Best Pool/Billiard Gloves (Review)

Now that you're getting serious about your Pool game, it's probably a good time to look for a Pool (or Billiards) glove. While the community is divided whether these gloves actually help or are just a mere show-off, I feel they're a godsend especially if you've a clammy skin like me.

I haven't played without a glove in a really long time. I simply hate using talcum powder or washing hands every now and then during the match. With gloves, my strokes are more fluid, consistent and accurate (relatively).

Pool gloves offer a distinct advantage over playing bare-handed, though the primary benefit is to improve your grip on your cue. A better grip will allow for more control over your shots, and leave you a lot less prone to miscues or slipping. The gloves are particularly helpful for playing with a closed bridge, but it also helps with open bridges.

Not everyone chooses to play with a billiard glove, but most players will recommend them – especially in high heat or humid environments.

Do you sweat when you play? Don't be embarrassed if you do! It's extremely common, especially in warm competition environments, or when you might be a little more nervous than usual. Perspiration causes you to lose grip on your cue, regardless of how good it might be. Shooting with a pool glove, you completely negate the risk of ruining your shot, making for an all-round more predictable and enjoyable experience!

The problem is knowing which gloves to use. A quick look online will show an impossibly large range of gloves, all of which seem to do a great job – so how do you know which ones to buy?

Good news - we've scoured the internet in order to find the best selection of pool gloves for any need. Take a look at our top recommendations below.

After trying and playing with dozens of pool gloves, we think the Longoni Black Fire 2.0 is the best out there for most players. The plush elastic fabric conforms to your hands, while the breathable and well-ventilated design keeps your hands sweat-free at all times.

The eye-catching design, coupled with superior grip and comfort, is bound to take your game to the next level.

The 5 Best Pool Gloves

1. Longoni Black Fire 2.0 Billiard Cool CUE Glove - Best of the Best (Pro Pick)
2. Predator Billiard Glove - Popular Choice
3. MIFULGOO Man Woman Elastic 3 Fingers - Value Pick
4. Triangle Dreamz Hot n Cold - Best Design
5. Anser M050912 Man Woman Elastic Kycra 3 - Budget Pick

Listed above, are five of the best billiard gloves, based on our research and trials. All of them offer unique and desirable advantages, but you still might be in two minds over which glove is right for you.

A buyer's guide will help narrow this selection down – we’ll discuss the various criteria that outline exactly what you should be looking for before you make any purchase.

Price

The price is always a crucial factor, though it is less of an issue when purchasing billiard gloves, as they are all (within reason) relatively cheap.

You should still, however, set yourself a budget. Do you want to spend under $10? Between $11-$20? Or maybe you’re looking to spend up to $30, or even $40!

You should consider your skill level when setting your budget – it makes more sense for a professional or advanced player to spend more money, than a new player who may not appreciate the same benefits. With that said, a new player can certainly benefit from a more expensive glove, though this is down to personal preference.

The price you pay will naturally affect the quality of the glove, which we’ll look at in the next section.

Cheap Vs Expensive

So what’s the real difference between a cheap or expensive pool gloves?

The main things that differ are the build quality, and the overall performance. Let’s look at the build quality first:

A cheaper glove will be made of a cheaper material, which presents the following issues:

• It may tear/rip easily
• The seams might come undone
• It might not be made of breathable fabric
• It may be uncomfortable to wear

A more expensive glove will resolve these issues, as it will have better build quality, ensuring a more comfortable fit and a longer life.

In terms of the overall performance:

• More expensive gloves but offer a better fit and comfort
• Cheaper gloves have less flexibility, resulting in less control
• The expensive gloves generally have gripping pads, which the cheaper gloves lack.

All in, expensive gloves will generally provide a better fit, more flexibility and more control, as well as innovative gripping pads.

Anything Else

The last thing to consider would be whether you play left or right handed. This refers to your bridge hand, or the hand you intend to use your glove on.

The cheaper products are usually 'reversible,' meaning that it will work equally well on both hands. The more expensive gloves are usually equipped with pads, and can only be worn on the specific hand they are made for.

Make sure that you purchase either a reversible glove, or one that is made specifically for your bridge hand! Some of the gloves on this list might only be suitable for a left or right bridge hand, such as the Predator Billiard Glove.

You should also consider the size you need, as this might further narrow down the products available to you. These gloves are usually sized between small to x-large, but certain brands will only offer certain sizes.