Cats do not like the feeling of pins against their skin. This is the reason why most cat grooming gloves have much softer and nice nips instead of pins (my review contains both). So, yes, you could say that grooming gloves work on cats that hate brushing.
If your cat is not a fan of the available grooming options, then there’s only grooming by force left. In this situation, I recommend you stick to using grooming gloves. You’ll be able to simultaneously hold your cat as well as groom it with gloves. If you opt for brushes, then you’ll be able to groom only with one hand.