The hands are one of the most important parts of the body, and they are used extensively throughout the day for a variety of activities. Any injury to the hands can cripple a person and make it difficult to lead a normal life. Sports persons are using their hands extensively, and their grip can affect their performance. In other cases, lifting or holding hard metal items can cause injuries. Hence, the sports person should wear gloves for protecting their hands against injuries and for better grip. Some of the different types of gloves used by men in sports like golf and weight lifting are discussed below.
Golf gloves
Gloves are used by golfers to help them get a better grip while holding the golf club and playing the game. While for most other games, there are gloves for both the hands, some companies are selling one golf glove. This golf glove is available for the left hand. Depending on the model which is selected, it is available in different sizes like small , medium, large and extra large to properly fit the hand of the golfer. The golf gloves are available in different colors, though white and gray combination, or plain white are the most common color combination for the gloves.
The materials used in the golf glove depend to some extent on the price of the glove. The cheaper golf gloves are using synthetic material which is durable, light in weight and comfortable to wear. This material is a combination of polyester, nylon, polyurethane and elastane. The materials dry quickly, are breathable, and the palm is textured for a better grip. More expensive golf gloves are using the special UA tour fabric for cooling, pulling away the heat. They are using soft high quality leather for better grip and comfort. The gloves also have perforations for ventilation, and since the sweat is wicked away, it will get dried quickly.
The gloves have a tab for closure, ensuring perfect fitting.
Weight lifting gloves
The gloves for weight lifters are available for both the right and left hand. These gloves differ from other gloves since they do not cover the fingertips, they are used mainly for protecting the palm while lifting the weight. These types of gloves are available in four different sizes ranging from small to extra large depending on the users hand size. The gloves are made from tough and durable material protecting the hands. The palm is made from goat leather for better grip and protection in most gloves. A thumb panel of terry cloth is provided for wiping the sweat away. In some cases, perforations are provided for better ventilation, so that the hand does not become sweaty or wet after lifting weights for some time. The Wrist strap is adjustable for a better fit, and the elastic wristband provided will give support while lifting extremely heavy weights. The gloves have three different sections which use different materials. For the top of the hand, spandex or similar durable material is used, the palm section uses leather while the thumb section uses a combination of polyester and cotton.
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