What To Look For
Keeping your hands warm during winter golf play is essential to the touch and feel of your game. Look for gloves that are water repellent, windproof and have an elastic Velcro strap to adjust before shots. Stretch-knit cuffs on a glove trap heat in for increased warmth. Find premium leather in the palm and index finger to give you a better grip, soft feel and durable glove. To avoid a bulky glove, search for lightweight insulating fleece that provides maximum warmth with a thin layer.
Common Pitfalls
Always look for winter gloves in pairs. Avoid bulky gloves made from cheaper material that prevent less touch sensation from fingers to club. A non-microfiber glove will not allow water to pass through the glove and can cause it to become soggy.
Where To Buy
Amazon has the best selection and prices. However, the United Kingdom, more often prone to colder weather conditions, has a good assortment of winter gloves at Winter Golf Gloves Direct UK and golfshopeurope.com
Cost
An affordable pair of Allstar Fownes Polartec Winter Golf Gloves start at $10. FootJoy Winter-Sof Golf gloves, which have a non-woven synthetic palm for good grip, Mizuno Therma Grip Gloves, Nike's Cold Weather glove, with Therma-FIT placed on the back of the hand and wrist, and the Etonic G-SOK Winter Glove can all be had for $20 to $30.
Comparison Shopping
The wet weather glove by Nike has Lycra spandex in the back of the fingers and along the seams. Spandex stretches to provide consistent fit throughout. The Cold Weather glove has Therma-FIT, which is a dense woven, quick drying microfiber fleece designed to keep wind out and body heat inside the hand.
Accessories
Breathable Waterproof Jacket and Fleece Pullovers help keep your body insulated with less bulk. Snake Eyes makes a breathable waterproof pant for $60. The Bionic Glove is designed by an orthopedic hand surgeon, custom fit to the anatomy of the hand. The Silver Series is designed for golfers with arthritis. Heat Max Heated Golf Mittens keep fingers warm and dry for $20 at Amazon.
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