Side by side
| GCOM SRG1 short | Alpinestars Sim Gloves Graphic | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 31 g per pair (1.1 oz) | 90–120 g, pair or single not stated |
| Seams | fully external, doubled except on the thumb back | not published |
| Palm | AX leather, printed silicone dots | Nanofront® with 3D print |
| Back | 95 % polyester, 5 % spandex | bonded stretch, large perforations, Lycra gussets |
| Cuff | close-fitting, no strap | short, pre-shaped, welded — no strap |
| Sizes | XS–XL | XS–XXL |
| Touchscreen | not published | thumb, index, middle |
| Price | €69 short, €59 long | €44.95 |
Where the SRG1 wins
Weight, by a factor of three. 31 g per pair against 90–120 g. Even if the Alpinestars figure turns out to be per pair, it is roughly three times as much material between your hand and the rim; if it is per glove, six times. See lightest sim racing gloves.
Published seam position. GCOM states fully external seams, doubled on the short model except on the thumb back. Alpinestars publishes nothing about its seams, so whether a ridge runs inside the palm is unknown — unusual for a brand of this scale.
A clear weight unit. The SRG1's 31 g is stated per pair. Alpinestars gives a range without saying what it refers to, which makes the number hard to use.
A long-cuff version at €59, with its own size chart.
Where the Alpinestars wins
Touch on three fingers. Thumb, index and middle — the only three-finger coverage here, and the difference between pausing a session and not pausing it. GCOM publishes no touchscreen specification at all.
€44.95 against €69. Roughly a third less.
A heavily perforated back with Lycra gussets. The gussets between the fingers let the hand open and close without the fabric pulling, and the perforation is more generous than on most backs in this field — see gloves for sweaty hands.
Nanofront® in the palm, a fibre Alpinestars also fits to its motorsport gloves.
Sizes to XXL, against the SRG1's XL.
Which one for you
| Your situation | Pick |
|---|---|
| Maximum feel through the rim | GCOM SRG1 |
| You use a phone or tablet mid-session | Alpinestars |
| Long stints on a strong direct drive wheel | GCOM SRG1 |
| Hand larger than XL | Alpinestars |
| Tight budget | Alpinestars |
| You want to know where the seams run | GCOM SRG1 |
These are gloves for different priorities. The SRG1 is built to disappear; the Alpinestars is a more substantial glove with better screen handling and a motorsport palm fabric, at a lower price.
GCOM care guidance: manufacturer support.
Frequently asked
How much heavier are the Alpinestars?
Alpinestars publishes 90–120 g against the SRG1's 31 g per pair — but does not say whether its figure covers one glove or a pair.
Which works better with a touchscreen?
Alpinestars, with thumb, index and middle finger. GCOM publishes no touchscreen specification.
Do the Alpinestars have external seams?
Alpinestars does not publish its seam position. GCOM states fully external seams, doubled on the short version except on the thumb back.
Which is cheaper?
Alpinestars at €44.95, against €69 for the short SRG1 and €59 for the long one.
Is either glove fire resistant?
No. Both are sim racing gloves. Alpinestars' FIA-rated gloves are separate products.