Gloves, I'd like some info and opinions about gloves

[Ravenous Bugblatter Beast]

I've never used gloves, and I'm beginning to have some trouble with my left hand. I've got the classic calluses illustrated in Hogan's 5 Lessons, but the one just below my ring finger is really getting bothersome. It's very uncomfortable now for me to get my grip on the club, and I'm at least a little concerned that the discomfort may be affecting the quality of my control over the club.

So I've decided, at least for a little while, to try using a glove, and am interested in knowing what brands you've found to be good. I also understand that some of you rotate through gloves during a round because that helps the gloves last longer, but I would appreciate some explanation about that.

[DaveE]

Not that the brand is that important but I like Titleist Perma Soft gloves. They fit my hand well and the leather stays soft just like that name says. Any quality leather glove that's a good fit would work though.

I only rotate gloves when it's hot so that's most of the time here. Rotating the gloves gives me a better chance of having a dry one to use.

[ezra76]

I was using Mizuno's for a while but they don't last that long. The best glove I've found for the $, believe it or not, is the Nike Durafeel. The most important thing is to put it back into the plastic case it comes in immediately after use. I left one in my pocket by accident and the thumb got crispy. They also come in black, which I like. I've never been much for Nike products but this one has passed my test.

[LyleG]

I carry about 5 with me at all times on the course. I usually use a differant one for every nine holes, more often if it is really hot and humid. I find this helps them last a lot longer. Five will usually last about the same amount of time as 8-9 if used constantly. (I also rotate 3 pairs of shoes, a differant pair every round).

The best and only glove is the Titleist Perma soft (actually the players soft is even better but cost $29.99 per)

[Ravenous Bugblatter Beast]

When I first saw "I also rotate 3 pairs of shoes," I had visions of you after the 6th hole pulling another pair of shoes out of your bag, and then doing the same after the 12th hole. Then I read the rest of the sentence.

Now if anyone comes in here and starts talking about how they rotate 4 pairs of jockstraps during the round, I'm outta here...

[Pa Jayhawk]

I think it is important to rotate gloves between rounds, if not during rounds. It allows the leather a chance to dry out and get back in form. I buy about 10, put 3-4 in my bag, and use each for about 2 rounds, rotating them after each round, then switch them out. Prior to doing this a single glove would last me about 3-5 rounds. Doing this probably gives me 15-20 rounds on a glove. I usually only rotate them during a round if they start to get sweaty.

During the summer I use primarily wet weather gloves which allow for a better grip if your hands sweat. I have also found that they last alot longer than standard gloves, almost twice as long. After this year I am pretty certain I will only be using Wet Weather gloves between June and August, and even likely year round. I just wish you only had to buy one, since I only wear the left one unless it is raining.

BTW, even with glove, I still get a pretty bad callus in the beginning where you mentioned, after about 6-7 rounds of dealing with it, it finally got worn enough that it no longer hurt. I hope it helps, but the glove may not be the entire answer. Then again, I started using corded grips last year, and it wasn't as bad prior to that time.

[BigJim13]

When I first saw "I also rotate 3 pairs of shoes," I had visions of you after the 6th hole pulling another pair of shoes out of your bag, and then doing the same after the 12th hole. Then I read the rest of the sentence.

Now if anyone comes in here and starts talking about how they rotate 4 pairs of jockstraps during the round, I'm outta here...

LOL, I had the same thought. Anyway i just swtiched the grips on my clubs to the Lamkin Crossline cord and have found that i no longer need gloves and im pumped about that. Rather than buying gloves you may want to try surgical tape. You know the white tape used for ankles and such. I have a nasty callus on my right hand and the tape worked wonders....but if you are hellbent on a glove I found the Footjoy stay sof to be pretty good, the titleist is good to but they dont make it big enough to be comfortable on my hand.

[Rockford35]

I use Callaway cadet X-Spann. Great gloves, last forever.

I also took a shot at some Mizuno leather gloves on e-bay, got 3 gloves for 9 bucks. So far so good, well worth the money.

I also like Taylor Made gloves, but they are BLOODY expensive around here.

R35

[Ravenous Bugblatter Beast]

Okay, that's good to hear about how to take care of them so if I do get some, I'll get the most use out of them for the money. I bought a dozen Maxfli Blackmaxes some time ago, and as long as I don't lose the ball, or scuff it too much, I keep using them. I've got a couple of them that are rather yellowish tinged and most of the logo marking paint has been erased.

[twogreen]

Until recently, I played with corded grips which tended to eat up gloves pretty quickly. My son gave me a Bionic Golf Glove for Christmas last year. I loved the feel of it and found that it lasted much longer than previous gloves I had been using. When it did finally wear out, I ordered another one. It is somewhat pricey at $25; but the extra longivity compensates.
http://www.pga.com/equipment/equipment-showcase/bionicglove092804.cfm

[Pa Jayhawk]

Until recently, I played with corded grips which tended to eat up gloves pretty quickly. My son gave me a Bionic Golf Glove for Christmas last year. I loved the feel of it and found that it lasted much longer than previous gloves I had been using. When it did finally wear out, I ordered another one. It is somewhat pricey at $25; but the extra longivity compensates.
http://www.pga.com/equipment/equipment-showcase/bionicglove092804.cfm

Just be aware, I believe the Bionic Glove is illegal for USGA Sanctioned events, unless you are using it for Arthritis in the hands.

[Ravenous Bugblatter Beast]

Just be aware, I believe the Bionic Glove is illegal for USGA Sanctioned events, unless you are using it for Arthritis in the hands.

I just went Googling, and that looks to be the case. Golfers with arthritis in the hands are permitted to use them for USGA rounds, so I guess you need to get a doctor's note for those instances.

[ualtim]

Footjoy Weather Soft gloves. Toughest soft glove on the market. I have had FJWS's for years. Everytime I go with a different glove, I always end up back with a weather soft when the other one wears out.

[warbirdlover]

Callaway's hold up the best for me. Then Titleist. The rest wear out after a month. I haven't tried rotating them though. That sounded interesting. Also the wet weather gloves holding up better.

[JEFF4i]

I use the Footjoy Weathsoft...I think. It feels the best and fits the best for me.