CS2 Sport Gloves Guide: Every Pattern, Prices & Best Picks

Sport Gloves are one of the most recognizable glove models in Counter-Strike 2. Unlike the more understated Driver Gloves or the bulkier Specialist Gloves, this model features a sporty shape, large colored panels, and a highly visible design across both hands.

The first Sport Gloves were introduced on November 28, 2016, alongside the Glove Case. Valve later added new series through the Clutch Case, Operation Broken Fang Case, and other containers. In March 2026, the model received seven additional finishes as part of the Dead Hand Collection. As of early October 2026, there are 19 Sport Gloves variants in CS2.

All Sport Gloves in CS2 and Their Prices, Which Sport Gloves Were Released First?, How Does Float Affect Sport Gloves?, Does Pattern Index Matter?, Which Sport Gloves Should You Choose in 2026?, What Should You Check Before Buying Sport Gloves?

All Sport Gloves in CS2 and Their Prices

Glove prices depend heavily on condition, float, and the specific Pattern Index. Because of that, it is more useful to compare the overall price range - from the most affordable Battle-Scarred examples to rare Factory New versions.

As of early October 2026, approximate prices are:

• Pandora's Box: $2,270–25,700

• Hedge Maze: $2,470–23,060

• Superconductor: $925–10,470

• Arid: $300–3,270

• Vice: $270–6,900

• Amphibious: $210–6,200

• Omega: $140–1,530

• Bronze Morph: $75–460

• Slingshot: $190–3,030

• Nocts: $490–4,050

• Big Game: $115–780

• Scarlet Shamagh: $140–1,120

• Ultra Violent: $650–5,860

• Violet Beadwork: $170–1,930

• Occult: $330–2,160

• Frosty: $130–1,260

• Red Racer: $110–1,130

• Blaze: $110–1,080

• Creme Pinstripe: $80–980

Prices can vary significantly between marketplaces, especially for Factory New gloves. For example, current Hedge Maze FN listings can exceed $25,000, while Field-Tested examples are available for around $4,000.

Which Sport Gloves Were Released First?

The original 2016 series includes Hedge Maze, Pandora's Box, Superconductor, and Arid. These gloves can be obtained from the Glove Case and Operation Hydra Case. This group includes some of the most expensive Sport Gloves in the entire game. Hedge Maze, for example, remains particularly valuable because of its bright green-and-white design and the limited number of clean FN examples.

In 2018, the Clutch Case introduced Vice, Amphibious, Omega, and Bronze Morph. These gloves later also became available from the Revolution Case. Vice uses a pink-and-blue palette, Amphibious combines blue and white, while Omega has a simpler black-and-yellow design.

The next four variants arrived in 2020: Slingshot, Nocts, Big Game, and Scarlet Shamagh. They can be found in the Operation Broken Fang, Snakebite, and Recoil Cases.

Finally, on March 11, 2026, the Dead Hand Collection added seven new Sport Gloves: Blaze, Creme Pinstripe, Frosty, Occult, Red Racer, Ultra Violent, and Violet Beadwork. In total, Valve introduced 22 new glove pairs across different models in the update.

How Does Float Affect Sport Gloves?

Almost all Sport Gloves have a float range of 0.06–0.80, which means they are available in all five wear conditions:

• Factory New: 0.06–0.07

• Minimal Wear: 0.07–0.15

• Field-Tested: 0.15–0.38

• Well-Worn: 0.38–0.45

• Battle-Scarred: 0.45–0.80

Because the Factory New range is extremely narrow, good FN Sport Gloves are rare. As a result, the price jump from MW to FN is often much larger than the actual visual difference between the two conditions. Vice, for example, costs around $1,280 in MW and more than $5,600 in FN, while Omega is roughly $415 in MW and $1,530 in FN.

For a regular play inventory, Minimal Wear or low-float Field-Tested often makes more sense. With gloves, it is especially important to inspect the knuckles and the most visible areas of the right hand, as wear in those locations can have the biggest impact on appearance.

Does Pattern Index Matter?

Yes, but not equally for every finish. On some Sport Gloves, Pattern Index only slightly changes the texture placement, while others have genuinely noticeable pattern variations.

The most famous example is Nocts. Players look for patterns with as little leopard print as possible and the darkest overall surface. The community usually refers to these as Max Black patterns and divides them into several tiers. This is not an official Valve classification, but it is commonly used by collectors and sellers.

On the newer Ultra Violent gloves, Pattern Index affects how the purple and blue areas are distributed. Max Purple/Max Magenta and Max Blue/Cyan variants are often separated into different categories, with some rare seeds selling for noticeable premiums.

Violet Beadwork also has special patterns. Examples with clearly visible diamond shapes are valued more highly and are commonly referred to as Max Diamond or Double Diamond in the community.

For most other Sport Gloves, float and visible wear matter much more than the exact seed.

Which Sport Gloves Should You Choose in 2026?

If you simply want the Sport Gloves model without spending too much, Bronze Morph, Creme Pinstripe, Blaze, Red Racer, or Big Game are worth considering. In FT and BS, many of them cost around $70–130.

For a more versatile inventory, Omega is an interesting option. Its black-and-yellow color scheme works well with many different knife models, while FT examples cost around $170. Frosty is suitable for blue or white inventories, while Scarlet Shamagh and Slingshot work well with red-themed setups.

If you want a darker loadout, Nocts remain one of the main choices, especially with a good Max Black pattern.

In the premium segment, the choice usually comes down to Hedge Maze, Pandora's Box, and Superconductor. These are the most expensive classic finishes for the model. Ultra Violent also deserves attention: the new 2026 gloves already have expensive pattern-based variants and allow players to choose between predominantly purple or blue designs.

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What Should You Check Before Buying Sport Gloves?

Do not look only at the wear condition name. Two Field-Tested examples can look noticeably different if one has a 0.16 float and the other sits at 0.35.

Before buying, it is worth checking the exact float, the condition of the knuckles and fingers, the Pattern Index, and the overall appearance through Inspect. For Nocts, Ultra Violent, Violet Beadwork, and some other finishes, the seed can also have a significant impact on price.

If you do not want to buy Sport Gloves directly from the marketplace, you can also try to get them from cases on our website. Some Farmskins cases include different glove models and finishes, so it is worth checking the list of possible drops before opening and choosing the option that suits you best.