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May 26, 2023

WHAT ARE THE BEST GOLF GLOVES FOR PLAYING IN THE RAIN?

What are the best gloves to help keep your hands dry and your grip strong when it’s wet on the golf course? It is almost inevitable that a golfer will get caught out in the rain at some point – even

What are the best gloves to help keep your hands dry and your grip strong when it’s wet on the golf course?

It is almost inevitable that a golfer will get caught out in the rain at some point – even if you are a fair weather golfer. Therefore, it is important to have waterproof gloves on hand which will improve your grip as the weather worsens.

Manufacturers of the best golf glove are all producing gloves to help with traction in the wet weather so there are plenty to choose from.

MacWet Aquatec Waterproof Golf Glove

The Aquatec are worn by two time DP World Tour winner Aaron Rai every time he plays so they must be doing something right. To see just how good these gloves are, check out Aaron Rai’s victory of the 2020 Scottish Open which was hit by Storm Alex. These grips just get better the wetter they become with exceptional grip in the worst conditions. They are incredibly durable and can easily be kept in the bag for a while. They can be worn rain or shine, and they only take five to ten minutes to dry naturally.

FootJoy RainGrip Golf Glove

The RainGrip is made with FootJoy’s autosuede knitted palm and index finger to give great grip in the wettest of conditions. The QuikDry material is breathable and very durable and doesn’t hold moisture for long. The gloves incorporate a tee holder and ball marker which saves you putting your wet hands into your pockets or having to take your gloves off to get anything out.

Galvin Green Lewis Interface-1 Thermal Golf Glove

Galvin Green are synonymous with waterproof in the golfing world and their Lewis gloves are a great option to keep your hands dry and grip strong. The interface-1 technology also makes the gloves windproof to help keep your hands warm, although they are still breathable so they can be worn in warmer conditions. The palm of these gloves is cabretta leather for ultimate comfort and the traction is provided by the super tacky fingertips. They are easy to maintain and made to the highest quality justifying the price point.

TaylorMade Rain Control Golf Glove

Made from ultrathin microfiber suede, the Rain Control offers 40% more grip than a traditional glove in wet conditions, and amazing feel and fitting. The gloves dry impressively quickly, and the nylon fabric is extremely durable.

Under Armour Storm Golf Gloves

The Storm gloves are designed to keep your hands dry and cool without sacrificing breathability. The palm of this glove is textured and very comfortable providing impressive grip and feel. The Storm is made from nylon, polyurethane and elastance making it a durable and flexible option for when the heavens open.

Callaway Opti Grip Rain Glove

The Opti Flex material gives the Opti Grip a premium fit and feel with great flexibility. The microfiber suede palm offers profound grip along with the X-Spann material between the fingers which also helps to improve moisture wicking, breathability and flexibility. The stretch binding cuff makes the gloves fit more securely and helps to absorb moisture keeping the palms dry.

Srixon Golf Rain Gloves

Worn by Shane Lowry during his Open victory at Royal Portrush in 2019 in the treacherous conditions this pair of wet weather gloves offer flexibility and comfort along with breathability thanks to the quick-dry knit material which also helps dry the gloves out very quickly. The microfiber suede palm ensures impressive grip in wet conditions.

Mizuno RainFit Golf Glove

Designed with a Japanese developed suede ensures the RainFit’s grip is impressive in wet conditions. Mizuno’s FitBridge guarantees a snug fit between the palm and forefinger. Flexible mesh inserts provide breathability and comfort. The wristband is moisture absorbing and the palm is made from microfiber suede helping to keep the palm dry.

Cobra StormGrip Rain Golf Gloves

The StormGrip has been designed with the tech savvy golfer in mind because the index finger is touch screen compatible. The StormGrip suede palm provides maximum grip and the lightweight mesh cuff delivers optimum fit and feel. The DWR coating is a special moisture membrane which helps to keep the hands dry.

Jeantet Sport Finger Ten Golf Gloves

The Sport Finger Ten is a breathable, flexible and lightweight moisture wicking pair of gloves. They work very well in wet conditions getting grippier as the rain worsens. They are just as comfortable on a hot summers day as they are on a cold winters day.

How to choose the best golf glove

Picking out the best gloves is vitally important. You need to make sure it fits whilst also ensuring it looks good, feels good and (with the wet weather gloves) performs well.

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