Side by side
| GCOM SRG1 short | Sparco Hypergrip | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight per pair | 31 g (1.1 oz) | not published |
| Seams | fully external, doubled except on the thumb back | not published |
| Palm | AX leather, printed silicone dots | microfibre, micro-perforated, rubber coating, foam padding |
| Back | 95 % polyester, 5 % spandex | perforated, elastic |
| Cuff | close-fitting, no strap | hook-and-loop tab (retailer) |
| Sizes | XS–XL | 8–12, numeric (retailer) |
| Touchscreen | not published | thumb, index |
| Price | €69 short, €59 long | approx. €50 (retailer) |
Where the SRG1 wins
A published weight. 31 g per pair, against nothing from Sparco. For a padded glove the missing figure is awkward, because padding is exactly what adds grams — see lightest sim racing gloves.
A published seam position. Fully external, doubled on the short version except on the thumb back. Sparco publishes nothing, so whether a ridge sits inside the padded palm is unknown.
No strap. The SRG1 short closes by fit alone; the Hypergrip uses a hook-and-loop tab at the wrist.
Values from the manufacturer. Sparco's price, cuff and size range come from retailer listings rather than the product page — labelled as such here, and a weaker source level. See how we rate.
A long-cuff version at €59.
Where the Hypergrip wins
Padding. The only palm explicitly described as foam-padded in this comparison. On a base that transmits kerbs as sharp impulses, foam takes the edge off. The trade-off is direct: more material between fingers and rim.
Three layers doing three jobs. Micro-perforation for airflow, microfibre as the base, rubber coating for grip. Combining perforation with a coating is unusual — perforation normally costs grip area, and the coating compensates.
Touchscreen on thumb and index. GCOM publishes nothing here.
Price, around €50 against €69.
Watch the sizing
Sparco sizes the Hypergrip 8 to 12 in numbers, the only brand here to do so. A size 8 does not map to an M on anyone else's chart. GCOM publishes a full chart in centimetres with both circumference and length; the inch conversion is on our size and fit page.
Which one for you
| Your situation | Pick |
|---|---|
| Maximum feel through the rim | GCOM SRG1 |
| Strong wheel, sharp kerb impulses, sore palms | Sparco Hypergrip |
| You want published weight and seam data | GCOM SRG1 |
| You use a touchscreen mid-session | Sparco Hypergrip |
| You want a long cuff | GCOM SRG1 |
GCOM care guidance: manufacturer support.
Frequently asked
Is the Sparco Hypergrip padded?
Yes — foam padding under a rubber-coated, micro-perforated microfibre palm. The GT Omega PRESA also has padding, but Sparco explicitly specifies foam.
How much does the Hypergrip weigh?
Sparco publishes no weight. The SRG1 publishes 31 g per pair.
Why does Sparco use numeric sizes?
It sizes the Hypergrip 8 to 12 rather than S to XL. The numbers do not correspond to letter sizes from other brands.
Does padding reduce wheel feel?
It puts more material between hand and rim than a single-layer palm does. Whether that trade is worth it depends on your wheel's torque and how long you drive.
Which is cheaper?
The Hypergrip at around €50, against €69 for the short SRG1.