Author Topic: Bowling / Golf gloves, which brand and why? (Read 10224 times)

Maine Man · « **on:** November 16, 2008, 11:35:35 PM »

I am thinking about going to using a glove on my bowling hand to get a little more grip on the ball and was wondering which type (and brand) people here use. Do you prefer golf or bowling gloves, and why? I have heard that many use golf gloves, but which brand is the most durable, or the tackiest, etc. etc. Any help and info on why you use the gloves would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Monster Pike · « **Reply #1 on:** November 17, 2008, 08:29:31 AM »

I use the Storm Xtra Grip Plus Glove. It has the tendon support wrap at the bottom of the glove that I need for my carpl tunnel/arthritis. The glove portion has the tacky feel to keep a good grip on the ball. The ring & middle finger tips are cut off which I like & there is a thumb hole. The back of the hand also has support in it. If I didn't need the wrist support I might consider a golf glove, but seems like the modifications to it may weaken the over all endurance of the glove & you'd be replacing them more often. JMO.
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CharlieBrown · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2008, 08:42:24 AM »

The Storm suggested by Monster Pike looks good. (I haven't tried it)

If you don't need the extra support, try the React RX / React R from Ebonite. I don't use them anymore but have used both of them in the past and they are both very good. React RX is tackier than R.

http://www.cheapbowlingballs.com/gloves_and_supports/ebonite.php
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JessN16 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 17, 2008, 01:25:40 PM »

If you like your fingers to be covered, Ebonite makes the Protector (or at least, used to). It's a very stylish, nice golf glove-like glove with straps at the base of the fingers to keep the ball from pulling the glove down (which tends to happen with some golf gloves).

If you don't want your fingers covered, there are literally dozens to pick from.

For golf gloves, the best I've found are Maxfli Soft Max. They tend to last the longest. If you're bowling once a week, they'll last months whereas most golf gloves last about 4-6 weeks, tops. If you bowl more than once a week or you rip the cover off the ball, you'll need to replace more often.

Jess

EDITED to change the name of the Maxfli glove

Edited on 11/18/2008 1:09 AM

JessN16 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 18, 2008, 01:01:32 AM »

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Actually a few people including me on our college team tried this a few years back and we just went to Wal-Mart and got the generic brand that has a logo similar to Under Armour... The ones with grips put in a size bigger on each and the ones that didn't just widened the holes a little bit some of us liked it but some didn't...personally it wasn't bad I just had to get used to it....little tip if you wear a large glove, buy a medium because you don't want it to be loose in the fingers and it will stretch out a little bit anyway...
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Also, for those unfamiliar with the sizing in golf gloves, there is something called "cadet" sizes. You typically size this way: cadet small, small, cadet medium, medium, cadet medium-large, medium-large, cadet large, large, cadet extra-large, extra large, etc. What "cadet" means is shorter fingers. So if you keep having problems with the ends of the glove stretching out too far, try a cadet glove and see if that helps.

Also, women's sizes are a little different cut. I believe I remember Jeff Carter talking about using a women's cut Etonic glove at one time.

Jess

Maine Man · « **Reply #5 on:** November 19, 2008, 04:23:16 AM »

Thanks for all the replies guys, it has been very informative and has helped my decision making process on this subject. I went to Dick's Sporting Goods today, and tried on many different brands of glove, and found that Nike makes a type of glove that is snug, and has a very good grip on the fingers. I purchased it, and will hit the lanes this coming weekend to give it a try.

One question: Where, and how, should I cut the glove? I would like some advice from those who currently use golf gloves as to where the best place is to cut around the thumb and finger tips (middle and ring) so that the glove is comfortable to bowl in, and stays durable. Thanks a lot guys, and I look forward to your answers.
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Monster Pike · « **Reply #6 on:** November 19, 2008, 07:58:42 AM »

Pete Weber doesn't cut the fingers at all. I'm assuming you don't want to change your finger openings in your ball, so you'd want to cut the fingers. My Storm glove fingers are cut about a 1/2 inch below the big knuckle. The ring is cut even w/it. The thumb area, when your looking at the palm, is cut to follow that crease in the fold if you were to touch your thumb to your middle finger. The back of the hand portion of the thumb area starting at the middle of the webbing goes straight down to the base & around to meet where the palm side is cut. Maybe look at a bowling glove first before cutting. Or start by cutting less & then you can always take of more if needed & for comfort. Good luck.
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JessN16 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 19, 2008, 08:53:44 PM »

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Thanks for all the replies guys, it has been very informative and has helped my decision making process on this subject. I went to Dick's Sporting Goods today, and tried on many different brands of glove, and found that Nike makes a type of glove that is snug, and has a very good grip on the fingers. I purchased it, and will hit the lanes this coming weekend to give it a try.

One question: Where, and how, should I cut the glove? I would like some advice from those who currently use golf gloves as to where the best place is to cut around the thumb and finger tips (middle and ring) so that the glove is comfortable to bowl in, and stays durable. Thanks a lot guys, and I look forward to your answers.
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If you're not going to cut the fingers out of the glove, I say don't buy a golf glove. Bowling gloves are just a couple bucks more and tend to last longer than a golf glove will. The advantage to using the golf glove is to have covering over the fingers so you don't rip the fingertips to shreds.

If you're going to keep the fingers in the golf glove intact, you will need to go up one or two sizes in all your finger inserts.

As for cutting the thumb out of the golf glove, every golf glove is different. My advice is to look at how it's stitched, and cut down as close to that seam as you think you'll need. If you cut too short, you can either cut it again or roll the edge of what's left of the thumb down. You'll need to expose as much of your thumb as possible without cutting the main seams that hold the palm of the glove together.

Jess

Edited on 11/19/2008 9:55 PM

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