2021 Women’s Performance Glove Buyer’s Guide

Do you use the same golf glove as the professionals? If so, it might not be the right one for your game.

There are many big-name brands the professionals use. However, it’s very likely they are being paid to wear that brand. On the other hand (sorry), there are other companies that focus solely on golf gloves and, frankly, some are better than the bigger OEMs.

People also believe a golf glove is a golf glove is a golf glove. Not true. First off, there are two categories: premium and performance. The difference lies in the leather, feel, construction and durability.

And so, with that explanation, we will dive into what makes the Best Women’s Performance Glove in 2021. We broke down each glove to their fundamentals and ranked them accordingly.

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

WINNER – FootJoy Contour FLX

If you’re looking for a glove that is close to a premium-feeling glove but lasts longer, look no further than the FootJoy Contour FLX for its consistent overall performance. This women’s performance glove stood out across multiple key metrics, making it the Best Women’s Performance Glove of 2021.

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

Other Notable Performers

Titleist Players Flex: The Titleist Players Flex glove molds to your hand. Its flexible mesh material on the pressure points allows the glove to flex with your swing. Throw in good grip and comfort and you have a solid performance glove.

FootJoy WinterSof: Do you play golf in cold conditions for half the year? If so, the WinterSof double glove allows you to keep swinging while staying warm. Unlike most gloves, it doesn’t have a Velcro closure, allowing you to just slip it on and focus on your shot instead of fiddling with your glove.

Features That Matter

Comfort

Some golfers prefer thinner material that allows for more connection with the club. Others are happy to trade a bit of feel for the durability that a thicker leather often brings. Generally speaking, the best women’s performance gloves tend to be thicker than the premium gloves we tested. We still test each glove to ensure there aren’t any poorly placed seams or excess material that can cause discomfort or decrease durability.

Gloves like the Under Armour Cool Switch and FootJoy Contour FLX are great examples of comfort.

Fit

A properly fitting golf glove should be snug across the palm and fingers but somewhat restrictive when clenching your fist. There should a quarter-inch gap remaining on the Velcro closure pad after you’ve secured the glove. Also, when it comes to sizing, some brands are not consistent. One large glove may not be quite as “large” as the next. Not only should you look for a glove that fits properly but serious golfers should gravitate towards brands that can consistently reproduce the exact same-sized glove.

Gloves that had the best fit are Under Armour Cool Switch, Inesis 900 Rain and FootJoy HyperFLX.

Grip

If you don’t wear a glove, this guide isn’t for you. (Duh, why have you read this far?) Why do most professionals wear a glove? Gloves are tackier than skin, particularly in humid conditions, and help maintain a consistent connection to the club. A glove that preserves that connection will help you to feel confident in every swing, knowing that you’re not going to lose control of the club.

Grip is obviously important in a glove but how does it perform in wet or sweaty conditions? A rain glove like the Inesis 900 Rain can really help get some extra grip when wet. In sweaty conditions, the FootJoy Contour FLX performed well.

THE BEST WOMENS PERFORMANCE GLOVES 2021 - FEATURES

	Product	Sizes	Material	Colors	Glove Hand
	BIONIC PERFORMANCE GRIP Check Price	S-XL	Cabretta Leather	2	L
	BIONIC STABLE GRIP (NATURAL FIT) Check Price	S-XL	Cabretta Leather	1	L
	COBRA PUR TECH Check Price	S-XL	Cabretta Leather	2	R/L
	FOOTJOY CONTOUR FLX Check Price	S-L	Cabretta Sof Leather	1	L
	FOOTJOY WINTERSOF Check Price	S-L	Sure-Grip	1	R/L
	INESIS 900 RAIN Check Price	S_XXL	Wet Suede	2	R/L
	INESIS RESISTANCE Check Price	S-L	Polyuremaide	1	R/L
	INESIS SOFT Check Price	S-L	Sheepskin	2	R/L
	MIZUNO COMP Check Price	S-ML	Synthetic	1	L
	PALM ALOHA Check Price	S-XXL	Synthetic	1	R/L
	PING SPORT Check Price	S-XL	Cabretta Leather	1	R/L
	TITLEIST PLAYERS FLEX Check Price	S-L	Cabretta Leather	1	R/L
	UNDER ARMOUR COOL SWITCH Check Price	S-XL	Leather	3	R/L
	WILSON STAFF CONFORM Check Price	S-L	Cabretta Leather	1	L
	WILSON STAFF FIT ALL Check Price	One Size Fits All	Microfiber Synthetic	2	L

More Tips

• The best women’s performance gloves tend to be constructed of thicker leather. If you want the thinnest leather, get yourself a premium golf glove.
• Sizing can vary significantly between manufacturers. Even if you know your correct size, if you’re thinking about changing to a new model, try before you buy.
• The quality of  closures is not consistent across all brands. Look for gloves that secure tightly and stay tight. The performance of lower-quality closures will degrade over time. A glove that doesn’t remain secured is worse than useless.
• While style preferences vary, finding the proper fit is a 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.

THE BEST WOMENS PERFORMANCE GLOVES 2021 - RESULTS

	Product	Fit	Comfort	Feel	Grip	Total
	FOOTJOY CONTOUR FLX Check Price	1st	2nd	1st	1st	96
	UNDER ARMOUR COOL SWITCH Check Price	1sr	1st	4th	3rd	95.5
	INESIS 900 RAIN Check Price	3rd	2nd	4th	1st	94
	COBRA PUR TECH Check Price	6th	2nd	1st	5th	93
	BIONIC STABLE GRIP (NATURAL FIT) Check Price	3rd	8th	3rd	5th	92
	TITLEIST PLAYERS FLEX Check Price	6th	7th	6th	8th	90
	FOOTJOY WINTERSOF Check Price	3rd	2nd	14th	10th	88
	PALM ALOHA Check Price	8th	8th	11th	1st	87.5
	WILSON STAFF CONFORM Check Price	8th	9th	6th	8th	86
	INESIS RESISTANCE Check Price	7th	2nd	10th	14th	85
	INESIS SOFT Check Price	10th	9th	6th	9th	84.5
	PING SPORT Check Price	10th	14th	14th	5th	83
	BIONIC PERFORMANCE GRIP Check Price	9th	14th	11th	11th	81.5
	MIZUNO COMP Check Price	13th	7th	9th	14th	80.5
	WILSON STAFF FIT ALL Check Price	15th	11th	6th	3rd	80

The Best Women’s Performance Gloves of 2021 – FAQ

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

A: We found great options for golfers looking for value as well as those looking for performance. If you want top-notch performance and consistency, expect to spend between $15 and $25 . The best-performing gloves in 2021 in our testing were the FootJoy Contour FLX, Under Armour Cool Switch and the Inesis 900 Rain.

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 a quarter-inch of Velcro still showing on the closure pad when secured. Take a look at this fitting guide for help.

Q: Do I need to wear a glove?

A: A glove is, to a degree, personal preference. Certainly, there are some who 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 will help to ensure a consistent connection with the club regardless of heat, humidity, sweat, etc.