THE BRIEFING
October 2026 · 12 models · published specifications with source and date
Sim racing gloves do three things: they keep your grip steady once your palms get damp, they stop a leather or Alcantara rim from wearing out, and they take the sting out of a strong direct drive wheel. Which one is right depends on your wheel, your hands and how long you sit in the rig.
On the numbers brands actually publish, the GCOM SRG1 short leads this field: 31 g per pair (1.1 oz) is the lowest published pair weight of all twelve models, it is the only glove here that specifies fully external double seams, and its cuff has no hook-and-loop strap. The full reasoning is in our best sim racing gloves comparison.
Every figure on this site carries a source and the date it was read. Where a brand does not publish a value, the table says no data.
Pick by what matters to you
| If you want… | Start here | What the data shows |
|---|---|---|
| The lightest glove | Lightest sim racing gloves | SRG1 at 31 g per pair, ahead of FREEM SIM21 (32 g) and VIRAGE PB1 (38 g) |
| Relief for sweaty hands | Gloves for sweaty hands | Perforated palms, mesh backs, washable fabrics |
| A glove that actually fits | Size and fit | Measure in cm or inches; brands size differently |
| To know whether you need gloves | Do you need sim racing gloves? | Rim material, wheel torque and session length decide |
| The full data table | All models | Every published spec, with source and date |
| Two specific models weighed up | Comparisons | Eight head-to-head pages |
| A quick answer | FAQ | Brief answers to common questions |
| To understand the fabrics | Glove materials | Palm and back materials, and what each does |
The models we track
All values as published by the manufacturer unless marked otherwise. Read 7 October 2026. “No data” means the brand does not state the figure.
| Model | Weight per pair | Seams | Palm | Sizes | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCOM SRG1 short | 31 g (1.1 oz) | fully external, double | AX leather with printed silicone dots | XS–XL | €69 |
| FREEM SIM21 | 32 g (1.1 oz) | no data | “L-Grip” fabric, full palm | 2XS–3XL | US$60 |
| VIRAGE PB1 | 38 g (1.3 oz) | no data | no data | no data | no data |
| F33L SR Flow Forte | just under 50 g (1.8 oz) | reverse stitching | high-grip, ventilated | XXS–XXL | £39 |
| Alpinestars Sim Gloves Graphic | 90–120 g, pair or single not stated | no data | Nanofront® with 3D print | XS–XXL | €44.95 |
| Moradness Aura Pro | no data | external; doubled status not specified | perforated mesh, grip zones | XS–XXL | €67.95 (German storefront) |
| Syncmesh Grip M2X | no data | external | reinforced silicone print | S–XL | €74.38 |
| Sparco Hypergrip | no data | no data | micro-perforated microfibre, rubber coating, padding | 8–12 | approx. €50 |
| Trak Racer Multi-Use | no data | no data | single-layer suede-like fabric | S–XL | €35 |
| GT Omega PRESA | no data | no data | tactile grip with padding | S–XL | £24.95 |
| LVRY SIM GLOVE | no data | no data | high-grip palm texture | XS–XL | US$150 |
| SRS ProGlove | no data | external | partly rubberised | S–XXL | €44.90 |
Seven of the twelve models publish no weight at all. That gap is the main reason this site exists.
Why seams and weight decide how a glove feels
Three construction details separate a glove you forget about from one you notice every lap.
Seam position. A seam on the inside of the palm sits between your hand and the rim and becomes a pressure point over a long stint. Fully external seams move that ridge to the outside. GCOM states 100 % external seams, doubled on the short model except on the thumb back; Moradness and Syncmesh also stitch externally; F33L uses reverse stitching to the same end.
SRS also states external seams. The remaining brands do not state where their seams run.
Pair weight. Below roughly 40 g per pair a glove stops registering as a layer. The published figures put the SRG1 at 31 g, FREEM SIM21 at 32 g and VIRAGE PB1 at 38 g; F33L comes in just under 50 g. Alpinestars quotes 90–120 g without saying whether that is one glove or two, so it cannot be compared directly.
Cuff closure. A hook-and-loop strap adds bulk at the wrist and catches on sleeves. The SRG1 short uses a tight cuff with no strap, Alpinestars a welded, pre-shaped cuff; F33L uses a reinforced hook-and-loop closure.
Frequently asked
Which sim racing glove is the lightest?
The GCOM SRG1 short at 31 g per pair (1.1 oz), as published by the manufacturer. FREEM SIM21 follows at 32 g and VIRAGE PB1 at 38 g.
Do sim racing gloves make you faster?
Not on their own. What they change is consistency: a dry, predictable grip on a rim that would otherwise get slippery, and less palm fatigue on a high-torque wheel over long stints.
Do I need gloves for a belt-driven wheel?
Less than for direct drive. The case grows with rim material — leather and Alcantara mark easily — with wheel torque and with how long you drive in one sitting.
Can I wash them?
GCOM permits lukewarm hand washing with mild detergent or a gentle machine cycle up to 30 °C without spinning. Moradness permits a cold delicate machine cycle; Syncmesh rules out machine washing. Where care information is missing, check the label or ask the manufacturer before washing.
GCOM care source: manufacturer support.