Best Golf Glove Setup for Sweaty Hands

If your hands sweat, you know the feeling - a few holes in, the grip goes slick, the glove turns clammy, and you're squeezing the club just to keep it from twisting. Sweat is the number one enemy of grip and the fastest way to wear out a glove. Here's how to stay dry and in control.

Why sweaty hands are a grip problem

Moisture between your hand and the glove, and between the glove and the grip, reduces friction. Your instinct is to grip harder, which adds tension to your swing and hurts your ball-striking. It also soaks the leather, and a repeatedly soaked-and-dried glove stiffens and wears out fast - so sweat costs you both control and gloves.

The best glove setup for sweaty hands

1. Rotate two gloves. This is the big one. Switch to a dry glove every few holes and let the other air out. Two gloves in rotation stay far drier than one worked to death - and last much longer. See how long golf gloves last.
2. Choose a breathable glove. Natural cabretta leather breathes better than most synthetics, which helps sweat evaporate instead of pooling. We compare the options in leather vs synthetic golf gloves.
3. Keep a rain or all-weather glove in the bag. When it's brutally humid, a dedicated wet-weather glove actually grips better as it gets damp. More in rain golf gloves.
4. Consider wearing two gloves. If your trailing hand slips too, a second glove can restore control - one of the good reasons covered in one glove or two.

An on-course routine that keeps you dry

• Take the glove off between shots. Let your hand and the leather breathe while you walk or ride.
• Carry a small towel and dry your hands and the grip before each shot.
• Clip your spare glove to your bag so it dries flat in the air, ready to swap in.
• Keep grips clean. A wiped-down, tacky grip needs far less squeeze than a slick, grimy one.
• Try a grip-enhancing product - a rosin bag or drying spray - if sweat is severe.

Don't forget the fit

A glove that's slightly too big slides around once it's damp, making the slipping worse. A snug glove stays put. New to gloves? Start with which hand to wear a golf glove on, then use our sizing guide to measure your hand and pass the fit test.

Our take

The B&C Proto I is 100% cabretta leather - lightweight and breathable, which is exactly what you want when your hands run hot. The winning move for sweaty golfers is simple: buy two, rotate them through the round, and dry them flat between rounds. Your grip and your gloves will both thank you.

Frequently asked questions

What golf glove is best for sweaty hands?

A breathable cabretta leather glove worn in a two-glove rotation works well for most golfers, letting each glove dry out between holes. In very humid conditions, a rain or all-weather glove grips better as it gets damp.

How do I stop my hands sweating when golfing?

Take your glove off between shots, dry your hands and grip with a towel before each swing, rotate two gloves so each stays dry, keep your grips clean, and use a rosin bag or drying spray if sweating is severe.

Should I wear two gloves if my hands sweat?

You can. If your trailing hand slips as well as your lead hand, a second glove restores control. Many golfers with sweaty hands wear two gloves in hot, humid weather.

Does sweat ruin golf gloves?

Yes. Sweat soaks into leather and stiffens it as it dries, wearing the glove out faster. Rotating gloves and drying them flat away from heat greatly extends their life.