The ifrothgolf review
This is Callaway's top-tier glove, built from soft AAA cabretta leather rather than the synthetic or hybrid blends you find on cheaper gloves. It is the spec their tour players wear, treated with Griptac for extra tack, perforated for airflow, and fitted with an adjustable closure and a quick-dry cuff. It comes in a full size range for both hands and sits around the 20 pound mark.
What's great
The feel is the whole point and it delivers. Thin premium leather gives you that second-skin connection to the grip that synthetics simply cannot match, and the Griptac coating adds genuine tackiness without feeling sticky. The fit is excellent straight out of the packet, the perforations keep your hand cooler than you expect, and the cuff stays neat round the wrist. If you care about touch and feedback, this is a noticeable step up.
Worth knowing
Full cabretta leather is delicate. This glove will not last anywhere near as long as a synthetic, and a few weeks of regular play, gripping carts, or pulling clubs will start to wear the palm and fingertips. It also hates moisture: get it properly wet in the rain or with sweaty hands and the leather goes greasy, slippery, and can stiffen as it dries. At this price you are paying premium money for a relatively short-lived consumable, so it is a poor choice for rainy rounds or anyone hard on gloves.
The verdict
A genuinely excellent glove if you prioritise feel and play mostly in dry conditions, and you accept that you are buying a premium consumable rather than a workhorse. If you want a glove that lasts or one that copes with wet weather, spend less on a synthetic and keep this for your best rounds.
