I did some searching, and found a little older thread on this, but the recommendations weren't very good. http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=177917

I need a glove that has durable STITCHING as that is the part that always wears out for me. If you came in hear to post about your Warbird, USG, or some other lightweight, keep moving along. I've got pictures I can put up of all of these with seams coming lose, and fingers exposed. It's really rediculous how quickly I go through gloves. Do you guy mark them or keep track somehow? Because I've got gloves that are pretty new, with giant holes in them. Help!

"Golfdad907" on that thread suggested Bionic. I have one with thousands of swings on it(mine is white, I purchased it before they had black ones). They take a beating and they are machine washable. Give one a try, they are more than most at 24 bucks bucks, but they are worth it.

+1 on the Bionic. I go through gloves so fast especially in the summer the Bionics seem to last the longest though they are definitely not the cheapest. Next to the Bionic's the Callaway Tech series and Titleist Player Tech seem to last a while too.

Another thing that has helped is getting 4 gloves and alternating between them. I put them in a big ziploc freezer bag with a couple of those wetness absorbers that you find in shipping packages. This seems to help keep them fresher longer and stops them from turning into that rawhide dried leather feel.

Thanks, guys I think I will try the Bionics. Currently I alternate three gloves, and usually use at least two of them during one round. Currently I'm playing a Warbird, UnderArmor, and a USG. I think the UnderArmor has lasted the longest, but the other two have holes in them where the seams have ripped.

I don't wear through the gloves as much as the stitching just comes right out and the glove falls apart.

Taylormade Targa Tour. It's the only glove I've had last me for months at a time.

Mizuno Retro Flex.................

I am going to try one of all of these gloves. I will keep track of how long they last, and post my results. A winner will be crowned.

I like the Retro Flex, but in the summer they didn't last very long for me.

Cleveland Tour Action glove

100%! I've had the same Retro Flex for a few months now and it's still kicking. The best part is that it still LOOKS good. It doesn't look worn or dirty and it doesn't have any holes in it what-so-ever. Best glove I've ever worn, hands down!

We'll see... I get the feeling that some of you guys are real lightweights when it comes to your golf gloves. I can wear out a glove with the best of 'em, and I need something that will hold up to man hands.

If you're wearing them out at the seams/stitching, it sounds to me like a sizing issue. I like my gloves to fit very snug as well, and often get small holes along the seams. You're going to have to make a choice between having a glove that fits the way you want or going up a size and having a glove that lasts a little longer.

BDLz

My gloves started lasting a lot longer when I started gripping the club much lighter- took a lot of work to break that habit. Ball started going straighter and further too...

Not saying that's your problem, but it's worth mentioning.

Has anyone tried any of the gloves from MG Golf? I'm a fairly new golfer and still trying to find my favorites in gloves, balls, etc. These forums are a great help!

I have not, only Bionic and Mizuno.

I've never found a durable golf glove and therefore don't wear them - not cost effective.

i seem to have no issues with the Foot Joy SciFlex.. but hey to each his own.. ive tried nike, callaway.. a couple others.. found the footjoy about a year ago havent turned back

I've had pretty good luck with the UA golf gloves, and they seem to stay pretty dry during the summer.

Just a quick update, I purchase a Bionic glove about three weeks ago. I've tracked the usage, and so far I've got 6 uses on it which I count as a full round, or driving range session.

Condition is still good, stitching seems to be holding well. I will post back as time goes on, and then move on to the remaining gloves to be tested:
Callaway Tech series
Titleist Player Tech
Taylormade Targa Tour
Mizuno Retro Flex
Foot Joy SciFlex

I know you've already done some testing, but...

SMT's lifetime glove is supposedly very durable, and it has a lifetime warranty to boot.

It's not cheap, but you might never have to buy another glove again.

My Footjoy Weathersof lasted me about 2 months playing consistently. Doesn't feel as good because it's synthetic but they are available for about $10.

OK, time for an update. I received my Bionic glove the 2nd week of January. Since then, I've marked it each time I used it. The rule is 90+ balls at the range, or a full round of golf get one "use" mark. I'm over 30 uses now in 90 days, and this thing is still going strong! It has held up unbelievably well, and to be honest I went and bought a Titleist Player's glove this weekend only because I wanted something new to try. I'll be working the Titleist in to my rotation and posting back on how it lasts. This is a far cry from the Callaway, USG, and other gloves I've tried that literally fall to pieces after a few weeks.

Bionic Glove

Pros:
extremely durable

Cons:
Bulky feel compared to other gloves due to the extra material and padding

Other thoughts:
Not a good grip for wet or rainy conditions


Next up: Titleist Players

I enjoy the Titleist perma-soft. its EXTREMELY soft, but seems a touch thicker than the footjoys i've used. Its thicker enough to feel solid, but not so thick like the bionic glove. I love it, and its lasting a long time!

bionic, best glove i have ever used.

if the standard is to "bulky", then there is a pro version of it that has less padding

+1 for Bionic gloves here too

but has anyone else noticed after about 6 weeks of use, even after a machine wash, the get a bit funky and a strong sour smell ?

any one got any advice on how to was 'em / keep 'em or treat 'em to get all the life out of the glove without it smelling like a dead possum ?

never expirienced that.....i have to admit, i never washed them. they are a bit dirty but who cares, they're not smelling.

maybe you haven't dryed them properly? like t-shirts left to long in the machine after washing?

Easy to fix the smell--use your glove hand to hold your cigar during the round. Then, you'll have the sweet remnants of your favorite smoke lingering on the glove instead of dead opossum.

haha maybe you just get the smell of a dead opossum, that smoked your favourite cigar before it died

footjoy stay soft

June 12th update: Titleist Players = FAIL
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This glove was comfortable, but only lasted about 12-15 uses before this happened. Not only that, but I was alternating it with another old Callaway glove during my rounds to let it dry out a little. This glove really soaked up the sweat, and it didn't dry very quickly.

The feel is great, but this glove does not qualify as "durable" in any way. My search continues.

Next up: FootJoy SciFlex


(PS-I tried washing my Bionic glove. If you do this, do NOT put it in the dryer. It destroyed my glove!)

How about an Oakley glove? I love my Oakley gloves. They are not popular so you'll be the only one on your track with one. I know that I usually am. They are made with a tad thicker leather and seem to have lasted me forever. I live in North Carolina and can use one Oakley glove for an entire hot, humid summer here. I think that says a lot about a glove and its durability.

Don't know if you can get hold of any Kasco gear.... Used to use Wilson leather gloves as I could get them at a lower price and they had a good thumb fit. After leather any synthetic didn't get a look in until I tried a Kasco glove - it's synthetic with a 'cool mesh' on back also so is good for Asia or hot and humid etc, good fit and lasts well, and grips and feels good (especially for a synthetic).

Can see some pics here - comes in sizes S, M, L rather than numbers... but you'd need to try it on anyway first.

http://www.kascogolf.com/thailand/catalog/glove/03_022.html

FWIW the regular (not pro) Bionic glove is not conforming to USGA rules and apparently can only be used in competition if you have a documented medical condition (e.g., arthritis).

That tear that you got on the Titleist glove, I am assuming that happened when you were pulling on the glove?

If so, it states on the Titleist packaging that pulling on the bottom of the glove is the worst way to put on a glove from a durability standpoint. The leather there is not designed for durability and is apt to tearing like yours did. They suggest putting your hand in the glove then pulling down on each finger and then finally gently velcro-ing it. Kind of tedious and personally I have never seen anybody do it on the course, but it does make sense.

i think the best way to make a glove last is to rotate several gloves throughout a round, throughout the day... i wear 3-4 gloves a round and theyve lasted a whole lot longer. i put them inside a ziplock bag with one of those cigar humidifiers to keep them nice and moist and it's been working quite well for me for the past year or so. before, i'd go through a glove a month...