The ifrothgolf review
FootJoy's RainGrip is the go-to wet-weather golf glove, sold here as a pair (one for each hand) with an autosuede palm built to grip a soaking club. It's for anyone who plays through British drizzle and is sick of the club twisting in their hands.
What's great
The headline trick is real: the autosuede fibres stand up when wet, so the wetter it gets, the better these grip. I've never had a club feel more locked-in mid-monsoon, and that's the whole point. Reviewers across the board (Golf Monthly, Golfalot, Today's Golfer) say the same, that grip security in the rain is basically best in class. They're a sensible weight, not bulky like ski mitts, and they dry out fast so they're usable again next round. Buying them as a pair is the smart move, because rain doesn't care which hand it is.
Worth knowing
Be honest with yourself about when you'll wear these. When dry, the grip is noticeably worse than a normal leather glove and the feel is muted, so they're rubbish for putting and delicate chips (I take them off around the green). Wet suede also leaves your hands feeling cold and clammy, which in winter is genuinely unpleasant. And fumbling for a tee, marker or your phone with two gloves on is a faff. These are a specialist tool, not an everyday glove.
The verdict
If you play in proper wet weather, I rate these highly and reckon a pair belongs in every bag. Just don't expect to leave them on all round, they're a rain-only weapon, not a do-everything glove.
What reviewers say
Reviewers say the autosuede palms grip better the wetter they get, giving total confidence swinging in a downpour when leather gloves turn slick, and they're thinner and comfier than expected. The downside is they feel slightly odd and less premium in dry conditions, so they're a specialist wet-weather tool.
