How often should you change your golf golf glove? As often is the case with this sort of question, the answer is a resounding “it depends”.
There are a wide variety of factors affecting how long each glove will last.
However I would suggest you don’t get too attached to that shiny new leather glove as it probably won’t last anywhere near as long as you think it will…
How often do the pros change their gloves?
We’re not touring professionals but usually it’s best to learn from those at the top of their game.
Of course, those players have access to new gloves on the tour trucks every week but it may still surprise you to know pros can change their gloves as often as every three holes.
Tiger Woods has said in the past he carries as many as 16 gloves in his bag for each round and starts each round with a new glove on the 1st tee. (No wonder the pros hand them out to fans so readily!)
There are other pros however who refuse to use a new glove in tournament play and like to wear them in first. It’s all about personal feel.
How do you know its time to change your glove?
This is a personal choice but there a three red flags that indicate its time for you and your beloved glove to part ways:
There is a hole in it. Come on. Now is not the time to get sentimental. Just throw it out. If you’re feeling really
It’s no longer fits properly. Your hand is the only contact point you get with the club so you want to make sure this is secure. Having a glove that is overstretched or the wrong size really is a no go when you’re trying to achieve a consistent grip pressure.
It’s crispy. We all know what’s happened here. It rained solid for the last six holes of your medal on Sunday and as soon as you got in the car park the glove went straight in the bottom of your bag destined for a crusty grave. If it’s lost its texture, it’s time to go in the bin.
