Gloves

Gloves: Gloves are considered to be one of the essential equipments for golf. The players wear gloves during the game to get a better gripping on the clubs. Gloves also help the players in preventing blistering. The use of gloves is not always mandatory, as the clubs have a grip at the end. The grips of the golf clubs serve the same purpose as the golf gloves. However, golf gloves are often used during swings. Many players also use gloves during the game for comfort and protection from adverse weather condition.

Gloves are made from various materials. Genuine Cabretta leather is generally used as the material for gloves. Gloves are also made from synthetic leather. The original leather gloves are more preferred by the golfers for the softer feel of these gloves. On the other hand the synthetic gloves last longer, as they can resist moisture better than the original ones. The gloves can be of various kinds. The heavier gloves are used for stormy weather condition. The golfers, who suffer from arthritis, used the special type of gloves designed from them. There are also some gloves which are made from a material, which is a mixture of the original Cabretta leather and synthetic leather. This mixed material is used to make gloves for make them both comfortable and long lasting. Golfsmith, Snake Eyes, Footjoy, Callaway Golf, Titleist, Wilson, Taylor Made Kasco and Nike are some of the leaders in manufacturing gloves for golf.