We compared two half-finger weightlifting gloves: the Harbinger Pro Gloves and the Under Armour Weightlifting Gloves.
What we looked at
Palm material, breathability features, wrist support, and price.
The verdict
If you want the lower price with a lightweight, perforated leather palm and 4-way stretch back, the Harbinger Pro is the value pick, at £13.99. If you would rather pay £8.00 more for Iso-Chill fabric that feels cool to the touch, a terry-cloth thumb for wiping sweat, and an elastic wristband with an adjustable strap, the Under Armour is the pick, at £21.99.
A £13.99 lightweight glove with a perforated leather palm.
A £21.99 glove with Iso-Chill fabric and an adjustable wrist strap.
Harbinger Pro Gloves, Lightweight and Flexible Weightlifting Gloves — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a lightweight (0.2kg) weightlifting glove with a padded genuine leather palm, a perforated two-piece palm for breathability, 4-way stretch fabric on the back of the hand, integrated pull tabs for easy on/off, and a hook-and-loop wrist fastener.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Under Armour on these listings, at £13.99
- Lightweight at 0.2kg, per the listing
- Perforated two-piece palm for breathability
- 4-way stretch fabric for full range of motion
- Integrated finger and wrist pull tabs for quick on/off
Worth knowing
- No stated cooling fabric, unlike the Under Armour's Iso-Chill
- No terry-cloth thumb insert for wiping sweat
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants the lightest stated glove
- Quick on/off between sets
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants dedicated cooling fabric
- Buyers who want a wrist wrap with an adjustable strap
Under Armour Weightlifting Gloves, Half Finger — Best Wrist Support
Intended for: Marketed as a half-finger weightlifting glove with Iso-Chill fabric on the back of the hand that distributes body heat and feels cool to the touch, a leather palm with perforations for breathability, a terry-cloth thumb insert to wipe away sweat, and an elastic wristband with an adjustable wrist strap.
What we liked
- Iso-Chill fabric stated to feel cool to the touch, not on the Harbinger
- Terry-cloth thumb insert to wipe away sweat during sets
- Elastic wristband with an adjustable strap for extra support
- Leather palm with perforations for breathability
Worth knowing
- Costs £8.00 more than the Harbinger on these listings
- No stated weight figure
Best for
- Buyers who want cooling fabric and a wrist wrap
- Anyone doing heavier lifts that want extra wrist support
- Sweaty sessions where a thumb wipe is useful
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants the lightest possible glove
