Frisbee is a sport, a pastime, and a hobby. You can play professional frisbee or just throw a disc around the park with your dog. Or you might be right in the middle. Maybe you are serious about frisbee, but you also enjoy tossing around the frisbee with your dog. So maybe you already have a high-quality frisbee, and you are looking to up your game. If this sounds like you then it may be time to get some ultimate frisbee gloves.
These gloves can also be used for many other purposes. As mentioned earlier they can be used for other sports, like football and soccer. However, they can also be used for cycling, gardening and many other things.
Where can you get ultimate frisbee gloves? Ultimate frisbee gloves, or more commonly, football or soccer gloves, are available at many stores. Including outdoor and sports stores, such as Dick’s and Academy, and many others. These gloves will also be available in some large chain department stores that have sports equipment sections, such as Walmart. The gloves we are reviewing today are all available on Amazon.
So, what are the best ultimate frisbee gloves? I’m sure there are many more gloves than I would be able to review in one article, but we have a nice selection and will give you a good idea of what to look for in high quality frisbee gloves. There are a few qualities you want to consider when you are looking at purchasing frisbee gloves. These include, but are not limited to, material, fit (Size), catching ability, throwing ability, price, and color (if you care about that sort of thing). You also want to consider the quality of the gloves, weather resistance, durability, and many other factors depending on what you plan to use them for and the conditions you will be using them. So, to recap:
How to Choose the Best Ultimate Frisbee Gloves
- Material
- Fit (Size)
- Catching
- Throwing
- Price
- Color
- Many More
Cutters Rev Pro Football Gloves, Best Grip Receiver Gloves, Youth & Adult Sizes, 1 Pair
Material: Leather
Fit (Size): Sizes range Youth Small-Adult Small-Adult XXX-Large
Catching: C-Tack Grip on the palm and fingers of gloves increase grip and increase ventilation.
Throwing: No info, receiver gloves
Price varies depending on size.
Colors: Black Digi Camo, Black Phantom Camo, Black Solid, Black & White, Dark Green & White, Gold & White, Maroon & White, Navy Solid, Navy & White, Orange & White, Purple & White, Red Solid, Red & White, Royal Solid, Royal & White, White Digi Camo, White Solid
There are a few of the same brand of gloves in this review so I figured I would present the size chart given by Cutter. Keep in mind that these are the adult sizes and they are in inches. Cutter recommends taking a measurement of your dominant hand. They say to measure from the bottom of your palm, closest to your wrist, up to the end of your lengthiest finger. The gloves should be snug enough to stay in place, but should be comfortable and allow for good blood supply.
Small: 6.4″ – 7.1″
Medium: 7.1″ – 7.4″
Large: 7.4″ – 7.7″
X-Large: 7.7″ – 8″
XX-Large: 8″ – 8.3″
XXX-Large: 8.3″ – 8.6″
Under Armour Men’s F5 Football Gloves
Material: HeatGear fabric, 100% other fibers
Fit (Size): Small to X-Large
Catching: GrabTack is Under Armour’s sticky grip enhancing material.
Throwing: Lightweight
Colors: Black & White, Dark Orange & White, Forest Green & White, Midnight Navy & White, Purple & White, Red & White, Royal & White, Tropic Pink & White, White & Black, White & Red, White & Royal, White & Dark Orange, White & Midnight Navy, White & Forest Green, White & Metallic Silver
Cutters Football Glove, Best Grip Football Gloves, Lightweight & Flexible, Youth & Adult Sizes, 1 Pair
Material: Leather
Fit (Size): Youth Small & Large, Adult Small through Adult XX-Large
Catching: Extreme Grip
Throwing: Lightweight And Flexible
Colors: Black, Re, Royal, White, Black Camo
Layout Ultimate Frisbee Gloves
Material: Synthetic Leather
Fit (Size): X-Small to X-Large
Catching: Ridged synthetic leather on palms and over finger surfaces increases grip
Throwing: Flick-Grip
Price is the same regardless of size
Colors: Black
Cutters Gloves C-TACK Revolution Football Gloves
Material: Leather
Fit (Size): Currently only available in small and x-large
Catching: C-TACK Palms
Throwing: Lightweight, flexible
Colors: Gold, Maroon, Navy, Orange, Pink, Royal
CFTech Cycling Gloves Touchscreen Ultimate Frisbee Gloves Non-Slip Flexible Thin Workout Gloves for Men Women
Material: Combination of Ice silk fabric, fiber fabric and sweat wicking fabric
Catching: Silica Gel on palms
Throwing: Extra grip on index finger
Colors: Black & Orange, Blue, Green, Grey
FAQ
- What should the design of my ultimate frisbee gloves be?
- Any design is fine for ultimate frisbee gloves. The look of the gloves is really your preference, or maybe you would like to get team colors. Other than aesthetics, most of these gloves are designed with function in mind. Look for a glove with a grippy material on the palm &/or fingers. As well as a breathable fabric and an adjustable Velcro closure.
- How thick should the ultimate frisbee gloves be?
- The thickness of ultimate frisbee gloves will depend on the conditions you will be playing in. People playing ultimate frisbee in colder climates may wish to have thicker gloves. Or those who are playing on rough surfaces may wish to get thicker gloves to protect their hands from falls or dives for the frisbee.
- How is the performance of the best ultimate frisbee gloves?
- The performance of the best ultimate frisbee gloves will probably very similar to most of the gloves reviewed here. They all perform very similar functions and as long as you take care of your gloves and pay attention to the instructions for care then your gloves should last a long time and do what you need them to do.
- Can all players use ultimate frisbee gloves?
- Absolutely! Anyone with hands can use ultimate frisbee gloves! These gloves can potentially improve anyone’s experience of ultimate frisbee. It really all comes down to preference. If someone prefers the tactile feel of bare hands it may be better for them not to use gloves, or to use a very thin glove.
- Should I buy friction gloves?
- Most gloves made for ultimate frisbee will have friction/grip built in to their design. This allows for easier catches and can potentially help with throws as well.
- Can dogs play ultimate frisbee?
- Yes, dogs can absolutely play ultimate frisbee. They may not be able to play competitively based on the rules of your team or league, but they can absolutely play recreationally. They can easily learn to fetch and return the frisbee or to block someone else’s catch.
- How can I keep the grip of my gloves in good working condition?
- There are many brands of gels made just for this purpose. Grip Boost Football Glove Grip Gel Bottle is a brand found on Amazon that can be applied regularly to the palms and fingers of the gloves that have extra grip on them. This gel will not only enhance the grip of your gloves, but will also extend the life of the gloves.