Golf Glove Size Chart
Size by knuckle circumference (thumb out). Men's M ≈ 19.1–19.7 cm. If fingertips are empty but the palm is tight, try Cadet at the same letter—not a junior glove.
Last updated: September 2026 · Typical US retail, work (EN-style numeric), and coaching charts—confirm the brand chart you buy.
Glove size finder
Enter knuckle circumference (thumb out). Get letter sizes and an EN-style numeric size.
Cm or inches? Brand charts here use centimeters. A tape marked in inches is fine—read the number and match the cm row on the chart (1 in ≈ 2.54 cm).
Do you need Cadet?
Cadet = wider palm + shorter finger stalls. Keep your letter (M stays M); change the cut.
- Regular gloves leave empty material past the fingertips, but the palm still feels tight.
- You size up for palm room and then the fingers become far too long.
- Leather bunches at the fingertips when you grip the club.
- You have a wider palm and shorter fingers than the average men's regular cut.
Men's regular
| Size | Hand circ. (cm) | ≈ Inches | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 18.4–19.1 | 7.25–7.5 | Snug leather; confirm brand |
| M | 19.1–19.7 | 7.5–7.75 | Most common men's regular |
| ML | 19.7–20.3 | 7.75–8.0 | Medium-large on many US tags |
| L | 20.3–21.0 | 8.0–8.25 | Men's large regular |
| XL | 21.0–21.6 | 8.25–8.5 | Wide palm regular fingers |
| XXL | 21.6–22.2 | 8.5–8.75 | Extra-wide; check brand XXL |
Men's Cadet
Same circumference bands as regular—shorter fingers. Switch cut, not necessarily letter.
| Size | Hand circ. (cm) | ≈ Inches | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadet S | 18.4–19.1 | 7.25–7.5 | Same palm band as S—shorter finger stalls |
| Cadet M | 19.1–19.7 | 7.5–7.75 | Common cadet pick when regular M fingers are long |
| Cadet ML | 19.7–20.3 | 7.75–8.0 | Wider palm, shorter fingers than regular ML |
| Cadet L | 20.3–21.0 | 8.0–8.25 | Keep the letter; switch to Cadet cut |
| Cadet XL | 21.0–21.6 | 8.25–8.5 | Wide + short-finger pattern |
Women's golf gloves
| Size | Hand circ. (cm) | ≈ Inches | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 16.5–17.1 | 6.5–6.75 | Petite women's |
| S | 17.1–17.8 | 6.75–7.0 | Common women's S |
| M | 17.8–18.4 | 7.0–7.25 | Common women's M |
| ML | 18.4–19.1 | 7.25–7.5 | Women's ML / large overlap |
| L | 19.1–19.7 | 7.5–7.75 | Women's L; cadet rare—try brand fit |
Fit checks
- Measure knuckle circumference (thumb out)—same wrap as winter gloves.
- A golf glove should feel like a second skin: no palm wrinkles, fingertips flush with the stalls.
- Cadet keeps the same size letter but shortens finger stalls and often widens the palm slightly.
- Cadet is not a junior size—many adult men need it.
- Leather softens after a few rounds; start snug, not baggy.
- Always confirm the printed FootJoy / Callaway / Titleist (or other) chart for that model.
Steps
- Wrap knuckles (thumb out) on both hands; use the larger reading in cm or inches.
- Match the letter on the men's regular, men's cadet, or women's chart for your gender line.
- Try the glove on: if fingertips have empty space and the palm is tight, switch to Cadet at the same letter.
- Grip a club—no bunching in the palm or at the tips before you buy.
FAQ
- How do I size a golf glove?
- Measure hand circumference around the knuckles with the thumb out. Match centimeters or inches to the men’s or women’s golf glove chart for your gender line. The glove should feel like a second skin with no empty fingertip space.
- What does Cadet mean on a golf glove?
- Cadet is a cut for wider palms and shorter fingers. You keep the same size letter (for example Medium), but finger stalls are shorter and the palm is often a bit wider. It is not a kids’ size.
- How do I know if I need Cadet or Regular?
- If a regular glove leaves material past your fingertips but still feels tight across the palm—or sizing up for the palm makes the fingers far too long—try Cadet at the same letter.
- What size golf glove for men?
- Many men land on M around 19.1 cm (~8 in)–19.7 cm (~8 in), or L around 20.3 cm (~8 in)–21 cm (~8 in). Confirm the brand chart and try Cadet if finger length is off.
- Should a golf glove be tight?
- Yes—snug. Wrinkles in the palm or baggy tips hurt grip. Leather softens after a few rounds, so start close-fitting, not loose.