | 1 | N | R/L |
| HJ SOLITE | S-XXL | Y | Cabretta | 6 | N | R/L |
| GFORE SUPERLUX | S-XXL | Y | Cabretta | 11 | N | R/L |
| WILSON STAFF FG TOUR | S-XL | Y | Cabretta | 1 | N | R/L |
| MG DYNAGRIP ELITE | S-XL | Y | Cabretta | 1 | N | R/L |
| ZERO FRICTION CABRETTA | One Fits All | N | Cabretta | 6 | Y | L |
| MIZUNO PRO | S-XXL | Y | Cabretta | 1 | N | L |
| MG DYNAGRIP | S-XL | Y | Cabretta | 2 | N | R/L |
We put in hours of testing utilizing data-driven protocols to test new metrics. The numbers are better than ever.
Over the course of the test, testers hit balls wearing each glove. For each glove testers hit eight shots, and gave some scores during and some after the test. We were particularly interested in the phrasing of the testing questions, so prompt words were discussed prior to testing to ensure objectivity. By choosing when particular questions were asked, we were able to limit bias.
Their were opportunities for breaks in the test both in attempt to limit sweat and tester fatigue.
Comfort (15 points)- Score is given based on whether there are any flaws in the glove, including abrasive material, poor stitching, or long fingers. Questioning for this category was done while the tester was hitting, as comfort is especially important during a shot. While playing, it's imperative that your glove feel like there's nothing there.
Feel (25 points)- Typically there's a lot of ambiguity regarding the definition of feel in terms of golf, but for our purposes it's how the glove performs during the shot. Was it easy to 'feel' the club throughout the swing? Did the glove help or hinder your ability to hit a good shot? What we tended to find was that lots of gloves did well here, while some missed the mark entirely.
Grip (25 points)- Does the tester feel like their connection to the club is adequate? Does the club move around in the tester's hand during the swing? A good score in this category really indicates that there are no issues. It was clear that when gloves performed poorly in this category they really had no chance of being successful within our test.
Final grades were awarded based on total scores. Best Overall is our highest overall scoring premium golf glove, and awards are awarded to the top five gloves. In addition, more specific Best in Class recognitions are awarded to gloves in certain categories (like grip, feel, comfort and fit) that push the industry ‘envelope.’
THE BEST PREMIUM GLOVES IN 2017
PING TOUR
|
Fit
|
1st |
|
Comfort
|
1st |
|
Feel
|
1st |
|
Grip
|
1st |
|
Score
|
97.5 |
What We Liked
- PING has created the ultimate golf glove.
- The best fitting glove we have ever tested.
- Molds perfectly to your hands and fingers straight from the box.
- “Best in Class” for every golf glove category.
Pros
- “Best in Class” Fit
- “Best in Class” Comfort
- “Best in Class” Grip
- “Best in Class” Feel
Cons
- No cons.
FOOTJOY PURETOUCH
|
Fit
|
2nd |
|
Comfort
|
2nd |
|
Feel
|
2nd |
|
Grip
|
4th |
|
Score
|
90.75 |
What We Liked
– Softest leather of all 2017 gloves
– Fantastic feel throughout.
– Consistent fit with all gloves submitted.
– Exactly what you expect from the top of the line FootJoy offering
Pros
-Soft and supple leather
-Effective tapering of wrist
Cons
-Some bunching of excess material in palm
SRIXON CABRETTA
Best Buy
|
Fit
|
3rd |
|
Comfort
|
3rd |
|
Feel
|
4th |
|
Grip
|
3rd |
|
Score
|
89.75 |
What We Liked
-Effective design and precise cut ensures a perfect fit.
-Premium Cabretta glove at a discount price.
-MyGolfSpy “Best Buy”
Pros
-Fantastic fit
-Solid across all categories
-Exceptional value
Cons
-Leather not as soft as other premium gloves
VICE PURE
Editor's Choice
|
Fit
|
4th |
|
Comfort
|
5th |
|
Feel
|
5th |
|
Grip
|
8th |
|
Score
|
85.75 |
What We Liked
-Relatively inexpensive compared to the field
-Fashionable without being overly flashy
-Well-designed and great fitting glove
Pros
-Leather maximizes feel
-Tacky without negatively affecting feel
Cons
-No cadet option
-Awkward stitching in thumb
-Comparatively tight fit
FOOTJOY STASOFT
|
Fit
|
6th |
|
Comfort
|
6th |
|
Feel
|
6th |
|
Grip
|
5th |
|
Score
|
81.5 |
What We Liked
-Numerous size options to ensure the perfect fit
-A FootJoy classic that never disappoints
Pros
-Soft leather is great for comfort
-Grip maximized by tackiness of glove
Cons
-Tightness in tip of middle finger
-Excess material in webbing of thumb
-Fit allows leather to move during the swing
-Doesn’t fit as well as other top gloves
2017 TOUR GLOVE BUYERS GUIDE
| Glove Name | Price | Fit | Comfort | Feel | Grip | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PING TOUR | $27.00 | 1st | 1st | 1st | 1st | 97.5 |
| FOOTJOY PURETOUCH | $30.00 | 2nd | 2nd | 2nd | 4th | 90.75 |
| SRIXON CABRETTA | $14.99 | 3rd | 3rd | 4th | 3rd | 89.75 |
| VICE PURE | $15.99 | 4th | 5th | 5th | 8th | 85.75 |
| FOOTJOY STASOFT | $25.00 | 6th | 6th | 6th | 5th | 81.5 |
| HJ SOLITE | $16.00 | 5th | 4th | 3rd | 2nd | 81 |
| GFORE SUPERLUX | $40.00 | 7th | 7th | 7th | 6th | 79.75 |
| WILSON STAFF FG TOUR | $18.99 | 8th | 10th | 10th | 7th | 73 |
| MG DYNAGRIP ELITE | $6.99 | 10th | 9th | 13th | 9th | 71.75 |
| ZERO FRICTION CABRETTA | $19.95 | 9th | 8th | 9th | 13th | 70 |
| MIZUNO PRO | $19.99 | 11th | 12th | 12th | 12th | 66.75 |
| MG DYNAGRIP | $5.99 | 13th | 13th | 8th | 10th | 64.25 |
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