Bassdash ALTIMATE UPF 50+ Women’s Fishing Gloves UV Sun Protection Review
Our verdict
The Bassdash ALTIMATE Women's Fishing Gloves cost $17.95 and carry a 4.7 star average across 1,534 reviews, tying the men's Bassdash ALTIMATE for the top rating in this comparison. Built from faux leather in a Medium, Rosy Clouds fit, with 100 or more bought last month, this pair backs its UV sun protection claim with a strong review record.
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Women anglers who want UPF 50+ sun protection in a glove sized and colored for a more tailored fit. The Medium size and Rosy Clouds color set it apart from the mostly neutral toned gloves in this comparison.
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Skip these if you need a different hand size than Medium or prefer a neutral color, since Rosy Clouds and a single Medium fit are the only options listed for this particular glove.
- Material Faux Leather
- Size Medium
- Color Rosy Clouds
- Pieces 1 Count
- Priced 20% above the category median ($14.99 across 33 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 1,534 owner ratings
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Popularity4.2/5
1,534 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Sun exposure adds up fast on a long day on the water, and finding a glove sized and styled for a woman's hand while still covering the sun protection basics is the gap the Bassdash ALTIMATE Women's Fishing Gloves aim to fill at $17.95.
Built from faux leather in a Medium size and Rosy Clouds color, this pair shares its UPF 50+ sun protection focus with the men's Bassdash ALTIMATE and the KastKing Sol Armis, but targets a different fit and look. The rating backs up the approach: 4.7 stars across 1,534 reviews matches the men's ALTIMATE for the highest rating in this comparison, and comfortably beats the 4.2 stars posted by the Glacier 015BK.
At $17.95, it costs less than the KastKing Sol Armis at $19.99 and the Lindy AC950 at $28.35, while matching the top rating in the group. With 100 or more bought last month, demand sits above the Bassdash men's fingerless pair's 50 or more but below the KastKing Sol Armis and Berkley BTLCFG. For anglers wanting a women's specific sun glove with a proven rating, this is a strong entry in the field.
Pros
- 4.7 star rating across 1,534 reviews, tied for the highest rating in this comparison
- Faux leather build designed around UPF 50+ sun protection
- Priced at $17.95, cheaper than the KastKing Sol Armis at $19.99 and Lindy AC950 at $28.35
- 100 or more bought last month shows steady demand
- Medium size and Rosy Clouds color offer a fit and look distinct from unisex gloves
Cons
- Only available in a Medium size, which may not fit smaller or larger hands
- Costs more than double the $7.99 Berkley BTLCFG despite a smaller review base
- Single color option, Rosy Clouds, limits choice compared to gloves with more listed colors
- Faux leather does not offer the puncture protection the Lindy AC950 specifies
Specifications
| Material | Faux Leather |
|---|---|
| Size | Medium |
| Color | Rosy Clouds |
| Pieces | 1 Count |
Performance notes
Faux leather in a Medium fit gives the Bassdash ALTIMATE Women's gloves a closer, more tailored feel than the One Size rubber build of the Fish Handling/Cleaning Gloves or the Large-X-Large stretch fit of the KastKing Sol Armis. The shared UPF 50+ focus with the men's ALTIMATE and the KastKing Sol Armis means the fabric is built to block a large share of UV exposure during long hours outdoors, which matters more in bright, sunny conditions than cold or wet ones. Faux leather trades some durability against sharp hooks or fins for a lighter, more flexible feel than rubber or neoprene builds like those in the Glacier 015BK. With only one size and one color listed, buyers are working within a narrower range of fit options than gloves offered across multiple sizes.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star average across 1,534 reviews ties this glove with the men's Bassdash ALTIMATE for the top rating in this comparison, ahead of the 4.6 stars each posted by the KastKing Sol Armis and Berkley BTLCFG. Its review count of 1,534 is larger than the men's ALTIMATE's 1,200 but smaller than the KastKing's 5,683 or the Fish Handling/Cleaning Gloves' 3,424. Bought last month sits at 100 or more, ahead of the 50 or more reported for the men's ALTIMATE, suggesting steady and slightly growing demand for the women's specific version at a similar rating level.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this glove different from the men's Bassdash ALTIMATE?
Yes, this version is built specifically for women, sized Medium in a Rosy Clouds color, while the men's ALTIMATE is fingerless and comes in Grey Camo. Both share the same 4.7 star rating, though this version has a larger review count at 1,534 versus 1,200.
What sun protection does it offer?
It is built with UPF 50+ protection in a faux leather construction, the same sun protection focus as the men's Bassdash ALTIMATE and the KastKing Sol Armis, which lists the same UPF 50+ rating in its spandex polyester blend fabric.
Is $17.95 a fair price given the rating?
At $17.95 it costs less than the $19.99 KastKing Sol Armis and the $28.35 Lindy AC950, while matching the highest rating in this comparison at 4.7 stars across 1,534 reviews, making it a reasonably priced option among the higher rated gloves.