The Callaway Tour Authentic Triple Diamond golf glove took home the badge of “Best Overall Golf Glove” as a co-winner with the PING Tour in this year’s glove testing.
At $39.99, it’s also the most expensive golf glove that we tested.
I’ve been quietly paying attention to how long the Tour Authentic Triple Diamond golf glove lasted me before encountering the first tear in the glove. When you’re spending $40 on a golf glove, paying attention is the smart thing to do.
“Best” doesn’t always equal “most durable.”
The Callaway Tour Authentic Triple Diamond gave me roughly 18 rounds of golf with a mix of nine- and 18-hole rounds. All in all, I played around 170 holes and hit a handful of shots on the simulator before seeing that first tear on my ring finger.
Here are some things I noticed as a first-time wearer of the Callaway Tour Authentic Triple Diamond golf glove.
Color
You can blame me more than Callaway in this section.
Virginia has been stormy off and on for the last month and I clearly should have used a towel more often after encountering mud.
While my habits contributed to the gnarly color change, it’s worth noting how easily the Tour Authentic Triple Diamond got dirty. One splash of mud equals a whole new palette on your golf glove.
This is the risk you run with white golf gloves. If you can’t stand dirty clothes, buy a different-colored golf glove.
Feel
Even after the small tear, the Tour Authentic Triple Diamond felt/still feels as smooth as butter.
I’m shocked out how nice it feels at impact, delivering instant feedback notifying me how well I hit the ball. I’ve praised the Tour Authentic Triple Diamond for its “second skin” feeling since the beginning and it’s only gotten better as time has passed.
For those searching for instant feedback on the course or driving range, the Tour Authentic Triple Diamond is still the glove to beat.
Tearing/Proper care
The first tear arrived on my ring finger and has stayed minimal. I’m not quite sure how much longer it will hold up but all signs point towards a couple more weeks of golf.
All things considered, I probably could’ve extended the life of the Tour Authentic Triple Diamond by doing a couple of things.
- I play golf with my wedding ring on. That’s exactly where the tear appeared which leads me to believe that wearing my wedding ring while golfing caused the tear.
- I didn’t store it very tidily after the round. I note this because I believe a large number of golfers are in the same boat as me. The round ends and you toss your glove in your bag or strap it to your bag. You’ll get more life out of a glove if you’re more intentional with storage and preservation. We recommend storing your glove flat in the package it came in or get yourself a glove caddie for multiple gloves. (I should take our advice.)
The numbers game
Truthfully, 170 holes of golf doesn’t feel like nearly enough for a $39.99 golf glove. I did some quick math and was shocked at what I found.
If we break it down to “cost per hole”, the Tour Authentic Triple Diamond costs around a quarter per hole. Roughly 24 cents to be exact.
If I truly get two to three more weeks of play out of the Tour Authentic Triple Diamond, that number will obviously go down, but nothing is certain. That small tear on my ring finger suddenly could evolve into a large unplayable rip.
If cost isn’t a limiting factor, make the Tour Authentic Triple Diamond your lifelong glove. While the durability is below average, the quality and performance is lightyears above the average golf glove.
If you’re searching for cost effective options, check out our Best Golf Gloves of 2026 buyer’s guide.
This leaves you with one question to answer:
Would you play a golf glove for 24 cents per hole if it’s the best golf glove that money can buy?
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