2021 Premium Glove Buyer’s Guide

Do you know the difference between a premium golf glove and a performance golf glove? No? Well, you’re not alone.

A premium golf glove is constructed out of one piece of leather, normally cabretta or AAA cabretta. It’s basically the softest leather on the market.

A performance glove is normally constructed of two or more materials like cabretta and synthetic leather with some Lycra added for better flexibility. Performance gloves tend to be more durable.

This year, evaluating the premium glove category was harder than ever. There were 35 different gloves tested and the majority had upped their game. It was a real battle for top spot.

Which premium glove is right for you? That’s where we come in. We are here to help you, the consumer, make the best decision possible when buying your next golf glove or golf shoes.

Whether you’re looking to buy a glove today, looking for some buying advice or just want a closer look at what’s on the market right now, this guide will help you find the right premium glove to fit your needs—and your hand.

WINNER – PXG Players

If you want a glove that gives you that soft feel and a better connection between hand and grip, go for the PXG Players. Its outstanding overall performance made it our top pick. This premium glove edged out some tough competition with its dominance across multiple key metrics, making it the undisputed winner of the 2021 Most Wanted Premium Glove Test.

• 1st in fit
• 1st in comfort
• 1st in feel
• 2nd in grip

MOST COMFORTABLE GLOVE - PXG Players

PXG made quite the entrance on their premium glove debut. Taking the number one spot overall, the PXG Players glove is the most comfortable glove of 2021. Its soft leather allows the glove to easily mold to your hand. Throw in good fit and grip and you have the most comfortable glove of 2021.

Other Notable Performers

COBRA Pur Tour: A newcomer to the Most Wanted Premium Glove test, the COBRA Pur Tour is one to consider. Its consistent stitching allows the glove to be comfortable with no areas that dig into your hand. The Pur Touch also has some of the softest leather in the test, making it feel like a direct connection between hand and grip.

Vice Pure: A veteran of the Most Wanted golf test, the Vice Pure does exactly what it says in the name. It provides good flexibility and fits well even if your a cadet or standard hand size golfer.

Asher Utility Collection Stinger: The Asher Utility Stinger has one of the best cuts in golf. Its perfect sizing makes a difference when it comes to no excess material or finger twisting. Match that with soft leather and you have a great premium glove.

FootJoy Pure Touch: No stranger to making good consistent gloves, the FootJoy Pure Touch feels like a second skin. It ranked well for comfort and feel so, if those are your main priorities, look no further.

Features That Matter

Comfort

There are two schools of thought and both are preference-based. Some like thinner leather while others are happy to trade a bit of feel for the durability of a thicker leather. We test each glove to ensure there aren’t any poorly placed seams or excess material that can cause discomfort and decrease durability.

Those who are seeking the most comfortable glove should consider the PXG Players, Cuater Between The Lines, PING Tour, Titleist Players, FootJoy Pure Touch.

Fit

A properly fitting golf glove should be snug across the palm and fingers but not too restrictive when clenching your fist. There should a 1/4-inch gap left when you pull the Velcro tab for tightness. Be aware that some brands don’t monitor sizing quality control as carefully as others. For example, ideally, every glove labeled “large” would have the same measurements but that’s not always the case. Not only should you look for a glove that fits properly but serious golfers should gravitate to brands that offer consistent sizing quality control.

The best-fitting gloves for 2021 are the Cuater Between the Lines, PXG Players. The Asher Utility Collection Stinger is also excellent.

Grip

If you don’t wear a glove, why have you bothered to read this far? This guide isn’t for you. The reality is that the overwhelming majority of professionals wear a glove. Why? Gloves help maintain a consistent connection to the club. A glove that preserves that connection will help you feel confident in every swing, knowing you’re not going to lose control of the club.

For the best grip, consider the GFore Blossom. Other quality grip options are the PING Tour, COBRA Pur Tour and the Vice Pure.

THE BEST PREMIUM GLOVES 2021 - FEATURES

	Product	Sizes	Cadet	Material	Colors	Hand (Worn)
	Asher Premium Collection Death Grip See the Best Price!	S-XXL	N	AAA CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Asher Utility Collection Stinger See the Best Price!	S-XXL	N	AAA CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Callaway Tour Authentic See the Best Price!	S-XL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Cobra Pur Tech See the Best Price!	S-XL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Cobra Pur Tour See the Best Price!	S-XL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Cuater Between the Lines See the Best Price!	S-XL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	FootJoy Pure Touch See the Best Price!	S-XXL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	FootJoy StaSof See the Best Price!	S-XXL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	GFore Blossom See the Best Price!	S-XXL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	12	L/R
	Hit The Green Premium Tour See the Best Price!	S-L	N	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Inesis Tour See the Best Price!	S-XXL	N	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L
	Kirkland Signature See the Best Price!	S-XL	N	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Maxfli Elite See the Best Price!	S-XL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	MG DynaGrip Elite See the Best Price!	S-XXL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Mizuno Tour See the Best Price!	S-XXL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L
	Nike Tour Classic 2 See the Best Price!	S-XL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L
	North Coast Camo Drip See the Best Price!	S-XXL	N	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	North Coast Camo Dunes See the Best Price!	S-XXL	N	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	North Coast Sunday Tradition See the Best Price!	S-XXL	N	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	North Coast The Whitecap See the Best Price!	S-XXL	N	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Palm Golf Tower 14 See the Best Price!	S-XXL	N	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Palm Old Glory See the Best Price!	S-XXL	N	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Palm Rustic See the Best Price!	S-XXL	N	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Palm The Canvas See the Best Price!	S-XXL	N	CABRETTA LEATHER	2	L/R
	PAYNTR 102 G See the Best Price!	S-XL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Penfold Seve See the Best Price!	XS-XL	N	CABRETTA LEATHER	2	L/R
	PING Tour See the Best Price!	S-XXL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	PXG Players See the Best Price!	S-XL	Y	AAA CABRETTA LEATHER	2	L/R
	Srixon Premium See the Best Price!	S-XL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Taylormade TP See the Best Price!	S-XXL	Y	AAA CABRETTA LEATHER	4	L/R
	Titleist Perma Soft See the Best Price!	S-XXL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Titleist Players See the Best Price!	S-XXL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Under Armour Spieth Tour See the Best Price!	S-XXL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L/R
	Vice Pure See the Best Price!	S-XL	Y	PURE LAMB LEATHER	1	L/R
	Wilson Staff Model See the Best Price!	S-XL	Y	CABRETTA LEATHER	1	L

More Tips

• Sizing can vary significantly between manufacturers. Even if you know your correct size, if you’re thinking about changing to a new model, we recommend trying it on before buying.
• The quality of closures is not consistent across all brands. Look for gloves that secure tightly and stay tight. The performance of lower-quality Velcro-style closures will degrade over time. A glove that doesn’t stay secured is a useless glove.
• While style preferences will vary among golfers, finding the proper fit is an absolute necessity. A properly fitted glove offers maximum performance, comfort and durability.
• Golfers with wide palms and comparatively short fingers should consider cadet-sized gloves. Unfortunately, not all models are offered in cadet sizes.
• Thinner leather is great for feel but be aware that they will wear more quickly than gloves made of thicker material. If you’re a feel player and prefer thinner leather, you might be in for a bigger investment over time. The thinnest glove in this year’s test is the Titleist Players. It’s followed closely by the Srixon Premium.
• Quality control and consistent sizing come at a price. If you don’t mind that occasionally your glove will fit slightly different than the supposedly identical one you previously purchased, consider the Kirkland Signature.

How We Test

We're here to help you find the perfect performance glove to fit your needs.

To do that, we employ a thorough and fully independent testing process that leaves no feature unexplored, no display unchecked, and no stone unturned.

Our Metrics

Premium gloves are tested head to head with rigorous protocols.

The metrics we consider when rating premium gloves include Fit, Comfort, Feel, and Grip

THE BEST PREMIUM GLOVE 2021 - RESULTS

	Product	Fit	Comfort	Feel	Grip	Total
	PXG Players See the Best Price!	1st	1st	1st	2nd	97
	Cuater Between the Lines See the Best Price!	1st	2nd	1st	2nd	96
	PING Tour See the Best Price!	1st	2nd	1st	2nd	96
	Titleist Players See the Best Price!	1st	2nd	5th	7th	95
	Cobra Pur Tour See the Best Price!	8th	7th	5th	2nd	94.5
	Asher Utility Collection Stinger See the Best Price!	1st	7th	8th	7th	94
	FootJoy Pure Touch See the Best Price!	10th	2nd	5th	7th	94
	Vice Pure See the Best Price!	14th	7th	1st	2nd	94
	Maxfli Elite See the Best Price!	10th	11th	8th	16th	92
	Srixon Premium See the Best Price!	10th	11th	8th	16th	92
	Asher Premium Collection Death Grip See the Best Price!	1st	27th	15th	7th	91
	Mizuno Tour See the Best Price!	14th	20th	12th	7th	91
	FootJoy StaSof See the Best Price!	8th	20th	12th	21st	90.5
	GFore Blossom See the Best Price!	23rd	23rd	12th	1st	90.5
	Kirkland Signature See the Best Price!	23rd	11th	15th	16th	89.5
	MG DynaGrip Elite See the Best Price!	31st	7th	8th	19th	89.5
	Wilson Staff Model See the Best Price!	18th	2nd	21st	21st	89
	North Coast Sunday Tradition See the Best Price!	18th	11th	18th	27th	87.5
	Penfold Seve See the Best Price!	33rd	20th	18th	7th	87.5
	Callaway Tour Authentic See the Best Price!	14th	27th	15th	27th	87
	North Coast Camo Dunes See the Best Price!	18th	11th	21st	27th	87
	North Coast The Whitecap See the Best Price!	18th	11th	21st	27th	87
	Palm Golf Tower 14 See the Best Price!	27th	23rd	29th	7th	87
	Palm Rustic See the Best Price!	27th	23rd	29th	7th	87
	Palm The Canvas See the Best Price!	18th	23rd	21st	21st	87
	Titleist Perma Soft See the Best Price!	1st	35th	29th	19th	87
	Palm Old Glory See the Best Price!	27th	27th	29th	7th	86.5
	PAYNTR 102 G See the Best Price!	31st	20th	18th	21st	86.5
	Cobra Pur Tech See the Best Price!	10th	31st	21st	27th	86
	Taylormade TP See the Best Price!	27th	11th	21st	27th	86
	Under Armour Spieth Tour See the Best Price!	14th	33rd	21st	21st	86
	Inesis Tour See the Best Price!	23rd	11th	29th	34th	85
	North Coast Camo Drip See the Best Price!	23rd	27th	21st	27th	85
	Hit The Green Premium Tour See the Best Price!	35th	31st	35th	26th	80.5
	Nike Tour Classic 2 See the Best Price!	34th	33rd	34th	34th	80

The Best Premium Glove of 2021 – FAQ

Q: How much do I need to spend on a glove? 

A: We found great options in 2021 for golfers looking for value as well as those looking for performance. If you want outstanding performance and consistency, expect to spend $25 to $30 per glove. The best-performing gloves in 2021 in our testing were the PXG Players, PING Tour, Titleist Players, Vice Pure, COBRA Pur Touch, and Cuater Between The Lines. If you can tolerate some size inconsistencies from glove to glove, we recommend the Kirkland Signature and the MG DynaGrip Elite. Prices for these gloves range from $5 to $9 and both performed well in the test.

Q: How do I know when a glove fits correctly?

A: It’s a cliché, perhaps, but a glove really should fit like a second skin. There should be no extra material on the palm, fingers or the top of the hand. A glove is going to stretch. A new glove should fit snugly with 1/4 inch of Velcro still showing when secured. Take a look at this fitting guide for help.

Q: Do I need to wear a glove?

A: To wear or not wear a glove is a personal preference. Some pride themselves on playing bare-handed. While that approach can save a significant amount of money over a lifetime, it should be noted that the best players in the world all wear gloves. A properly fitted glove helps ensure a consistent connection with the club regardless of heat, humidity, sweat, etc.