Are There Different Types of Golf Gloves?
There are three different types of golf gloves: leather, synthetic and hybrids made of leather and synthetic materials. The most expensive gloves are thinner and made of cabretta leather (Linkin 37, Davis 42). While they give you the best feel of the club, they also wear out the quickest (Linkin 37). Thick leather gloves do not wear out as quickly; however, they do decrease your feel of the club (Carrick 73). Synthetic gloves are cheaper and more durable than leather gloves; however, they do not breathe as well, which means your hand may sweat more (Linkin 37). Although, some synthetic golf gloves offer wicking and quick-dry features that can be appealing (Davis 42). In many ways, the hybrid golf gloves offer the best of both worlds. They have the durability of synthetic golf gloves and the feel of leather golf gloves. Hybrid golf gloves have leather on the palm and fingers of the glove and synthetic material everywhere else (Linkin 37). Regardless of which type of golf glove you get,
