The Overlooked Hero: How Our Stretch Material Improves Comfort, Fit, and Durability

When most golfers think about glove quality, they think leather. And sure, that matters a lot.

But there’s another piece of the puzzle most brands don’t talk about: the stretch material on the back of the glove.

At Circle 15, we use a thicker, heavy-duty 4-way stretch Lycra—and it’s one of the biggest reasons our gloves fit better, feel better, and last longer than most.

Here’s why that matters.

The Problem with Thin Stretch Panels

Most gloves use thin, low-cost stretch fabric across the back of the hand and fingers. These materials:

• Feel fine at first

• Look sleek in packaging

• Keep manufacturing costs low

But they come with real downsides:

• They overstretch and don’t bounce back

• They tear in high-stress zones (like finger joints)

• They hold moisture and lose their shape

The result? Gloves that feel baggy, bunch at the knuckles, or rip prematurely.

The Circle 15 Difference: Heavy-Duty Stretch

Our gloves use a premium 4-way stretch Lycra that’s thicker and more resilient than anything you’ll find in mass-market gloves.

This material:

• Moves with your hand naturally—especially during your grip and swing

• Acts as a stress reliever in areas prone to tearing

• Helps the glove maintain its shape after repeated use

• Improves breathability, keeping your hand cooler and drier

The difference is instant the moment you slip it on—and it stays noticeable after multiple rounds.

More Comfort, Less Compromise

When you grip a club, your hand expands—especially in the knuckles and palm. If the glove doesn’t stretch with you, it either:

• Rips at the seams

• Binds and restricts your movement

• Stretches permanently and loses its form

Our stretch fabric prevents all of that. It’s tough, flexible, and works with your swing instead of against it.

You feel less tension across the back of your hand and fingers—and your glove lasts longer as a result.

Why Most Brands Don’t Use It

Thicker, high-quality stretch fabric costs more. Simple as that. Most brands use the cheapest elastic they can find—just enough to get the glove on your hand and call it “flexible.”

At Circle 15, we didn’t build a glove to hit a price point. We built one that performs like the gear serious golfers deserve.

Final Thought

The leather gets all the attention—but the comfort, fit, and longevity of a golf glove depend just as much on what’s on the back of your hand.

That’s why we upgraded that, too.

Because every detail matters when you're trying to play your best.

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