Superconductor gloves are the blue and black member of the original Sport Gloves line. They launched with the first glove pool in 2016, next to Pandora's Box and Hedge Maze. This guide explains how they look, which cases they come from, how wear changes them and what to check before you buy a pair.
What do Superconductor gloves look like?
The full item name is Sport Gloves | Superconductor. It uses the athletic Sport model with synthetic fabric panels. The colour scheme is blue and black. That makes it a cooler, more restrained choice than the purple of Pandora's Box or the green of Hedge Maze.
The item description pitches the finish at players who want to stand out. The short flavour text is a throwaway line rather than lore with any deeper meaning. As with all gloves, the finish is cosmetic and does not change how any weapon handles.
The catalogue entry lives at Sport Gloves | Superconductor. The Sport Gloves page lists every other finish on this model.
Where do Superconductor gloves come from?
This finish belongs to the first glove pool Valve added to the game. It launched with the Glove Case update in November 2016, the first time players could change their hands at all. The same pool later appeared as the rare special drop in the Operation Hydra Case in 2017.
| Case | Released | Glove pool |
|---|---|---|
| Glove Case | November 2016 | First-generation gloves |
| Operation Hydra Case | May 2017 | Same first-generation pool |
That pool holds 24 gloves across six types: Sport, Specialist, Driver, Moto, Hand Wraps and Bloodhound. One glove drop is therefore split across many finishes, and any single one is a long shot. Our case odds explainer covers how rare special items work. Unboxing is a paid gamble with no guaranteed return. If you want this exact pair, buying it outright is the predictable option.
How does wear affect Superconductor gloves?
The float range runs from 0.06 to 0.80, the standard range for gloves. That shapes which exteriors exist:
- Factory New (below 0.07) only exists in the narrow 0.06 to 0.07 window, so these pairs are rare.
- Minimal Wear (0.07 to 0.15) is the usual choice for a clean look.
- Field-Tested (0.15 to 0.38) covers a wide spread of looks.
- Well-Worn (0.38 to 0.45) and Battle-Scarred (0.45 to 0.80) show heavy scuffing and fading.
Gloves sit right in the middle of your screen, so wear shows more than it does on many guns. A low Field-Tested float can look close to Minimal Wear, while a high one can look tired. Our float values guide explains the scale in more detail. There is no StatTrak or Souvenir version of any glove.
Are Superconductor gloves a good match for blue skins?
That is a style call, so read this as an editorial suggestion. Blue and black hands usually sit comfortably with weapon skins that use blue, black or grey. They are also a safe pick if you change weapon skins often, because dark blue rarely clashes hard. You can test combinations for free in the Strikeistan loadout builder before buying anything.
How it compares with the other Sport finishes in its pool
| Finish | Main colours | Pool |
|---|---|---|
| Superconductor | Blue and black | 2016 glove pool |
| Pandora's Box | Black and purple | 2016 glove pool |
| Hedge Maze | Green and white | 2016 glove pool |
| Arid | See catalogue | 2016 glove pool |
Want a cheaper glove with a similar mood? Our cheapest gloves list is a good next stop, and the CS2 gloves guide explains every glove type.
How to check a pair before buying
- Open the listing's inspect link and rotate the hands in game. Our inspect links guide walks through it.
- Read the exact float with the Strikeistan tools rather than trusting the exterior label alone.
- Compare several listings of the same exterior.
- Use only Steam's own market or trade window. Never log in through a link someone sends you.
Price note: glove prices change daily and swing widely between exteriors. Check the Steam Community Market on the day you buy. Nothing here is investment advice, and skins can lose value.
Sources and checks
Finish details, case contents and float ranges were checked on 2 November 2026 against the TotalCSGO Glove Case glove list and the Strikeistan skin catalogue. Trade rules change, so read Steam Support before trading.
Frequently asked questions
What colour are Superconductor gloves?
They are blue and black, on the Sport Gloves model.
Which case drops Superconductor gloves?
The Glove Case and the Operation Hydra Case, which share the first glove pool.
What is the float range of Superconductor gloves?
0.06 to 0.80, the same range as other gloves, so Factory New needs a float below 0.07.
