$8 Versus $30 Golf Gloves: Is There Really A Difference?

More often than not, an increase in price means an increase in performance, quality and/or reputation.

For example: You and I both know that name-brand toilet paper works much better than that in most restaurants and gas stations.

This thought set the stage for my latest question surrounding golf gloves: Is there really a difference between an $8 and a $30 glove?

We tested our winning budget glove (the Infinity Golf Glove) head-to-head against our co-winning $30 glove (the PING Tour).

$30 PING Tour

The PING Tour is one of the most breathable golf gloves we tested this year.

The fingers have ventilation on the front and back while the wrist features moisture-wicking technology to soak up sweat during your round.

The PING Tour is a tank. It’s rare to see a golf glove this thick that still gives that “second-skin” feeling. If you want a glove that’s thick but feels thin, there isn’t a better option.

One of the ways I judge fit is the ability to use a phone/computer with my golf glove on. This simple test helps illustrate the “second-skin” feeling most golfers are searching for. The PING Tour passed my test with flying colors.

$8 Infinity Golf Glove

The Infinity Golf Glove has won our “Best Value” category the last three years, cementing itself as a notable budget-friendly glove.

The Infinity Golf Glove features similar breathability to the PING Tour but the bulkiness traps a bit more moisture.

Circling back to the phone/computer test, the Infinity Golf Glove performed slightly worse than the PING Tour but still allowed for decent usage with the glove on.

The fit is a significant step down from the PING Tour with additional space at the end of the fingers and a small amount of bagginess on the palm.

Which one should you pick?

It depends on what you value in a golf glove. If you’re searching for the second-skin feeling, the PING Tour is a better option. If you’re searching for the best mesh of performance and budget, the Infinity Golf Glove is the glove for you.

When comparing the two, you can expect a small drop-off in materials and overall performance, but the contrast isn’t quite as stark as the “Cottonelle versus gas station toilet paper” analogy.

Both gloves are the best options for what they were intended to be.

If you’re a casual golfer looking for the best deal, buy the Infinity Golf Glove. If you’re a competitor looking for the best performance and technology, the $30 PING Tour is better suited for your quest.

If neither gloves piqued your interest, here’s the full list of our 2026 glove testing. There’s a golf glove for everyone and the data shows that, yes, you should wear a golf glove no matter which you choose.