Description
The Cosco Gel Pro Gym Gloves are Cosco’s mid-range fitness glove designed for regular gym-goers who need palm protection, solid grip, and wrist support across weightlifting, machine work, and functional training. Cosco has been manufacturing sports and fitness equipment in India for decades, and the Gel Pro sits in the sweet spot of their glove range — better materials and padding than their basic models, at a price that stays accessible for everyday gym users. If you have been training bare-handed and dealing with calluses, blisters, and bar slip during heavy lifts, the Cosco Gel Pro Gym Gloves solve all three problems with one well-constructed pair.
COSCO GEL PRO GYM GLOVES – MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION
Amara Leather Palm with Silicone Print
The palm uses Amara synthetic leather — a material that is softer and more flexible than genuine leather while maintaining strong abrasion resistance against knurled barbell shafts and textured dumbbell handles. The silicone print across the palm surface adds a layer of non-slip grip that works even when your hands start sweating mid-workout. This combination means the Cosco Gel Pro Gym Gloves grip the bar reliably during pull-ups, deadlifts, barbell rows, and heavy bench presses without the bar rotating or sliding in your grip. For gym gloves for men who lift regularly, palm material quality is the single most important feature — and the Amara + silicone combination in the Gel Pro handles this well.
Gel Pro Padding Technology
The defining feature of this glove is the gel padding integrated into the palm. Standard foam-padded gym gloves compress quickly under heavy loads and lose their protective effect within weeks. Gel padding maintains its cushioning properties significantly longer, distributing barbell and dumbbell pressure evenly across the palm and reducing the concentrated force on finger joints and the base of the palm. For exercises like heavy deadlifts, farmer’s walks, and kettlebell swings where grip pressure is intense and sustained, the Cosco Gel Pro Gym Gloves’ gel layer prevents the painful calluses and palm bruising that bare-handed lifting creates over time.
Dry Fit Mesh Back
The back of the glove uses a four-way stretch mesh fabric with dry fit properties. This mesh serves two functions — ventilation and flexibility. The mesh allows air to circulate across the back of the hand, pulling sweat away and keeping hands cooler during extended sessions. The four-way stretch ensures the glove moves naturally with your hand during grip changes, finger extensions, and wrist rotations without creating stiff, restrictive spots that cheap neoprene-back gloves cause. For workouts lasting 60–90 minutes in Indian gym conditions where heat and humidity are constant factors, this breathable back panel makes a noticeable difference in comfort.
Velcro Wrist Strap and Easy Wear System
A velcro strap wraps around the wrist to lock the glove in place during heavy lifts. Unlike elastic-only closures that loosen as you sweat, the velcro provides adjustable compression that stays secure through an entire workout. The easy wear and pull-off system — a pull tab on the fingertip area — lets you remove the gloves quickly between sets or when switching to exercises that work better bare-handed. This small detail saves frustration during supersets and circuit training where speed between exercises matters.
WHO SHOULD USE THE COSCO GEL PRO GYM GLOVES
Regular Weightlifters
If you train with barbells and dumbbells 4–6 days per week, the Cosco Gel Pro Gym Gloves provide the palm protection and grip consistency that daily lifting demands. The gel padding prevents callus buildup across months of regular training, and the Amara palm maintains its grip texture significantly longer than fabric or thin synthetic gloves that wear smooth within weeks. For cosco fitness gloves in this price range, the Gel Pro offers the best padding-to-durability ratio in Cosco’s lineup.
Home Gym Users
Home gym equipment — especially budget barbells and dumbbells common in Indian home setups — often has sharper knurling than commercial gym equipment. This aggressive texture tears up bare hands quickly. The Cosco Gel Pro Gym Gloves protect against this while also improving grip on equipment that may not have premium grip coatings. If you have invested in a home gym setup and train regularly, a pair of quality weight training gloves is as essential as the weights themselves.
CrossFit and Functional Training
Workouts that combine pull-ups, kettlebell swings, barbell cleans, and dumbbell snatches in rapid sequence demand gloves that grip well across different handle shapes and sizes. The Gel Pro’s Amara palm with silicone print maintains contact across round kettlebell handles, textured barbell shafts, and smooth pull-up bars without adjustment. The half-finger design preserves finger dexterity for rope work, battle rope exercises, and quick equipment changes that full-finger gloves restrict.
Cycling and Spinning
The gel padding in the Cosco Gel Pro Gym Gloves also works effectively for indoor cycling and spinning classes. Handlebar pressure during 45-minute to 1-hour spinning sessions creates numbness and pain in the palm — the same pressure distribution problem that heavy lifting causes. The gel absorbs vibration and reduces contact pressure, making the Gel Pro a versatile glove for members who combine weight training and cycling in the same gym session.
COSCO GEL PRO VS OTHER COSCO GYM GLOVES
Where the Gel Pro Sits in Cosco’s Range
Cosco offers multiple gym glove models — the basic Power and Hunk models at the entry level, the Gel Pro in the mid-range, and the Hulk at the premium end. The Cosco Gel Pro Gym Gloves offer a clear step up from the Power/Hunk models through the gel padding technology and Amara leather palm. The Hulk adds full wrist wrap support and thicker padding for heavy powerlifting. For most regular gym users who lift moderate to heavy weights and want comfort plus durability, the Gel Pro hits the right balance without the premium pricing of the Hulk.
Gel Pro vs Generic Gym Gloves
The Indian market under ₹1,000 is flooded with unbranded and low-quality gym gloves that use thin foam padding and cheap synthetic palms. These gloves typically lose their grip texture within 2–3 weeks and their padding compresses flat within a month. The Cosco Gel Pro Gym Gloves use genuinely different materials — gel instead of foam, Amara instead of basic synthetic, silicone print instead of plain leather. Customer reviews on Flipkart and Amazon consistently report 1–4 years of regular use from the Gel Pro, which makes the slightly higher price a better investment per month of actual use compared to replacing cheap gloves every few weeks.
SIZING AND FIT FOR COSCO GEL PRO GYM GLOVES
Available Sizes
Sports Galaxy stocks the Cosco Gel Pro Gym Gloves in Medium and Extra Large. To find your size, measure the circumference of your dominant hand around the knuckles (excluding thumb) with a flexible tape. Medium typically fits hand circumferences of 18–20 cm, and Extra Large fits 22–24 cm. If you are between sizes, the velcro wrist strap provides enough adjustment to compensate for half-size differences. The half-finger design means finger length is less critical — the glove covers the palm and lower finger joints while leaving fingertips free for grip sensitivity and touchscreen access between sets.
COSCO – TRUSTED INDIAN FITNESS BRAND
Cosco (India) Ltd. has been manufacturing sports and fitness equipment for decades, with a product range spanning gym accessories, cricket equipment, footballs, and fitness machines. Their gym glove range — including the Gel Pro — is designed in India for Indian gym conditions, considering factors like heat, humidity, and the training habits of local fitness communities. For leather gym gloves from a brand that backs its products with a warranty and nationwide availability, the Cosco Gel Pro Gym Gloves deliver reliable quality that generic imports cannot match. Available at Sports Galaxy with free shipping across India.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q1. What is the Gel Pro padding in the Cosco Gel Pro Gym Gloves?
Ans. The Gel Pro padding is a gel-based cushioning layer integrated into the palm area. Unlike standard foam padding that compresses quickly, gel maintains its shape and shock-absorbing properties over extended use. It distributes barbell and dumbbell pressure evenly across the palm, reducing calluses, blisters, and palm bruising during heavy lifting sessions.
Q2. What sizes are available?
Ans. Sports Galaxy stocks the Cosco Gel Pro Gym Gloves in Medium and Extra Large. Measure your hand circumference around the knuckles (excluding thumb) — Medium fits approximately 18–20 cm, Extra Large fits 22–24 cm. The velcro wrist strap provides additional fit adjustment.
Q3. Can I wash the Cosco Gel Pro Gym Gloves?
Ans. Hand wash only with mild soap and cold water. Do not machine wash, bleach, or tumble dry — heat and agitation degrade the Amara leather and gel padding. Air-dry the gloves completely after washing and between workouts to prevent odor buildup and maintain material integrity.
Q4. Are these gloves suitable for pull-ups and bar exercises?
Ans. Yes. The Amara leather palm with silicone print provides strong grip on pull-up bars, barbell shafts, and dumbbell handles. The gel padding absorbs bar pressure during hanging exercises like pull-ups, chin-ups, and hanging leg raises, reducing palm discomfort that limits set duration.
Q5. How long do the Cosco Gel Pro Gym Gloves last?
Ans. With regular use (4–6 gym sessions per week) and proper care (hand washing, air drying), the Gel Pro typically lasts 1–2 years. Customer reviews on Flipkart report some users getting up to 4 years from a single pair. Durability depends on training intensity, washing frequency, and whether the gloves are air-dried properly after each session.
Q6. Are the Cosco Gel Pro gloves full-finger or half-finger?
Ans. Half-finger (fingerless) design. The cosco gel pro gym gloves cover the palm and lower finger joints while leaving fingertips exposed. This preserves grip sensitivity for rope exercises, equipment adjustments, and phone/touchscreen access between sets. For full-finger protection, Cosco offers different models in their range.
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