SPORTY PEACHY GOLF EXCLUSIVE: Bionic® Gloves Performance Series® Most sophisticated golf glove ever designed - Highly Recommended by The Men's Peachy on the Links Panel
Ladies First! The women said earlier:
The Sporty Peachy Men comment:
The Bionic golf glove has everything but the sound effects. The supple leather is soft and comfortable. And the Lycra flex zones make all the difference. Traditional leather gloves either don't give enough, or they stretch out over time. This new hybrid is the perfect solution. The men's M/L fit nicely, but also allowed room for my wedding band and watch. There was no discomfort whatsoever. Now, if it could only make my short game like the Bionic Man's...
I don't typically wear a glove because they can be very uncomfortable. The Bionic is great. It doesn't feel like you are wearing anything. Most know wear and tear as is typical and I haven't had any thus far. The leather is nice -- comfortable and flexible. Although it is early in the season, I have been happy with the break in thus far. My upcoming trips to Florida and SoCal will include my Bionic. I recommend this for anyone looking to upgrade their game.
Getting a good grip on my clubs can make or break my round of golf. That is how important your gloves can be. That is why I am now going to trust the Bionic Men’s Golf Glove. They are the makers of the Louisville Slugger brand batting gloves. The cushioning of the glove completely protects my hands without compromising a tight fitted grip. The look is slick with blue and black accents. The vents leave my hands dry and comfortable. This glove will certainly help me shave a couple of strokes off my round!
The Bionic golf-glove is hands down the most comfortable and flexible golf glove I've
ever used. What's really cool about it, is that it was actually designed but an orthopedic surgeon. First of all, one of the great advantages of this glove is the 'hand support system" for golfers. This is important in maintenance of the grip on the club, especially when on the back nine after a long hot day on the course. Durability is another great feature I noticed on this glove. This was especially evident in the palm area which easily wore down in other gloves I've used in the past. Finally the comfort and fit of the gloves was amazing. This is especially important in preventing blisters and wear facets on my swinging hand. Overall I would give the Bionic Gloves a two thumbs up!
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–The Bionic Performance glove is the most feature-rich glove ever made, taking golf-glove design to a new level. Yet it retains the benefits of all Bionic Gloves – namely, the company’s signature patented pad system. And it conforms with USGA rules.
It took more than three years of design and testing to get the Bionic Performance glove ready for market. “This glove is a mirror image of the natural three-dimensional shape of the hand,” says Jim Kleinert, M.D., an orthopedic hand specialist who heads R&D for Bionic. Dr. Kleinert points out that each Performance glove has 44 unique anatomical features.
Here are just some of the highlights:
The first is called the triple-row finger-grip patented pad system. Each finger has three multilayered zones on the palm side made of terrycloth and leather. These raised areas serve two purposes. First, they absorb moisture, so they’re like having 15 mini-towels constantly soaking up sweat. Secondly, they help the glove conform to the natural shape of the hand for a more comfortable and relaxed grip, which is beneficial for all golfers. The patented pad system provides the additional benefit of enhancing durability, so the glove lasts longer.
Another primary feature is the elongated surround flexion zones. The flexion zones are where the natural creases occur in the finger and palm. The Bionic Performance Series removes leather in the flexion zone and replaces it with Lycra®, which stretches, retracts and breathes. The flexion zone wraps 180 degrees around the finger to minimize bunching of leather, which occurs when the hand is flexed inward to hold a golf club. What are the benefits? Enhanced comfort and feel, greater flexibility and a cool, dry hand – all of which promote a lighter grip, which is one of the keys to a great round of golf.
The mid-axis longitudinal seam placement is another unique facet of this golf glove. On a standard glove, the seam creates resistance when closing the hand. But on the Performance glove, the seam has been moved so that it no longer impedes glove closure when gripping the club. This helps fight hand fatigue, and, when playing 18 holes of golf, hands experience more fatigue than most golfers realize.
Lycra is also used strategically throughout the glove to create ventilation. It’s like having 26 windows to keep the hand cool and comfortable.
Bionic worked with numerous PGA of America teaching professionals while testing the glove and here’s what some of them said about the Performance’s performance:
“This glove gave me better feel and connection with the club with zero restriction.”
– Barry Bonifield, Crescent Hill GC
“The Performance has that broken-in feel the minute it goes on your hand. It’s the only glove that is tournament-ready straight out of the package.” – Keith Ohr, Wildwood CC
“It conforms so well to the shape of your hand that it feels like you dipped your hand in latex.” – Ron Snider, Persimmon Ridge GC
The Performance glove is designed to appeal to the vast majority of golfers, making it the most mainstream glove ever from Bionic. It is currently available and carries a retail price of $29.95.
For more than a decade, Bionic has been at the forefront of glove technology in many sports – baseball, hockey, fitness (weight lifting), tennis, racquetball, equestrian events and others. The first Bionic golf glove – the Classic – was introduced in 2005. Other models are the Bionic Pro (an ultrathin, tight-fitting glove designed for low-handicappers) and the Bionic Silver Series (designed for arthritic relief).
Bionic is a division of the family-owned Hillerich & Bradsby, Co., based in Louisville, Ky. Other H&B divisions include PowerBilt, makers of golf clubs since 1916, and Louisville Slugger, the most famous brand of baseball and softball bats and equipment in the world.
