🧤 Why Sport Gloves?
Sport Gloves are the most sought-after glove type in Counter-Strike. The tight, athletic design and standout skins — especially Hedge Maze and Pandora's Box — make them the crown jewel of most high-end loadouts.
They consistently top the glove market, and in Factory New the grail skins reach five figures.
📊 Key Facts at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Type | Sport Gloves (★) |
| Introduced | Glove Case (2016) |
| StatTrak | No (gloves never have it) |
| Grail skins | Hedge Maze, Pandora's Box |
| Float impact | Very high on appearance |
| Cheapest skins | Creme Pinstripe, Bronze Morph and Blaze |
📜 History & Origin
Gloves were introduced to Counter-Strike with the Glove Case in 2016, and Sport Gloves quickly emerged as the most coveted type. The Clutch Case (2018) added Vice, Amphibious, Omega and Bronze Morph; Operation Broken Fang (2020) added Slingshot, Nocts, Big Game and Scarlet Shamagh; and the Sealed Dead Hand Terminal added seven more. The original Glove Case pair of Hedge Maze and Pandora's Box are still the most valuable.
💰 Sport Glove Skins & Prices
Every Sport Glove finish from the Glove, Clutch and Broken Fang eras, priced live and ranked by its dearest wear.
| # | Glove | Factory New | Price (all wears) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hedge Maze | $29,742 | $2,225 – $29,742 |
| 2 | Pandora's Box | $24,885 | $2,093 – $24,885 |
| 3 | Superconductor | $8,917 | $854 – $8,917 |
| 4 | Vice | $6,137 | $254 – $6,137 |
| 5 | Slingshot | $3,401 | $173 – $3,401 |
| 6 | Arid | $3,202 | $285 – $3,202 |
| 7 | Nocts | $3,147 | $451 – $3,147 |
| 8 | Amphibious | $2,534 | $194 – $2,534 |
| 9 | Omega | $1,593 | $136 – $1,593 |
| 10 | Scarlet Shamagh | $1,004 | $127 – $1,004 |
| 11 | Big Game | $732 | $114 – $732 |
| 12 | Bronze Morph | $432 | $72.57 – $432 |
Prices update automatically from live marketplace data, ranked by the dearest wear.
Factory New and low-float copies command large premiums, sometimes multiples of a Field-Tested pair.
Sealed Dead Hand Terminal Sport Gloves
The Sealed Dead Hand Terminal added 7 Sport Glove finishes. See the Dead Hand gloves guide for the whole set across Sport, Specialist and Driver Gloves.
| # | Glove | Factory New | Price (all wears) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ultra Violent | $5,045 | $584 – $5,045 |
| 2 | Occult | $1,996 | $293 – $1,996 |
| 3 | Violet Beadwork | $1,808 | $159 – $1,808 |
| 4 | Red Racer | $1,353 | $103 – $1,353 |
| 5 | Frosty | $1,187 | $119 – $1,187 |
| 6 | Blaze | $1,056 | $97.64 – $1,056 |
| 7 | Creme Pinstripe | $935 | $71.77 – $935 |
Prices update automatically from live marketplace data, ranked by the dearest wear.
⭐ Best Sport Gloves by Budget
- Grail (loadout centrepiece): Hedge Maze or Pandora's Box.
- High-end value: Superconductor or Vice in a mid float.
- Entry: Creme Pinstripe, Bronze Morph and Blaze for the Sport Glove look for less.
📐 Why Float Matters So Much on Gloves
Gloves show wear more dramatically than almost any other item type. The fabric and leather textures fade, fray, and discolour as float rises, so condition has an outsized effect on both looks and price:
- Factory New: rich colours and clean texture — commands a large premium.
- Minimal Wear: close to FN, usually the best looks-per-dollar.
- Field-Tested: visible wear on the fabric; the practical value tier.
- Well-Worn / Battle-Scarred: heavy fading; cheapest but noticeably worn.
Because there is no StatTrak on any glove, value comes purely from the skin, the float, and demand — so buying the best float you can afford pays off.
📈 Value & Investment
Sport Gloves are the strongest glove-type holders. Grails like Hedge Maze and Pandora's Box have appreciated over time thanks to demand and constrained low-float supply. Higher-float copies are more liquid but appreciate less.
🧤 Loadout Pairings
- Vice → purple/pink loadouts (Neon Rider, Doppler).
- Pandora's Box → teal/purple builds.
- Hedge Maze → green and colourful loadouts.
🛒 Buying Tips & Checklist
- Match your knife and rifle colours — gloves are the piece that ties a loadout together.
- Prioritise float — FN/MW pairs look dramatically cleaner and hold value better.
- Inspect in-game to confirm the exact wear before buying.
- Pay up for float on grails — a low-float Pandora's Box holds value far better than a battle-scarred one.
- No StatTrak exists on gloves, so ignore any listing claiming otherwise.
🔍 Compare Prices Across 40+ Marketplaces
Don't overpay — check real-time prices for every item in this guide on SteamAnalyst. We aggregate pricing from Buff163, Skinport, CSFloat, DMarket, Steam Market, and more so you always get the best deal.
❓ FAQ
What are the most expensive Sport Gloves?
Hedge Maze, Pandora's Box and Superconductor are currently the most expensive Sport Gloves, with Hedge Maze spanning $2,225 – $29,742 across wears. Low-float copies sit at the top of each range.
Do gloves have StatTrak?
No. No glove in CS2 can be StatTrak — that is exclusive to weapons and knives.
Does float matter on gloves?
A lot. Gloves show wear strongly, so Factory New and low-float pairs look dramatically better and cost significantly more than worn copies.
What is the cheapest Sport Glove?
Creme Pinstripe, Bronze Morph and Blaze are currently the cheapest ways into Sport Gloves, in their most worn condition.
Are Sport Gloves a good investment?
The grails (Hedge Maze, Pandora's Box) have historically held and gained value, especially in low float, but they are large, illiquid purchases — research market depth first.
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