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L: Leather Premium gloves offering ultimate feel but not necessarily longevity
A-W: All-weather Made from synthetic materials, these gloves offer less feel but last longer
C: Combination Combination of leather and synthetic materials offers best of both worlds
L: Leather Premium gloves offering ultimate feel but not necessarily longevity
A-W: All-weather Made from synthetic materials, these gloves offer less feel but last longer
C: Combination Combination of leather and synthetic materials offers best of both worlds
FJ PureTouch
Featuring a lighter leather specification, a more tailored, conforming fit and new leather preparation techniques
SRP: £19.95 www.footjoy.co.uk 01480 301 114
We say: The leather used in the PureTouch is so soft and so supple, in almost seems a crime to wear it to play golf! Sensational performance and quality
Featuring a lighter leather specification, a more tailored, conforming fit and new leather preparation techniques
SRP: £19.95 www.footjoy.co.uk 01480 301 114
We say: The leather used in the PureTouch is so soft and so supple, in almost seems a crime to wear it to play golf! Sensational performance and quality
Nike Dri-Fit Elite
Premium cabretta leather tanning process provides a soft, supple feel and excellent grip
SRP: £15
www.nikegolfeurope.com 0800 056 1640
We say: Gorgeously soft Cabretta leather and the Dri-Fit material on the knuckles allows for excellent freedom of movement
Premium cabretta leather tanning process provides a soft, supple feel and excellent grip
SRP: £15
www.nikegolfeurope.com 0800 056 1640
We say: Gorgeously soft Cabretta leather and the Dri-Fit material on the knuckles allows for excellent freedom of movement
Titleist Players-Tech
The finest and thinnest Cabretta leather with the addition of Lycra for improved fit and flexibility
SRP: £17
www.titleist.co.uk 01480 301 114
We say: A blend of quality and technology £ the leather is of the highest quality while lycra on the back of the hand aids flexibility in your hand
The finest and thinnest Cabretta leather with the addition of Lycra for improved fit and flexibility
SRP: £17
www.titleist.co.uk 01480 301 114
We say: A blend of quality and technology £ the leather is of the highest quality while lycra on the back of the hand aids flexibility in your hand
Callaway X-Series
Ethiopian Cabretta leather combined with a performance mesh that provides ventilated flexibility
SRP: £13.99
www.callawaygolf.com 0208 391 0100
We say: The leather is not as thin as some others but the mesh on the back keeps your hand cool and offers a great fit
Ethiopian Cabretta leather combined with a performance mesh that provides ventilated flexibility
SRP: £13.99
www.callawaygolf.com 0208 391 0100
We say: The leather is not as thin as some others but the mesh on the back keeps your hand cool and offers a great fit
Ping M-Fit
Ensures the comfort, control and quality golfers expect from a premium glove
SRP: £13
www.pinggolf.com 01427 615 405
We say: Reliable and long-lasting. Ping may not be best known for their gloves but this is, as you would expect, a top-class offering
Ensures the comfort, control and quality golfers expect from a premium glove
SRP: £13
www.pinggolf.com 01427 615 405
We say: Reliable and long-lasting. Ping may not be best known for their gloves but this is, as you would expect, a top-class offering
Wilson Staff Pro Soft
Made from Stay Soft Cabretta leather with exclusive Tack-Tech technology for unsurpassed perspiration resistance
SRP: £9.99
www.wilsonstaff.com 01294 316 270
We say: Impressively soft to the touch yet also durable. At under a tenner, it£s also very good value for money
Made from Stay Soft Cabretta leather with exclusive Tack-Tech technology for unsurpassed perspiration resistance
SRP: £9.99
www.wilsonstaff.com 01294 316 270
We say: Impressively soft to the touch yet also durable. At under a tenner, it£s also very good value for money
Titleist Players
Extremely soft, thin Cabretta leather for unequalled feel with satin reinforcement to improve tear strength and stitching minimised to maintain shape and size
SRP: £17 www.titleist.co.uk 01480 301 114
We say: Simply the ultimate in terms of feel £ try one of these and it£s very difficult to settle for anything else again!
Extremely soft, thin Cabretta leather for unequalled feel with satin reinforcement to improve tear strength and stitching minimised to maintain shape and size
SRP: £17 www.titleist.co.uk 01480 301 114
We say: Simply the ultimate in terms of feel £ try one of these and it£s very difficult to settle for anything else again!
Srixon Cabretta Leather
Crafted in finest Cabretta leather to give better feel and grip with superior comfort
SRP: £8.99
www.srixon.co.uk 01420 541 709
We say: The leather is not the most supple but this glove does last very well, which many will feel makes this a great option at the price
Crafted in finest Cabretta leather to give better feel and grip with superior comfort
SRP: £8.99
www.srixon.co.uk 01420 541 709
We say: The leather is not the most supple but this glove does last very well, which many will feel makes this a great option at the price
FootJoy Sta-Sof
The ultimate in breathability and grip using Pittards(r) exclusively tanned leather
SRP: £15
www.footjoy.co.uk 01480 301 114
We say: The most popular glove on the PGA Tour needs little introduction £ it£s a reliable winner that FootJoy keep improving on by the year
The ultimate in breathability and grip using Pittards(r) exclusively tanned leather
SRP: £15
www.footjoy.co.uk 01480 301 114
We say: The most popular glove on the PGA Tour needs little introduction £ it£s a reliable winner that FootJoy keep improving on by the year
FootJoy WeatherSof
The world's #1 selling golf glove and the most advanced synthetic golf glove offering exceptional durability and comfort
SRP: £9 www.footjoy.co.uk 01480 301 114
We say: Incredibly popular and no wonder: the WeatherSof lasts forever, offers really good feel for a synthetic glove and is reasonably priced
The world's #1 selling golf glove and the most advanced synthetic golf glove offering exceptional durability and comfort
SRP: £9 www.footjoy.co.uk 01480 301 114
We say: Incredibly popular and no wonder: the WeatherSof lasts forever, offers really good feel for a synthetic glove and is reasonably priced
Snake Eyes Cabretta
Made from finest Cabretta leather, with cross stitching across the palm and fingers and a spandex fitting system
SRP: £14.99
www.golfsmith-europe.co.uk 01480 308 800
We say: The band of spandex on the back of the glove really helps to offer a better fit and the leather used is of an undoubtedly high quality
Made from finest Cabretta leather, with cross stitching across the palm and fingers and a spandex fitting system
SRP: £14.99
www.golfsmith-europe.co.uk 01480 308 800
We say: The band of spandex on the back of the glove really helps to offer a better fit and the leather used is of an undoubtedly high quality
Hirzl Trust Control
Hirzl£s grip4u technology offers three times more grip in dry conditions and five times more in the wet. SRP: £24.95
www.hirzl.com 07898 864 358
We say: This is a remarkable glove that not only feels soft but lasts forever £ Hirzl claim four times longer than a normal glove. A solid long-term investment
Hirzl£s grip4u technology offers three times more grip in dry conditions and five times more in the wet. SRP: £24.95
www.hirzl.com 07898 864 358
We say: This is a remarkable glove that not only feels soft but lasts forever £ Hirzl claim four times longer than a normal glove. A solid long-term investment
FootJoy SciFlex
Exclusive Pittards tanned Cabretta leather with MicroVent moisture control leather for dry, comfortable performance
SRP: £12
www.footjoy.co.uk 01480 301 114
We say: When other leather gloves are starting to show wear and tear, the SciFlex just keeps going. It fits well £ and still feels new round after round
Exclusive Pittards tanned Cabretta leather with MicroVent moisture control leather for dry, comfortable performance
SRP: £12
www.footjoy.co.uk 01480 301 114
We say: When other leather gloves are starting to show wear and tear, the SciFlex just keeps going. It fits well £ and still feels new round after round
Nike Dri-Fit Tour Glove
Premium Cabretta leather tanning process provides a soft, supple feel and excellent grip
SRP: £13
www.nikegolfeurope.com 0800 056 1640
We say: Excellent if you like a really close, snug fit. This is like a second skin and the Cabretta leather is as good as you could hope for
Premium Cabretta leather tanning process provides a soft, supple feel and excellent grip
SRP: £13
www.nikegolfeurope.com 0800 056 1640
We say: Excellent if you like a really close, snug fit. This is like a second skin and the Cabretta leather is as good as you could hope for
sensoglove
The first and only high-quality Cabretta golf glove with built-in sensors that constantly reads the pressure of your grip
SRP: £49.95
www.sensoglove.com
We say: Designed to teach you the correct grip pressure for a smooth, consistent swing, it uses sensors that connect to a built-in computer to provide instant feedback.
The first and only high-quality Cabretta golf glove with built-in sensors that constantly reads the pressure of your grip
SRP: £49.95
www.sensoglove.com
We say: Designed to teach you the correct grip pressure for a smooth, consistent swing, it uses sensors that connect to a built-in computer to provide instant feedback.
Callaway Ion Glove
Ion Band, with Premium AAA Grade Ethiopian Cabretta leather and Precision Leather Positioning for superior fit
SRP: £18.99
www.callawaygolf.com 0208 391 0100
We say: Wow! No one could accuse the Ion of not standing out and it claims to attract negative ions. Certainly the fit and quality are exemplary
Ion Band, with Premium AAA Grade Ethiopian Cabretta leather and Precision Leather Positioning for superior fit
SRP: £18.99
www.callawaygolf.com 0208 391 0100
We say: Wow! No one could accuse the Ion of not standing out and it claims to attract negative ions. Certainly the fit and quality are exemplary
Ping M-Flex
Tightly woven, flexible micro-fibres produce sensitive, reliable feel and a firm grip in all-weather conditions
SRP: £8 www.pinggolf.com 01427 615 405
We say: A great feel for an all-weather glove. The material is thin and soft and actually feels like leather. The M-Flex is long-lasting as well
Tightly woven, flexible micro-fibres produce sensitive, reliable feel and a firm grip in all-weather conditions
SRP: £8 www.pinggolf.com 01427 615 405
We say: A great feel for an all-weather glove. The material is thin and soft and actually feels like leather. The M-Flex is long-lasting as well
Callaway Tour Series Glove
100% Tour Grade Sensory Skin leather and X-SPANN2 technology for superior fit and premium feel
SRP: £15.99
www.callawaygolf.com 0208 391 0100
We say: The leather used in this glove feels fantastic and offers the ultimate in terms of performance. Not a cheap glove but it£s certainly a high-class one
100% Tour Grade Sensory Skin leather and X-SPANN2 technology for superior fit and premium feel
SRP: £15.99
www.callawaygolf.com 0208 391 0100
We say: The leather used in this glove feels fantastic and offers the ultimate in terms of performance. Not a cheap glove but it£s certainly a high-class one
FootJoy CabrettaSof
Crafted from premium Cabretta leather, CabrettaSof represents outstanding performance and value for money
SRP: £11
www.footjoy.co.uk 01480 301 114
We say: A gorgeous Cabretta glove stripped down to the basics £ very, very soft and traditional in terms of its looks
Crafted from premium Cabretta leather, CabrettaSof represents outstanding performance and value for money
SRP: £11
www.footjoy.co.uk 01480 301 114
We say: A gorgeous Cabretta glove stripped down to the basics £ very, very soft and traditional in terms of its looks
Nike Tech Extreme
New tab design gives a superior ergonomic fit
Customised fitting system for all hand shapes and sizes
SRP: £9
www.nikegolfeurope.com 0800 056 1640
We say: This glove blends a leather palm with synthetic materials on the back. It lasts much longer than an all-leather glove
New tab design gives a superior ergonomic fit
Customised fitting system for all hand shapes and sizes
SRP: £9
www.nikegolfeurope.com 0800 056 1640
We say: This glove blends a leather palm with synthetic materials on the back. It lasts much longer than an all-leather glove
Titleist Perma-Tech
Smooth Cabretta leather palm and backed glove with lycra panel and fingers providing excellent fit and feel
SRP: £13
www.titleist.co.uk 01480 301 114
We say: Compared with other Titleist leather gloves, the Perma-Tech offers a tiny bit less feel but this is compensated for by the lycra that allows greater freedom of movement
Smooth Cabretta leather palm and backed glove with lycra panel and fingers providing excellent fit and feel
SRP: £13
www.titleist.co.uk 01480 301 114
We say: Compared with other Titleist leather gloves, the Perma-Tech offers a tiny bit less feel but this is compensated for by the lycra that allows greater freedom of movement
Wilson Staff Dual Soft
Stay Soft cabretta leather on the palm for comfort and durability; synthetic material across the back for flexible fit
SRP: £7.99
www.wilsonstaff.com 01294 316 270
We say: A synthetic glove with a leather palm and thumb, the Dual Soft feels really good for an all-weather type of glove and also lasts the pace
Stay Soft cabretta leather on the palm for comfort and durability; synthetic material across the back for flexible fit
SRP: £7.99
www.wilsonstaff.com 01294 316 270
We say: A synthetic glove with a leather palm and thumb, the Dual Soft feels really good for an all-weather type of glove and also lasts the pace