Golf glove size is determined primarily by hand circumference measured just below the knuckles. Measure your weaker hand with a tape measure — a right-handed player wears the glove on the left hand. The glove should fit snugly, like a second skin: no loose leather across the palm, and no empty space at the fingertips. A loose glove doesn't transmit feel to the club, and you notice it first in the short game.
Where the feel goes
When there's excess leather across the palm, it moves between the hand and the club. Grip pressure rises because the player compensates with force, and that shows up in swing rhythm and short-game precision.
It's also why a stretched glove feels wrong even when the leather is intact. Fit disappears before the material does.
Which hand the glove goes on
A right-handed player wears the glove on the left hand, a left-handed player on the right. The glove goes on whichever hand sits higher on the grip.
Three measurements
Take the measurements with a tape measure on a relaxed, straight hand. Note each one to the nearest centimetre.
- Hand circumference just below the knuckles, thumb excluded. This is the key measurement.
- Middle finger length, from base to fingertip.
- Hand length, from the tip of the middle finger to the start of the wrist.
When your measurements fall between two sizes
Choose the smaller size. Reindeer leather moulds to the hand within a few holes, so a slightly snug glove settles into a comfortable fit. A glove that's too large stays loose and won't transmit feel to the club.
How a correctly sized glove should feel
- No creases or excess leather across the palm.
- No empty space at the fingertips.
- The wrist closure fastens without having to force the leather.
- Your hand may feel slightly snug on the first few shots — that's normal.
Not sure about sizing?
Call us or email info@northgrip.fi and we'll find the right size together. We reply within one working day.
Frequently asked questions
- Which hand do you wear a golf glove on?
- A right-handed player wears it on the left hand and a left-handed player on the right — the hand that sits higher on the grip.
- Which size should I pick between two sizes?
- The smaller one. Reindeer leather moulds to the hand within a few holes, so a slightly snug glove settles in. Too large stays loose and kills feel.
- How do you measure golf glove size?
- Measure hand circumference just below the knuckles with the thumb excluded. Middle finger length and total hand length are useful secondary measurements.
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