The Ping Tour finished fourth overall in our 17-glove test and stands apart from every other glove here for one reason — it’s entirely leather, top to bottom. No Lycra panels, no synthetic patches anywhere. If you want a pure leather experience, this is the one. Full rankings in our best golf gloves guide.
Fit and Feel
Another one I’ve played with before, and that immediate reaction on first wear said everything — oh yeah, that’s a great feeling glove. Completely minimalist design — all white, nothing superfluous, just a small and perfectly placed Ping badge. The palm is exactly how I like it: clean, no excess stitching, no extra panels, just beautiful uncluttered leather.
What sets this one apart constructionally is that there is no Lycra or elastication across the knuckles or down the fingers — it’s all leather, top to bottom. For medium to narrower hands it sits and performs superbly. Those with very broad hands may find the lack of stretch panels a slight limitation — without Lycra to accommodate, fit relies entirely on the leather moulding to your hand. The Velcro badge closure is exceptionally subtle and lies perfectly flat, which is a small detail that separates a well-finished glove from a lesser one.
Grip
The best way I can describe the leather is a really fine car interior — that luxurious, smooth, confidence-inspiring feel. On the club it translates directly into outstanding grip, right up there with the Srixon Cabretta and the top Titleist and FootJoy options.
Durability and Value
I can speak from real experience here — this glove lasts. Rounds and rounds of play, plenty of practice, and it stays soft and performs well throughout. Not everyone will share the same experience depending on how much they sweat, but by premium leather standards durability is a genuine strength. Breathability is handled well with air holes throughout, though the absence of Lycra panels means it will feel warmer than a hybrid for those who run particularly hot.
Golf Insider Verdict
Best for: golfers who want a pure leather experience with no synthetic compromise — and those who value real-world durability as much as feel. The minimalist aesthetic is genuinely hard to fault. Particularly good for medium to narrower hands where the all-leather fit works beautifully.
Avoid if you have very broad hands or run very hot — the FootJoy SciFlex offers more stretch and breathability, or the Under Armour ISO-Chill if keeping your hand cool is the priority.
What we liked
- ✓All-leather construction — pure, unified feel top to bottom
- ✓Outstanding grip right up there with the best in the test
- ✓Beautifully minimalist design — nothing superfluous
- ✓Proven real-world durability across many rounds
Worth knowing
- ✗No Lycra panels — very broad hands may find fit limiting
- ✗Less breathable than hybrid constructions for heavy sweaters
- ✗Only available through select retailers
I’ve played this glove before and the reaction on putting it back on said everything — oh yeah, that’s a great feeling glove. The all-leather construction is a genuine point of difference. It feels wonderfully pure and unified in a way that hybrid gloves simply don’t, and the durability in real play backs up what the feel promises.
Best for: golfers who want a pure leather experience with proven durability and a beautifully minimal look.
Check price ↗Alternatives
Srixon Cabretta Premium — our top-ranked glove overall, very similar performance tier, slightly slimmer fit. The natural first comparison.
Wilson Staff Model — equally minimal aesthetic, superb grip, snugger fit. Better for slim hands; the Ping suits a broader range.
Callaway Tour Authentic — premium cabretta with slightly more wrist room and impressive breathability. Worth comparing if fit is a priority.
For the full ranked comparison, see our best golf gloves guide.