Bionic golf gloves - legal in comps?

[Deleted member 18121]

Hi all

Sorry, I cannot find anything current on this subject so forgive me.

2-3 years ago I used to wear Bionic golf gloves and loved them. I got half a dozen freebies and presents so haven't needed to shop for gloves since, but I seem to remember there being some talk about them being illegal for competition use (from what I've found on google).

However, all this talk was years ago and seems to refer to professional comps and not club golf.

Does anyone have anything concrete on the issue?

Thanks

Adam

 

[USER1999]

No, you can't play comps in them. Well, you could, but it's cheating. No one will ever know, but that's not the point.

 

[Norrin Radd]

i tried a few pairs a couple of years ago ,they really are great gloves ,hard wearing and so soft. but also not legal in competition.

 

[WWG]

Hi all

Sorry, I cannot find anything current on this subject so forgive me.

2-3 years ago I used to wear Bionic golf gloves and loved them. I got half a dozen freebies and presents so haven't needed to shop for gloves since, but I seem to remember there being some talk about them being illegal for competition use (from what I've found on google).

However, all this talk was years ago and seems to refer to professional comps and not club golf.

Does anyone have anything concrete on the issue?

Thanks

Adam

I would plead ignorance, and just wear them

 

[Grieve14]

What are they and why are they not legal? how can a glove aid you that much?

 

[Piece]

Not legal?!? Really? It's my glove of choice. Luckily, I don't play comps, medals, etc.

 

[Deleted member 18121]

I would plead ignorance, and just wear them

tempted!

What are they and why are they not legal? how can a glove aid you that much?

Not legal?!? Really? It's my glove of choice. Luckily, I don't play comps, medals, etc.

Because of the padding on them the promote a better grip....thus aiding you whilst you play.

 

[Piece]

Because of the padding on them the promote a better grip....thus aiding you whilst you play.

Thanks. Never occurred to me that it gives me a better grip! More like it gives less feel because of the padding!

 

[Deleted member 18121]

Thanks. Never occurred to me that it gives me a better grip! More like it gives less feel because of the padding!

I only know because I stumbled across it somewhere.....without being in the know you'd never know you're breaking any rules. Seems a bit silly but thems the rules.

 

[WWG]

tempted!



Because of the padding on them the promote a better grip....thus aiding you whilst you play.

But that's what all gloves do. Just because one does it better than the others, is it not unfair to ban it ?

 

[Deleted member 18121]

But that's what all gloves do. Just because one does it better than the others, is it not unfair to ban it ?

My opinion - yes. The padding on them is minimal, its not like having a training grip on each club to give the perfect grip each time. But I'm sure there are plenty that would argue against them.....hence why they were banned.

 

[WWG]

My opinion - yes. The padding on them is minimal, its not like having a training grip on each club to give the perfect grip each time. But I'm sure there are plenty that would argue against them.....hence why they were banned.

Anyway, I didn't even know they existed. I might buy one now, and see if I can get away with it

 

[Grieve14]

Anyway, I didn't even know they existed. I might buy one now, and see if I can get away with it

Haha same - which one will knock 10 shots off my round??

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

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I tried out one of these, can't remember if I used it in competition though.

Maybe just to be on the safe side ALL my competition scores should be declared null and void and I can put 3 cards in to get a new handicap?

 

[rosecott]

As far back as I can remember, it has been a standard rule of golf:

14-3. Artificial Devices and Unusual Equipment; Abnormal Use of Equipment
Except as provided in the Rules, during a stipulated round the player must not use any artificial device or unusual equipment, or use any equipment in an abnormal manner:

c.That might assist him in gripping the club, except that:

(i) gloves may be worn provided that they are plain gloves;
(ii) resin, powder and drying or moisturizing agents may be used; and
(iii a towel or handkerchief may be wrapped around the grip.

Exceptions:
1. A player is not in breach of this Rule if (a) the equipment or device is designed for or has the effect of alleviating a medical condition, (b) the player has a legitimate medical reason to use the equipment or device, and (c) the Committee is satisfied that its use does not give the player any undue advantage over other players.

 

[Tashyboy]

If padding makes you bionic then i am a proper bionic man. Of all the things that the ruling powers of golf can ban. They ban padded gloves. Some of our illustrious leaders should be in a padded cell.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

This looks like the current range. http://www.bionic-glove.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_3

Nothing standing out that says they aren't comp legal which is a little naughty (assuming they are aware of course - surely?) and could lead a wearer into murky waters if anyone pulled up. It's not very clear and how many would have their gloves checked for legitimacy before the club champs

 

[WWG]

Done it. So impressed by the thread, I have ordered one. I will let you know what I think about it when I get it. Available for £11.95 on ebay (delivered)

 

[USER1999]

I have used them before, but given you can't play comps in them, I couldn't see the point, as I'm not a cheat.

 

[Franco]

I have used a couple of pairs and thought that they were excellent apart from the price. I had no idea that they were not allowed in competitions. Just as well I haven't won any!