Abstract: An athletic glove apparatus for providing a non-slip grip and for providing padding and protection to the hand and the various areas of impact for use in different sports. A baseball glove apparatus comprises a glove and a bat wrap, the glove comprising a palm truss, a thumb truss a lower finger truss on each finger and a pad such that the bat wrap engages the truss members. A water sport glove comprises a glove and a ski handle, the glove comprising a palm truss, a thumb truss, a lower finger truss on each finger, an intermediate finger truss on each finger and an outer finger truss on the middle two fingers, the ski handle comprising a handle wrap that acts with the truss members to provide a secure, padded grip. A weight lifting glove comprising a glove and a wrap member, the glove comprising a palm truss, a lower finger truss on each finger, an intermediate finger truss on each finger and a palm pad, such that the wrap member actively engages the truss members for providing a non-slip, padded grip.