The ifrothgolf review
Ping's mid-tier waterproof jacket, sitting below the flagship SensorDry shells. It uses Ping's SensorDry membrane for full waterproof and windproof protection while staying air permeable so you don't cook inside it. The fabric has real stretch and is cut to move with the golf swing rather than fight it, and the package is rounded out with sealed zips, storm cuffs, an adjustable collar and three usable pockets. RRP is around 160 pounds, though it's routinely discounted well below that.
What's great
It keeps you dry. The waterproofing is properly sorted and backed by a long warranty, so you can trust it in a genuine downpour rather than a light drizzle. The stretch fabric is the standout though, it lets you swing freely with no tugging across the shoulders or back, which is where cheaper waterproofs fall apart. It's light enough to throw over a polo in a summer shower and works as a layering piece in colder months. Pockets are plentiful and all zip shut, and the cuffs and collar seal out water runoff well.
Worth knowing
It's noisy. The fabric rustles audibly during the swing and the walk, and that bothers some players mid-shot. The styling and two-tone colourways won't be to everyone's taste and it doesn't really pass as an off-course jacket. It's not a standalone winter coat either, you'll want a mid-layer underneath when it's genuinely cold. The outer cuff adjustment could cinch tighter for smaller wrists. Worth noting waterproof warranty length varies by retailer listing (one to three years), so check before you buy.
The verdict
An honest, dependable wet-weather jacket that nails the two things that matter most: it actually keeps water out and it doesn't get in the way of your swing. The fabric noise is the real trade-off, so if a rustle in your backswing drives you mad, try one on first. For everyone else, especially at its frequent sub-100-pound street price, it's a lot of waterproof for the money.
