LOL @ the sponge pressers. I see that all the time. Or better yet the ones who wrap the bar about 6 inches around with a sweat towel when they are benching all of 185lbs. They bring it down and then let it bounce off their sternums. Entire range of movement = 5 iinches downward.
I do wear the brown gardening gloves myself. snipped off at the second knuckle. I like them better than lifting gloves because they are protect from callouses and are thin and I can still "feel" the bar. Also, the elastic band keeps it around my wrist for back day when I use straps. And they are three pair for $4.99 can't beat that.