Specifications
| Spec | Sparco Hypergrip |
|---|---|
| Weight | not published |
| Seams | not published |
| Palm | microfibre, micro-perforated, rubber coating, foam padding |
| Back | perforated, elastic |
| Cuff and closure | hook-and-loop tab at the wrist (retailer) |
| Sizes | 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 — numeric sizing (retailer) |
| Touchscreen | thumb and index finger |
| Care | not published |
| Fire protection | none — this is Sparco's gaming line, not its FIA-rated motorsport range |
| Price | approx. €50 (retailer) |
| Data as of | 7 October 2026, sparco-official.com |
What stands out
Padding in the palm. Most gloves in this field prioritise thinness; the GT Omega PRESA also has a padded palm. Sparco goes the other way and puts foam between your hand and the rim. On a strong direct drive base that transmits kerbs as sharp impulses, padding takes the edge off. It also puts more material between your fingers and the wheel, which is the trade-off: less direct feel.
Three layers doing three jobs. Micro-perforation for airflow, microfibre for the base, a rubber coating for grip. Combining a perforated surface with a rubber coating is unusual — perforation usually costs grip area, and the coating is how Sparco compensates. See gloves for sweaty hands.
Numeric sizing. Sparco sizes the Hypergrip 8 to 12 rather than S to XL — the only brand here to do so. A size 8 does not map to an M on another brand's chart, so measure and use Sparco's own table. See size and fit.
A motorsport name in the middle of the field. Around €50 places the Hypergrip below the SRG1 (€69) and Syncmesh (from €74.38), above GT Omega (£24.95) and Trak Racer (€35).
What Sparco does not publish
Sparco publishes no weight, no seam position and no care instructions; the price, cuff and size range above come from retailer listings rather than the manufacturer page.
The missing weight is particularly awkward for a padded glove, since padding is exactly what adds grams. Without a figure there is no way to place the Hypergrip against the 31 g SRG1 or the 32 g FREEM SIM21 — see lightest sim racing gloves.
Alternatives
| If you want | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A published weight and seam data | GCOM SRG1 | 31 g per pair, fully external double seams, XS–XL, €69 |
| A stated torque rating | Syncmesh Grip M2X | Rated to 16 Nm, full fabric composition, €74.38 |
| A lower price | GT Omega PRESA at £24.95 or Trak Racer Multi-Use at €35 | Both publish a letter size range |
Frequently asked
How much does the Sparco Hypergrip weigh?
Sparco does not publish a weight.
Is the Hypergrip padded?
Yes. The palm combines micro-perforated microfibre, a rubber coating and foam padding — the only palm explicitly described as foam-padded in this comparison.
What sizes are available?
Numeric sizes 8 to 12, according to retailer listings. They do not correspond to letter sizes from other brands.
Is it fire resistant?
No. The Hypergrip belongs to Sparco's gaming line. Sparco's FIA-rated gloves are separate products.
Does padding reduce wheel feel?
It puts more material between hand and rim than a single-layer palm does. Whether that is worth the cushioning depends on your wheel's torque and your session length.