QuigleyDU Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I have never worn a glove to play. I just figured if I keep my grips fresh I am fine. I have never really felt like i needed more traction, or that I would benefit from a glove. But, I have recently gotten curious. Does anyone know of any kind of research or articles regarding the benefit or lack there of in wearing a glove? Quote Driver: Paradym 3D Ventus black TR 6x 3 wood: Paradym 3d Ventus black TR 7x 19 degree UW: Ventus black TR 8x Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility Hazrdus black 90 6.5 X 5 -PW: Callaway Apex MB, KBS $ taper 130X Wedges - Jaws raw 50, 54, 59 KBS $ taper 130x Putter- Mutant Wilson Staff 8802 with stroke lab shaft BALL; Chrome Soft X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFS PFD Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Unaware of any real research, but my hands certainly thank me for wearing a glove. (yet they still crack/bleed from dry conditions) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuigleyDU Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 > @"DFS PFD" said: > Unaware of any real research, but my hands certainly thank me for wearing a glove. (yet they still crack/bleed from dry conditions) I searched and couldn't really find anything above anecdotal opinions. Quote Driver: Paradym 3D Ventus black TR 6x 3 wood: Paradym 3d Ventus black TR 7x 19 degree UW: Ventus black TR 8x Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility Hazrdus black 90 6.5 X 5 -PW: Callaway Apex MB, KBS $ taper 130X Wedges - Jaws raw 50, 54, 59 KBS $ taper 130x Putter- Mutant Wilson Staff 8802 with stroke lab shaft BALL; Chrome Soft X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart_G Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I doubt you will find anything. In normal conditions, It's largely going to come down to what is more comfortable for the player. May see some differences in more abnormal conditions - particularly wet - either due to rain or sweat. Only a guess, but I'd think that mainly has to due with the fact that live skin is already (relatively) moist compared to dead skin/leather - so can't handle the additional moisture as well and still keep the same level of friction. Synthetics could potentially have the edge in those cases as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuigleyDU Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 > @Stuart_G said: > I doubt you will find anything. In normal conditions, It's largely going to come down to what is more comfortable for the player. May see some differences in more abnormal conditions - particularly wet - either due to rain or sweat. Only a guess, but I'd think that mainly has to due with the fact that live skin is already (relatively) moist compared to dead skin/leather - so can't handle the additional moisture as well and still keep the same level of friction. Synthetics could potentially have the edge in those cases as well. thats kinda what I thought as well. Quote Driver: Paradym 3D Ventus black TR 6x 3 wood: Paradym 3d Ventus black TR 7x 19 degree UW: Ventus black TR 8x Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility Hazrdus black 90 6.5 X 5 -PW: Callaway Apex MB, KBS $ taper 130X Wedges - Jaws raw 50, 54, 59 KBS $ taper 130x Putter- Mutant Wilson Staff 8802 with stroke lab shaft BALL; Chrome Soft X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooZ Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Nothing scientific, but my hands have a tendency to sweat. A glove instills more confidence in my swing because I feel I don't have to have as much grip pressure. Quote Callaway AI Smoke 9* 💎💎💎 Ventus TR Blue 6S Patriot Edition Callaway Epic Flash SZ 3W 2024 Ventus Blue 7S Callaway Epic Flash 7W Ventus Blue 7X Titleist 718 AP2 4-9 TT AMT S300 Titleist Vokey 46, 50, 54, 60 Scotty Cameron Custom Dual Balance Notchback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtlJeff Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I've played a lot without a glove, and a lot with a glove. I'm unaware of any scholarly articles, it's probably not something that university students (where a lot of research comes from!) will choose to study I think on a nice day, like 18-20C (basically if you live in San Diego), not to hot or cold....never rains etc....You probably won't gain much as soon as you start sweating though, or get a bit of rain. I find it makes a pretty big difference. I use gloves most rounds, unless the weather is perfect type of grip matters a lot too. A really tacky one like the tour velvets, a glove may matter less Quote Srixon ZX5 w/PX Hzrdus Red 60 Srixon ZX 15 w/PX Hzrdus Red 70 Tour Edge C723 21* w/PX hzrdus black 80 Titleist T150 4-AW w/PX LZ 6.0 Titleist Jet Black 54/60 with PX LZ 6.0 Deschamps Crisp Antique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuigleyDU Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 > @MtlJeff said: > I've played a lot without a glove, and a lot with a glove. I'm unaware of any scholarly articles, it's probably not something that university students (where a lot of research comes from!) will choose to study > > I think on a nice day, like 18-20C (basically if you live in San Diego), not to hot or cold....never rains etc....You probably won't gain much > > as soon as you start sweating though, or get a bit of rain. I find it makes a pretty big difference. I use gloves most rounds, unless the weather is perfect > > type of grip matters a lot too. A really tacky one like the tour velvets, a glove may matter less I didnt think any Universities would publish any articles on this. But I thought that maybe one of the companies that produce gloves might. Or maybe one of the golf rags that sit on selves at the air port, even if it was just marketing. I cant really find anything though. I agree completely with your assessment. Quote Driver: Paradym 3D Ventus black TR 6x 3 wood: Paradym 3d Ventus black TR 7x 19 degree UW: Ventus black TR 8x Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility Hazrdus black 90 6.5 X 5 -PW: Callaway Apex MB, KBS $ taper 130X Wedges - Jaws raw 50, 54, 59 KBS $ taper 130x Putter- Mutant Wilson Staff 8802 with stroke lab shaft BALL; Chrome Soft X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtlJeff Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 > @QuigleyDU said: > > @MtlJeff said: > > I've played a lot without a glove, and a lot with a glove. I'm unaware of any scholarly articles, it's probably not something that university students (where a lot of research comes from!) will choose to study > > > > I think on a nice day, like 18-20C (basically if you live in San Diego), not to hot or cold....never rains etc....You probably won't gain much > > > > as soon as you start sweating though, or get a bit of rain. I find it makes a pretty big difference. I use gloves most rounds, unless the weather is perfect > > > > type of grip matters a lot too. A really tacky one like the tour velvets, a glove may matter less > > I didnt think any Universities would publish any articles on this. But I thought that maybe one of the companies that produce gloves might. Or maybe one of the golf rags that sit on selves at the air port, even if it was just marketing. I cant really find anything though. I agree completely with your assessment. I figured that's what you meant I was just being a bit , whatever the word is. At the end of the day probably no real reason to study this unless you're a glove company and any research they did would be full of bias LoL It would be really tough to study grip too, like performance benefits. Maybe go out on a wet day and study dispersion patterns. Tough thing to study I think. 1 Quote Srixon ZX5 w/PX Hzrdus Red 60 Srixon ZX 15 w/PX Hzrdus Red 70 Tour Edge C723 21* w/PX hzrdus black 80 Titleist T150 4-AW w/PX LZ 6.0 Titleist Jet Black 54/60 with PX LZ 6.0 Deschamps Crisp Antique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuigleyDU Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 agreed. I knew you were channeling your inner sardonic self. Quote Driver: Paradym 3D Ventus black TR 6x 3 wood: Paradym 3d Ventus black TR 7x 19 degree UW: Ventus black TR 8x Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility Hazrdus black 90 6.5 X 5 -PW: Callaway Apex MB, KBS $ taper 130X Wedges - Jaws raw 50, 54, 59 KBS $ taper 130x Putter- Mutant Wilson Staff 8802 with stroke lab shaft BALL; Chrome Soft X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB28403 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 The other day I forgot my glove and hit like @$&! So there is your evidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsecor Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Are you talking about GI gloves, SGI gloves or regular gloves? get a more forgiving glove if you want to improve by 5 shots a side 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuigleyDU Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 > @tsecor said: > Are you talking about GI gloves, SGI gloves or regular gloves? get a more forgiving glove if you want to improve by 5 shots a side Well I did a search for tour issue gloves and didn't really get any results. So now I have to consider synthetic or leather.... I am guessing synthetic last longer, but leather feel softer right? Quote Driver: Paradym 3D Ventus black TR 6x 3 wood: Paradym 3d Ventus black TR 7x 19 degree UW: Ventus black TR 8x Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility Hazrdus black 90 6.5 X 5 -PW: Callaway Apex MB, KBS $ taper 130X Wedges - Jaws raw 50, 54, 59 KBS $ taper 130x Putter- Mutant Wilson Staff 8802 with stroke lab shaft BALL; Chrome Soft X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsecor Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 TBH. Mizuno makes some decent gloves the real feel of leather with breathability and they last quite a while 14.99 too > @QuigleyDU said: > > @tsecor said: > > Are you talking about GI gloves, SGI gloves or regular gloves? get a more forgiving glove if you want to improve by 5 shots a side > > Well I did a search for tour issue gloves and didn't really get any results. So now I have to consider synthetic or leather.... I am guessing synthetic last longer, but leather feel softer right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtlJeff Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Oh man I completely forgot that....yeah gotta go leather or some sort of close replica I have some Callaway "tour" leather gloves that have lasted me a while. I have some synthetic Taylormade ones that aren't much better than just using my hands Quote Srixon ZX5 w/PX Hzrdus Red 60 Srixon ZX 15 w/PX Hzrdus Red 70 Tour Edge C723 21* w/PX hzrdus black 80 Titleist T150 4-AW w/PX LZ 6.0 Titleist Jet Black 54/60 with PX LZ 6.0 Deschamps Crisp Antique Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man_O_War Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 glove adds tackiness to grip so you won't death grip it. death Quote Titleist TSR4 /Ozik F6M2/Ozik TP6HD/EVO III FUJI/fuji pro 2.0Cobra Ltd 3 Kaili 80 Cobra Ltd 5 Kaili 80 (sub :Cobra F6 Baffler 18.5 Kaili 80)Adams XTD TI 22 HybridHonma 757B Blades 4-pw . s300 xp Nike Vapor Pro combo AW 50*,Ping 3.0 EYE 54, 58 Bettinardi SS 2 silver Nike B1-05 Origin (Rare)Slazenger 508/Kirk Currie KC02B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayfromtheBrain Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Here in the Southeast, I have never been able to get away with playing without a glove, but I do sweat pretty easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggErn Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 > @QuigleyDU said: > > @tsecor said: > > Are you talking about GI gloves, SGI gloves or regular gloves? get a more forgiving glove if you want to improve by 5 shots a side > > Well I did a search for tour issue gloves and didn't really get any results. So now I have to consider synthetic or leather.... I am guessing synthetic last longer, but leather feel softer right? At the very least the palm side needs to be leather. The synthetic gloves with the synthetic palm almost feel slimy with the slightest perspiration. Rain gloves are the only synthetic gloves worth using especially in the summer when you sweat a lot or of course when it rains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaymanM Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 The only grips I could play without a glove would be Winn. My hand would take a beating and that just isn't gonna happen. Have enough calluses already lol Quote Taylormade M6Callaway Steelhead XR 4+Mizuno MP-18 mb 4-PWTitliest SM7 50f, 54s, 58dSC Phantom X 5.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfChannel Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I love the Mizuno gloves, but their durability isn't the best. Quote Driver: Titleist Tsi3 w/HZRDUS Smoke Yellow TX 6.0 3 Wood: Cobra King Speedzone/HZRDUS Smoke Yellow 70 5 Wood: Callaway Mavrik Subzero/Aldila Rogue White 70 Long Irons (4-6): Wilson D7 Forged/DG120TI Short Irons (7-P): Wilson Staff Model Blade/DG120TI Wedges (50/54/58): Callaway Jaws MD5 w/TI S200 Putter: Original Odyssey White Hot XG No. 7 Ball: Titleist Left Dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backhill Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Fred Couples, the George Clooney of golf, doesn't wear a glove. So you don't need one probably either. Bonus no tan lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuigleyDU Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 > @backhill said: > Fred Couples, the George Clooney of golf, doesn't wear a glove. So you don't need one probably either. Bonus no tan lines. he is pretty much the only one. So there must be something to it....Right?? Or is it just generally monkey see monkey do. Quote Driver: Paradym 3D Ventus black TR 6x 3 wood: Paradym 3d Ventus black TR 7x 19 degree UW: Ventus black TR 8x Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility Hazrdus black 90 6.5 X 5 -PW: Callaway Apex MB, KBS $ taper 130X Wedges - Jaws raw 50, 54, 59 KBS $ taper 130x Putter- Mutant Wilson Staff 8802 with stroke lab shaft BALL; Chrome Soft X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Glove performance is a key for me. Even a slightly worn glove causes issues for me, especially with the driver. That's with cord grips and I don't feel as if I grip the club un-naturally "hard". I warm up without a glove and a lot of my range time is without a glove. But full swings are night and day difference with and w/out a glove. If I can't confidently hold on to the club, then my arms/hands end up behind my body. Even a millisecond makes a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdx Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 > @QuigleyDU said: > I have never worn a glove to play. I just figured if I keep my grips fresh I am fine. I have never really felt like i needed more traction, or that I would benefit from a glove. > > But, I have recently gotten curious. Does anyone know of any kind of research or articles regarding the benefit or lack there of in wearing a glove? I've never seen actual research or articles. I feel like it's up to the individual to decide if there is a benefit of any kind. some people's hands sweat more, get dry easier, mentally have better grip so they don't death grip, play in different environments etc... why not pick up a pack of Costco gloves for $5 a piece and try it out. you might like it, you might not, and it's a cheap experiment... I for one like a glove for full swings. shots that require more touch I prefer without a glove. fwiw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backhill Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 > @QuigleyDU said: > > @backhill said: > > Fred Couples, the George Clooney of golf, doesn't wear a glove. So you don't need one probably either. Bonus no tan lines. > > he is pretty much the only one. So there must be something to it....Right?? Or is it just generally monkey see monkey do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosehead222 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 > @GolfChannel said: > I love the Mizuno gloves, but their durability isn't the best. Just another opinion, I find that the leather Mizuno glove is the best that I have found. And one reason is that again, for me they last longer than any other. Prior to this my go to was always Titleist. Quote [size=2]Driver: Titleist 917D3 9.5 Aldila Rogue 65-S, RIP Alpha 60-S 3 Wood: Titleist 904F 15 Fujikura Speeder S 5 Wood: Titleist 904F 19 Aldila NV 75-S Hybrid: Titleist 585H 21 Graphic Design 85s Irons: Miura CB-202 5-PW UST Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: Mizuno S18 50,55,60 S18 UST Recoil 95 F4 Putter: Titleist Select[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfChannel Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 > @moosehead222 said: > > @GolfChannel said: > > I love the Mizuno gloves, but their durability isn't the best. > > Just another opinion, I find that the leather Mizuno glove is the best that I have found. And one reason is that again, for me they last longer than any other. Prior to this my go to was always Titleist. > Which model? I use the Mizuno Elite. Quote Driver: Titleist Tsi3 w/HZRDUS Smoke Yellow TX 6.0 3 Wood: Cobra King Speedzone/HZRDUS Smoke Yellow 70 5 Wood: Callaway Mavrik Subzero/Aldila Rogue White 70 Long Irons (4-6): Wilson D7 Forged/DG120TI Short Irons (7-P): Wilson Staff Model Blade/DG120TI Wedges (50/54/58): Callaway Jaws MD5 w/TI S200 Putter: Original Odyssey White Hot XG No. 7 Ball: Titleist Left Dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhite86 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I don't care for wearing a glove... I switched to leather grips for this season hoping to avoid wearing a glove when it's hot & humid Quote WITB Titleist TSi2 9º w/ Ventus Blue 7-TX Titleist 915F 16.5º w/ Ventus Black 8-X Callaway Apex UW 17º w/ Hazardous Smoke Callaway Apex UW 21º w/ Hazardous Smoke 6-43º Titleist T400 w/ DG AMT Red 48º Vokey SM6, 54º Vokey SM8 Raw, 60º SM9 Raw Titleist Scotty Cameron Newport Masterful Tourtype SSS CT A048277 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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