GLOVES
Do you remember the feeling of a brand new glove on your hand? If you don’t, then it’s
time you invested in a new one. The link between hand and club is often underestimated
and you’ll make things difficult for yourself if you wear one no longer fit for the job.
FIT proves less durable than certain TECHNOLOGY
You want the glove to be snug but you alternatives. Feeling through the fingers In the summer, breathability is vital and
do not want it to be too tight or it will is clearly critical to controlling the ball, so this is where multi-material gloves can
restrict the freedom of your hand. A consider purchasing something from the be very useful. There are also some very
glove which is too big is even more of a more expensive end of the market. good all-weather gloves on the market
problem, and can adversely affect the that will help during the winter.
way you grip the club. Like shoes, glove DURABILITY
sizes vary between brands so make sure Hard-wearing synthetic gloves can last for PRICE
you try before you buy. years, but tend to be thicker so can deprive A decent leather glove will cost you a fair
you of an element of feel. Nowadays some amount, but there are slightly cheaper
FEEL leather gloves are designed to last longer options that combine leather with
Leather is still the best-feeling material then those of a decade ago, giving the synthetic materials for a compromise
but it often comes at a price and usually best of both worlds. between feel, price and durability.
84 GOLF MONTHLY EQUIPMENT GUIDE 2008 IN ASSOCIATION WITH AMERICAN GOLF
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