This is my review of the best golf gloves for sweaty hands & hot weather in 2025.
I’ve played golf in hot and humid weather my whole life (first in southeast Louisiana, and now in Houston) and my hands probably sweat a little more than the average bear. I know a thing or three about which golf gloves to buy and how to take care of them.
I’ve played every glove on this page in the last year.
In this best golf gloves review, I discuss the benefits and features of each, my experience with each, and my recommendations.
Our Top 3 Recommendations for 2025
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Best All Around
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- Premium-quality Cabretta leather
- Excellent fit and finish
- Very durable
- Very resistant to getting slick
- Tight fit - Consider ordering larger size than normal
- Exceptional Sweat/Moisture Protection
- Freakishly Durable
- Good Feel
- Great Value
- Feel isn't refined
- Excellent Fit & Feel
- Best Durability
- Premium Quality Soft Cabretta Leather
- Great Value
- Too awesome
Our Top-Rated Gloves in 2025
- Taylormade Tour Preferred (Best Cabretta for Sweaty Hands)
- FootJoy TropiCool (Editor’s Pick – Freakishly durable)
- Callaway Tour Authentic (Best Cabretta Glove)
- Clinch Tactile Glove
- FootJoy StaSof
- Titleist Perma-Soft
- Kirkland Signature Premium Cabretta
1) Taylormade Tour Preferred (New Editor’s Pick)
- Premium-quality Cabretta leather
- Excellent fit and finish
- Very durable
- Very resistant to getting slick
- Tight fit - Consider ordering larger size than normal
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What we like:
- Very slick-resistant while maintaining superb feel and traction.
- Very durable.
- Premium-quality Cabretta leather & equally premium construction.
- Keeps it’s shape very well.
- Reasonable price.
What we don’t like:
- Tight fit – consider ordering one size larger than your normal.
I expected the Tour Preferred to be a good glove and land somewhere on my best golf glove page. (It’s there too)
I did not expect it to stand up so well to hot and humid weather, plus the sweaty hands that come with it.
I’ve been doing a ton of driver testing over the last few months. I always start with gloves designated for practice sessions – the ones on this page.
I eventually tried the Tour Preferred and was happily surprised how it did not get slick in any way after many, many swings.
So, it’s our new Editor’s Pick…deservedly. It also happens to be a premium Cabretta leather glove.
Bottom line: This glove is undeniable for keeping my grip dry with superb traction, plus excellent feel and quality.
2) FootJoy TropiCool Golf Glove
I've used the SAME glove for a year and a half...on my sweaty hands. Incredible!
- Exceptional Sweat/Moisture Protection
- Freakishly Durable
- Good Feel
- Great Value
- Feel isn't refined
The Footjoy TropiCool is the best glove for sweaty hands and hot weather. And, it’s not close.
What we like:
- Does not get slick with sweat, humidity, or oil from my skin.
- Freakishly durable.
- Fits well & keeps it’s shape.
- Great price.
What we don’t like:
- Feel isn’t refined.
I did NOT expect to like this glove…at ALL.
My experience with non-cabretta gloves had been universally bad since I started playing golf many moons ago.
They generally feel terrible – are ill-fitting – fall apart in a couple of rounds.
The TropiCool glove has no Cabretta in sight and I still like it. Wow! It’s largely constructed of a fiber material called “Nanotech.”
It’s breathable and helps keep my grip dry.
I’ve practiced EXTENSIVELY in the Houston Summer heat wave and hit hundreds and hundreds of shots using the ONE Tropicool glove I’ve had since April (it’s now July ONE YEAR LATER). It stands up…to say the least.
I’m still on the SAME glove for a year and a half and I’ve hit the range a LOT since April doing club testing.
It will get slick at some point, but it takes work to get there. Do you practice or play in sub-tropical heat? Get this glove. Trust me.
This is the best golf glove for sweaty hands, period.
Top Tip: You may want to order a smaller size (cadet medium vs. medium for example) I accidentally ordered cadet-medium and it fit much tighter than I’m used to.
The glove now fits awesome. Use this Footjoy fitting guide if you have questions.
Bottom line: I was skeptical. Now I’m a believer. If standing up to hot weather and sweaty hands is your #1 priority, this is the glove.
3) Callaway Tour Authentic Golf Glove (Editor’s Pick)
- Excellent Fit & Feel
- Best Durability
- Premium Quality Soft Cabretta Leather
- Great Value
- Too awesome
The Callaway Tour Authentic is my favorite golf glove in the world to play golf with. (I generally practice with lesser and less expensive gloves)
What we like:
- Excellent fit & feel.
- Premium quality Cabretta construction.
- Best Durability – Retains fit and feel.
- Incredible value.
What we don’t like:
- Nada
I first tested the Callaway Tour Authentic glove in 2023 (it came out in 2022) and it’s in my bag and on my hands to this day.
It fits and feels almost exactly the same as the Titleist Perma – Soft, but it’s more substantial and robust.
It lacks the mesh fabric across the knuckles of the StaSof and Perma – Soft. (I think this helps the glove flex more with my grip)
It fits a little snugly at first but breaks in quickly for a perfect fit.
It’s a great quality glove at a more than reasonable price.
Bottom line: The best golf glove of any I’ve tried and stands up very well to humid weather and sweaty hands.
4) Clinch Tactile Glove
- Super Durable
- Doesn't get slick
- Good fit
- Good, not great, feel
The Clinch Tactile glove just made it on our list after a couple months of testing.
What we like:
- Unique feel and material.
- Resistant to getting slick & mantains decent traction.
- Very durable.
- High-quality construction.
What we don’t like:
- Good, not great feel.
This is a unique glove made from unique material. It has a cloth feel to it. So, I was plenty skeptical about traction.
I’m a stickler for traction and dry gloves when I play and slightly less so when I practice.
For me, the Clinch glove is great for practice. I’m able to hit quite a few shots before needing to give it a break to dry out.
It maintains it’s shape and shows zero signs of wear and tear. Don’t get me wrong, it’s plenty used and looks it. But, it’s still in great shape after a couple months of heavy use.
Bottom line: A solid choice if durability and slick-resistance are a priority.
5) FootJoy StaSof Golf Glove
- Top Quality Cabretta Leather
- Superior Softness & Feel
- Excellent Fit
- Flexes Perfectly for Max Comfort
- Not Cheap
- Lacks durability
The FootJoy StaSof is next on our list of best golf gloves for sweaty hands for a few reasons.
What we like:
- Best-in-Class fit and feel.
- Premium quality materials.
- Flexes with your hand for maximum comfort throughout your swing.
What we don’t like:
- Expensive and not as durable as we had hoped.
Yes, yes it cost a bit more and you can (and I do) certainly get by with cheaper (less expensive) gloves.
But…the Footjoy StaSof stands out in side-by-side comparisons to other excellent golf gloves we tested.
Honestly, I had forgotten how good they were. So, I bought a couple to remind me.
Bottom line: High quality Cabretta glove. Doesn’t maintain it’s shape as well as our top picks.
6) Titleist Perma – Soft Golf Glove
- Excellent Fit & Feel
- Premium Quality Soft Cabretta Leather
- Flexes for Added Comfort
- Great Value
- Not durable as our Top Pic
The Titleist Perma-Soft is next on our list of best golf gloves for sweaty hands for a few reasons.
What we like:
- Excellent fit & feel.
- Premium quality Cabretta construction.
- Flexes with your hand for added comfort throughout the swing.
- Great price.
What we don’t like:
- Lacks durability.
The Perma-Soft is a close second to the Footjoy StaSof. I wear medium golf gloves and the Perma-Soft fits tighter than the StaSof out of the package. Though, it does stretch to fit nicely after wearing a few times.
I’ve been playing one for a couple months now and it’s held up nicely.
Bottom line: Excellent premium Cabretta leather glove at a very reasonable price. Not as durable as our top picks.
7) Kirkland Signature Premium Cabretta Golf Glove
- Good fit & feel
- Great value
- Feel not as refined as top pics
- Loses shape
- No carrying case
Get these Kirkland gloves if you want the feel and performance of Cabretta leather gloves for less than crappy synthetic gloves cost.
There are 4 in a pack, which comes out to just over $8 bucks a pop.
No, they’re not the best Cabretta gloves out there, but they are plenty good.
I bought these gloves thinking they’d be decent for practice and maybe get a few rounds out of them. Let me tell you, I was very happily surprised.
They fit well. They’re made of good Cabretta (guess that’s a real word) leather. And, they’re durable.
This is an especially good deal if you follow my “switch your gloves out after every shot” policy mentioned below in my “glove care” section.
Recommendation: These gloves should be part of your arsenal to combat hot weather and sweaty hands. Especially if you like to practice.
FAQs
How do I pick the best golf gloves for me?
The best golf glove for you will depend on a few things
- Personal preference
- How sweaty do your hands get– You may be able to get away with a non-cabretta leather glove (cheaper). I can’t.
- Budget– Premium Cabretta leather gloves can top $30. And, if your hands sweat a lot, you are going to need 2 or 3 gloves to switch out during a round. It can add up. Fear not, there are always sales so you can stock up
- How often do you play and/or practice
- Weather conditions in which you normally play
Personal preference: I have friends who can’t stand the feeling of the seem of the gloves against their skin, especially their thumb. Annoys me too, sometimes, but not enough to not wear a glove.
I also have friends that wear gloves that don’t exactly fit them well and they have no issues. Or, at least don’t complain about it. Not I.
I can NOT STAND an ill-fitting glove. It’s like an itch I can’t scratch. I can’t get comfortable with my grip on the club and everything gets worse from there. So, I get good Cabretta leather gloves and take care of them.
Sweaty hands: My hands likely sweat more than most. So, I’ve found that cabretta leather gloves best serve me. Both from a feel and longevity standpoint. I’ve tried synthetic gloves on many occasions and found they lose their form quickly and/or simply tear and become unusable.
Budget: Premium Cabretta leather gloves top $30. If you play a lot AND have sweaty hands, the bill can start to add up. (Especially considering you should be rotating gloves) I almost never pay top dollar for my gloves. I’m forever on the search for deals and then I stock up.
How often do you play and/or practice?: Simple. The more you do of ether, the more gloves you will need.
Conditions you normally play in: Hot and humid weather requires better gloves and more of them, in my experience.
Check out a few manufacturers and glove types. You can afford to test gloves. Even expensive ones aren’t that expensive.
How do you make your gloves last? My best tips for golf glove preservation
During your round
- Bring 2-3 gloves. I always rotate 3. I can get away with 2 in cool-to-cold weather.
- Don’t put your glove on until you are about to hit. More time away from your skin is better.
- Take it off immediately after you hit. See above
- Switch gloves between every shot. I try not to let too much sweat build up in/on the glove.
- Hang gloves on the frame of the golf cart when riding. Let the air and wind dry them between uses. Hang on your golf bag if you are walking
During practice
- I use gloves dedicated to practice, alone.
- Again, bring 2-3 gloves. I don’t switch after every shot when I practice because this would REALLY drag out my practice.
- I use one glove until my grip starts to slip a little.
- I then hang it up on one of my alignment sticks in my bag and grab another glove.
- Do this with 3 gloves and you’ll have a pretty decent system for always having a mostly dry and tacky glove to use.
Golf Glove Maintenance
Yes, there is such a thing for we of the sweaty hand.
If my gloves get particularly soaked with sweat during a round or practice session I will rinse them thoroughly under water in an attempt to get as much of the salt from my sweat and oils from my skin out of them.
I dry them as best I can by compressing them between a towel, then I make sure the glove is spread out (not crumpled) and laid out to dry. This has worked very well for me over the years and I encourage you to do the same.
The Verdict
Our new #1 recommendation for hot weather and sweaty hands is the the Taylormade Tour Preferred.
- Premium Cabretta leather and premium construction.
- Surprisingly sweat and humidity resistant.
- Very durable and doesn’t lose shape.
As always with our lists: We don’t believe you can go wrong with any of the choices presented here. Golf gloves are cheap enough for you to try any and all of them and see which you prefer.
Thanks for checking out our reviews of the best golf gloves for sweaty hands & hot weather in 2025.
I hope whichever one(s) you choose works as well for you as they all did for me.
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Editor's Pick
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Former Editor's Pick
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Best All Around
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4.7
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4.5
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5.0
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- Premium-quality Cabretta leather
- Excellent fit and finish
- Very durable
- Very resistant to getting slick
- Tight fit - Consider ordering larger size than normal
- Exceptional Sweat/Moisture Protection
- Freakishly Durable
- Good Feel
- Great Value
- Feel isn't refined
- Excellent Fit & Feel
- Best Durability
- Premium Quality Soft Cabretta Leather
- Great Value
- Too awesome
