Is two better than one?
Double trouble or twice as nice? We think we’ve unearthed an unconventional-but-brilliant solution to one of winter golf’s biggest issues. Find out what it is in this article…
Accessories
One, two, or neither?
Golf is a funny old game, and it can make us feel all sorts of emotions.
It can be really disappointing when you head onto your favourite hole on the course only to strike your drive out of bounds or into a body of water. It can also feel amazing however when you strike a pitch shot just right and your ball comes to rest surprisingly close to the hole.
You may love it or hate it depending on the round you’re currently having, but the sport keeps us coming back for more. Nothing quite beats smashing a target or breaking the handicap barrier you’ve been chasing.
So yes, golf makes us feel all sorts of things, but ‘feel’ itself is an integral part of the game. Think about it, pulling off a great shot fundamentally depends on you having a strong-feeling grip on your club.
What gives us the best sense of feel when we’re holding our clubs? Golf gloves. Today we want to remind you of the importance of golf gloves, as well as offer you a fantastic recommendation in the form of the latest gloves from MacWet.
Why do we wear golf gloves?
Can you remember where you were the very first time you put on a golf glove? If the answer is yes, you clearly only started playing golf recently or it was a very powerful memory!
That being said, it is fascinating how quickly our fingers get used to the strange sensation of slipping on a golf glove, only for us to get used to it and completely forget we’re wearing one minutes later.
Golf gloves help give us more grip on our subordinate hand and give us more traction on the golf grip while our dominant hand brings the club round in our swing.
However, not everyone wears their gloves the same way.
How do you wear yours?
When it comes to golf gloves, there are no rules about the kind you should wear or whether you should even wear any in the first place. Some golfers don’t wear gloves at all, while some people, including PGA Tour pro and MacWet ambassador Aaron Rai, prefer to wear gloves on both hands.
Some golfers will wear a glove on their subordinate hand, and nothing on their other hand. Most of us tend to take our gloves off when we’re putting on the greens, why is that?
There are so many different combinations of feel to try out when it comes to gloves; a glove on one hand, both hands, no gloves when putting, no gloves when chipping, keeping them on the whole time, just to name a few.
The simple fact is, golf gloves may not be for you, but if you always wear them, you’ll feel very unfamiliar trying to play without them, and more prone to mis-hitting your shots. You’ll feel more tense in your hands without a glove, and this tension in your arms and wrists will negatively affect how you swing the club.
We now want to illustrate to you how the latest MacWet gloves are designed to be comfortable and give you an excellent grip the entire time you’re wearing them.
MacWet golf gloves
The MacWet Micromesh Original Rain Gloves will give you exceptional grip in all weather conditions. This glove is from Aquatec, a water-resistant material that ensures your fingers retain excellent grip even in tough wet weather. The Micromesh Rain gloves also feature soft mesh back aids that provide a satisfying air circulation to your entire hand in warmer weather so you don’t get too sweaty. With an elasticated cuff and velcro fastening, this glove provides a tight, snug fit each time you slip it on.
Perfect for playing golf in the cold, the Climatec Winter Rain gloves from MacWet have a fleece lining on the back to give you additional warmth. Not only does this design keep your fingers from feeling the frost, together with the Aquatec material this glove becomes water-resistant and windproof. The result is a glove that is durable inside and out. If you’re regularly signing up for golf on cold, crisp winter mornings over the months ahead, this glove will keep you focused and unbothered by the conditions.
Golf gloves can be a very easy item to overlook, but finding the right glove for you will really help your game. If you’re uncertainly which glove would be best for you, we’d be happy to help you in the pro shop.
