Best Golf Gloves 2026: Our expert picks for comfort and durability

Your hands are the only point of contact between you and the golf club, so ensuring you have one of the best golf gloves can dramatically improve feel and confidence while preventing blisters.

Golf gloves come in a variety of designs, materials, and colours, so it can be tricky to pick the right one for you. And with almost all major brands producing their own versions, golf gloves can often appear to be much of a muchness to the untrained eye.

Thankfully, here at GolfMagic, we've tested almost every glove on the shelf over the years putting them through their paces over countless rounds of golf. And we can confirm that there are vast differences in durability, performance and comfort to be had between brands and models.

From FootJoy's classic Pure Touch glove to G/FORE's snazzy fashion-led gloves, there is a design to suit every golfer.

In this guide, we will walk you through the best golf gloves on the market in 2025 to help you decide which is the best fit for you, whether you're a purist who relishes the luxurious feel of cabretta leather, or want the durability and value of a synthetic glove.

With more gloves out there than ever before to suit a range of conditions, we're also covering the vast array of warm weather, winter and rain gloves to help you find the perfect glove to suit any climate.

Some golf gloves offer premium feel. Some offer durability. Few have it all. Below, our favourites you can buy right now, starting off with the absolute best.

The best golf glove for 2026

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Callaway Tour Authentic

RRP: £24

Pros:

• Super sleek design
• Cabretta leather is buttery soft and durable
• Extremely comfortable

Cons:

• Expensive, but easy to find them on discount

While FootJoy still rule the roost when it comes to tour-approved gloves, Callaway's Tour Authentic comes in at a close second, delivering fantastic feel and soft Cabretta Leather with minimalist branding that oozes class and, in our opinion, delivers the best longevity of any Cabretta glove we've tested this year.

The AAA leather Callaway have used is infused with a material the brand calls Griptac 2.0™, giving it an extra sense of purchase on your clubs and providing a locked-in feel to help you swing with confidence. The slightly thicker leather is also super durable, and our glove has stood up to almost a year of on-off play without looking or feeling its age.

Put simply, it's the glove of choice for players like Jon Rahm and Xander Schauffele for a reason, and readily available for under £20 online – an absolute steal.

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The best Cabretta leather gloves

forelinksgolf Cabsoft

RRP: £22

Pros:

• Timeless design
• Outstanding materials and build quality
• Excellent value
• Made by a true small business

Cons:

• Only available online

forelinksgolf is the brainchild of 26-year-old Tyler Nguyen, the US-based son of Vietnam War Refugees who, away from his day job working at a Silicon Valley bank, founded the brand with the aim of making super-premium golf gloves a whole lot more affordable and accessible.

Their flagship glove, the CabSoft, is among the most luxurious and high-performing Cabretta gloves money can buy (trust us, we've tried one), with a precision fit that holds its shape round after round. Nguyen went on a global quest to source the perfect lambskin leather for making gloves, and forelinksgolf's gloves are still sewn by a small family factory in Indonesia. 

What's more: $2 from every glove sold is donated to Youth On Course, a non-profit aimed at opening the game of golf to kids from underprivileged backgrounds.

The downside to forelinks' smaller stature is, of course, that its gloves are only available through their direct-to-consumer channel. Even so, they're well worth investing in, and we'd highly recommend grabbing a multi-pack on discount if you're curious to see what Nguyen has to offer. 

FootJoy Pure Touch Limited

RRP: £30

Pros:

• Premium feel and incredibly soft
• Classic Styling

Cons:

• A little pricier than most

FootJoy remains the is the no.1 brand for golf gloves, which is reflected by its dominance on Tour. The Pure Touch is the brand's most premium offering and it delivers all the feel, softness and comfort you'd expect from a luxury icon. Made from ultra-premium Cabretta leather, this glove feels fantastic on hand, and provides excellent grip.

Strategic elastic placements ensure the Pure Touch really does fit like a glove, and it delivers just the right amount of give to mould to your hand only increasing in comfort over time.

The numerous perforations on the fingers also ensure the glove remains breathable over its life cycle. The all white design and large FootJoy logo finish off what's arguably the classiest glove in golf – albeit one you have to pay a little more to obtain.

G/FORE Signature

RRP: £25

Pros:

• Tonal velcro closure looks neat
• Comes in a wide variety of colours
• Premium Cabretta leather construction

Cons:

• On the pricey end

G/FORE love to do things a bit different, and the Signature glove is a perfect example of that. Most gloves on this list keep it pretty simple, however G/Fore has mixes things up with a splash of colour and a variety of tonal velcro enclosures, and we're all for it.

In addition to a clean white option, a variety of tasteful pastels are also on offer for a classic, colourful look, including light blue, yellow and pink.

In terms of construction, G/FORE has gone for 100% AA Cabretta leather and it feels great, with just enough give to allow the glove to slightly alter overtime to create the perfect snug fit.

TaylorMade Tour Preferred

RRP: £21.99

Pros:

• Sophisticated yet simple design
• Great value for a Cabretta Glove

Cons:

• Could use additional perforation to improve breathability

The glove of choice for TaylorMade's Tour pros, the Tour preferred is made from AAA Cabretta leather, which has a lovely soft feel and delivers a tacky grip that we absolutely love.

The glove also features a contoured wrist with a stretch fit tab, and the wristband also has moisture wicking properties to help keep your hands cool and dry during hot rounds.

The super-soft AAA Cabretta Soft Tech™ Leather leather delivers premium feel, while the simple yet sleek design provides that Tour look that brings any outfit together. And priced significantly lower than its rivals in the tour glove space, it represents great value given its pro credentials.

The best affordable golf gloves

adidas Pro Leather

RRP: £18

Pros

• A great affordable entry point into leather gloves
• Strikes a great balance between luxury and affordability

Cons

• Not quite as plush as cabretta leather

Sheep leather gloves form a great middle ground between cheaper synthetic gloves and more indulgent cabretta leather models, and adidas' Pro Leather glove hits this sweet spot perfectly.

Available readily for under £15, the Pro Leather is still made from a high-quality sheepskin for softness and durability, with ventilation across the fingers and thumb for comfort across a full 18 holes.

FootJoy WeatherSof

RRP: £11.49

Pros

• The number 1 glove in the world
• Perfect blend of performance and affordability
• Reliable, accessible and easy to find just about anywhere

Cons

• Durability is an issue

The FootJoy WeatherSof is pretty much the default first glove for most golfers, ubiquitous in Pro Shops and invariably the choice most players reach for when they need an affordable, high quality glove at short notice.

The WeatherSof feels soft and supple when fresh out of the packet, while the mesh inserts add a little bit of breathability. And at little more than a tenner, its among the best-value gloves you can buy, and stays surprisingly soft compared to real leather gloves that have a tendency to stiffen up between rounds.

However as plenty of golfers have discovered, the FiberSof material, while comfortable, starts to display wear and tear pretty quickly, and we'd recommend investing in a proper leather glove if you really want a glove to carry you through multiple rounds in comfort.

Even so, it remains the best-selling glove in the world for a reason, with more than 90 million of the things now occupying golf bags around the globe.

VICE Golf Duro

Price: £11.49

Pros

• Suede-like construction is unique and luxurious
• Great range of colours and designs
• Loads of breathability
• Durable for a synthetic glove

Cons

• Only available through Vice's website

Ever the disruptor, VICE Golf didn't rest on their laurels when developing an affordable synthetic glove to go up against the major players.

What they've come up with instead is something quite innovative: a glove that combines a suede-like synthetic palm with a big panel of breathable mesh for comfort in all conditions.

The synthetic material feels soft, thick and luxurious for a synthetic glove, with bags of durability and grip, while the choice of an all-white option offset by some seriously cool colour combinations makes for a great change-up.

The best warm-weather golf gloves for hot days

Pros:

• Genuinely amazing performance in hot conditions
• Cool, futuristic look

Cons:

• Golf purists may prefer a 100% leather glove
• Might prove too breathable in colder climates

Under Armour's Iso Chill glove is designed to be worn for particularly hot rounds of golf. The palm is constructed from Cabretta leather to provide high-end touch, but also features panels of Under Armour's Tour Cool across the back of the hand which pull heat away from the skin to make you feel cooler.

The innovative design isn't going to save you in 40 degree heat, however it does help prevent your hands from sweating too much, and will extend the life of your glove and the condition it's in when playing.

The Iso Chill glove is also quite a futuristic looking glove, and in our eyes one of the best looking right now.

The fit is snug, the grip is great, and as previously mentioned, this is one of the more durable gloves on this list, and great value. 

The best winter golf gloves

FootJoy StaSof Winter

RRP: £55

Pros

• Soft and warm
• Cabretta palm keeps you feeling connected
• Elastic cuffs make getting them on and off easy on cold days

Cons

• Expensive

While paying more than £50 for a pair of golf gloves feels like a sizeable outlay, those who have experienced the luxury of J Lindeberg's winter gloves will attest it's worth it.

Developed by FootJoy to perform as well in icy conditions as anywhere else, they combine low-profile luxury with the tech and premium materials to ensure comfort and warmth on every round.

Unlike many winter gloves, these keep you feeling connected to the club through the use of an all-leather palm, while a fleeced backhand provides resistance to wind and rain to keep you swinging comfortably even in the harshest of chills.

Under Armour ColdGear Infrared Golf Gloves

RRP: £25

Pros

• Affordable and effective
• Great warmth without the added bulk

Cons

• Lack the tactility of a leather-palmed glove

Our pick for the best value winter golf gloves on the market right now, Under Armour's ColdGear Infrared gloves fit the bill perfectly as an affordable option to throw in your bag in case of a random cold snap.

Low-profile, soft and warm, the ColdGear Infrared gloves fit a surprising amount of tech into a relatively cheap package. The ColdGear Infrared® lining helps retain body heat without adding bulk, while a water-resistant 3-layer bonded exterior fabric is lightweight, durable and provides good grip in changeable conditions.

Extended ribbed cuffs and reflective details are also great quality of life editions, making these a fantastic all-round package to have literally on-hand in a pinch.

The best golf rain gloves

FootJoy RainGrip

RRP: £22.99

Pros

• Best-in-class wet weather grip
• Water resistant and quick-drying
• Available as a single or a pair

Cons

• None to report

Honestly, there's not a lot to separate FootJoy's RainGrip from the Cobra StormGrip above, with the difference coming mostly down to aesthetics.

If you prefer the timeless look of the FootJoy and err towards the more established brand in the glove market, the RainGrip will serve you well.

While you sacrifice a little of the feel you'd get in one of the brand's leather gloves, the RainGrip more than make up for it with incredible wet weather grip, water-resistance and quick-drying comfort.

FootJoy have also done golfers a service by offering the RainGrip either as a single or a pair, providing a proper option for those who need a boost in grip but don't like the feeling of having both hands enclosed.

What are the key differences between Cabretta leather and synthetic golf gloves?

Cabretta leather golf gloves are typically considered the industry standard for high-end golf gloves, made of a certain type of ultra-soft sheep's leather that hugs your hands and provides a second skin-like fit. Cabretta leather is prized for its softness and comfort, and quickly breaks in to mould to your hand and provide a more luxurious look and feel on the club.

Synthetic leather gloves, conversely, are offered as a more affordable option for golfers on a budget, offering softness and comfort in a more budget-conscious package. Synthetic leather gloves tend to stiffen up slightly more between uses and take longer to break in, but due to their construction are often more durable than thin leather gloves, making them a great choice for golfers who want a reliable option that doesn't break the bank.

Some manufacturers bridge this gap by offering gloves made of both materials, most often combining a synthetic backhand with a genuine leather palm in an effort to save costs and maintain a soft, luxurious feel.

How do we test golf gloves?

In order to test the performance of each golf glove and determine its suitability for our guide, GolfMagic spends extensive time wearing each glove both out on the course and in the confines of the driving range.

During our time testing, we assess all of the features of each glove, including the design, comfort, tightness and durability.

Each of these features is crucial, and only the gloves we deem suitable in each of these categories find their way into this list.

To ensure a thorough and fair test, we wear the gloves glove not only for iron shots when hitting drivers, fairway woods and wedges, too. Where applicable, we also test gloves in cold and wet weather conditions to find out if the golf gloves could perform in less-than-ideal conditions.

How often should you change your golf glove?

In general, golf gloves are very durable. If you invest in a good one, they can last several months and maybe years in your golf bag without becoming worn to the point of no longer being usable.

There is no time frame as to when you should replace your golf glove. If the leather or synthetic material is starting to become worn, then it's time to replace your glove to ensure optimum grip and comfort out on the course. If it has no damage and isn’t causing you discomfort, then crack on.

There will come a day when your golf glove rips as a result of wear and tear or weather damage. This is most likely to happen in the winter when wet weather is more common, however golfers who play more regularly will naturally wear through gloves at a faster rate.

If you own a pair of waterproof gloves, you will want to replace them when their durability begins to diminish and they fail to protect your hands from cold and wet conditions.

There is no need to buy a new golf glove if the one you have now is in perfect condition. However, we would always recommend that you have a spare pair of gloves in your bag just in case you should ever need one on the way around the course.

Can you play golf without a glove?

You can certainly play golf without a glove.

A number of players have done exactly that on the PGA Tour down the years, most notably Ben Hogan, Fred Couples and Lucas Glover (ironically!). In the summer, when your grips are less slippy and your clubs are dry, some golfers feel that the grip of their palms is enough to get them around the golf course.

This is not something we generally advise though, as extra grip on the club can make all the difference to your game.

But like we said, golf gloves provide good grip and if anything, they also provide protection from your hands rubbing and causing blisters. If you play particularly regularly, the friction on your hands from the tough grips equipped on golf clubs can cause undue stress and fatigue, including blisters..

Golf gloves also help your game in wet weather. If you haven’t got a glove on, the clubs can slip into your hands. They provide a significant contribution to your game, which is why it is important to have one or two in your bag.

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