Glove reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 213 Reddit reviews across 39 subreddits and 75 posts to rank the best Glove brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Homeplate, r/BaseballGloves, r/fightgear, r/electricians, r/Softball. Top-rated brands include Wilson (4.6/5), Rawlings (4.4/5), Showa (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews213
Subreddits39
Posts75
Brands73
Products55
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#1
Wilson
4.6
(22)
"The A2000 PF is significantly better than the contour fit HOH."
"Get the a2000 because it lasts for like 3-4 maybe 5 years if treated well."
"My 12.75 inch Wilson A2000 is my absolute go-to."
"If treated properly it will last you a lifetime."
"I ended up getting an A2000 and am much happier with it."
"I’m gonna agree that the A2000 is the best option."
"Another recommendation for the A2000."
"If you can find any unused Wilson a2000 for $200 and under, buy it."
"...spend the money on a high quality glove, pro preferred/ A2k/ HOH/A2000. you won't regret it."
"I really like my Wilson A950, the one with the trapeze web."
#2
Rawlings
4.4
(18)
"Rawlings R9 is the obvious answer for a beginner."
"My son got a Rawlings GG Elite for his 9U season, and it’s still going strong a year later."
"Rawlings R9 is the best glove for his stated budget."
"My son prefers the R9. But the A1000 is also a solid choice."
"R9 or A1000. Have both. Equally great and last a good amount of time."
"For a novice 10 y/o the Rawlings Select Pro Lite is a great option."
"Another vote for Rawlings R9."
"You want a glove that feels real immediately get an R9."
"Hard to go wrong with a Rawlings."
"Personally I would go with the Rawlings R9 they are cheap but good gloves to start with!"
#3
Showa
4.6
(10)
"Dexterity with my bigger Showas and an extra liner is better than literally any other gloves I've ever used that had similar warmth."
"Showa + Liner"
"Showa Fuckin Temres 282-02. Get a pair in your size, and another pair that's 1-2 sizes bigger, so you can layer more liners."
"The Showa temres 282-02 is honestly the best piece of gear I've bought in the last several seasons."
"Amazing that the showa 282s have become a glove of choice."
"Are my favorite winter gloves."
"My winter go-to outdoors when it’s wet and cold."
"Gloves: Showa Atlas TemRes 282-02 from go2marine.com (size up!)"
"Showa Temres 282."
"Have you had a look at the Showa Temres 282-02?"
#4
Mizuno
4.2
(9)
"It's $120 on Amazon and is fantastic."
"Another vote for the powerclose."
"Just got my 7-yo a mizuno powerclose. It really didn’t need any breaking in."
"It’s a great glove. He has no problem closing it and playing with it."
"She really likes her Mizuno MVP Prime since it much softer."
"But as others have mentioned, you can't go wrong with a Mizuno MVP Prime."
"Very low end glove I’d go with the mizuno mvp prime at the least."
"But honestly the Mizuno one was great and we only replaced it because it broke."
"You could probably find an MVP or MVP Prime for about $30-$40 more."
#5
Hestra
4.7
(7)
"Those are the warmest mitts I’ve been able to find."
"When hiking I use Hestra heated liners inside Showa Temres 282-02."
"I love my Hestra heli mittens!"
"Hestra makes pricey but incredible gloves."
"Best glove manufacturer on the market according to my wife."
"Leather with wool lining should fit your budget."
"I would give Hestra a try!"
#6
Bradley
4.6
(7)
"Check out Bradley gloves. Youth gloves a cut above most options."
"Bradley is the way to go."
"Bradley Ball gloves. Get one with the Velcro adjustable wrist strap."
"Highly recommend Bradley for the youth."
"Bradley gloves, they cater to youth small hands."
"Bradley makes many youth models and they are quality gloves."
"Bradley makes very good youth gloves."
#7
Rival
4.5
(6)
"For sparring only definitely check out Rival RS1."
"Rival RS11V would be my recommendation, they do a bag and sparring version."
"I personally use the RS11V strictly as a sparring glove and have had nothing but great things to say about it."
"Rival is a great brand if you are looking for high quality in a decent pricing tier. The RS1 2.0 and RS11V are both amazing gloves."
"Velcro: I really like my Rival RS11v."
"Out of the Box.. I'd' say Phenoms, Rival Rs1"
#8
Mechanix
4.0
(6)
"I bought mechanic. Both the fast fits and their tactical versions."
"Liked them cause they didn't lose their grip with oil and grease but didn't have the cut level."
"Mechanix M-Pact gloves"
"I’ve heard good things from the mechanix line of cut resistant gloves too."
"Mechanix, cheap, reliable, no bs do it all gloves."
"Don't spend big money on gloves. They are disposable and will wear out in a year or two."
#9
Fairtex
4.6
(5)
"Most Popular for a reason 💪"
"Fairtex gloves are great. Ive used them exclusively for the past 8-10 years"
"Just look for any muay thai brand. fairtex, boon, combat corner, twins. they’re all good."
"I use fairtex."
"Fairtex has some great budget friendly stuff."
#10
Winning
4.8
(4)
"But winning by far is the best glove."
"Winning"
"Best is still the one and only winning gloves"
"I love my Winnings but they're overpriced as heck."
#11
Wilson A2000
4.3
(4)
"Now I have an A2000 (DP15 fit) that I will do the same with when the time comes."
"My favorite is an a2000, but I don't think you'll want to go that far."
"A lot of A2000s are on sale on just gloves right now."
"For 140 bucks this glove is probably as good as he gets."
#12
A2000
4.3
(4)
"A2000 is a great glove, right up there with Rawlings Pro Preferred; will last a few lifetimes if taken care of."
"That’s a pretty solid glove for the price."
"My kid likes the A2000 PF models."
"My son has the A2000 and it’s finally broken in after a full season."
#13
Maxiflex
4.3
(4)
"Maxiflex."
"I wear orange because fashion."
"Another recommendation for MaxiFlex. They usually get lost or left in a RTU before they wear out."
"The green or grey ones are good. Wash once a week, last me months. They are insulated and cut resistant as well."
#14
Sherwood
5.0
(3)
"They're the best gloves I've ever worn."
"Sherwood Rekker Legend Pro have been fantastic for me."
"I like these: Very mobile gloves."
#15
PBT
4.7
(3)
"PBT anti-slip glove. By far the best in terms of grip & quality for a decent pricing."
"Whichever glove that fits your hand/fingers is best; grippy versions are preferred. My favorite glove is the PBT Anti-Slip."
"Pbt anti slip, prieur leather, fence with fun gloves, and allstar/uhlmann gloves have all been great in my experience."
#16
Bradley Glove
4.7
(3)
"Bradley."
"2nd the Bradley recommendation."
"My son loves his Bradley glove."
#17
Harken
4.3
(3)
"Harken all day. Dinghy sailors love atlas gardening gloves with tips cut off (5$)"
"Three votes for Harken, and they're an overpriced sailing brand, I think we have a winner."
"Looks like a couple votes for Harken"
#18
Axor Gator
4.0
(3)
"Axor gator - 2.3k, has gauntlet and the basics covered."
"Personally using axor gator and it's pretty good!"
"Axor Gator ~2.4k, go to the nearest bike gear accessories shop and try it on, you may even get a discount!"
#19
Fighting Fury
4.0
(3)
"For sparring gloves, I'd go for the TopBoxer Win1's or Fighting Fury."
"Highly underrated glove. Not the prettiest but I love using them on the bag."
"I used Fighting Fury for a few years, the padding is pretty condensed."
#20
MK1
4.0
(3)
"I love my MK1 set. Really comfortable and high quality. American made too so you are getting a bit more value avoiding import costs."
"I use MK1s and they're my favorite front a cost/value standpoint."
"I recommend mk1. they’re at that $200 mark."
#21
Held
4.0
(3)
"Big fan of Held, Fives, Racer and Rev’it."
"I am a big fan of Held, but have not gotten a pair in a few years."
"Not sure if you’ll find exactly what you need from these guys, but Held gloves offer some models in varying finger lengths."
#22
Fox
4.0
(3)
"Fox dirtbike gloves are the best"
"Fox or havoc racing"
"They are amazing but dont hold up all that long."
#23
Raida
3.7
(3)
"Try brands like raida/rynox/viaterra for gear."
"I use Raida for city use, they are under 2k, comfortable and durable"
"Raida or viaterra, don't go for rynox as their quality has dropped quite significantly"
#24
Cleto Reyes
3.3
(3)
"Right now I have Boxeo TM, Cleto Reyes, MK1 Select, mastermind."
"Easily my favorite out of the Mexican gloves I tried (Everlast MX, Cleto, Bryant Boxing) but these are my favorite."
"Cleto Reyes if you hate your partner."
#25
Rawlings R9
5.0
(2)
"Rawlings R9. They are great gloves and money very well spent."
"I spent the money and picked up an R9 for playing catch with my son."
#26
Rawlings Pro Preferred
5.0
(2)
"HQ4 Sports has a Mike Trout Pro Preferred on Sale right now."
"Trout pro preferred $250"
#27
Pro Lite Glove
5.0
(2)
"Is the way."
"Is the way."
#28
HoH
5.0
(2)
"I’d buy HOH again, totally worth it."
"I love the glove and can't believe I didn't get one sooner."
#29
West Coast Goalkeeping
5.0
(2)
"I will always recommend West Coast goalkeeping gloves."
"I would recommend west coast goalkeeping all around."
#30
Thokk
5.0
(2)
"Thokk gloves seem to be the best option but they're expensive."
"I love my Thokks."
#31
Schwer
5.0
(2)
"I just bought a pair of Schwer SlicePros. No cuts since purchasing."
"I like these gloves because they are super grippy even with wet or greasy surfaces."
#32
Twins
4.5
(2)
"I've got twins (standard model but can't remember the code) danger prism, raja fancy, mtg lace ups, fairtex glory lace up, top boxer win 1 and fairtex bgv12"
"Twins or boon would be a better shout."
#33
3M
4.5
(2)
"The 3M ones are phenomenal."
"I find the 3M ones are better than Milwaukee."
#34
Mizuno Powerclose
4.5
(2)
"Is the best bet."
#35
Marucci
4.5
(2)
"Marucci Magnolia Series is on sale and a great glove"
"Marucci Magnolia Series is on sale and a great glove."
#36
Ansell Hyflex
4.5
(2)
"Ansell makes superior gloves! The hyflex lines are great."
"I use Ansell Hyflex and I like it"
#37
Primo
4.5
(2)
"They are a perfect hybrid between a boxing and Muay Thai glove"
"Consider Primo, Boon, or Top King as well."
#38
Rawlings Heart of the Hide
4.5
(2)
"The Rawlings Heart of the Hide is my reco all day if baseball is his/her thing."
"Heart of the Hide outfield gloves for $199."
#39
Ice Armor
4.5
(2)
"I would recommend one of the below pairs: Ice Armor."
"Ice armor makes good gloves and are fairly available at the big stores to try on before purchasing."
#40
West Coast
4.0
(2)
"My daughter claimed to hate finger saves u til she tried west coast and now she loves them."
"Beyond that, I too recommend West Coast."
#41
adidas
4.0
(2)
"The adidas tilt 350, adipower 500, and adispeed 500 are all solid choices."
"Adidas tilt 350 are excellent, but the wrist position takes some getting used to."
#42
Unknown Glove
4.0
(2)
"This in 11” or 11.25” would be just right for a 7 year old."
"I would take the glove 100/100 times. So sick!"
#43
Rawlings GG Elite
4.0
(2)
"Look at the Rawlings GG Elite in youth fit."
"Solid glove, easy to break in, closed Webb which is desirable for pitching."
#44
Mizuno MVP Prime
4.0
(2)
"I think you might be able to get a mizuno mvp prime for that much."
"Check out Mizuno mvp primes on eBay or other sites. Good quality and well priced for used."
#45
R2C
4.0
(2)
"R2C c17, if you’re looking to not spend hundreds"
"So far, I rotate between the Fly X and R2C C-17’s."
#46
Wilson A1000
4.0
(2)
"You can also look at the A1000 Pedroia fit or the R9 contour fit if you have smaller hands."
"Wilson A1000, Rawlings Gamer XLE or Mizuno MVP Prime."
#47
Gorilla Grip
3.5
(2)
"Gorilla grips are decent and fairly cheap"
"I like the gorilla grip brand from home Depot"
#48
Klein
3.5
(2)
"The Klein ones they carry at Lowe's are right up there with Maxiflex for me, and cheaper."
"Klein are good but expensive"
#49
DiNardo
3.5
(2)
"Ok, well in your post title you said price doesn’t matter so that’s why I added Isami and DiNardo."
"Definitely luxury brands. I forget about DiNardo because it’s way out of my price range."
#50
Five
5.0
(1)
"Five RFX race ($400 ish) Probably the top 3 gloves money can buy."
#51
Held, Knox, Racer, RS Taichi
5.0
(1)
"I have used the Held phantoms, held titan evo, knox handroids v2, racer r safe and currently on rs taichi gp max."
#52
Warrior
5.0
(1)
"Like wearing a form fitting pillow on the hand."
#53
Outdoor Research
5.0
(1)
"Outdoor Research Mt Baker"
#54
Fox River
4.0
(1)
"I have settled back on wool gloves, specifically fox river fingerless wool gloves. I fish all through the winter on the boat."
#55
Held, Five, A*
4.0
(1)
"Held and Five would be the top choices. My latest pair are A* GP Pro V4, didn't try them yet but the quality seems to be quite good."
#56
Atlas
4.0
(1)
"Atlas gardening gloves."
#57
Allstar
4.0
(1)
"I’m always allstar grippy red thing glove. Only downside is the grips will fall off in about 1.5-3 months"
#58
Gucci
4.0
(1)
"I wear these riddin"
#59
Free the Powder
4.0
(1)
"My free the powder gloves have been awesome for the vast majority of days in Utah."
#60
Simms
4.0
(1)
"Https://www.anglingactive.co.uk/simms-gore-tex-exstream-fold-over-mitt.html"
#61
Windy
4.0
(1)
"Windy and Twins for me."
#62
BGVL
4.0
(1)
"They are really good as well but they are wearing out slowly"
#63
Prieur
4.0
(1)
"I love the prieur leather glove."
#64
Hardy
4.0
(1)
"I started buying mechanic gloves at Home Depot / Harbor Freight for cheap. They would wear out at about the same rate but loads cheaper."
#65
Wells Lamont
4.0
(1)
"I sometimes use non-gauntlet insulated work gloves, e.g., Wells Lamont HydraHyde, available at Costco for around $20/pair."
#66
Phenom
4.0
(1)
"Phenom sg210"
#67
Isami
4.0
(1)
"If you are looking to go a little cheaper than DiNardo, I still recommend Isami if you have a $250 budget."
#68
Armor Guys
4.0
(1)
"I have a pair very similar to the brand called Armor Guys. They look like regular cut resistant gloves but have an insulated liner."
#69
Endura
4.0
(1)
"Recommend soaking in dawn to remove oil and grease before washing."
#70
Rawlings, Mizuno, SSK
4.0
(1)
"Any mid tier glove will be perfect."
#71
Macna
4.0
(1)
"Macna power track. Quite a few wear them in moto 3 and moto 2."
#72
Under Armour
4.0
(1)
"Surprisingly warm as thin as they are."
#73
Musto
2.0
(1)
"Generally love my Musto stuff, but the gloves lost their grip in less than a year and wtf is with the wrist being so long."
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