Friction disc golf specific gloves?

[MarkDSM]

Did lose mine!

Buying another pair after consulting a lefty friend to maybe split a second set. I do not see an insulated back model listed yet. They are not magic, but certainly a decent accessory for the price. I'm not shopping for a $10 knock off to replace. (For me this is high praise)

 

[GoobyPls]

I haven't run into any issues with streaking. Plastics I've thrown since I got mine include:
Champ
G*
Star
KC Pro
R-Pro
StarLite
Blizzard
DX
Lucid
Classic
Classic Soft
Opto Air
Moonshine
Fission
Neutron
Plasma
Proton

 

[Pymm]

I got a pair of these for Christmas. I've used them 3 times and they are useful for keeping my hands warm but I definitely feel like I don't have the touch that I have with bare hands, especially on forehand throws. They seem like they are well-made, don't discolor my discs or anything and I will keep them in my bag. I just won't use them except for the coldest of days.

 

[etdefender19]

For me they work very well on backhand throws, very poorly on forehands. I'm not sure why except maybe I have more fingers on the disc's rim (and thus more grip) on BH throws

 

[PureAngus]

Now that I've played a few rounds with mine I feel like I can give a good opinion. I've only been wearing them in cold weather, and while they don't have the warmth of a winter glove (obviously), they're certainly better than nothing and enough to fight the loss of feeling/cracking dry skin/general fatigue that I would have barehanded in the same weather.

My only issue is that since I have massive bear paws, they sometimes feel a little overstreched in the area between my thumb and index finger but no enough to feel like it messes with my backhand grip. Forehand, I sometimes have to unvelcro and readjust but it's an extremely minor inconvenience. The extra grip on a cold disc and the little extra warmth is well worth it.

I'm not sure if I plan on wearing them in warmer weather, but they're a must have for my winter rounds.

 

[smarkquart]

Anyone else have an issue with the gloves leaving black streaks on their discs? In dry conditions on hard rips I am getting a black swirl where my thumb releases. I contacted the company and it seems it may be specific to a couple plastics, K1 in my case. Kinda a bummer when throwing brand new plastic that may not make the bag.

The streaks are created from your thumb, so it is all going to be about thumb pressure at the moment it rips out of your hand. My guess is that those who are not encountering streaking do not use as much thumb pressure. That is not indicative of the quality of your throws, just an observation why one person creates streaks and others do not.

Plastic is not really a factor, but your grip is. I have streaked on all of my drivers, both fairway and distance, when throwing backhand. I have thrown GStar/ GLine, Tournament, Opto, Champion, and Star. All have streaked, albeit some plastics more than others. I do not leave marks from forehands or thumpers, as well as not on my mids or putters, because of a different grip and how much pressure I apply with my thumb.

While water or soap does not remove it, acetone instantly takes it off. Therefore, I am not using my best discs when using these gloves.

 

[thatdirtykid]

Thanks, I could only see plastic having minimal effect as well. I do grip toward the center of the plate on mids and drivers with a fair amount of pressure. I will try acetone if the discs dont make the bag, I do not mind the streaks myself.
My post was more of a PSA that this is a possibility.

 

[Dire Wolfy]

These make putting (for me at least) easier, driving on the otherhand is alot easier but you need to be sure not to griplock the disc because they have insane grip.

 

[money 21]

just used these for the first time and in a tourney. they work great. It rained most of the event and to start with there was a inch of snow on the ground. Was able to pick discs up out of the slush, knock the ice off the disc and throw it. the only thing they made hard was keeping score
writing with a pencil had to take the glove off.

 

[nitzua]

I wonder if we'll ever see pros rocking these when the conditions warrant it.

 

[GoobyPls]

Heads-up, these things really do not like flashing on discs. I just had one that only lasted about 3 months, and that was with only playing about every two weeks (plus putting practice like 6 times). The difference this time was that I was throwing with mostly new discs, none of which had the flashing worn off yet. It came back to bite me in a B-tier I played recently, when the flashing not only peeled off the grippy stuff, it actually tore a hole in the fabric underneath. If you plan on using these in a tournament, it might be a good idea to bring a backup glove.

 

[RFrance]

Friction DG gloves (and Friction 3's) - save $6. I ordered 4 R handed only saving $24 dollars. I still like this gloves and use them everyday for practice and play. Enter Friction6 at checkout. Sale ends on Sept. 29th. It's their 6th year birthday.

 

[ru4por]

Friction DG gloves (and Friction 3's) - save $6. I ordered 4 R handed only saving $24 dollars. I still like this gloves and use them everyday for practice and play. Enter Friction6 at checkout. Sale ends on Sept. 29th. It's their 6th year birthday.

Thanks RFrance. Picked one up for my rain game.

 

[F.Luke]

So left handed gloves should be like 50 cent apiece, right? They gotta be overstocked.

 

[RFrance]

^^^

 

[uncle pennybags]

So left handed gloves should be like 50 cent apiece, right? They gotta be overstocked.

Hey now.

I think I resemble that!

 

[F.Luke]

^Which one, overstocked or cheap?;p








There aren't many of us in the right mind out there.

 

[uncle pennybags]

^Which one, overstocked or cheap?;p








There aren't many of us in the right mind out there.

Yes!

 

[aphilso1]

Has anyone tried using rain gloves that are designed for ball golf? Wondering if I could simplify and save a few bucks by buying one pair of wet weather gloves to cover two hobbies, rather than a pair specifically for disc golf and a pair specifically for ball golf. Rain gloves for ball golf have the added benefit of being in stock at Dick's SG, so I can actually try them on prior to buying.

 

[RFrance]

Has anyone tried using rain gloves that are designed for ball golf? Wondering if I could simplify and save a few bucks by buying one pair of wet weather gloves to cover two hobbies, rather than a pair specifically for disc golf and a pair specifically for ball golf. Rain gloves for ball golf have the added benefit of being in stock at Dick's SG, so I can actually try them on prior to buying.

As long as the finger and thumb pads aren't smooth but the grippy material it should work. I just did a quick check on Amazon and it would be about half the cost of Friction gloves and free shipping with Prime. Let us know if you try it out.