Accessories
3 signs to look out for
We all approach the game of golf differently...
Much like other aspects of our golf equipment, the more rundown our glove gets the less effective it’s going to be for us. Wedges with the grooves worn away won’t give you the spin you’re looking for, and tattered golf grips are going to hinder you from hitting the ball just right.
Today we want to give you examples of how our gloves can get damaged as well as give you some fantastic glove recommendations in the form of the latest range from FootJoy.
The weather
How many times have you got caught playing golf in the rain and found your glove needs to be placed on the radiator at home in order to dry out?
Besides being unpleasant to the touch, a wet glove is susceptible to being damaged from the moisture. Wet leather can become stiff and lose it’s flexibility. This can cause the glove to potentially crack or shrink, and it will no longer fit you properly.
Use over time
The natural oils in our skin can be a big culprit that wears down golf gloves over time. These gloves sit very close to our skin and have a constant exposure to us when we’re moving around and sweating.
Because we touch so much with our hands, there can be small bits of debris that build up in our gloves that we’re happily unaware of. When you pick your ball out the hole or rake a bunker, you might be unwittingly transporting some dirt or sand from the course into our glove.
General wear & tear
Something else to consider is that since we have the same hand set-up each time we grip our clubs, the same sections of the glove and grip are coming into contact with the same parts of our palms and fingers.
This not only wears away at your club’s grip but on your glove too, so the same locations on your glove are getting worn over use. This is why you’ll develop rips and tears in specific areas whereas say the back of your hand is relatively unscathed.
We’d like to take a moment to inform you about all the fantastic gloves from FootJoy you can currently find in the pro shop. If you’re thinking of adding a new glove to your bag, you can’t go wrong with one of these!
FootJoy's excellent glove range
FootJoy StaSof Glove
One of FootJoy’s signature gloves, the StaSof offers the golfer a sensationally soft feel that feels fantastic each time you slip it over your hand. This glove features a precision fit with enhanced breathability to keep your hand feeling flexible and comfortable when you’re gripping your clubs. A tidy velcro closing ensures you’ll find your ideal fit each time you wear it.
FootJoy CabrettaSoft glove
Another fantastic golf glove from FootJoy is the CabrettaSof. As the name implies, this glove is made from a comfortable quality cabretta leather that offers lasting comfort throughout use. With an improved palm fit, this glove offers a consistently-pleasing setup each time you wrap your fingers around your golf clubs.
FootJoy SciFlex Glove
New for this year, you’ll certainly benefit from wearing the SciFlex glove. This glove has minute perforation holes that completely cover the back of the hand with larger holes providing relief to the fingers. Lightweight, snug and comfy, this is an excellent glove to wear on any round at any time of the year.
We stock plenty of excellent golf gloves on our shelves in the pro shop. If you’re peering in your golf bag and feel you could do with switching up your gloves, we’ll help you find the best one for you in-store.
