Red Rooster Sussex Golf Glove - 2023 Forum Review

[GolfSpy_APH]

Welcome to the Red Rooster Sussex Member Test!

We have 6 great testers for this opportunity and are going to provide you with an in depth review on their experience with Red Rooster and their premium Sussex Glove!

Please welcome and congratulate our testers!
@EasyPutter
@Swood1994
@JFish350
@IndyBonzo
@Stuka44
@DerekBee

 

[EasyPutter]

Red Rooster Sussex Golf Glove – Official MGS Forum Review by EasyPutter

Introduction- 
My name is Derek and I live in Western New York in the Buffalo region. Golf here is a half a year outdoor sport and then the other half year is indoor on simulators or any number of other ways to knock the little ball around.  I try to get as many outdoor rounds in each year while weather permits. Summers get to be hot and dry with dormant grass and cracked clay soils bounded by wet seasons though popup storms make it a good idea to carry rain protection even leaving the car under clear sunny skies.

  

My golf game is that of a casual player getting out as often as possible in all kinds of weather that doesn't involve frostbite.  My partners don't worry about the weather knowing I will play without them which is more the rule than the exception and I usually take photos so they will know what they missed.  I walk with my push cart and with rain a big umbrella in the holder for somewhere to stand and walk out of the rain and bag cover that keeps the golf bag and even phone dry that runs the SwingU app every round.

The past 3 years I have had a season pass with my wife's blessing to, “golf as much as you want as long as you’re available on weekends.”  That deal means I play as many as 4 or 5 times a week on weekdays when I get in 9 holes between end of work and dinnertime, and 18 holes whenever more time is available.  I have a season pass at a new course this year so it will be a new challenge for club choice, hole strategy, and amount of exertion with more vertical than the previous course. I use most of my vacation days for golf.

Golf started in high school with a gym elective when we hit plastic golf balls to learn how to swing a club. Summers were all about Putt-Putt miniature golf with putters and miniature golf never really fell out of something to do.  As an Army Reserve training unit Commander I would visit my instructors wherever they were teaching for their annual training and the visit only took a half hour of a trip that was an overnight out-and-back halfway or more across the country.  Each fort has a golf course range and putting green so I did swing and putting practice though nobody took interest in helping me to understand on-course etiquette.  My last duty station before military retirement was where I finally had a lesson with a PGA Pro and discovered that everything he taught, it was just the etiquette piece I was missing.

As an Army Combat Engineer, wearing gloves is normal for whatever hand protection will keep hands ready for the next task.  Golf is no different and with a swing count for a 25 handicap (and with a club head strike that is not terribly consistent), a glove limits my hand injury to a small callus on the heel of the glove hand. I have partners who will golf bare handed but that is not for me with my life experience.

I'm grateful for MGS Mods selecting me to test the Red Rooster Sussex Golf Glove and for Red Rooster Golf in providing this opportunity to test their products with the willingness to allow MGS Forum members including myself to provide in return commentary about experiences and both pros and cons of the testing experiences as the test proceeds and at test conclusion.   That choice by Red Rooster Golf alone suggests to me the product is as good as their site claims, “The best glove in the game.”

Not lost on me is their Glove Purchased = Glove Donated program as their way of “Playing It Forward” to First Tee programs.  As a beneficiary of the PGA HOPE program for Veterans, I know the value and power that these organizations provide to those intended to be served, First Tee serves youngsters who are growing up with golf a healthy guiding influence physically, mentally and socially, and PGA HOPE serves Veterans with VA Recreational Therapy by Memorandum Of Agreement who learn and use golf as a means for healing body and mind while connecting with other Veterans through golf.

The way I intend to test this product is using it daily just as I always use my glove. Glove on at the first tee and off at the last cup, and that includes (brace yourself) putting.  Weather is whatever happens so it will be worn dry and wet, and the only variation to what I have done before will be using the storage box as that too is part of the test as I see it.

For the test and review I will be comparing the Sussex glove to my current Zero Friction glove and Callaway wet weather gloves and cold weather gloves.  Apples and Oranges perhaps but I think that will be in the fit parameter more than anything else.  I will be making generalities to previously worn gloves who's pedigree is forgotten but not the tactile experience of glove on hand while playing golf.

It's funny how few photos I have of my golf gloves
  

What will make this product stay with me after testing is a good fit that feels good while holding the club and in general.  Red Rooster recommends removing the glove after each shot but I prefer to not remove the glove between first tee and last cup and part of that is the stress imparted to a well fit glove just peeling it off and thrusting fingers and hand inside which for me is about 40 times a 9 hole round of golf.

I am excited about testing this product because last week on the April 6th MGS Forum Community Call, the main topic was Red Rooster golf gloves and guest Kerry of Red Rooster gave a talk about the background of the company and facts about fitting.  I learned more about gloves than ever before and it made me want to know the whole experience.  I signed up to be a tester as soon as that call was finished.

Kerry has the RED ROOSTER black hat

I have known about Red Rooster products since their debut and received promotional emails that I originally signed up to receive, and I have seen their ads and promotions.  Like all things when operating on a budget, the expenditure has to fit the expected outcome so I am interested to see if Red Rooster gloves become part of the products I will fit into my golf budget.  What I am expecting is an online personal glove fitting and receiving top quality gloves that I hope will last a number of rounds.

-- The Testing Review --

First Impressions (10 out of 10)

The Red Rooster box itself is something that speaks of quality from first appearance.  It is not a standard shipping container and announces itself as something to be noticed with its iconic branding.

The gloves provided were 2 of the Sussex glove we are testing, not yet available on the market as we were made aware by Kerry Moher of Red Rooster.  It is all leather with a snug comfortable fit, fine smooth leather with all stitching where it is supposed to be leaving nothing hanging loose or evident anywhere along the seams inside or out.  Comfortable from first try-on.

 
[brand new out of the box when first received]

The other glove in the box provided is a Ranger glove with white leather on the palm side and back side joined together by a fabric, all looking neat and well coordinated with red accent on the back around the hook and loop glove closure.
   

Red Rooster is aiming their gloves at the market to provide a high quality glove and offers a regular prescription refill kind of program where gloves arrive on schedule to ensure a fresh glove is on hand without the need to think about going to a golf store to get the next one to use.

The box also included a glove box with full double zipper closure that would allow for any configuration of leaving the zips partially open to aid in ensuring the gloves within can adequately dry while being held flat and protected inside.

 

Two hook-side of the hook & loop fastener are circles on each side of the outside of the glove box that allow for air drying with the glove box hanging from its D-ring snap hook on the glove bag or cart during the round.  The iconic Red Rooster emblem on both sides of the glove box help to identify where the gloves are to not leave them behind.
 

Aesthetics (10 out of 10) 

The glove looks like a top of the line glove that fits the hand like a second skin.  The leather is unblemished and uniform in color, and what a bright white it is!  The stitching has barely visible thread outside and inside it is evident that only the thread needed is used in the glove.  The simple design of the Sussex glove has a pleasing minimal look that goes with any fashion or style, no consideration necessary to make sure glove and shirt, shoes, hat, whatever is going to go together for that chic look at the clubhouse.

  
[brand new out of the box when first received]

 

The Fit and Feel (18 out of 20)

I was at first concerned that the fit of the sizing recommended during the glove fitting was too small.  I knew from what Kerry Moher said that it was going to be tight and something to get used to so I trusted the process and applied that Fit as part of the test.

I found the Feel was at first uncomfortable with my fingertips touching the ends of the glove fingers but soon discovered once I was not focusing on it the sensation was easily disregarded.  The seams along the fingers are noticeable at first because they are present and the sizing ensures they are in direct contact with finger skin but that too was easily disregarded while wearing the glove as the snug fit does become like a second skin.  

My habit is putting the glove on at first tee and removing at last cup and as intended I was going to try to adapt to gloving and un-gloving at each shot to follow a proposed test variable and look for wear on both of the Sussex gloves provided.  Temperatures in WNY for April and May along with wet conditions made it much preferable to keep the glove on and the notion of trying that was reserved for the second glove.

Statistically I saw no improvement of my game with the glove overall.  I had an immediate improvement the first day I wore the glove but no repeated performance improvement for the duration of the test.   I cannot attribute the remarkably low score of that round to the glove.

The material did not change in its shape as much as I was expecting it to from what I was told to expect and put that down to my easy wear of just about every glove, shoe, article of clothing I have.  The glove still fits tightly and even the overlap of the hook & loop closure did not happen to any degree as was presented to be normal during the fitting.

The glove is somewhat difficult to take off but not more than any leather glove that fits well.  The initial movement of the glove off the fingers took the most work to get started but then all fingers came out without the fingers of the glove turned inside out.  That was probably the only real indication I had that the leather material was forming to the shape of my fingers as the release became easier with each round.
 

On The Course (18 out of 20)

The first part of whether it was noticed by others is both pro and con; pro that nobody noticed so it did not attract attention as unusual or gaudy, flashy, or kitsch.  Con in that it did not attract attention but that too was pro in that it afforded opportunity to draw people’s attention to it in discussion.

Once aware of it as a new not yet on the market glove, it attracted a lot of attention and interest by those in the foursome.

I feel like I have great control of my club wearing the Sussex glove.  The club fits into the hands so well I did not think about actually hanging onto the cub while playing.  This contributed to being able to focus on what I was doing with my swing more than what I needed to do because of the glove between my hands and the club.

 
[These two photos taken after 9 full 18-holes of play in wet and dry conditions]

Over the course of 10 18-hole rounds of golf in dry and wet conditions with a range day when I continued to use the same Sussex glove, there is minimal wear on the heel of my hand where the end of longer clubs rests.  The rest of the glove, while no longer pristine white, show no signs of wear but do look well worn in for fit.

[Palm wear after 10 full 18-hole rounds - that is the only apparent leather wearing]

I consider the glove to be appropriate for size and a good wearing glove.  I mentioned the glove wear to my PGA HOPE Ambassador friend Scott who can bust any glove in one or less than two full rounds and he of course said it was because I was wearing it and not him.  So that said, this is my experience and hope it also translates to others experience.

[After 10 full 18-hole rounds showing overall condition of palm and fingers]

 

The Good, the bad, the in between (20 out of 20)

I found the Sussex glove to be a contributor to my enjoyment of golf.  Anyone following my Forum posts, reading my signature information below my posts, or paying attention to my handicap knows  that while I might play a lot of golf and receive coaching from some of the best PGA teaching professionals and coaches, I am not a golfer who is going to make a run for someone’s money.  In fact that is the least I am interested in when golf is at hand.  It is my peaceful place and the Sussex glove fits right into my peaceful place.  In no way does it take away from the experience.  If anything it enhances the calm and serenity by putting a comfort between my glove hand and the club grip.

There is nothing other than appreciation for the glove box, carried on the outside of my golf bag while pushing my cart and inside the side pocket when on the riding cart for yesterday’s PGA HOPE Secretary’s Cup.  

   
[Silver D-ring included and stretch pocket on left inside - box is hard shell with heavy zipper]

It was not intended to be a long wearing glove but in my experience it is not showing wear as fast as I had anticipated it would.  As with all my other tests, the write-up might have a due date but the test itself is open-ended and this Sussex glove will be worn until it needs to be changed and then I will test the second one just the same.  

And maybe (if snowballs survive well in hellacious places) I will try removing the glove between shots and see if the second glove wears as well, better or worse than the first one that was worn from first tee to last cup..
 

Play it or Trade it? (20 out of 20)

I am going to keep playing it.  There is a chance the glove helped on it’s first round to play my best round.  Perhaps I have a second best round waiting for me when the second glove makes its debut? 

The Red Rooster Sussex glove is definitely nice to have and adds a quality of wanting to go play knowing it fits well and performs like a second tougher skin.  

[After 10 full 18-hole rounds with good closeup of stitching and leather between fingers.]

As with all quality products, the asking price is fair for the product which I think does not help to promote it in the marketplace with a majority of golfers looking to trim cost wherever possible to the point of golfing bare handed to avoid cost of a glove altogether.   Perhaps these reviews of the quality and for me in particular the long durability will help convey the savings from a well made glove that ends up being less expensive when comparing initial cost to replacement measured in number of swings/rounds of golf comparatively with bargain brands of golf gloves.

It is my belief the type of golfer this product would fit the best is one who has options for spending on golf, or who has golf as a favorite pastime and invests in the enjoyment of his/her game with equipment that reduces cost over time by buying better up front.  That is my world of golf and I believe someone like me might read this and give it a try so they can tell me how right or wrong I might be from experience without resorting to being an armchair sports expert.  
 

-- Conclusion --

The Red Rooster Sussex glove is a well made quality glove designed to fit snug and last a moderate time in normal use.  Its leather is soft and substantial providing excellent coverage and protection to hands and fingers.  Not intended for long lasting wear, my experience is it is lasting as long as other gloves do though in my use a glove regularly lasts well over 50 rounds, with 10 in so far ongoing testing will prove if it is a long wear glove or shorter as Red Rooster intends for it to be preferring comfort and feel over long wear for the Sussex. 

[Practice round for the PGA HOPE Secretary's Cup May 14, 2023]

The aspects of the product I find significant are (good) the quality from first tryon and good wear paying attention to storing the glove well,  and (bad) in the price point of comparative higher price as most golfers buy gloves on a lowest price basis.  

I will say that knowing the glove will outlast a lower cost glove would make the slightly higher price in reality a bargain for longer playing time and/or greater comfort and enjoyment when playing our favorite game in the world. Perhaps this is the glove for those who can afford a fine glove just as a discerning car buyer would consider quality and comfort over the cheapest vehicle.
 

Final Score (96 out of 100)

 

[Swood1994]

Red Rooster Sussex Golf Glove – Official MGS Forum Review by Swood1994

 

Hello everyone! I’d like to invite you to come play a round at the newly opened Red Rooster CC. Open only to MGS members and never before played. Thanks to MGS And Red Rooster for the passes! Lay out your best outfit, clean those clubs, and make sure the coffee is brewed. Now let’s head to the “course”!

 

Warmup (introduction)

 

Now while we’re waiting for our 4th to show up after that bender they were on last night, allow me to introduce myself. 

 

My name is Stephen Wood. I’m a new father to a beautiful baby girl and a sales ops analyst by day for an automotive SaaS company. Or as my wife would explain it: “he lives in excel.” I live in Central NY. And I mean Central..like the dead middle of the state, in Syracuse (Go Orange!). We have a fairly short to average golf season but we make the most of it. Our bread and butter is fall golf; September to mid-October. The leaves are changing, the weather is a perfect 65 degrees and it’s sunny (usually), so long the rain holds off.

Now enough about the weather. Take a sip of your coffee (you’ll need it), and let me tell you about my game. I’ve been playing since I was a kid. I started playing hockey when I was around 3 and then my dad got me into golf shortly after that. I still have the wooden mcgregor 3-wood he cut down for me to hit off the tee. I played on the high school golf team and even made a run at sectionals. Since hockey was more of my focus in high school, I never truly dedicated a lot of time to the golf game until college. While golf was definitely easier on my knees than hockey, the knee braces made for some sweet tan lines on the golf course. 

 

I am not really sure how I would describe myself as a golfer other than “just good enough to get mad at the game”. I usually hover around a 5.7-6.5 handicap throughout the year. I find this to be right in the sweet spot of shooting 77-78 the majority of the time. I’m able to get close to scratch one week and then blow up the following week, shooting in the high 80’s. If the golf gods really don’t like me, then I’ll be creeping into the low 90’s. It makes for an emotional roller coaster that I somehow keep coming back for. I don’t really have a “home” course per se as I'll bounce around and play most of the courses around Syracuse. Even though I’ve basically played all of them at this point, public and private, each one offers their own little quirks that make them fun to go back to try and conquer. I think that’s my favorite part of the game; the competition with oneself. Even if I'm playing someone for a friendly bet or playing in a local tournament, I never really look at the other person or the leaderboard but instead I'm always trying to beat myself. Hit a tee shot into the tree? My voice inside my head is yelling, “bet you can’t make par!” I don’t like that voice so my response is usually “hold my beer.” It works 60% of the time, every time. Although now that I’m typing this out, maybe instead of swing lessons I could see a therapist.

Alright, now that we got me out of the way, let's talk about the course (or in this case the test). Any golfer I know always does their research about a course before they play it. This is no different. I’d never heard of Red Rooster before this testing opportunity was announced. So naturally I googled them and joined the Forum community call he was a special guest on. For Kerry to dedicate so much time and research into what might be a very overlooked part of our equipment portfolio got me thinking. Have I been overlooking a secret key to success on the golf course? Most of my gloves are stored outside on my bag velcroed around the carry handle. 

I tend to go through 2, maybe 3, gloves a season depending on how much I play. My glove does get a bit of a work out as it is taken off and on between each shot. It has become part of my pre-shot routine and helps me focus on the shot. Once the glove is on, well, “the gloves come off” so to speak (okay that one was bad–I’ll apologize for that. But now that I'm a dad I can finally make those jokes so cut me some slack). Now a used glove is usually retired either once the leather starts to peel, or it has developed a hole. I have a stronger grip so the base of my palm gets most of the wear. I currently use the Titleist Perma-soft glove, but I have also used FJ and other brands in the past. Case and point below.

 

The greens here are a little quick, aren’t they? Hurry up and finish your coffee–we’re almost ready to tee off.

 

Alright now that the research is done, let me explain how I'm going to attack this test. This is an equipment item you wear. So feel is at the top of my list. This glove is marketed for the “pro” level player and from talks with Kerry, it’s only expected to last 2-4 rounds. I’m keeping that in mind as durability is a concern of mine but will be weighted less due to the intended user. I have not seen this glove yet, but normally stay away from any gloves with synthetic meshy materials in between the fingers or knuckles. I’ll be doing most of the testing on the course and maybe a few range sessions. My hope is to track how well the glove can retain its form and tackiness throughout a round and will be compared to my current (new) Titelist Perma-soft glove. My expectations for the Red Rooster Sussex glove is an improved fit and better feel for the club in my hand. Next (although less important due to the reasons stated above), durability. I would hope that as an avid amateur golfer who leans towards quality equipment that I can get a little more than 2-4 rounds out of this glove. For Red Rooster’s sake I'm hoping I can disprove that claim. If we can score well in those categories, then Red Rooster might have found themselves a new customer!

I’m very excited for the virtual fitting, as I would never in my life think that being fitted for a glove is necessary. Driver? Check. Irons? Absolutely. Putter? Eh kind of a stretch but yea why not? A glove? Are you crazy? Walk in the store, try it on, buy it and leave. Or like most people I know, they remember their glove has a hole in it and hopes the pro shop has some. I’m very curious if I have picked out the correct size all these years or if I’ve been living a lie.

 

Oh look, our 4th actually showed! Man, they look rough. Let’s head to the first tee and get this thing started. 

 

 

Welcome to the first tee (First Impressions) (10 out of 10)

 

Fore please, Red Rooster now driving!

 

Let’s dive right in. This glove screams tour/players glove. Very simplistic ALL leather with just a touch of red for the logo. I was a huge fan as soon as I opened the box. A big selling point for me is customer service, as it is for most people. Having a handwritten note from the Red Rooster team was really cool and shows they care about their customers and value this test. I was Very impressed that we were able to test out the glove case as well. After hearing about the different products on the forum community call, the case seemed to spark a lot of our interests. My only negative, and it is small, is the actual glove packaging which is a plastic bag whereas for this caliber of glove I would expect the plastic case similar to most gloves found in golf stores/pro shops. I have used those in the past to store old gloves in my bag to keep them flat. That being said based on Red Rooster’s subscription model I can understand why they wouldn’t be shipped in that type of packaging.

 

FORE! Hey you just hit that guy! – Well, he shouldn’t have been standing there.

 

Alright now for what everyone came for. The details:

 

Aesthetics (9 out of 10) 

The Sussex

The Sussex is an all leather and all white glove with just a pinch of red in the logo. It’s a classic look that can make even the weekend warrior feel like a pro. I am a huge fan of the inner band that wraps around the wrist. My normal glove (Titleist Perma-Soft or Titleist Players) has a very thin elastic band that can allow the base of the glove to ruffle in a way. The Sussex has a wider felt-like material lining the base of the glove that wraps around your wrist creating a tight seal. Another area of the Sussex that stood out was the thumb pad area for a thinner glove. It has a very prominent stitching in that area that I think will give the glove rigidity and form all while maintaining the super lightweight and thin feel. Perforations on all 4 fingers plus the thumb is nice as it maintains breathability throughout the day. My other gloves only have the perforations on the fingers. Two elastic bands run along the right side of the palm creating a tight fit where the velcro band folds over. Overall this glove covers all the spots a premium glove should have and then some. Going for simplicity and the clean look I love about this glove this is a very minor point but given how prominent the logo is on the velcro tab I'm not sure the Red Rooster is needed on the bottom of the glove.

  

 

Range Rooster/Case

I want to ensure the majority of this test surrounds the Sussex but because the Range Rooster and case were included I want to touch on them. I really like the case and, I have to say, at first I thought it would be very “extra” to have a carrying case for your gloves. I also was unsure if it would be too bulky on my bag next to my rangefinder and towels. I was wrong on both fronts. The case is a nice place to keep new gloves stored as well as rotate through current gloves to extend the lifespan of the gloves. I have not had the chance to actually hit balls with the Range Rooster but I can already tell based on the material it’s meant to last. This will be a nice glove to keep in the bag for those long range days knowing I won’t need to go buy a new playing glove before my next round.

   

 

The Fit and Feel (20 out of 20)

Let's start with sizing. I talked with Kerry, from Red Rooster, and he felt based on the measurements and my current glove size I was in the right size, men’s left regular medium-large. The Sussex fit exactly how I was expecting it to. Tight in the fingers, slight overlap on the velcro, having to pull each finger to get it off *Chef’s Kiss*. The fingers fit perfectly and the stitching wraps around the fingertips without any seams getting in the way or causing any discomfort. Now for the material… This is by far the thinnest glove I have ever tried on. Imagine getting into fresh Egyptian Cotton bed sheets after a long day at work. The Sussex is the Egyptian Cotton of golf gloves.. It fits perfectly around every finger, the palm stays tight and the wrist cuff is snug. All of the seams are tight and in the perfect spot so as not to interfere with the feel. I am in the camp of taking my glove on and off after each shot. However, I expect the glove to be tight both putting it on and taking off. The Sussex accomplishes that.

 

 

Update: After emailing Kerry back and forth we swapped one of the ML for a M and it made a huge difference. The fit was a lot tighter but after the first couple holes it settled in and felt like an extension of my hand. My biggest adjustment was the shortened coverage on the wrist. I'm used to the bottom of the glove Just about touching my watch when I play as seen in the picture above. Now there is about two finger's width between my watch and the bottom of the glove, for context.

 

Making the turn. Do you want anything? A couple hot dogs? A beer? The way you played on the front I think you might need one.

 

On The Course (18 out of 20)

A hot dog and beer always helps, let get this back 9 started!

 

I will say this glove did get noticed by my playing partners. One of them within seconds of looking at the glove said “you can tell that is a premium glove.” They are not wrong. Another big talking point was the glove case. They all thought that was really cool and beat the heck out of shoving their gloves in a side pocket, which they all do.

I’ll start by giving some background as to what this glove will be holding on to on the course. Everyone knows certain grips are tougher on gloves than others. Right now my back is set up with Golf Pride Grips. On the top end of my bag (DR-3W-4HY) I have Tour Z Cord grips. For my irons (4-9 iron) I am using MCC Multi-compound Grips. On my Wedges (46-50-54-58) I use the Tour Velvet 360.

Now once I got some playing time on the ML size I liked the glove. When I started playing with the Medium size glove, I loved it even more. The feel of the smaller size made it as though it was a second layer of skin. The feel in the short game was drastically improved helping with gauging my hand position on those awkward in between pitch shots. On the top end of the bag I noticed a drastically improved grip with the driver and 3-wood. I really like how prominent the wrist cuff is and how it doesn’t get “floppy” . I have that issue with a lot of the higher end thinner gloves I play with.

So far this season (after using the Red Rooster Glove) my fairway in regulation has gone way up. I am averaging 65% FIR for the season. My best round so far is 11/14 FIR. This is through 81 holes of golf.

Now my main reason for the 2 point deduction is simply a personal preference. The stitching between the thumb and the index finger felt a little bulky when gripping the club. 

I think if we could somehow incorporate a flush stitch in this spot versus one that overlaps the material the feel would be that much better.

I don’t have enough time on the glove to really determine any opinion on durability. Through roughly 45 holes on the medium-large glove I noticed a slight wear pattern in my normal spot which is on the bottom right of the palm (if you are looking at the bottom of your hand). My main miss is right so I have a stronger grip. That particular spot rips out on most of my gloves.

Time will tell on the Sussex glove but so far it is wearing down about how I expected for such a thin premium player’s glove.

 

Getting down to the final stretch. Let’s make this interesting $100 you slice it on the next tee. Gambling is illegal at Red Rooster Country Club, and I never slice!

 

The Good, the bad, the inbetween (18 out of 20)

The Good

Let’s start with the good. Customer service is top notch with this company. Everything was handled super quickly. The package has a handwritten note in it and when we switched things up mid-test from a sizing standpoint Kerry was very understanding and even had the great suggestion, which I plan to implement, of comparing the larger size to the smaller to see which one wears out quicker. The material is great and I think based on my extensive review it’s evident that I love how thin and soft this glove is.

The Bad

Other than the overlapping of material/stitching between the thumb and index finger, I don’t have any major downsides to this glove. With it being in beta testing per se price could be a factor but my hope would be that it competes with the likes of the Titleist players glove in the $24-$27 range.

The Inbetween

This is a very minor point but I wish I pressed for a virtual fitting from the get go in order to get fit for the medium from the start. It was a revelation for me to switch to the smaller size as I have been playing a medium-large glove for a little over a decade. I will definitely not be turning back and will stick with the new size now that I have all of the insight from Kerry and Red Rooster on how a glove should fit and evolve over time.

 

Play it or Trade it? (20 out of 20)

The  penultimate hole, time to let the big dog eat and finish strong! What a ride it’s been.

Simply put, this glove is staying in my bag until it is worn out. The Sussex is pretty much everything I look for in a glove. I have always gamed a players glove and am willing to sacrifice durability for feel. With that being said I still stretch the life of my gloves out until they absolutely need to be replaced. As previously stated if this glove can stay in the $24-$27 range I believe it is a true competitor to other premium gloves on the market. I think this glove is for the slightly more serious golfer who looks at all aspects of their equipment portfolio and is willing to spend a little more on something that is quality even if that means sacrificing some durability. But, I think any golfer looking to grab that fresh new glove for a big trip with their buddies should give the Sussex a chance. The bright red rooster logo will be sure to get everyone’s attention as you’re collecting their cash on the 18th green.

 

Conclusion

There is nothing like walking up the 18th fairway to a stuck approach shot knowing you’re about to shoot a career low. Well done!

The Red Rooster Sussex Glove is a premium player’s style glove. All leather with super soft material and the thinnest glove in the line up. The Sussex provided me with  improved grip off the tee and better feel for approach shots and those touchy pitch and chips around the green. The stitching and material is top tier and the reinforced areas make for a great fit. Specifically the wrist cuff ensures the glove feels tight on all parts of the hand. Some might find the overlapped stitch between the thumb and index finger to be a little bulky when gripping the club. The glove paired with the Red Rooster Carrying Case is a great combo and helps to make sure you can extend the longevity of any of your gloves by storing them properly. It also helps those who live in hotter climates rotate gloves to avoid the inevitable sweat stains. The pros definitely outweigh the cons with this glove and it is something I would add to my equipment lineup regularly. Thank you again to MyGolfSpy and Red Rooster for giving me the opportunity to participate in this test. I learned a lot about what I now think is a very overlooked part of our equipment, and I hope I provided insight to our readers and Red Rooster about what The Sussex can do for people’s game.

Final Score (95 out of 100)

 

Edited May 14 by Swood1994

[JFish350]

Hello My Golf Spyers.

My name is Jeremy and I am a wanna be good/decent golfer. Current handicap is 15.4, I hope I can make it to single digits if not this year then next. Kinda funny that was my goal last year as well. My game is mainly scramble mode. I have been struggling off the tee of late and most rounds I end up using my 4 iron. When my driver is on, it is a thing that makes me think I could be pretty darn good. That's why I keep playing. I have had my share of 350 plus yard drives. I have also had drives that barly let me keep my pants on if you know what mean. 

I currently live in the PNW, specific is south west of Portland about 20 miles. I can play golf pretty much  all year. I think our course close just as much for flooding as they for being to cold out/front/snow/ice. Closest practice range is about 10 minutes with about 40 spots covered and maybe 1/3rd of those somewhat heated. The courses I tend to play the most are Langdon Farms and Pumpkin Ridge. I recently bought a "Pumpkin Pass" so I plan on being there a lot in May. I have 5 day golf trip coming up in early June. I also have a road trip I am plan on golf as often as I can. 

In testing these gloves my main concern is durability. I have gotten to the point where I keep a few spares on hand for different reasons. One of those reasons is rain, damp conditions. How long will this glove hold up with this type of weather. Then How will it hold up when it gets warmer out and we start to sweat. I walk most of my rounds, and being that round is a shape, that is the shape I'm in. 5'10" 235lbs I can get the heart rate up a little quicker than some people. Sweaty gloves are almost as bad as wet gloves, but they dry out faster which means they harden up and stay stiff and possibly shrink and tear up faster. 

Next is cost, bottom line, how does the cost match up with durability and stamina. is it worth keeping and playing more rounds which will turn into less time at the cash register. I am excited for this as I have for the last 2 years using another company on a subscription.I want to see how the two compare and what differences between the two good or bad. 

I have heard of red Rooster but never tried or really looked too much into their product. Since being selected as a tester I have checked out their website just looking at the options for gloves, looks like there are more than a few to choose from. Being I can play golf all year the winter gets chilly and I have to find a rain/cold weather glove I like. Considering the time of year we are at, I don't think I'll get a chance to try our the cold weather gloves. If I like this glove maybe I'll give their cold weather glove a try next winter. 

I expect to be treated as someone who just emailed from their website. I hope to not have to much special attention as I am a big customer service guy. 

Last I hope I can give everyone the information they are looking for and can do MSG a great service in keeping up with past tests from such awesome people and other tester reviews and the info we get from the MSG Admins and staff.  

 

A HUGE THANK YOU to both MSG and Red Rooster for this opportunity. Good luck to the other testers and let's have some fun. 

 

 

First Impressions  (8 out of 10)

 

When this arrives are your door you know exactly what it is. Roosters ingrained into the print of the box, coloring is pretty cool. With this test we were sent 2 Sussex gloves 1 Range Rooster glove, a carrying case a couple stickers all packaged with care. There was also a note from red Rooster for thanking me for the purchase. 

I scored this 8 out of 10.

2 reasons why it wasn't a 10 of 10. 

1. When I opened the box I couldn't tell which glove was the Sussex or Range Rooster. I had to go online and look it up. This my not be the case when you go online & order what you want. 

2. The Sussex was pretty plain looking. Not flashy or overboard and nothing to distinguish itself from other gloves. Maybe that's a good thing, more on that later. 

The case is nice, bigger than I expected. The 3 gloves fit easily with room to spare and is sturdy. It has a velcro patch sewn into the face to attach your glove to it for ease of carrying while on the course if your like me and take the glove off when you putt.  

Over all I couldn't wait to get to the course. 

 

Aesthetics (9 out of 10) 

As I said I thought the look is pretty plain and doesn't stand out from other gloves. For me I am perfectly fine with that as I don't need to stand out in the crowd or draw attention to myself. Odd since with a test like this I feel I want people ask me about the gloves.

The feel of the glove was very different than other gloves I've been using which they should since they are leather.  I was curious as to how the fingers would feel once on as they seemed to be attached or sewn together at the tip. It was very lite feeling glove and thought it would tear just putting it on.  

The Fit and Feel(20 out of 20)

I loved how this fit from the first second I put the glove on. It wasn't tight but snug, not loose at all and it seemed to mold to my hand. I mentioned I thought it would tear or rip putting it on or taking it off. 6 rounds in and that is the furthest from my mind to happen.

It is a tad short on the wrist and I thought it might be an issue. That went away once I left it on and made a few swings. The glove feels thin but acts like it's the thickest on the market. I don't have a tool to measure the thickness so I can not confirm that part of the data. 

 

On The Course (20 out of 20)

Performance wise I have zero issues with it slipping, or even stretching. I have 6 rounds in on one glove and it is a little dirty and I do have some wear on the palm.

The club does not slip with this glove on, at least to this point 6 rounds in and one range session of about 60 balls hit. 

 

These last 2 pictures were taken at Gearheart Links in Seaside Oregon on 5/13/23.  6 rounds in. To me there is plenty of life left in this glove. 

The Good,(16 out of 20)

Light weight, to me seems very durable, easy to put on & take off with out the worry of it ripping or tearing which in turn equates to piece of mind. 

 

The Bad,

Trying to figure out if the cost is worth it. I am not positive what the cost will be or is as I don't see it listed on the Red Rooster web site. I have been using another subscription glove service. Those gloves are nice but bot as nice as the Red Rooster. 

The in between

The glove case is nice. I do like that I don't have go dig thru my bag for a new glove. There is also a nice spot to keep the glove laid out so it can stay in good shape. I normally just fold it up and put it one cramped pocket.
 

Play it or Trade it? (15 out of 20) (5/25/23 Updated score 18 of 20) I'll be playing Red Rooster gloves. I upped the score 3 more points as the value has will be worth the cost in my opinion . 

Since I only have 6 rounds in I can not speak to the longevity of the glove.

This test will be on going so I have a chance to compare other gloves. So updates will be coming through out the summer. I have a 5 round golf trip in the first week of June, then a road trip for family vaca later in June and should 5-10 more rounds in by the end of June. 

I will play it for now but this could change due to cost. I do happen to think it is worth the cost and leaning more towards keeping it in the arsenal. 

The other question I have for this glove is ho will it play when the weather is cooler and raining. I'll have to wait for that as well. 

Over all score 93 out of 100

UPDATE on the score 5/25.23

 

I am updating the score as I will be keeping Red Rooster in my bag. 

 

I'll be up dating this review as I feel to be fair to the product it deserves more time, more play and more weather. Maybe a few of the others we able to use it in the rain damp conditions and can speak to it's capabilities in those situations.

I look forward to using this glove and I'll do a Range Rooster review in the other thread. Just a tease, the range rooster is holding up pretty good. 

 

UPDATE 5/25/23

I swapped out gloves with a new former glove of choice. I will preface this with I had a terrible day on the course with my highest score of the season. 

9 holes in, this glove is now my range glove. I had 3 shots where the club slipped in my hand. With the Range Rooster and 6 or 7 rounds I think I had 2 total. I grabbed my used Sussex and played 3 holes with it. Then I took out the other new Sussex and I had forgotten how awesome this glove feels when new. My game  didn't get better as it was the operator and not the tools with the issue. 

The next day I got for 9 holes. Still struggled some but my ball striking was much much much better. I just needed to adjust from the poor round the day before. 

I will be playing the Sussex or at the very least find a Red Rooster glove to keep in my bag. 

Update on the Range Rooster. I now have a hole in the palm pad. I am not positive on how many swings I had with it, but my estimate would be 12-15 large buckets, roughly 100 balls per bucket. 

All the Best

Jeremy 

+12 (Not my handicap)

[IndyBonzo]

Red Rooster Sussex Golf Glove – Official MGS Forum Review by IndyBonzo

Introduction

First and foremost, my thanks to Red Rooster and MGS for the opportunity to participate in this test.  I consider it a privilege to test and review Red Rooster’s brand new Sussex glove and to get the chance to try out the Range Rooster too.  (Yes, all that is obligatory, but also sincere.)

Allow myself to introduce . . . myself:  My name is John and I am a golf addict.  During elementary school summers in the 80’s, a muni golf course and its world weary assistant pro were my benignly neglectful caretakers.   I golfed less during high school, college, and the early years of family and career growth, but still played a fair amount. Now, all grown up at 52 and world weary myself, I live and work in Indianapolis.  My wife and I have three wonderful daughters in varying stages of leaving the nest.  That yields more time for golf, which has become an obsession thanks in significant part to MGS.  I have taken weekly lessons for two years.  My current handicap is a 12, and (fingers crossed) still heading downward.  Unwilling to join any club that will accept me as a member, I play all over Central Indiana in decent/good/sweltering weather, and will layer up to play in the winter cold.  Otherwise, you can find me punishing balls (“Reload!”) in the hitting bays at PGA Superstore.

Having no brand loyalty right now, I will play FootJoy, Callaway, Bionic, and other gloves, and intend to use some or all of those named for comparison. 

I have never laid eyes on a Red Rooster glove before.  I am excited to learn about the company, its subscription plan, and its new Sussex offering. 

Review Plans

How to review a golf glove?  Here are my initial plans (updated after learning more about the Sussex):

1.                   Aesthetics – This is fairly self-explanatory, and fairly subjective.  No golf glove is ever going to make me pretty.  But points for a glove being cool, attractive, and not distracting.

2.                   Fit – A good fit will be key.  Too tight in the palm?  Is the pinky finger too long?  Is it comfortable?  There will be lots to consider here.

3.                   Grip – I plan to evaluate softness of feel, tackiness, responsiveness of points of contact, and general connection with the club.  No slippage allowed! 

4.                   Performance – I expect a glove to enhance control and interaction with the golf club seamlessly, and without distraction or any hindrance.  Since the Sussex is Red Rooster’s softest and thinnest glove (see more on that below), it is not really suited for range sessions.  (That is for the Range Rooster glove.)  Therefore, I plan to judge the glove primarily on the course, when dry and when a little wet (due to sweat, recovering balls from a lake, or otherwise). 

5.                   Durability – To be clear, the Sussex is not intended to be a long-term endurance glove.  Nonetheless, durability matters.  I tend to wear gloves down in the palm.  Will the Sussex develop a hole quickly or slowly or ever?  Will it discolor?  How does it bounce back after use?  Does it stay soft and tacky, or become stiff and slick? 

6.            Fill or Kill?  Lastly, is the Sussex the glove that makes me pledge undying loyalty and foreswear all others?  Does it become part of the rotation?  Do I join the subscription plan?  Or . . . ?  This will depend on all the factors listed above, as well as price and overall perceptions compared to other gloves I have tried.

(Pictured:  Range Rooster by Red Rooster)

 

About Red Rooster and the Sussex Glove

Kerry Moher and PGA Tour professional Brad Fritsch founded Red Rooster as a direct-to-consumer golf glove maker in 2019.  They offer several different glove models and accessories through their website at https://redroostergolf.com/.  Red Rooster also supports golf’s long-term growth by donating one glove to youth golf programs for each one sold.  To learn more about Red Rooster, its history, and its meticulous design and manufacturing processes, I recommend John Barba’s excellent article for MyGolfSpy which can be found here:  https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/red-rooster-gloves-the-story-behind-the-chicken/.

One of Red Rooster’s claims to fame has been the endurance of their gloves.  Red Rooster intends the Sussex to be different.  According to Moher, the Sussex is Red Rooster’s thinnest and softest glove, and is made from finer grade and lighter weight leather than their other models.  It will also feature a cleaner, simpler look and design – more “understated,” says Moher. 

Red Rooster offers the Sussex as a glove perfect for a tournament or another special round of golf where extra feel and performance trump durability.  Nonetheless, Moher says the Sussex should last three to five rounds.

Red Rooster plans to offer the Sussex glove for sale through its website beginning late May/early June, 2023.

 

Sizing

Kerry Moher was generous with his time in supporting me and the other testers in fitting for our gloves.  Moher says most people wear gloves too loose and encouraged me to try smaller sizes than usual.  So, on his recommendation, and after trying on many different sizes, I will wear a Cadet Large left-handed glove for the test, rather than my formerly typical XL. 

 

Unboxing & First Impressions (10 out of 10)

It felt like a golf addict's Christmas morning level of excitement when I got the email informing me that the Red Rooster Sussex glove -- for my first MGS test -- had arrived.  The packaging did nothing to dampen the mood.  The rooster logo is distinctive.  The box design reminded me of black leather car seats.  It screamed cool.  (Or should I say, "crowed cool?"  Just Dads Doing Dad Jokes.)

 

(Pictured:  Red Rooster delivery box - "Wake Up * Shake Up * Step Up * And Give")

The contents:  One Range Rooster glove (the one with more red on it -- more on that later), two Sussex gloves, a nifty sticker which will surely find pride of place somewhere, a glove caddy, and a very nice note from RR's co-founder, Brad Fritsch.

(Pictured:  Contents packed in)

(Pictured (L to R):  Sussex, Range Rooster, and Sussex again + Brad's note!)

The glove caddy has already found a spot on the golf bag, and likewise makes a classy sophisticated statement.  I'll admit that I never thought I needed or wanted a glove caddy.  But with room for storing gloves inside, and the velcro to attach gloves temporarily to breathe and dry on the outside, I can see the merits.  Plus it should make my buddies jealous.

(Pictured:  The Red Rooster Glove Caddy, with Sussex outside (and a Range Rooster next door))

(Pictured:  The Glove Caddy's interior storage space)

It seems apparent that the people behind Red Rooster care about the details beyond just performance - design, customer service, etc.  First impressions were all positive.

 

Aesthetics (9 out of 10)

The Sussex looks like a player's or tour glove, as is intended.  It sports predominantly an eggshell white color, with the backhand logo and palm-side script the only dashes of red.  The stitching matches the leather color very well.  The aeration holes are uniform and do not appear to create any weakness in the glove. 

  

(Pictured:  Sussex backhand)

The logo really stands out.  Because nobody's perfect, this is the one aesthetic element I will nit-pick.  Personally, I would have opted for the red circle, white background, and slightly smaller rooster on the velcro flap, similar to what is on the glove caddy.  This is such a minor point, though.  This glove can be worn proudly, and will be.

(Pictured:  Sussex palm)

The palm-side is perfect to me.  The "Red Rooster" red script looks classy and unobtrusive, and the balance of the design looks clean and elegant.  This is exactly what I would expect from a tournament glove.  

 

Fit & Feel (20 out of 20)

Being fit into the Sussex glove was a revelation.  Like most if not all of the other testers, I was apparently wearing a glove that was too big.  Using the Red Rooster sizing chart, and with several try-ons in the pro shop, I ended up going down several sizes from what I had been wearing.  And the fit is fantastic now.  

But it's not just about the size.  The Sussex fits like a second skin.  Some gloves I have tried have an odd finger that's too long, or can be tight at a seam and loose across a span.  Not the Sussex.  As can be seen in the photos above, the build fits well all over my hand.

The leather itself defines the Sussex.  Buttery soft and thin (but not flimsy), the Sussex enabled me to grip a club with no fear of slipping whatsoever, even when damp.  After five rounds and some pre-game range time, the grip remained tacky, and I detected no slickness.  I have played the high-end gloves made of Cabretta leather from other makers, and the Sussex feels better to me. 

(Sussex at Brickyard Crossing, inside the Indianapolis Motor Speedway track.  The pagoda at the start/finish line is left of the pinky finger.)

 

Performance (20 out of 20)

My handicap declined a point while conducting this test.  I don't know if I can attribute that entirely to the Sussex, but I cannot call it a coincidence either. 

Feedback from club strikes came through loud and clear.  Club gripping never concerned me because I never felt a club move in my hand or torque the palm area of the glove.  In other words, aside from noticing how soft the glove is and being confident in my hand's connection to my club, the glove and grip could be forgotten.  I struggle to find the correct descriptors, but I mean this as an immense positive.  Eliminating a gear-based distraction or worry facilitated focus on the rest of my game.  I just knew my grip and hand-club interaction were excellent.  Feeling the feedback from the club so well definitely improved my accuracy, particularly with scoring irons.

I never had occasion to wear the Sussex in rainy conditions.  But I purposely got the glove wet to try it out that way.  The Sussex's grip on the club never waivered; there was no slipperiness and I felt no slippage when the glove was damp.  In one aspect which I hope is unique to this review, I also managed to open a pre-existing cut on my right hand during one round, and made the glove the Redder Red Rooster.  Blood, like water, did not seem to affect performance (in case you wondered about that).

 

Durability (20 out of 20)

Before this test, I had decided to stop buying premium Cabretta leather or tournament-style gloves because I would always develop a hole in the palm far too quickly.  Red Rooster suggested that the Sussex should last about 54-90 holes.  So I was prepared to see the palm area show significant wear.

My concerns were misplaced.  I moved on to the second tester glove after marring the first one due to my injury.  The second has made it through five rounds.  I provide pictures below of the Sussex new, and after ninety holes of golf.  The palm did not wear down, the leather stayed tacky, and the glove did not appear to stretch out so my grip after those five rounds instilled as much confidence as when the glove was new.  This was all a pleasant surprise.  In fact, I would say that the Sussex's durability is nearly as good as several synthetic leather gloves I have used.  My test is over, but I will continue wearing the tester Sussex until it fails for one reason or another.  Watch this space; I will report in later when I think the Sussex starts to fail.  For now, there is no sign of that happening.

(New Sussex)

(90 Holes Later)

 

Fill or Kill? (20 out of 20)

I expected strong performance after learning about the leather and make of the Sussex glove, but I did not think a glove could really improve my scoring, and I certainly did not plan for the Sussex to last given my history of blowing holes in premium gloves during the first or second round.  

With its looks, fit, feel, performance, and surprising durability, and this shockingly glowing review now living forever on the internet, I would have to be even nuttier than I already am not to keep gaming the Sussex.  I will be ordering more for certain, and am likely to join the subscription plan in summer on a two or three-month cycle, depending on the outcome of the ongoing longevity test.  

To answer my own question:  FILL.

 

Final Score and Conclusion -- 99 out of 100

 Red Rooster's new premium, tournament-style Sussex glove model impressed in all relevant aspects:  looks, fit, feel, performance, and durability.  The Sussex's softness and thin leather provide excellent grip and hand-club interaction.  Feedback from the swing and club are pure and match or exceed what I have experienced with other brands' Cabretta or premium leather offerings.  Performance is unrivalled, particularly with the all-important wedges and scoring irons, as evidenced by a whole point handicap drop during this test.  

Most surprising was the durability of the Sussex.  After ninety holes, the Sussex still fits tightly, remains tacky, shows no signs of excessive wear or tear and no slipperiness even at primary grip contact points.  

With this combination of visual appeal, performance, and durability the Sussex has just become my every round glove.  Consider this a strong recommendation, dear reader.  You should give Red Rooster and the Sussex a try.

 

 

[Stuka44]

Red Rooster Sussex Golf Glove: Official MGS Forum Review by Stuka44

Introduction

My name is Don Durst and I am 56 years old.   I've lived in Northeast Ohio all my life.  I have a lovely wife and two daughters, who are in their 20's.  I live in Lake County which is right on Lake Erie, immediately to the east of Cleveland which is Cuyahoga County. 

My golfing life has basically went in 3 stages. I am the youngest of 4, with 3 older brothers, the oldest 10 years older than I am.  They got into golf in the late 70's early 80's.  I was introduced at 12-13, and played a little on actual courses, but mostly chipped around our back yard for many summers.  I played little in high school, and college.  When I was hired at the place I still work(1989)  I found that many of my co-workers played 9 holes every Wednesday morning. I bought a set of starter clubs( yes driver, 5-wood, irons, everything included) and began to play much more, this lasted until around 1998.  I didn't play for about 10 years and a guy started at work who golfed.  I have played as much as I can since 2008. 

The last 3-4 years I have gotten in around 40 rounds a year. 7 or 8 rounds a year coming from November thru March, in spite of the northeast Ohio weather. 

As may be evident by the above picture, when I need a new glove I simply buy whatever I can find in my size.

This is what I am looking forward to looking into with this review!

Right now I am thinking the glove is something I don't have any loyalty to.  I wonder if like balls, a certain length tee, being able to consistently get the same glove will eliminate any "strange" feeling when I break out a new glove that for me almost necessarily is a different brand, and I don't generally pay any attention to what they are made out of.  I just buy one.  

The look seems fine, to me just from pictures, and the uniqueness may be something I am attracted to, just like when I started using yellow balls, I now just can't play with white ones.  I will also be really interested in any rain gloves, and/or winter gloves they have.  I use both, regularly during winter play here in Ohio.

GRIP, FIT, AND DURABILITY  will be other keys. Getting fit for a glove seems interesting.  I recall many times at stores trying on XL's of various brands, trying to find one that "fit" well enough and wasn't too tight or felt too loose.

Please make sure to let me know about any specific traits or characteristics you want me to take note of.  Looking forward to getting this started. 

 

FIRST IMPRESSIONS:  10/10

My first impressions of the Red Rooster was very good.  The box and packaging was first class.  Also the inclusion of the golf glove case was unexpected. I will try to use the glove case, and see if I find it convenient, or if I will simply store new replacement gloves in it.

When I took all of the gloves out of the packaging the Sussex gloves were very soft, and the Range Rooster also felt very good.  The note included from Kerry was a very nice added touch.

 

AESTHETICS:   (7/10)

I graded the Sussex Rooster 7 out of 10.  While it is very similar to many off the shelf gloves I have purchased in the past. And the quality I will review a little later is top notch.  I guess just as a personal touch I would like to see a little more color added to the look of the glove.  It has a good look like other top quality gloves.  It would just be nice to have a "stand out" look that would get it noticed.

FIT AND FEEL (20/20)

The fit and feel I graded 20 out of 20.  This has to be one of the softest gloves I have used.  I was  a little concerned early on, as there was a little concern over which size would be best for me.  I sent Kerry a couple pictures to help him gauge what size would be best, as well as the measurements from the sizing chart.

The glove on the left was the picture of a Callaway that I had just started to use for about 5 rounds. This is one of the pictures I sent to Kerry to help with the fitting process.  The glove on the right was the medium-large Red Rooster Sussex glove that was sent to me.   If you take note of the excess and wrinkles in the left glove.  The Red Rooster fits much tighter.

The medium-large size on the Red Rooster was the size that was indicated by the Cadet sizing chart on the Red Rooster website.  Kerry sent me a large Sussex glove as well.     The size is one I would never have thought about buying.  I almost exclusively have bought Large or X-Large.  Kerry had indicated that the gloves would stretch after 3 or 4 rounds.  He was 100% correct.

I went on my trip, and I chose to start with the Medium Large, as it was the glove suggested by the sizing chart on the website.  The ML, also as suggested, actually felt "almost" too tight when I first put it on.  I could make a fist, and could tell the leather was stretching, when I did.  I used the ML for every round I played, which was 9 rounds.  It got  wet on one day, but stayed soft, when I pulled it out the next day.

The Red Rooster Sussex stretched to just the right size.  

Still to Come:   I'm going to use the Large and see how it stretches, and will complete the On the course section.   I want to play a few rounds at home with them.

ON THE COURSE 17/20

      I will say that the Red Rooster performs very well on the course.  I had no issues where I felt the glove allowed the club to slip in my hand.  I also found that the glove was quite cool.  Even in the Carolina's it was quite cool, and didn't sweat up very quickly.  I am someone who takes my glove off to putt which allows is to cool, and dry a little bit FYI.

     As I indicated this past weekend I played and used three different gloves.  The 11 round Sussex, the 0 round Sussex, and a synthetic Callaway I used for about 5 rounds before receiving the Red Roosters. I have to be honest.  I alternated the three gloves, hole to hole, and by the middle of the round I continued to switch them.  Had I not been able to see them, I'm not sure I would have been able to tell which one I was using(in terms of grip on the club).  Now I don't say this necessarily as a negative.  As with many things with golf, if something "puts you at ease" so to speak with your game then it can be worth some extra cost.  Like my choosing to use Z-Star's, when I could use balls that are 10$ or more less a dozen.

     I graded it a 17 only because at this point durability, is somewhat in question, although it appears as though it will last and still be very effective for many more rounds.

THE GOOD, BAD AND IN BETWEEN  18/20

The Sussex glove was very soft, which was one of the things I liked most about it.  Again while I am not sure it really translated to my gripping the club better, it did feel better on my hand than a couple of other gloves I had on hand.  Now these are subtle things, and I have to be honest, what glove I have used was never really something I had considered.  As I indicated I just bought one and played it.  I would say this at this point.  The prospect of being able to get the same glove, in the same size  for an extended period of time I consider a big plus.

PLAY IT OR TRADE IT 17/20

At this point I would say play it.  It is a very good and soft glove.   The cost of the gloves for anyone who plays regularly, and I guess that is something that each individual player has to evaluate on their own personally.  I take the game quite seriously, but I am not crazy  about it.  Like many things in the game, if I can pay a little bit more for something which isn't going to break the bank, and last a length of time commensurate with the cost then I personally feel it is worth it.

One thing I especially like about  Red Rooster is this.  I don't like going to the store, and trying on glove after glove, many times the same brand I had and find that the fit is just not the same.  

I scored this aspect 17/20 because of a couple unknowns.  I would hope that Red Rooster brands stay for  a long time, so that I will be able to get the same glove many times.  This combined with having one mailed to be at the start of the season would also be a GREAT, benefit.    

CONCLUSION

I will certainly be giving the Red Rooster products a try.  The Sussex glove was very soft, and comfortable to wear.   The prospect of being able to get the product delivered at the beginning of the season is intriguing.  Its not something I had really thought about, but if I can build consistency into the glove I use, and don't have to on occasion put on a glove, and it fits drastically different than the one that just wore out, then I am all for it.  This is dependent upon the durability, but I don't anticipate an issue with this.  I will update in the future.

Total Score 89/100

     

Edited May 17 by Stuka44

[sirchunksalot]

Congratulations testers! After being in on the community call I'm super excited to hear how these gloves work out for y'all. 

[Lacassem]

Good luck all I’m pretty interested in the brand itself (I don’t love real leather gloves) but the other lines have me very intrigued as well as the case! 
can’t wait to hear about this

[Eric C.]

Looking forward to reading these reviews!

[Swood1994]

Thank you for the opportunity MGS! Really excited to put this this glove to the test. After meeting with Kerry last week I never knew I could think so much about a golf glove. Thanks again!

[Preeway]

Congrats guys. I’m eager to hear how these fare versus other name brand gloves. 

[Bogeys ov]

Congratulations! Looking forward to these reviews!

[Lee Stanek]

Really interested in your reviews.  Congrats

[Willie T]

Congrats on those chosen for the test.  Should be interesting to hear if a glove is just a glove or is there more to it than cool colors and logos.   

[BKervin]

Congratulations everyone!  Can't wait for the reviews on these!  They look great

[Tristen79]

Congrats guys, wear em out! Or try to

[scotter032]

Congrats testers! I'm an avid UpGlove user and started looking at these myself just to do a test. Excited to hear your thoughts on the durability and feel you get with them. 

[GolfSpy BOS]

Congrats to all the testers! I’m really looking forward to hearing about your glove fitting experience as for those who made it onto last weeks community call can attest to, Kerry with Red Rooster knows his stuff!  
 

The pure breadth of sizes available and attention to detail we can see from Kerry shows me that this isn’t just any other glove company rebranding gloves. They’ve put careful thought an attention into their various models and want them to help you shoot lower scores. 
 

Let’s get testing!!

[ChitownM2]

Congrats guys!  Definitely interested to see how these perform and what kind of value they provide.

When I first read the article on MGS about these and their subscription model I thought these were going to come at a discount relative to some of the other big name brands but these are every bit the same price as tour gloves from more established companies so I want to hear from you guys what makes them worthy of that price vs just picking up a FJ glove at my local PGATSS.

[Mereplogle]

Congratulations everyone. We will be watching.