Oakley
Hydrolix
The Hydrolix features Oakley’s patented Hydrolix moisture management system, and mesh on three fingers to increase breathability. The glove comes with a full-grain leather palm, with durability boosted by a synthetic leather palm patch. RRP: £20
www.oakley.com
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PGA Collection
Polar Fleece Winter
The Polar Fleece Winter gloves are made with a fleece-lined outer layer for protection from the cold and wind-chill, while synthetic leather palms should offer excellent grip, even in wet weather. RRP: £15.99 (per pair)
www.pgacollection.co.uk
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Masters Golf
Classic Insul-8
The Insul-8 winter gloves are made from Insul-8 fabric, which should deflect cold air on the outside, and trap warm air on the inside. The gloves are also designed to be sufficiently thin so that feel is not compromised. RRP: £19.99 (per pair)
www.mastersgolf.co.uk
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Bridgestone
xFIXx
The xFIXx glove is made from water-resistant synthetic leather, while Tryt5000 fabric on the palm and thumb should improve grip. Mesh inserts are designed to aid breathability and flexibility. RRP: £7.99
www.bridgestonegolf.com
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Wilson Staff
Grip Plus
The Grip Plus glove is made from digitised synthetic leather, and features a Cabretta leather palm and thumb. A Cross Fit knuckle system should enhance fit, while anti-microbial performance mesh helps ventilation. RRP: £7.99
www.wilsonstaff.com
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FootJoy
WeatherSof
Golf Datatech research shows the WeaterSof is the UK’s most popular glove, with 15.3% of market share, while FootJoy dominates with 47% of the market overall. The glove is made of Cabretta leather with FiberSof and PowerNet mesh on the backhand. RRP: £8
www.footjoy.co.uk
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Glenmuir
MacWet winter
The MacWet Winter pairs are made from windproof and breathable insulating fabric that is designed to keep out the cold while not compromising on performance. The gloves also feature synthetic “all grip, no slip” palms. RRP: £28 (men’s pair); £26 (women’s)
www.glenmuir.co.uk
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Asbri
TourMark All Weather
The TourMark All Weather glove is made from “soft” synthetic leather and comes in four colour options. The glove features a magnetic enamel ball marker that can be made with a club logo to order. RRP: £8.99
www.asbrigolf.co.uk
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John Letters
Master Model
The new Master Model Glove is made from Cabretta leather and features perforated fingers and “360° ventilation technology”. The glove is fitted with a “grab palm Velcro closure tab system” that should ensure an excellent fit. RRP: £12.99
www.johnletters.com
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Snake Eyes
Premium leather
Made from the “finest” Cabretta leather, the Premium glove features cross stitching across the palm and fingers promising enhanced grip, while a spandex fitting system between the fingers and across the knuckles should ensure a snug fit. RRP: £12.99
www.snakeeyescustom.com
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TaylorMade
R11
The R11 glove is made from Cabretta leather with a view to providing excellent grip and feel, while perforations along the fingers boost breathability in the all-White glove. RRP: £15.99
www.taylormadegolf.com
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Masters Golf
All Weather
The Masters All Weather glove is made from MX-7 synthetic leather, with Cabretta leather palm and thumb, and the company promises lasting performance, fit and comfort. CoolMesh inserts aid breathability. RRP: £6.99
www.mastersgolf.co.uk
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PGA Collection
All Weather
Made from premium leather with Lycra inserts, the All Weather gloves are reinforced at the heel and thumb pad for added durability. They come in men’s and women’s sizes and in Black, Navy and White. RRP: £5.99
www.pgacollection.co.uk
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Bionic
StableGrip
Bionic’s StableGrip is unique in as much as it features Anatomical Relief Pads, which have been designed by an orthopaedic hand surgeon to smooth out the ‘peaks and valleys’ of the hand to improve grip. RRP: £16.99
www.bionic-glove.co.uk
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Wilson Staff
FG Tour
The FG Tour is cut and sewn to Tour specifications, and made from extra thin Abyssinian Cabretta leather. The Tack Teck tanning process should boost feel and grip, while the glove also boasts 3M Scotchguard protection. RRP: £12.99
www.wilsonstaff.com
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Hirzl
Soffft Flex
Launched in Spring 2011 by the Swiss gloves specialists, the Soffft Flex glove is made from Cabretta leather that has been put through what Hirzl describes as a “long and complex tanning process”, which should improve the durability of the Cabretta. RRP: €27.95 (No UK RRP available)
www.hirzl.com
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Bridgestone
Tour
Made from Cabretta leather, the Tour glove is designed to provide consistent grip and excellent durability. Exclusive crosscut tab should also ensure a superb fit, while terry cuffs enhance comfort. RRP: £12.99
www.bridgestonegolf.com
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Nike Golf
Classic Feel
Nike says the new Classic Feel glove provides fantastic feel without sacrificing freedom of movement. Made from 100% Cabretta leather, the glove features perforated fingers for an ergonomic fit and breathability. RRP: £14
www.nikegolf.eu
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FootJoy
2012 StaSof
FootJoy’s new StaSof glove will be available at retail in February. The Cabretta leather glove promises a more tailored fit across the golfer’s palm, knuckles and cuff, as well as optimum feel, moisture management and improved grip.
RRP: £17.50
www.footjoy.co.uk
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Hirzl
TRUST Feel & TRUST Control
Swiss glove specialist Hirzl claims its premium gloves offer unparalleled durability as they are made from kangaroo hide, ‘one of the strongest and most tear-resistant leathers in the world’, and the gloves also benefit from a patented tanning procedure. Hirzl says its gloves last four times longer than standard golf gloves. The TRUST Control comes with a slightly thicker palm and is better suited to mid to high handicappers, while the TRUST Feel comes with thinner palm leather.
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Bionic
Performance Series
New for 2010, Bionic says the Performance Series glove was three years in the making and that the glove features ‘44 unique anatomical features’. The Triple-row finger grip system consists of three multi-layer zones on each finger, made from Terrycloth and leather, which is designed to absorb moisture and maintain comfort in all conditions, while Lycra is positioned in the finger and palm creases, and along the sides of fingers for optimum flexibility and breathability.
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Footjoy
Pure Touch
Footjoy’s Pure Touch is the glove worn on Tour by the likes of Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood and Rory McIlroy. With new Cabretta leather specifications, a new leather preparation technique and the removal of a perforated palm, Footjoy claims the Pure Touch is the most technologically advanced glove it has ever made. The company says strategic elastic placement ensures a sculpted fit.
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Asbri
Cresta Collection
Asbri’s Cresta Collection features a pair of gloves, the Cabretta EliteMark and the all-weather TourMark. The EliteMark is designed for soft feel, and it comes in a variety of sizes for men and women. The TourMark is made from a synthetic backhand and a microfibre palm with a view to providing excellent grip in all conditions. The TourMark comes in White with either Blue, Red, Silver or Pink, and both gloves have magnetic ball markers ready for club or corporate logos.
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MacWet
All-weather gloves
The synthetic palms of the MacWet gloves are designed to grip when wet, and so golfers are encouraged to wear the gloves as a pair, particularly in poor conditions. The MacWet brand is Glenmuir-owned, and its machine-washable and breathable gloves come in men’s and ladies’ sizes.
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Daily Sports
Fleece gloves
The Fleece gloves from Daily Sports are new for 2010 and they are designed to give women golfers great feel and comfort even in the coldest of golfing conditions. The gloves are available in a broad range of colours: Ivory, Almond, Chocolate, Marine, Salad, Pine, Old Rose, Ruby and Black and in sizes S-XL. Daily also offers matching headbands, winter beanies, scarves and padded caps.
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Snake Eyes Custom
Premium
Made from Cabretta leather, the Premium glove has been made with cross stitching across the palm and fingers with a view to improving grip, and the spandex fitting system between the fingers and over the knuckles encourages a comfortable fit. Fitted with a Velcro fastening strap, the glove comes in Snake Eyes Black and White.
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Ram
All Weather
Ram’s All Weather glove is made from a combination of microfibre materials, with a view to providing golfers with all-weather performance and durability at half the price of a lot of other brands. The thumb and palm areas are made from Cabretta leather, the glove has Lycra inserts for a snug fit and it comes in men’s and ladies’ models.
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Wilson Staff
Pro Soft
Wilson Staff’s Pro Soft is made from Stay Soft Cabretta leather, complete with Tack-Tech technology, which promises exceptional grip and resistance to perspiration. The leather is coated with 3M Scotchgard for extra durability and softness, while a DuPont Lycra mesh covers three knuckles for a good fit and ventilation. The Pro Soft comes in five sizes, S to XXL.
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