Red Rooster Sussex Golf Glove - 2023 Forum Review

[JFish350]

On 5/2/2023 at 8:09 AM, Stuka44 said:

This is a photo of my Range Rooster Sussex glove with 9 rounds on it.  Durability seems to be good at this point, and is still providing good grip.

DAMN that still looks in really good shape. Are the fingers stretching? 

 

I have 3 rounds on my first glove, it starting to show some wear on the pad of the palm. Still fits great and as far as dirt/ grime its similar to what yours looks like.

I use my Sussex for warm ups as well, anyone do that or are you using the Range Rooster? 

[IndyBonzo]

I broke out glove #2 today.  
 

pre-round:

 

Aftee 9:

After 18:

 

 

The glove feels great and is holding up well.  Grip is fantastic.  I am impressed thus far. 

[Randall Robbins]

I'm not surprised, the few Red Rooster gloves I have all have at least 8 rounds on them with not a lot of wear, so I would expect for a premium glove this is what you would see. Thanks for the update.

[Swood1994]

Been a little absent the past 5 days or so due to work. But I Switched over to glove #2 yesterday for a full round. The new size made a HUGE difference. I dropped down from a ML to a M and it felt a lot better. It took some getting used to especially around my wrist as I’m not used to a glove being so shallow on the wrist (closer to palm). But after a few holes it felt great. It provided really good grip off the tee and better feel on my approach shots. I have some initial reactions from playing partners when I showed them the gloves and case but I’ll be saving for the testing post. 

[IndyBonzo]

All the most discerning turtles wear Red Rooster gloves. 
 

 

 

 

[GolfSpy_APH]

I'm heading into round 4 with the Sussex. I'll have some thoughts later on next week. 

I will note it is amazing the difference in feel between the Sussex and range rooster. 

[GolfSpy_APH]

 

Big shout out to @Red Rooster Golf for celebrating their 2 year anniversary today!

[GolfSpy BOS]

I played my first round with the Sussex and I quite enjoyed it.  I was really curious how it would do since it was also my first round with the Edel's and I have MCC+4's on there which have the corded upper portion.  I was expecting the brand new grips to be tough on the glove but it still looks basically flawless after the first 18!

 

[Stuka44]

Coming this Weekend!

This weekend for my Saturday round I am going to perform a 3 way test of the gloves.  I am going to alternate holes between 3 gloves, and see how the grip compares.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bottom glove is a Synthetic Leather Callaway with about 4 rounds on it.  The middle glove is the ML Red Rooster Sussex which I used in NC and has about 11 rounds on it at this point, and the top glove is the L Red Rooster Sussex which I have not used at this point.  I want to see if there is a discernable difference in feel, grip and performance!!!

[Javs]

For all the testers: is there a particular style/model of the Red Rooster Gloves you prefer? Or are they all very similar? 

[GolfSpy_APH]

Final reviews being posted this weekend! Can't wait to see all the final results and if others feel the same way I do about the gloves. 

[Caddie1966]

Congratulations to the testers.  Hope to see your reviews soon.

[Swood1994]

My full review is up! I hope everyone enjoys the read. I wanted to change things up and throw my personal touch on there so hopefully you all enjoyed the humor. I tried to get as much golf in as I could and really enjoyed testing the Sussex glove. Man all I can say is I think I found a new go to glove. There were some things I would've changed but but you'll have to give my testing post a read to find out what those were . 

If anyone has any questions feel free to let me know. I know myself and the other testers would be happy to answer them. I plan on running these gloves for the rest of the year and will be updating this thread every 1-2 months in order to get a full picture on the long term performance and durability.

[Swood1994]

On 5/12/2023 at 2:07 PM, Javs said:

For all the testers: is there a particular style/model of the Red Rooster Gloves you prefer? Or are they all very similar? 

So I can’t really compare the Sussex to other Red Rooster models. But, I have heard people really love the Cape and it is their top selling glove according to Kerry. @GolfSpy_APH has the rain gloves and he can correct me if I’m wrong but he is/will be doing an unofficial review on them. Hope this helps!

[GolfSpy_SHARK]

Great write up @Swood1994looks like a fantastic product and I am 100% convinced that I’m going to need to buy the case. Im not a premium glove wearer but that case is something that has me ready to hit buy.

[Javs]

47 minutes ago, Swood1994 said:

So I can’t really compare the Sussex to other Red Rooster models. But, I have heard people really love the Cape and it is their top selling glove according to Kerry. @GolfSpy_APH has the rain gloves and he can correct me if I’m wrong but he is/will be doing an unofficial review on them. Hope this helps!

Yes, thank you!

[EasyPutter]

@Red Rooster Golfat the PGA HOPE Secretary's Cup at Penfield CC in Rochester NY.  

[sirchunksalot]

15 minutes ago, EasyPutter said:

@Red Rooster Golfat the PGA HOPE Secretary's Cup at Penfield CC in Rochester NY.  

Looking good, Derek!

[Swood1994]

1 hour ago, Lacassem said:

Great write up @Swood1994looks like a fantastic product and I am 100% convinced that I’m going to need to buy the case. Im not a premium glove wearer but that case is something that has me ready to hit buy.

Thanks @Lacassem! I have to say I was a little apprehensive at first because I don’t like a lot of stuff hanging on my bag especially when I walk. You don’t even notice it’s there and it helps keep the form of the glove nicely. I’m used to mine being attached to the outside of my bag around the carry handle which always exposes them to the sun or stuffed against a wall. I can already tell regardless of which glove you use the case will help extend its life!

[GolfSpy_APH]

7 hours ago, Swood1994 said:

So I can’t really compare the Sussex to other Red Rooster models. But, I have heard people really love the Cape and it is their top selling glove according to Kerry. @GolfSpy_APH has the rain gloves and he can correct me if I’m wrong but he is/will be doing an unofficial review on them. Hope this helps!

I do have them and will be doing a writeup likely this weekend. 

My own first opinion on the rain gloves though are they are a must buy. 

[IndyBonzo]

My full review is posted!  I think I probably sound like a fangirl in the review, but that's because the Sussex really wowed me.  

As I say in the review, the durability is what really surprised me.  The performance also exceeded my high expectations.

More to come with future updates.

Thank you to MGS and @Red Rooster Golf for this wonderful opportunity!  

[GolfSpy_APH]

Im excited to read through all the reviews later today. 

@Red Rooster Golf was very interested to see the results and having used the Sussex for 5 rounds now I am curious if all of the Testers thoughts line up with my own.

[JFish350]

On 5/12/2023 at 11:07 AM, Javs said:

For all the testers: is there a particular style/model of the Red Rooster Gloves you prefer? Or are they all very similar? 

Not sure if anyone answered,

The test was for the Sussex glove only. Red Rooster was awesome enough to send 2 of the Sussex gloves and one Range Rooster. 

I have about 700 balls hit with the Range Rooster and yet to see any signs of wear. The one thing I would suggest if you get a Range Rooster glove is get one size smaller. I got a M/L Cadet and should have probably gotten just a M/L or M cadet. 

[fixyurdivot]

On 4/11/2023 at 1:23 AM, IndyBonzo said:

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.

 

 

Great write-up's everyone!  How do the testers like the added length of these (towards the wrist) as compared to your other gloves?  I started noticing this the more pictures that were shared.  I find some gloves a wee short with barely enough length to get over the edge... and having to adjust. These appear longer than most and solves that issue.

I hope all of you will report back as you put more rounds on the gloves and to the point when it's no longer playable.  Total rounds/$$ will be a big factor in my decision to try them.

[JFish350]

2 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

Great write-up's everyone!  How do the testers like the added length of these (towards the wrist) as compared to your other gloves?  I started noticing this the more pictures that were shared.  I find some gloves a wee short with barely enough length to get over the edge... and having to adjust. These appear longer than most and solves that issue.

I hope all of you will report back as you put more rounds on the gloves and to the point when it's no longer playable.  Total rounds/$$ will be a big factor in my decision to try them.

 I thought it was the perfect length for me. I find a lot of gloves are too long. They reach the watch (fit Bit for me). With those gloves I found myself always fidgeting with it so it was comfortable. With the Sussex it was never an issue. Just put it on and forgot about it. 

Guess I need to go in my review and see if I mentioned that, I meant to but probably forgot. I do have one add I bought about yesterday while at work. 

I really do like the glove. 

[IndyBonzo]

1 hour ago, fixyurdivot said:

Great write-up's everyone!  How do the testers like the added length of these (towards the wrist) as compared to your other gloves?  I started noticing this the more pictures that were shared.  I find some gloves a wee short with barely enough length to get over the edge... and having to adjust. These appear longer than most and solves that issue.

I hope all of you will report back as you put more rounds on the gloves and to the point when it's no longer playable.  Total rounds/$$ will be a big factor in my decision to try them.

Thank you for the kind words @fixyurdivot!

I’m with @JFish350 on this.  The fit was excellent for me, and the extra length at the wrist was totally fine and never a distraction.  The glove just fits and works so well that you really do sortof forget about it and focus on the rest of your game.  

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Really great job on the reviews, everyone! I enjoyed reading them all and am thinking that when I go to buy gloves again, I'm going to be sizing down a size! I've always played a large, but think I'll try a M/L and see if it provides a better fit over the life of the glove. @Swood1994, I really felt I could relate to that in your review with you going from a M/L to M. I feel like I'm right on the fence and figured sizing up was better.

[Swood1994]

3 hours ago, fixyurdivot said:

Great write-up's everyone!  How do the testers like the added length of these (towards the wrist) as compared to your other gloves?  I started noticing this the more pictures that were shared.  I find some gloves a wee short with barely enough length to get over the edge... and having to adjust. These appear longer than most and solves that issue.

I hope all of you will report back as you put more rounds on the gloves and to the point when it's no longer playable.  Total rounds/$$ will be a big factor in my decision to try them.

The wrist cuff was a big point in my review, imo. When I compared the Sussex to other gloves I have in rotation the added material and strength around the wrist cuff was a huge positive for me. All my other gloves get ruffled around the wrist do to being not reinforced and lack of material. I loved how Red Rooster built their’s!

[BKervin]

Just now, Swood1994 said:

The wrist cuff was a big point in my review, imo. When I compared the Sussex to other gloves I have in rotation the added material and strength around the wrist cuff was a huge positive for me. All my other gloves get ruffled around the wrist do to being not reinforced and lack of material. I loved how Red Rooster built their’s!

That's the area I like in my glove.  If it fits elsewhere it seems the wrist is the weaker part and fails or stretches or just can't get it tightened down the way I like.

[Swood1994]

27 minutes ago, Jnoble89 said:

Really great job on the reviews, everyone! I enjoyed reading them all and am thinking that when I go to buy gloves again, I'm going to be sizing down a size! I've always played a large, but think I'll try a M/L and see if it provides a better fit over the life of the glove. @Swood1994, I really felt I could relate to that in your review with you going from a M/L to M. I feel like I'm right on the fence and figured sizing up was better.

One thing I noticed with the M/L is that in 4-5 rounds the fingers were ever so slightly loose (on the Sussex and other gloves I played). I always just thought this was normal. Moving down to a M was a game changer because after 2 rounds the glove stretched to fit perfectly! Definitely give the M/L a try, I think you’ll find it a little tight at first but after the first 9-12 holes it’ll feel perfect.