The Big: (Sim)Racing Gloves thread

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Hey guys,

Just a quick topic for you that I think will be a big one soon.

As you all might know, professional drivers use gloves in many disciplines all over the world when racing. Of course for protection but also to keep their hands firm on the wheel even if they start to sweat. The last one being a good reason for us sim racers to use gloves as well, especially if you have an expensive steering wheel on your rig with lovely Alcantara that you wish to keep in mint condition.

So I created this thread for you all to discuss all kinds of gloves, show off the gloves you use, write user reviews/impressions and so on. So basically the big thread to talk about gloves.

Below I will try to keep an up-to-date list of glove manufacturers.



General Types of Gloves​


Commercial and industrial

- Barbed wire handler's gloves
- Chainsaw gloves
- Fireman's gauntlets
- Disposable gloves
- Medical gloves
- Welder's gloves
- Aircrew gloves: fire resistant
- Sandblasting gloves
- Gardening gloves
- Impact protection gloves
- Rubber gloves
- Chainmail gloves
- Food service gloves
- Cut-resistant gloves
- Military gloves
- Touchscreen gloves
- Sport and recreational


Sport and recreational

- American football gloves
- Archer's gloves
- Baseball Catcher's gloves
- Baseball Batsmen's gloves
- Billiards gloves
- Boxing gloves
- Cricket gloves
- Wicket keeper gloves.
- Cycling gloves
- Driving gloves
- Football (Soccer) Goalkeeper gloves
- Fencing gloves
- Falconry gloves
- Gardening gloves
- Golf gloves
- Ice hockey mitt
- Riding gloves
- Lacrosse gloves
- Kendo Kote gloves
- Motorcycling gloves
- Paintball gloves
- Racing drivers gloves
- Scuba diving gloves
- Touchscreen gloves
- Underwater Hockey gloves
- Ski gloves
- Webbed gloves
- Weightlifting gloves
- Wired gloves
- Power gloves
- LED gloves
- Oven gloves
- Washing mitt or Washing gloves
- Wheelchair gloves
- Fishing gloves


Styles of gloves​

- Fingered
- Fingerless
- Mittens
- Webbed


Materials for Glove Construction​

- Cotton
- Leather
- Artificial Leather
- Nomex
- Latex
- Suede
- Silicon
- Foam
- Memory Foam
- Rubber
- Neoprene


Gloves used by Sim Racers​

Here are a few gloves used by some of you. I might change this list in the future to show the more popular models.

- Mechanix The Original Vent Glove - http://www.mechanix.com/racing/the-original-vent-glove
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- Mechanix FastFit Glove - http://www.mechanix.com/fastfit-glove
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- MSRMX Axxis Orange Glove - http://www.msrmx.com/products/gear/axxis/orange/glove
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- Sparco Arrow K - http://www.sparcousa.com/pkarting_gloves.asp?id=763
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Links to Manufacturers​


Sim Racing Gloves

Fast Track Sims - http://www.fasttracksims.com/


Professional Racing & Karting Gloves

Alpinestars - http://www.alpinestars.com/
Arroxx - http://www.arroxx.nl/
Freem - http://www.freemracing.it/
OMP - http://www.ompracing.it/
Puma - http://puma.subesports.com/
QSP - http://www.qspraceware.com/
Sparco - http://www.sparco.it/
Sabelt - http://www.sabelt.com/


Motor Bike Gloves

MSRMX - http://www.msrmx.com


Bicycle Gloves

Fox head - http://www.foxhead.com/


Mechanic Gloves

Alpinestars - http://www.alpinestars.com/
Mechanix - http://www.mechanix.com/
QSP - http://www.qspraceware.com/
Sparco - http://www.sparco.it/en/


Working Gloves
Towa - http://www.towagloves.com/



More links coming soon...
 
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Hi, i also use my karting gloves on my dfgt.

It gives a good grip on the wheel.
If i don't use then and my hands get sweaty i sometimes let it slip.

But to buy something like alpinestars seems overkill for me.

Greetz
 
I wear gloves in my real race car to protect my hands from fire. I would actually prefer to drive without them. We spend so much time and money trying to buy fire proof gloves that fit well but feel the most like you're not wearing any.

I don't wear gloves when sim racing for two reasons.

First, I don't have any fear of my G27 bursting into flames.

Second, I don't want to look like a tool. Are you going to wear a helmet and fire suit next just to simulate the clothing's weight on your body?
 
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Doesn't the gloves effect some button presses.
The G27 for example have some small feeble buttons on the wheel itself.

Locating some of those with gloves on could be counter productive.
 
Mechanix fast fit gloves. They slide on and off easily. They're not to bulky like the fireproof racing gloves. They are machine washable, which is nice. The use of buttons is not compromised at all and they provide a nice feel and additional grip on the wheel. I'm using a DFGT so any sweat on the hands and the wheel don't mix at all.

http://www.mechanix.com/fastfit-glove
 
I bought a pair of these from eBay:
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I bought these to wear 'cos after a few long sessions of sim-racing, I ended up with a nice blister on my left palm from constant gear shifting. They're light, comfy and well ventilated. They're also thin so I can still use the keyboard if necessary.

If wearing these makes me a 'tool'; whatever, I can live with it. :boggled: I'm not so insecure as to worry about what I look like (or care what anybody else might think, come to that).
 
Never played with gloves before, so will be interesting to see how it feels.
Comfort is an issue for me and I don't want to sweat up nor get my fingers stuck in my favourite coffee mug :)

Plenty of nice choices...

Opted for these' (due soon)
Sparco Arrow


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What's the chances I buy shoes to match?
Got to look good when at the back of the grid I guess. :)
 
I tried racing using gloves tonight, but i'm afraid it's not my thing.
I will try again a few times this week and see if the 'feel' changes.
 
never really felt the need for gloves whilst virtual racing. I used to have some decent gloves so I might try and dig them out if I can find them/still have them.
 
LOL a Baseball glove is not a catchers mitt. A baseball batting glove is very similar to a golf glove. A catchers mitt or baseball fielding glove is not something you'd want to use for sim racing. :P Just thought you should update that.
 
HoiHman
I tried racing using gloves tonight, but i'm afraid it's not my thing.
I will try again a few times this week and see if the 'feel' changes.
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Your Towa ActivGrip Advance working gloves aren't really suited for racing I think. I reckon they have a bit too much grip maybe, making it hard to let the wheel slide through your hands.

Mayaman
LOL a Baseball glove is not a catchers mitt. A baseball batting glove is very similar to a golf glove. A catchers mitt or baseball fielding glove is not something you'd want to use for sim racing. :P Just thought you should update that.
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Look down the list, you'll see the "Batsmen's glove" in between there as well. ;)
The catcher's glove is more world wide known as THE baseball glove due to it's very characteristic shape/look.
 
Mayaman
We also call the lovely bit between a womans legs, the "Catchers Mitt"

LOL
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I wouldn't want to use that to drive when using the T500 RS. She might complain it's getting hot. LOL

Anyways... edited as to not cause any unwanted innuendo. ;)
 
Mayaman
LOL a Baseball glove is not a catchers mitt. A baseball batting glove is very similar to a golf glove. A catchers mitt or baseball fielding glove is not something you'd want to use for sim racing. :P Just thought you should update that.
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Who says you can't pretend to be a giant lobster while simracing?
 
occasionalracer
Who says you can't pretend to be a giant lobster while simracing?
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Darn... and I wanted to drive in my Tux suit (pic below). Do I have to be a giant lobster? :(

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Anyhow, back to gloves. I think that wearing gloves depends really on the person. If you don't have sweaty hands then don't worry, if you do sweat much and/or use Alcantara covered steering wheels then it might be a good idea to consider gloves. You keep your wheel clean and you don't lose grip. Plus having that moist feel under your hands sucks in my opinion.

Also while considering gloves you might want to opt for gloves you can use in the winter in your car as well, since the steering wheel can get cold at times. Believe me I know. :dopey:
 
Mayaman
We also call the lovely bit between a womans legs, the "Catchers Mitt"

LOL
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That's a new one for me. :lol:

I started using gloves since I joined iRacing. The longer (30+ minutes) races there and the close, bumper to bumper racing had me gripping the wheel too hard and I got blisters on the insides of my thumbs. So far the gloves are way better than racing bare handed, blisters or not. They provide much better grip and since the gloves I got aren't too thick, I haven't lost any sensitivity nor do I have any trouble pressing my DFGT's rather smallish buttons.
 
I can't say I've ever felt the need to wear gloves, maybe all the soldering and constantly burning myself whilst attempting to cook has calloused my hands enough, but I do only use a G27 so it's not exactly that rough and the shifter doesn't require any force. My palms do sweat at the drop of a hat but it doesn't really bother me all that much.

Maybe if I do suffer the blow to the head required to convince me that a 48V Driving Force Pro is a great way to waste some money I'll get some gloves too because that rubber on the wheel is quite sticky, wouldn't want to graze my palms on that being spun by that much torque after a crash.
 
Well, for those guys that don't want to pay much for gloves. You can always consider knitting gloves. ;)
 
Motor City Hami
I wear gloves in my real race car to protect my hads from fire. I would actually prefer to drive without them. We spend so much time and money trying to buy fire proof gloves that fit well but feel the most like you're not wearing any.

I don't wear gloves when sim racing for two reasons.

First, I don't have any fear of my G27 bursting into flames.

Second, I don't want to look like a tool. Are you going to wear a helmet and fire suit next just to simulate the clothing's weight on your body?
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I like this lol! I must admit though I've recently started wearing mechanix gloves for grip and wheel protection. I have no need for something expensive and these gloves provide adequate wicking action and are thin enough to preform all secondary functions ie. button pushing. Just my two cents.
 
I changed my mind after checking how much is involved in making a nice pair of driving gloves, so because I haven't got the patience to do such tedious work after all... this is what I bought. Of course I will let you guys know my thoughts. :)


Sparco Typhoon K-5 Black Kart gloves (Size 9 / Small)
The Typhoon K5 takes styling cues from the K-F1 which it replaces for 2012, featuring a specially designed construction and stitching to allow for a more comfortable and secure fit. A high grip palm includes extra padding and knuckle protection to provide both a firm grip on the wheel and further protection. A Velcro wrist strap ensures a secure fit.

Non Fireproof

Price: £33.90 Ex / ~40 Euros/USD

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LogiForce
Well, for those guys that don't want to pay much for gloves. You can always consider knitting gloves. ;)
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Some lightweight road cycling and MTB gloves/fingerless gloves work well in a pinch too.

...and if you have it, turning the AC down a few degrees while sim racing does wonders too.

...no gloves required.
 
Gloves are almost a necessity if you do long races. For the 3 lap GT5 or Forza races not so much. The 24 hour races and 80 minute races at iRacing they really help. I don't care for the really heavy or non vented gloves. I used some of my old golf gloves and since I only need one glove it worked out well. Although the golf glove is nice and light with ventilation holes they had no durability to them. I like the glove Simon posted, I will check those ones out.
 
left888
Gloves are almost a necessity if you do long races. For the 3 lap GT5 or Forza races not so much. The 24 hour races and 80 minute races at iRacing they really help. I don't care for the really heavy or non vented gloves. I used some of my old golf gloves and since I only need one glove it worked out well. Although the golf glove is nice and light with ventilation holes they had no durability to them. I like the glove Simon posted, I will check those ones out.
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Well, it all depends on the individual at which races he needs them. Some people need them because they grip the wheel tightly and start to sweat faster, while others might just have sweaty hands because of an illness (hyperhydrosis) that causes sweaty hands and need one pair of gloves starting at round 1 already. And yeah, every glove has their own task they are designed for and thus will wear faster if used differently.

Let us know what you think of the new glove when you got it. :)
 
Spagetti69
I've got some lucky underpants.
I do tend to skid a lot in them though.
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How easy it is to ridicule someone else if they do things differently. I am disappointed. I hope it doesn't bite you back someday. Oh well, at least you made yourself look like an idiot. lol. Try going to the toilet before racing, it might help. ;)
 
LogiForce
How easy it is to ridicule someone else if they do things differently. I am disappointed. I hope it doesn't bite you back someday. Oh well, at least you made yourself look like an idiot. lol. Try going to the toilet before racing, it might help. ;)
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Maybe it's the British humour, but I found it funny! :lol:
 

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