Side by side
| GCOM SRG1 short | F33L SR Flow Forte | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight per pair | 31 g (1.1 oz) | just under 50 g (1.8 oz) |
| Seams | fully external, doubled except on the thumb back | external (reverse stitching) |
| Palm | AX leather, printed silicone dots | high-grip, ventilated |
| Back | 95 % polyester, 5 % spandex | "advanced breathable materials" |
| Cuff | close-fitting, no strap | reinforced hook-and-loop |
| Sizes | XS–XL (own chart per cuff length) | XXS–XXL |
| Touchscreen | not published | fingertips, not named |
| Care | lukewarm hand wash with mild detergent or a delicate cycle at up to 30 °C; no spin cycle, tumble drying or bleach; air dry | hand wash at up to 30 °C (86 °F) |
| Force feedback guidance | not published | all levels |
| Price | €69 short, €59 long | £39 |
Where the SRG1 wins
Weight: 19 g less per pair. 31 g against just under 50 g is a difference you notice, because both sit at the threshold where fabric either disappears or stays present. Below roughly 40 g a glove stops registering as a layer; the SRG1 is under it, the F33L just above. See lightest sim racing gloves.
Double seams. Both brands keep the stitched ridge off the palm — GCOM with fully external seams, F33L with reverse stitching. GCOM doubles its seams on the short model except on the thumb back, the only glove here to state that, which matters for how the seam holds over hundreds of hours.
No strap at the wrist. The SRG1 short closes by fit alone. The F33L uses a reinforced hook-and-loop closure: adjustable, but bulkier, and the part most likely to wear out.
Published fabric composition. GCOM states what the back is made of; F33L describes it as "advanced breathable materials".
Where the F33L wins
Seven sizes against five. XXS to XXL covers hands the SRG1's XS–XL does not. If you are at either end of the scale, this decides the comparison on its own.
£39 against €69. Roughly 40 % less for a glove with external seams and a published weight.
Hand washing only. F33L specifies hand washing at up to 30 °C. GCOM also permits a delicate machine cycle at up to 30 °C, without spinning — see how to wash sim racing gloves.
Touchscreen fingertips. F33L states the fingertips work on a screen; GCOM publishes no touchscreen specification.
Which one for you
| Your situation | Pick |
|---|---|
| Direct drive, long stints, maximum feel | GCOM SRG1 |
| Hand outside XS–XL | F33L SR Flow Forte |
| Tight budget | F33L SR Flow Forte |
| You use a phone or tablet mid-session | F33L SR Flow Forte |
| You dislike straps at the wrist | GCOM SRG1 |
| You want a delicate machine wash option | GCOM SRG1 |
On construction, the SRG1 is the more refined glove: lighter, double-stitched, strap-free, with both fabrics published. The F33L answers with reach — more sizes and a lower price.
GCOM care guidance: manufacturer support.
Frequently asked
Which is lighter, the SRG1 or the F33L?
The SRG1 short at 31 g per pair, against just under 50 g for the F33L SR Flow Forte.
Do both have external seams?
Yes. GCOM uses fully external seams, doubled on the short version except on the thumb back; F33L uses reverse stitching to the same end.
Which has more sizes?
F33L, with seven (XXS–XXL) against the SRG1's five (XS–XL).
What is the price difference?
£39 for the F33L against €69 for the short SRG1 — the long SRG1 is €59.
Which should I buy for a direct drive wheel?
Both suit one. The SRG1 gives the thinnest layer; F33L states its glove suits all force feedback levels. For a published torque figure, Syncmesh rates its glove to 16 Nm.