The ifrothgolf review
A hooded, fully waterproof three-layer golf shell from adidas built on their RAIN.RDY membrane, rated 10k/10k for waterproofing and breathability. It's the lightweight, packable end of the rain-gear market rather than a heavyweight winter storm suit, designed to live rolled up in your bag and come out when the sky turns.
What's great
The big win is how quiet and unrestrictive it is. There's real stretch in the fabric, so you can make a full swing without that papery crinkle or shoulder bind that wrecks tempo in cheaper waterproofs. Water beads off properly, the taped seams hold up in sustained rain, and it packs down small enough to forget about until you need it. The adjustable hood and elasticated cuffs seal things off well, and at 100% recycled polyester with a one-year waterproof warranty, adidas is backing it.
Worth knowing
The 10k/10k rating is solid for showers and steady rain but it isn't a true storm-suit, so in a full day of relentless heavy rain you may eventually feel it wetting out, and there are pricier shells with higher hydrostatic heads if you play in genuinely brutal conditions. It also runs on the trim, athletic adidas fit, so if you layer a thick midlayer underneath or prefer room to move, size up. Worth noting the RRP sits around 160 but it's very often discounted to between 95 and 130 at golf retailers, so paying full price is rarely necessary.
The verdict
A smart-money waterproof for the golfer who walks and wants something light, quiet and packable rather than a bulky storm fortress. Buy it when it dips under RRP, size up if you layer, and it'll handle the vast majority of British rounds without complaint.
