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Glove or no glove
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hacker_al
Club Champion
No glove. Switched to Lamkin utx grips never felt the need for a glove after that.
Pin-seeker
Well-known member
Because Tiger does it
Slime
Tour Winner
I used to wear a glove because, well, golfers just did.
I was playing in Spain and lost my glove early in the round. Played the rest of the round without a glove.
I then played the rest of the week without a glove and then the rest of my life without a glove.
To me they are utterly pointless and they gave me absolutely no advantage what-so-ever!
I do, however, always carry a pair of MacWets for those rainy, rainy days.
I was playing in Spain and lost my glove early in the round. Played the rest of the round without a glove.
I then played the rest of the week without a glove and then the rest of my life without a glove.
To me they are utterly pointless and they gave me absolutely no advantage what-so-ever!
I do, however, always carry a pair of MacWets for those rainy, rainy days.
jim8flog
Journeyman Pro
I tried a period of a few months without a glove.
When the hot weather came I found my palms to sweaty to hold on to club so went back to wearing one.
I too am someone who puts the glove on the first tee and it stays on for all the round.
When the hot weather came I found my palms to sweaty to hold on to club so went back to wearing one.
I too am someone who puts the glove on the first tee and it stays on for all the round.
Mrs Wiggles
Active member
I have a calcified tendon on the palm of my left hand, as a result I have to wear additional padding as well as the glove it's self. I just can't imagine not playing with a glove on at all.
Colonel Bogey
Active member
Winter / cold weather. I don't bother. Warm weather. hands start to sweat. Glove is a must. Never on for putting though, don't know why.
The only time I keep a glove on is when I where a pair of FJ rain gloves or my Macwets and it's pouring down.
bladeplayer
Money List Winner
No glove . Have pair of wet gloves in bag for the bad days but normal day is a no
Advantages or disadvantages .no idea
Advantages or disadvantages .no idea
GG26
Challenge Tour Pro
Never worn one in dry conditions or felt the need to. I have a pair of Macwets which are essential for use in the rain.
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
I used to leave it on the whole round (for years) until a couple of months back and now it's off for putts etc
Just believing I have more feel without it
ManinBlack
Tour Winner
Because chipping & putting are "feel" shots where you're unlikely to need the extra grip that a glove gives you. There is a good reason why the pros do it, you know. And chipping & putting are the two areas where we, in theory, could be as good as the pros & imitating them does no harm.
ManinBlack
Tour Winner
In hot weather my hand gets very sweaty inside the glove. I'll often take it off between shots.
Norrin Radd
Tour Winner
yhis for me and if its too hot I take it off between shots ,always carry a couple of spares .
I get this but can a mid-handicapper really get more "feel" without a glove. Isn't it more to do with a good technique and distance control/club selection and a lot of practice
louise_a
Money List Winner
No glove for me unless it is very wet then I have wet weather ones.
IanM
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I’m sure I bought one when I started because “golfers wear a glove, don’t they!â€
Now, feels weird without it...but it comes off for putting
Now, feels weird without it...but it comes off for putting
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Genuinely I don't think glove on/off makes a blind bit of difference except in the head.
Even chipping and putting - I don't think we can discern a difference that would make a difference to how we play a shot.
And in my opinion, copying almost anything a Tour Pro does is not going to make anyone a better player.
They can feel a difference, they can hit the ball 23 yards instead of 25.
Glove on/Glove off - it's your preference but don't think it's making a real difference to how you play the game.
It might make a difference in your head.....
Totally agree. I did it from the beginning (I assumed it was the thing to do) and it has become a habit. I do feel uncomfortable using it to putt and chip but I firmly recognise it makes no difference to how I play and execute a shot
ManinBlack
Tour Winner
Having played for about 30 years without a glove & about 5 with one I think I'm more qualified than some to comment. As I've got older I have found it more difficult to grip firmly enough with the left hand. The leather in contact with the grip really helps, and I can grip firmly without gripping tightly. I don't feel comfortable putting with the glove on. It may not make any difference but I feel more confident & that matters a lot.
