Getting the best golf gloves for you can seriously enhance your on-course performance. There’s nothing worse than a glove that pinches or slips, nor one that only lasts for a round or two before becoming misshapen or losing its gripping power. But FootJoy has long been at the forefront of glove technology and design and produces a fine selection of products that can help the requirements of a range of golfers.
If you want gloves that the top professionals use and trust, then the premium leather offerings might be best for you. For those after more durability, synthetic fabrics could be the way forward. In challenging conditions, all-weather, rain and winter gloves could be game-changers. Thankfully, FootJoy offers gloves in each of those categories and the company continues to lead the way in glove design and innovation. But what are the best FootJoy golf gloves currently on offer? We’ve reviewed and tested them and have selected our favorites below to help you decide which will suit your requirements. Also check out our generic guides too on the best golf rain gloves, best winter golf gloves and the best kids golf gloves.
Best FootJoy Golf Gloves
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Hand: Left, Right
Sizes: S-XL
+ Superb feel and fit
+ Excellent grip
- Soft leather isn’t as durable as some materials
FootJoy has been making the premium all-leather StaSof golf glove since 1980 and it remains the company’s most popular glove among tour players. Constructed from TactionLT Advanced Performance leather, it feels fantastic against your skin and it delivers that hint of natural tackiness you'd expect from high-end leather, helping to maintain a strong grip on the club.
Breathing holes on the front and back of the fingers help keep your hand cool, while the PowerNet mesh across the knuckles adds to the glove’s flexibility. The Velcro closure tab is slightly angled to work with the shape of the hand and helps to make this a very comfortable glove to wear. While leather won’t last like some synthetic fabrics, the StaSof is impressively durable and we found it will continue to perform after a number of rounds and practice sessions.
Read our full FootJoy StaSof Glove Review
Hand: Left, Right
Sizes: S-2XL
+ Excellent durability and versatility
+ Value for money is fantastic
- Not as comfortable as premium all-leather gloves
This is FootJoy’s top-selling glove, and it’s actually the number 1 selling glove in world golf and is one of the best golf gloves currently on the market. It’s a superb hybrid glove designed for durability and performance in changing weather conditions. A combination of fabrics deliver optimum grip and comfort. The palm is FiberSof with leather sections to increase feel, while the back of the glove has PowerNet mesh across the knuckles for greater flexibility.
The ComforTab closure system adjusts nicely to guarantee a snug fit and the overall construction is such that this is a glove built to last. The FootJoy WeatherSof comfy and breathable and will repel water unless you face a real deluge.
Read our full FootJoy WeatherSof Golf Glove review
Hand: Left, Right
Sizes: S-2XL
+ Lightweight and breathable
+ Soft-touch
- Not as durable as some synthetic models
Next we have the HyperFLX which is constructed with premium CabrettaSof leather. As such, it offers excellent feel and great aeration too. It is also highly flexible and breathable and ensures your hand doesn't get too sweaty in warmer conditions. The leather palm offers that nice tacky grip you'd expect from a leather glove and it’s pretty durable. On the back of the glove, a FiberSof material allows for excellent flexibility and enhanced comfort whilst the PowerNet mesh helps with movement.
The glove fits well, not restrictive and fingers can be moved freely. Perforations have been placed to allow for good breathability while the elastic cuff is moisture-wicking to further enhance fit and comfort. But if you do suffer from sweatier hands in hotter climates, make sure to check out our best golf gloves for sweaty hands guide.
Read our full FootJoy HyperFLX Glove Review
Hand: Left
Sizes: S-2XL
+ Ultimate in feel
+ Tailored fit
- Not the most durable
This is FootJoy’s most luxurious glove. Made from extremely soft Cabretta leather, it’s supremely supple and feels like a second skin on the hand. The specially treated leather moulds to your hand and, together with the strategically placed, targeted elastic, the fit is second to none.
Strategic perforations mean the glove is breathable and will keep your hand cool in warm weather. The FootJoy Pure Touch feels great, looks great, and offers exceptional fit and feel. Put simply, it’s one of the best golf gloves out there and is featured on our best golf gloves guide.
Additionally if you are a FootJoy fan be sure to check out our guide on the best FootJoy golf shoes as well because the brand makes some of the best in the business.
Hand: Sold as pair
Sizes: S-XL
+ Superb performance
+ Kept our hands warm and dry
- Only available in one color
Perhaps one of the best winter golf gloves are the Stasof Winter gloves because of the combination of premium feel and warmth. The soft Cabretta leather on the palm and fingers is super soft. Add to that an upper of thermally engineered fleece and the result is a seriously classy pair of gloves that don’t disappoint in freezing conditions. Their Taction3 APL leather is also very effective at maintaining grip even in sleety or wet conditions.
What really sets them apart is the versatility as well. These gloves are perfect for driving on cold mornings and going out on a cold night. They are stylish and practical making them a firm favorite of ours. In testing we also found that we can, after the leather of the glove softened further, touch screens on devices or phones.
Read our full FootJoy Stasof Winter Gloves Review
Hand: Left, Right
Sizes: S-XL
+ Fantastic grip when wet
+ Comfortable and secure
- Won’t keep your hands warm
The FootJoy RainGrip glove showcases the company’s expertise when it comes to weather protection - it’s one of the best golf rain gloves out there. The autosuede knit palm provides tremendous grip in the wet. In fact, the wetter it gets, the better the grip. We found that, if you’re playing in the rain, it’s a good idea to get the palm of the RainGrip a little wet before you even start to maximize grip.
It’s very comfortable for a wet weather glove, lightweight and neat fitting with stretch properties meaning it hugs the hand nicely. The QuikDry knit fabric has been designed to not only dry off quickly but is also very breathable and flexible. The ball marker is a nice feature and actually comes in very useful on wet days.
Read our full FootJoy RainGrip Gloves review
How we test golf gloves
In terms of testing golf gloves, our process is similar to all the other golf gear reviews we produce in that manufacturers cannot pay for a good review and we tell it how we see it. We seek to try and be as comprehensive as possible in testing and reviewing the product which means we have used it over a number of rounds and in different conditions, because this gives us great insight into things like durability, fit, quality and so on. If you want to find out more about our testing methodology, take a look at our guide on how Golf Monthly tests products here. We should say that everyone in the Golf Monthly team are golfers at a variety of levels which we feel gives an honesty and integrity to the reviews we produce.
What to consider when purchasing a golf glove
Some golfers underestimate how important a golf glove can be to help you play better. Comfort aside, a glove can really help improve the grip and therefore the control you can have with your clubs, ultimately helping you to hit better more consistent shots around the course. But getting the right glove for you can sometimes be a difficult task.
As you will have seen from the FootJoy gloves above, modern golf gloves come with a wide variety of technical features that can be quite overwhelming when you are looking to choose a glove that is right for you. But what things do you need to think about when looking into purchasing a new golf glove? Here are some things to consider.
Which hand?
For you beginner golfers, a right-handed golfer will wear a glove on their left hand, and vice-versa for left handed players. This is because for right-handed golfers, the left hand is the lead hand during the swing on a conventional grip.
Fit
How should a glove fit? Well a glove should have no excess material across the palm, nor at the finger ends. But the glove shouldn't be so tight that it feels uncomfortable. You should be able to make a ball with your hand, and stretch the fingers without the glove pulling or over-stretching.
Type
Next up, know what type of glove you want. There are leather models that are at the premium end of the spectrum, and then you have synthetic materials or gloves designed for wet weather. These feel different so have a think about what you like to feel when wearing a golf glove and choose accordingly.
Material
Premium leather gloves are designed to feel soft and offer grip, almost like a second skin. Whereas synthetic designs will offer more stretch and have durability as part of the design, whereas leather models are perhaps not durable if you play all of the time. Wet weather gloves are then made from materials that are designed to give grip even when wet. So if you play somewhere with a lot of rain, these gloves are vital to performance.
Breathability
Particularly if you're playing in warmer climates, having a glove that provides ample breathability to your hand can really help improve the grip you get on the club. While our guide on the best golf gloves for sweaty hands lists a variety of gloves that provide excellent breathability to your hand.
Budget
Also it is worth considering how much you want to spend on a golf glove because as this guide shoes there are models at different price points. Additionally, outside of FootJoy there are loads of brands that make gloves with varying prices so be aware of your budget before pulling the trigger on a purchase.
FAQs
Why do golfers only wear one glove?
Most players only wear one glove as wearing two gloves may interfere with their grip and reduce the feel they get on the club. That being said, some professionals will wear two gloves when it is raining to help provide better grip and stop their hands from slipping on the club.
Do golf gloves actually help?
Golf gloves provide more grip on the club than your hand will. That means the more grip you get on the club, the better control you'll have over the shots you play.
Do golfers wear gloves for every shot?
Not necessarily. It depends on preference. A lot of professional golfers take their gloves off when they putt as it gives them better feel with the putter in hand. Plus it also prevents them from getting a bad suntan lines where the glove would have been. e
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