Now that you’re informed, you’re probably asking, “What’s the best golf glove I can buy?”
Glad you asked.
Our expert staff spent hours testing 46 models to ensure that when you spend your hard-earned cash you’re getting a product that actually helps your game.
The golf glove is more important than you think. The best golf gloves of 2024 provide everything you need to take on that back pin or cut that corner over water.
Don’t believe me? Give these gloves a try.
If the glove fits …. wear it. Here are the best golf gloves of 2024.
We’ve tested and analyzed golf gloves for years to find the best of the best. A good golf glove always has four key ingredients: great fit, comfortable construction, grip, club feel.
If a golf glove lacks any of these performance attributes, you’re not getting the most out of your glove.
Ditch that crusty, crunchy glove that’s been collecting dust at the bottom of your bag. It’s time to upgrade your game (and your golf glove).
Best Overall
PING Tour
Review Score
9.8
Price
$30
Buy This If
You want a one-to-one fit.
The PING Tour golf glove has the best fit, bar none. This thing fits … well, like a glove.
You want durability.
The PING Tour glove is on the thicker side, so it'll last longer than thinner gloves.
Don't Buy This If
You want great feel.
The PING Tour glove is thick so it can be harder to feel the club.
Testers loved the comfortable fit and grip. Testers felt the fit could be slightly inconsistent.
Expert Take
If you want to make a fashion statement without sacrificing performance, look no further than TravisMathew. Their gloves are always good and always look the part, too.
Editor's Choice
Palm Canvas
Review Score
9.6
Price
$26
Buy This If
You want something comfortable.
The Palm Canvas golf glove is among the most comfortable gloves we tested.
You want something different.
Palm is known for their different designs. They've got traditional and non-traditional styles.
Don't Buy This If
You value fit.
The fit on the Palm Canvas glove fit was not as good as some other gloves we tested.
Testers loved how comfortable the glove felt. Testers also praised the grip.
Expert Take
Palm skyrocketed up the board this year with their Canvas glove. It’s a huge improvement over past iterations and is definitely worth checking out if you want something a little less traditional.
Best Value
Infinity
Review Score
9.7
Price
$8
Buy This If
You want something comfortable.
The Infinity Golf Glove is among the most comfortable golf gloves.
You want great value.
For just $8, this glove competes with the big names.
The FootJoy Pure Touch glove provides the best grip of the gloves we tested. It’s also great for feel and decently comfortable.
Tester Feedback
Testers loved the grip the glove provided. Testers found the fit a little baggy.
Expert Take
This is without a doubt FootJoy’s best glove. It rivals the top performers in all categories. It’s on the pricey side but well worth it if you’re looking for great grip.
Other Top Performers
There are so many golf gloves to choose from. Narrowing it down to the top few performers is a tall task. That said, there are still plenty of gloves outside of our top six that deserve recognition.
Buying a new golf glove doesn’t have to be hard. As confusing as it might seem, we’ve whittled it down to the most important features to make your decision as easy as can be.
Not only do we want to make it easy but we want you to get what you pay for. While gloves might seem inexpensive, that money can add up if you’re don’t get the right one for your game.
Here’s what you should look for when you’re on the hunt for a new golf glove.
Comfort
The best golf gloves are comfortable. Period.
Comfort takes fit into account (more on that later) but it’s more than that. A good glove has stitching that doesn’t irritate the knuckles. Excess material around the inside of the fingers is trimmed to stop rubbing.
If a glove is irritating or uncomfortable in any way, it’s not a good glove and it might be hurting your game.
Another thing to keep in mind as far as comfort is concerned is breathability. Allowing airflow into the gloved hand can help reduce perspiration and moisture and give a bit more control on some shots.
Gloves like the PING Tour and PXG Players are among the most comfortable full-leather gloves. Some multi-material gloves like the Under Armour Iso-Chill and Bender Mesh Glove are also very comfortable, thanks to their lightweight construction.
Fit
If there’s one thing you take away from this article, it’s that you need to find the proper fit. A glove that doesn’t fit well on the back of the knuckles, in the palm and around the fingers is not a glove you should be playing.
This is the biggest difference between a good glove and a not-so-good glove. The minute you put it on, it should fit like a glove (a snug fit). A one-to-one fit is what you’re looking for. Any bagginess could cause your grip to slip or even give you a blister. Pay close attention to the length of the thumb and fingers; you’ll need a cadet-size glove if they are too long.
For a dialed-in fit, try the PING Tour glove. It’s in a league of its own in this regard. The PXG Players glove and the Infinity Golf Glove provide great fit as well.
Grip
What good is a golf glove that isn’t tacky and grippy? During that hot round where you hands inevitably get sweaty, a grippy glove is a literal score-saver. Golfers who sweat often and play in various weather conditions need to be even more particular about the grip.
Despite most gloves being made from 100-percent cabretta leather, not all of them grip the same. Different dyes, finishes and colors all can have a positive or adverse effect on the grip of the glove.
If you’re looking for something really tacky with lots of grip, give the FootJoy Pure Touch a go. The Titlist Players and FootJoy Sta-Soft are also excellent options.
Feel
What is feel and how is it different from comfort? When we talk about feel with golf gloves, we’re really talking about the connection (or lack thereof) between your hand, the glove and the grip of your club.
I think of it like a golf shoe. The thicker the sole, the less you’re able to feel the ground. The same goes for gloves. A thicker glove may prove more durable but it can cause you to lose that connection or feedback you get with the club and, thus, control of the clubface. On the flipside, some gloves are so thin that you barely notice them, providing great club feel and control.
If you want a glove that has great feel, the Callaway Tour Authentic is where you should start. The Mizuno Tour and PXG Players are really good options.
Buy in bulk?
We are seeing more deals out there to save money when purchasing a pack of gloves rather than a single glove at a time. If you can find something with the right feel and fit for your hand, stick with it.
However, purchasing a pack of six gloves before testing is probably not a great idea. Be a little picky about the fit of your glove; anything that gets in the way of your connection with the club can be a problem.
How We Test Golf Gloves
Golf gloves are tested by our expert staff in our state-of-the-art test facility. Here, gloves undergo a series of rigorous tests, using strict protocols to ensure each glove meets our standard before giving it a final score.
Gloves are scored based on the following critera:
Fit: A good golf glove should fit like a second skin.
Comfort: A comfortable glove is a good glove. Any pinching, pulling or discomfort is noted and accounted for.
Grip: The best golf gloves have ample grip. This is tested with real golf clubs, taking real swings.
Feel: Again, real golf clubs are involved here to ensure a glove doesn’t hamper feel.
Golf Glove Tips and Tricks
A glove should fit like a second skin. When possible, try on a glove to dial in your fit.
Fit differs from brand to brand. Just because you’re a medium in FootJoy doesn’t mean you’re a medium in Callaway.
A thin leather glove will generally wear out more quickly than a thick glove.
Don’t tighten the Velcro closure all the way. Leave a 1/4 inch to give the glove room for some flexibility.
If you play in wet weather with your glove, it may start to lose its shape. Keep it dry and protected. Lay it flat when at all possible. Don’t put it back in the golf bag until it’s day. This goes for premium Cabretta leather as well as Synthetic material.
If your glove shows signs of wear in the palm it could be time to replace as it may not give you the same secure grip on the club.
When playing in hot weather, look for gloves with perforations that allow for breathability.
Use the golf glove velcro glove holder on your golf bag to dry your gloves instead of putting them in your pocket or on the bottom of your golf bag.
Don’t let anyone tell you golf gloves are just for beginners, plenty of serious golfers wear gloves include many PGA Tour professionals.
Best Golf Gloves 2024 – Four Key Findings
1. Fit is king.
The top-performing gloves all nailed the fit. The other performance attributes of a glove cannot make up for an improper fit.
2. Cabretta is best
While multi-material gloves are becoming more popular, a good old 100-percent cabretta leather glove still has the best all-around performance.
3. Try before you buy
Testing upwards of 45 gloves made it very clear to our expert testing staff that trying on gloves before yo buy is the best way to ultimately find the right fit for your game.
4. Quality control is iffy
It’s apparent that quality control is still an issue for golf gloves. We found many models with manufacturer defects, including fingers that were nearly sewn shut and rough cuts of leather.
Best Golf Glove: FAQs
How much do I need to spend on a golf glove?
The best golf gloves for 2023 hover around the $20-$30 range
Do professional golfers wear golf gloves?
Most professional golfers do indeed wear golf gloves for all of the reasons we listed above. The game of golf is hard enough and the right golf glove can take out a lot of extra variables from your game so that you can focus on playing your best.
How do I know when a golf glove fits correctly?
A golf glove should fit like a second skin. As the hands are the only point of contact between you and your club, a glove must fit properly to allow you to maintain control throughout the swing. Look for things like excess material in the fingers and palm of the hand. This is generally where a golf glove starts to become baggy and loose which can ultimately cause you to lose that vital connection with the club.
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It looks like the Infinity glove is 3rd place in the MGS rating table at the bottom. Infinity and Travis Matthew both have an MGS score of 9.7. Is there some other part of the decimal number that we’re not seeing? Infinity isn’t mentioned at all as the top 3 overall, just as the best value, whereas Travis Matthew is “Runner Up” behind the top tied Ping Tour and the PXG.
It would be nice to see a sentence about why that is.
Infinity gloves are $8 a piece + $5.95 shipping. If you get a 4-pack, it’s $37.95 shipped.
If you drive to Costco, the gloves are only $22.99 for a 4-pack ($29.99 online).
The Infinity gloves at $9.48 shipped (before tax) are a better value than the Kirkland gloves at $5.75?
And – I can get them instantly at Costco.
MGS – you guys are supposed to be good at statistics, but this math doesn’t add up to me.
Guess it depends on if you want immediacy and cheap quality or whether you want to invest in a premium Cabretta glove that rivals the more expensive brands.
In my mind, if you’re doing your math on a non-equivalent product, it’s your math that’s questionable. This review was more about a better budget option for a high quality glove. The only con was durability, which we don’t even know what the basis for durability was. How long did they wear the glove when testing? If I have an issue with the rec, it’s that I want to know that.
The MGS category is best value – not best price. I have been playing the Infinity golf glove for 5 years and couldn’t agree more with MGS’s opinion that it is the best value of the reviewed gloves, which includes Kirkland’s. Simply put, price isn’t the only consideration in evaluating the gloves. Comparing Infinity (9.7) to Kirkland’s (9.5) is comparing apples to oranges. The Infinity glove is truly 100% Cabretta leather, tour quality, and has the fit and feel of the top-quality tour gloves sold by the major brands. Kirkland’s is much thicker and does not provide the feel that most players are looking for. Also, I have never been charged taxes when I ordered online.
I’ve been wearing Ping gloves since I saw their win last year. The fit is fantastic for me. Durability is way above any of the other gloves I’ve used in the past. They don’t accumulate the sweat like other gloves either. I’ve ceratinly been able to get the gloves at a much cheaper price than the listed price.
I don’t see the Claw gloves listed. I think they make a pretty good glove. I get them through Caddy Daddy and I’ve been using them for several years now. They are relatively inexpensive, are very durable and give you a pretty good grip.
IMHO- golf gloves are like golf shoes- each has a unique feel and fit. That means that the “best of” really boils down to personal preference and fit. I have tried about 1/4th of the gloves in the test over the last 18 months and my personal choices vary slightly from your rankings. The PXG is an excellent glove, but so are the Red Rooster, G/FORE, and Mizuno. On the other hand (pun intended) Penfold is a good glove but it doesn’t fit my hand particularly well. My advice is to find 2-3 glove models that fit you particularly well, that you like the feel and appearance, then watch for sales and stock up. For example, Red Rooster and Duca Del Cosma have a sale at the moment and you can save $4-5 per glove. Both are worth a try.
I tried the PXG players glove last year, I found it to be one of the more durable gloves I’ve used in the last few years. Assuming a glove isn’t durable because its thin and listing that as a con is a little disingenuous.
I have been wearing infinity gloves for 5 or 6 years. They are soft and fit my hand well. Performance is great and the price can’t be beat for a glove of this quality
Thank you Dave for your positive comment on Infinity Golf Gloves. We are a small Veteran owned company that guaranties our product and additionally has the mission of giving back.
I’m always surprised Zero Friction gloves are never mentioned here. They are lightweight, reasonable priced, come in a butt load of cool colors, and are both grippy and comfortable. No, they not leather, but you can wash them when they get stinky, and they’re cheap enough you don’t feel bad tossing them when they’re close to wearing out.
You can find two-packs on Amazon (with color combinations) to make it an even better deal.
You need to check out and review gloves from Bender Gloves (bendergloves.com). They offer a lot of different cool colors and designs as well as different options of the materials used to make them. My wife and I discovered them at a local golf show about 8 years ago and the story behind this husband and wife team from central Illinois is an interesting one!
$30 – $40 for a glove? I think the MG line – I think they used to be Dynagrip for $6 to $7.50 is a great glove & you can buy a seasons worth at those prices. Just saying…. :)
You stole my thunder. Been wearing MG gloves for years, incredible fit for under $8. Have tried a number of the other brands and can’t imagine why I’d spend more.
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HikingMike
4 months ago
It looks like the Infinity glove is 3rd place in the MGS rating table at the bottom. Infinity and Travis Matthew both have an MGS score of 9.7. Is there some other part of the decimal number that we’re not seeing? Infinity isn’t mentioned at all as the top 3 overall, just as the best value, whereas Travis Matthew is “Runner Up” behind the top tied Ping Tour and the PXG.
It would be nice to see a sentence about why that is.