A good pair of Gokart Gloves can make you a better Gokart Driver, it may sound crazy, but let us explain.
Being a skilled go-kart driver is about having full control over your go-kart, and to achieve that control it is essential to have a firm grip on the steering wheel. Gokart Gloves are designed with silicone/rubber coatings on the palm and fingers to provide an improved grip, thereby minimizing the risk of losing grip in sharp turns and precise manoeuvres. In addition, the increased grip from the gloves also contributes to the fact that you, as a driver, do not use a lot of effort to hold on to the straight and thereby tire your arms more quickly. Go-kart gloves also protect the hands from the friction between the hands and steering wheel, with a pair of go-kart gloves you avoid wounds and blisters.
Choose the right Gokart Gloves
1. Grip
As mentioned, the grip on the gloves is extremely important, so it is also important to consider when you are about to buy a pair of new gloves. Most go-kart gloves from the big, well-known manufacturers are intelligently designed with a focus on increased grip, so it is almost difficult to get the rim wrong. However, it is still a good idea to look at pictures of the palm of the gloves to see how they are optimized for a better grip.
2. Size and Fit
Gokart Gloves should be a bit tight without being bothersome. It is important that the gloves do not press on the hand or fingers, but they should not create "wrinkles" because they are too loose. You can use our size guides to find your size. But remember that there can be a big difference between hands, so our guides may deviate by one size up or down.
3. Materials
Most popular go-kart gloves today are made with a sublimated design, this means that the gloves can be made in light and breathable materials. One of the big differences that can be found on go-kart gloves is whether they have internal or external stitching. If the gloves have internal seams, you will be able to feel the seams on the fingers, whereas gloves with external seams are completely smooth on the inside.
4. Wind and Weather
The typical go-kart gloves are made of a light and breathable material that makes them super comfortable in good weather, but the challenge is that the water gushes right through them in rainy weather. Therefore, you should perhaps consider buying a pair of go-kart gloves for rain. Rain gloves are made of a waterproof material that keeps wind and weather out, they are also optimized to maintain a good grip, even if they get wet.
You can see our selection of Gokart Equipment for rain here .
At XRace.dk we have a large selection of Gokart Gloves from Sparco, OMP and Alpinestars. One of our best-selling gloves is the Sparco Rush , which with its simple design matches the entire Sparco series in karting, in addition they have an extremely good grip and a comfortable fit. You can see all our Gokart Gloves here .
