Red Rooster Rain Gloves: 2023 Forum Review

[Dweed]

Really looking forward to what you all think. Mid MI has been real wet this fall. As it stands now our season is one for the books. Will watch for your comments to get ready for spring. Had some of that "S"  word today.

[GolfSpy_BEN]

@Clayton @JerBooth @BKervin @d0m41n

Questions for the testers:

Have you played a round with the gloves yet? If so, how did they hold up and what are your impressions?

Are there any pictures or videos available? So we can get a sense of how they look and fit.

Thanks!

[d0m41n]

11 hours ago, Ben Joest said:

@Clayton @JerBooth @BKervin @d0m41n

Questions for the testers:

Have you played a round with the gloves yet? If so, how did they hold up and what are your impressions?

Are there any pictures or videos available? So we can get a sense of how they look and fit.

Thanks!

I put some more information on my Initial Post but gladly respond here as well. I played a round on last Wednesday.

I've gotta say, I am really happy with the performance. I shot one of my better rounds in the rain at around 76. The grip in the rain is impressive. I obviously plan to play quite a few more rounds but I am very impressed in my initial playing & hitting into the net. A few things that impress me is first the fit. It's on the upper end of more comfortable gloves that I've tried. It has really great flexibility and I don't feel like I have to adjust it 30 times a round. It just fits. The grip again, is just very good. I thought I was having some slip issues at first but I caught that I had gotten my own grip out of order. Once I adjust that on hole 2, it was smooth sailing from there. Planning to play a couple rounds this weekend so I will provide a further update and more pictures but overall, I am really impressed.

[GolfSpy_BEN]

19 minutes ago, d0m41n said:

I put some more information on my Initial Post but gladly respond here as well. I played a round on last Wednesday.

I've gotta say, I am really happy with the performance. I shot one of my better rounds in the rain at around 76. The grip in the rain is impressive. I obviously plan to play quite a few more rounds but I am very impressed in my initial playing & hitting into the net. A few things that impress me is first the fit. It's on the upper end of more comfortable gloves that I've tried. It has really great flexibility and I don't feel like I have to adjust it 30 times a round. It just fits. The grip again, is just very good. I thought I was having some slip issues at first but I caught that I had gotten my own grip out of order. Once I adjust that on hole 2, it was smooth sailing from there. Planning to play a couple rounds this weekend so I will provide a further update and more pictures but overall, I am really impressed.

Very nice! Thanks for the update.

[Josh Parker]

26 minutes ago, d0m41n said:

I put some more information on my Initial Post but gladly respond here as well. I played a round on last Wednesday.

I've gotta say, I am really happy with the performance. I shot one of my better rounds in the rain at around 76. The grip in the rain is impressive. I obviously plan to play quite a few more rounds but I am very impressed in my initial playing & hitting into the net. A few things that impress me is first the fit. It's on the upper end of more comfortable gloves that I've tried. It has really great flexibility and I don't feel like I have to adjust it 30 times a round. It just fits. The grip again, is just very good. I thought I was having some slip issues at first but I caught that I had gotten my own grip out of order. Once I adjust that on hole 2, it was smooth sailing from there. Planning to play a couple rounds this weekend so I will provide a further update and more pictures but overall, I am really impressed.

Have you played with regular rain gloves before?  If so, how does the grip compare to the ones you have used before?  Do you find that the silicone helps?

[d0m41n]

4 minutes ago, jdparker said:

Have you played with regular rain gloves before?  If so, how does the grip compare to the ones you have used before?  Do you find that the silicone helps?

I usually play in my Clinch glove in the rain with no issues but I have used the Callaway Opti glove before and I did not like the FootJoy Rain Grip gloves so I never ended up using it do to the fit. I've got to go with yes, I do think it's helping. The hitting sessions and golf I've played in it, the stick of the grip has felt really great. I even just purchased new irons and I haven't regripped them with my preferred GolfPride CPX grips (I think they're amazing wet or dry). It just grips. I really am impressed so far.

[Josh Parker]

3 minutes ago, d0m41n said:

I usually play in my Clinch glove in the rain with no issues but I have used the Callaway Opti glove before and I did not like the FootJoy Rain Grip gloves so I never ended up using it do to the fit. I've got to go with yes, I do think it's helping. The hitting sessions and golf I've played in it, the stick of the grip has felt really great. I even just purchased new irons and I haven't regripped them with my preferred GolfPride CPX grips (I think they're amazing wet or dry). It just grips. I really am impressed so far.

I just got done testing the Galway Bay rain gear and the rain gloves and that was my one negative to them was the grip.  I am really thinking of purchasing a set of these to test them out and compare.

[d0m41n]

Just now, jdparker said:

I just got done testing the Galway Bay rain gear and the rain gloves and that was my one negative to them was the grip.  I am really thinking of purchasing a set of these to test them out and compare.

I plan to play a couple rounds this weekend (the wife has to work all weekend). I'll provide a further update here with some more pics! 

[Josh Parker]

21 minutes ago, d0m41n said:

I plan to play a couple rounds this weekend (the wife has to work all weekend). I'll provide a further update here with some more pics! 

Sounds great!  

[BKervin]

15 hours ago, Ben Joest said:

@Clayton @JerBooth @BKervin @d0m41n

Questions for the testers:

Have you played a round with the gloves yet? If so, how did they hold up and what are your impressions?

Are there any pictures or videos available? So we can get a sense of how they look and fit.

Thanks!

Hi Ben

Unfortunately my trip ended up longer due to a sinus issue and not being able to fly.  Got home late last night. Just posted picks of gloves.  I have a round slated for tomorrow morning.

[BKervin]

On 10/30/2023 at 7:43 PM, Dweed said:

Really looking forward to what you all think. Mid MI has been real wet this fall. As it stands now our season is one for the books. Will watch for your comments to get ready for spring. Had some of that "S"  word today.

We had snow here as well - ugh!

[BKervin]

Hi Spies!

My trip ended up longer than expected due to a sinus issue and not being able to fly.  Got home late last night.

I've finally gotten my hands on these beauties! 

Let me start with - looks do not disappoint!!

Red Rooster went above and beyond on this.  I wasn't sure if they were shipping men’s or women's gloves so I provided sizing for both.  They shipped BOTH!  With a personal note and a sticker (See below.)

The women's medium seems to fit a little better than the men’s small.  The men’s small has slightly larger fingers and are a little looser.  The feel is fantastic!  I was not disappointed at all. We all know how anticipation can lead to disappointment when you finally get something you've been waiting for.

Have a tee time slated for late morning tomorrow after the frost leaves the grass.  More to come soon!

Edited November 2, 2023 by BKervin

[BKervin]

Hi Spies,

First round in with these gloves.  It was very cool outside, no rain but the grass was wet.  I had no "slippage" with my grip.  The grip remained firm and consistent throughout the round.

Hoping to get a rain round in soon.  If not, I'll be wetting/rewetting my grip to see how they perform.

Have to say - I've had no disappointment with these yet!

[d0m41n]

On 10/12/2023 at 4:08 PM, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said:

so what I want the testers to see. I just took my red rooster rain gloves out (I purchased after hearing great things). I noticed some of the red roosters on the palm of my trail hand started rubbing off after the first round. Is that normal? Curious if the testers see this.

I've played 3 rounds so far with them and went to the range 3 times alongside roughly 5-7 hitting sessions into my net. I haven't noticed any roosters coming off at all.

[d0m41n]

UPDATE:

Played two rounds this weekend. Let's start with the bad. It did not rain like it had the possibility of. So got a little creative at the course. You'll notice a water bottle in some of the pictures/vids I'm going to include and it came in real handy. The other bad, phew, my golf swing on video, I do not love. Thankfully in the offseason I plan to get golf lessons for the first time in 14 years.

The good. I shot a 77 and 79 in my two rounds. I am thrilled with those scores and honestly I think the gloves play a big part in that. I may never play without two gloves again. I wet the clubs on 20 of 36 holes (they were still somewhat wet by the next hole) and I couldn't tell a performance loss. I had a few (2 by my tracking) bad shots that I felt the grip slip but I also just purchased new irons and haven't regripped them. Also, in one of my pics, I'm very proud of the consistency. I hit 3 balls from where I drove to, waiting on the guys to tee off on the next hole and they can all be seen in the same picture.

I think the gloves are stellar and look forward to continuing to play with them.

[Clayton]

Today I had a rain round. It started out beautiful, but the forecast was for plenty of rain and the weather didn't disappoint! The sunrise was beautiful, but you could just feel the rain on the way. So we started out and got about 7 holes in before it started. With full on rain vs. dew and wet balls (golf balls!), I did learn more about these gloves.

First off, they continue to be quite durable. I have now hit quite a few shots and they haven't deformed nor have the little micro printed roosters lost many feathers. There's some light rub off here and there, but nothing notable. Also, if anything, the rubberization or whatever the coating is may have become a bit more texturized for even more traction. I do play full cord grips so I'm used to more wear on gloves than your run of the mill golf pride all rubber grip.

Second, there is one thing that I've found to annoy me quite a bit, but that has an easy fix. It's that the red material that is on the sides of the fingers is really slippery. What happens is when you go to take the ball out of the hole, if you are a "side pincher," especially if you leave the pin in, the ball just slips back into the hole. Some holes it takes like 4 tries to get that thing out! I think if they just printed a couple roosters on the red material by the fingertips, this wouldn't happen. I thought maybe if the gloves got really wet like today it would go away, but it did not.

I will say, for hitting the ball when it's dumping water, they just work really, really well. I didn't get that slimy wet finger feel on the inside like I do with the gloves I've used the most. I was even able to reach a par 5 in 2 today without any sort of worry of slippage nor any odd feel while gripping the club. They are very effective.  I'll throw this text up on the first page too, but wanted to post some pictures, etc here as well.

 

Edited November 7, 2023 by Clayton

[GolfSpy_APH]

Nice to see some good or bad conditions are happening to make this more interesting. 

Has anything tried these in slightly colder conditions?

[Clayton]

7 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Nice to see some good or bad conditions are happening to make this more interesting. 

Has anything tried these in slightly colder conditions?

Yes, if you look at my posts on the first page I played at Bandon in about 1*C at starting time. It was a near frost delay.

[BKervin]

Hi Spies,

Played 27 today in tells ranging from 55 to 45 light rain by the end.  The gloves seem to be working with still maintaining a form grip.  

@Vegan_Golfer_PNW asked about the rooster wear on the palm.  I had the same issue but it was after 42 holes that I noted it.

There are a couple of things that I feel could be improved upon -

First - i use touch screens for Acros and and also SkyCaddy but need to remove a glove to do so.  It would be nice to havecdome conduction threading on one of the fingers to be able to mainiplate the screens without removing the glove.  When my handscwere wet it was more difficult to get them back on. Also a nuisance if editing between holes. 

Second - I pinch the ball between 2 fingers out of the cup and they are too slippery between fingers to do this.  I needed to remove the flag or pinch between my thumb and index finger.   My fingers are long enough to reach the bottom without removing the flag.  This wascalso a nuisance. 

No real swing issues with the grip just some added conveniences would be a great befit.

Other than a missing rooster the gloves and these minor inconveniences I would say I am still not really disappointed.  You can see that the gloves still look fantastic also.

Had another golfer approach me about them, how they work, he liked the looks of them.

[JerBooth]

 I was lucky enough to have been the very last person on my home course for the last round of the season.  That day after work I almost didn't go because in was super blustery, rainy and cold. It was about 5C out or 41F. Truth be told, I was thinking my hands were going to be quite cold. Especially after the surgery I had on my wrist. These things kept my hands really warm and the grip was not affected in any way.

 

[d0m41n]

UPDATE:

Played 36 holes this weekend. My opinion has stayed true. These gloves are with me for the long hall! I really love the grip on these bad boys. I will say I finally am seeing red roosters falling off the gloves or being worn off. After 72 holes, I have seen a pretty sizable amount gone. I noticed it about 9 holes into my first 18 this weekend. But even with that, I think the grip is still just as good as before. I haven't noticed any issues and it's still one of the more comfortable gloves I've used. Also, still have had no issues with gripping in rainy weather.

[BKervin]

Hi Spies

I got another round in with "Big Red" - my new name for the Red Rooster Rain Gloves. I figured since they are a definite keeper in my bag I'd give them a name.  They have not failed me at all.  The grip remains tight with no slippage even when soaked. I laid a club on the ground hoping to make the grip extra wet and to try to crate "slippage" - it just didn't happen with Big Red.

I haven't lost any additional roosters from the palm area either.

[d0m41n]

On 10/10/2023 at 4:32 AM, d0m41n said:

Hello Hello fellow MGS forum members! I'm a fairly new spy within this year. I honestly followed MGS long before I joined, I thought it was just article based but have loved being a part of the community. Like my fellow tester @Clayton I am very lucky to have a golf supportive wife who enjoys going with me and cheering me on and going on Easter Egg hunts (finding golf balls, I haven't broken it to her yet that I rarely use the found balls).

Last year I moved to Fort Worth, TX and have been loving it. Also glad that it extends my golf season a bit. I am also thrilled to have just bought a home that is on a course and am only 12 minutes from my favorite course. I've been golfing since I was 16 but there was quite a hiatus in between. I golfed from 16-21 and played for my college team. I stopped playing for almost 7 years or so and finally picked it back up full time in February. Somehow I'm better than I always was. I am currently around an 8 handicap but need to take another look as I might be down to around 6. I am a very active golfer. I am a consultant who works his own given hours so have alot of ability to go during the week and often on weekends. I would say I average 2-3 times per week and have a nice little net setup in the back yard where I practice basically every day. I also have 2 driving ranges within 3 miles. Golf Blessed.

I plan to test the product in a multitude of ways. Luckily for me it is rain season here in Texas and I will plan my regular playing alongside if I know it will be a smaller storm. I also plan to take it to the driving range and out back. I currently use a Clinch Tactile glove for all purposes. It's amazing wet and dry so Red Rooster has some shoes to fill but I am excited to compare. If this glove comes anywhere as close to as good as the Clinch glove, it will be a mainstay. I like to cycle through a few gloves so they aren't all worn down. I'm excited to try the glove as well since I pre-ordered an MGS glove from them. I just want this glove to fit properly, give that great grip especially when wet. We all know playing in the rain takes it's toll so we need our equipment to perform. I expect this to be incredibly fun to be a part of and I really love writing and analyzing so I hope I can give great information to you all! 

UPDATE: Got the gloves at the perfect time. We have 3 days of rain but not crazy thunderstorms. I have already had a few rainy hitting sessions in the backyard but am planning to play today before I leave for a wedding. I am super excited as the gloves feel and look very nice. Also weather is dropping so the courses will be a little more empty. I love when I can fly through.

REVIEW UPDATE:

First Impressions (9.5 out of 10)

Let's see if these Rain Rooster gloves from Red Rooster Golf live up to the hype. The claim they are microfiber, meant for better grip in rain and lightweight yet durable. They promise great flexibility, breathability, and a snug, comfortable fit.
 

Aesthetics (9.5 out of 10) 

The Red Rooster Rain Gloves are a standout with their red and black look, peppered with small red roosters. The stitching is well done, and I have had no frays. I deducted .5 points for the red on the fingers. It would look better solidly black with just the red roosters over the palms. I also love the rooster on the clasp.
 

The Fit and Feel (20 out of 20)

Since wearing the Rain Rooster gloves, I've played three of my best rounds ever, including an all-time best of four under par. The grip is incredible - I didn't experience any slippages, even in wet conditions. The gloves, while thin and resembling leather, are flexible and super comfortable. They've worn well, though the red roosters have faded a bit. Given their performance, I'm planning to use these gloves year-round, as they've noticeably enhanced my grip and overall game. I also will immediately replace them as soon as they’ve worn their life. They’re probably 1 or 2 in most comfortable gloves to me as well.

On The Course (20 out of 20)

On the course, a few folks noticed my Rain Rooster gloves and were pretty interested. These gloves offer the best grip I've experienced. I didn’t think I would get away from my Clinch gloves. They do tend to lose a rooster or two each round, but to me that's no big deal. Even with the fading roosters, their quality and grip are great. I'm convinced that these gloves have played a role in elevating my golf game recently.

The Good, the bad, the inbetween (19.5 out of 20)

The Good. Honestly most of it. One small detail that I really love is the rooster on the clasp. I’ve hit more shots confidently and comfortably in some of the worst weather I’ve played in. I honestly never tried to play in rain before and now I can’t wait to every chance. The only “bad”, which I deducted a half point for, is those roosters wearing off the grip. Quite frankly, it doesn’t matter to me as long as they continue to perform.

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

This is the easiest section. Absolutely Play it. I just shot 4 under in the rain. My best round ever. To me, this is penultimate glove. I love them. I also think $31 is a steal for 2 gloves since most gloves are 25-30 for just one.

Conclusion

The Rain Rooster gloves from Red Rooster Golf impressed right out of the gate with great looks and comfort. They are a red and black design with red roosters on the palm, offering incredible grip, flexibility, and a comfortable fit. They’ve contributed to some of my best golf rounds ever played. The gloves' standout feature is their grip in wet conditions, though the roosters on the palm do fade. Their overall performance, comfort, and value at $31 make them my top choice in any weather.
 

Final Score (98.5 out of 100)

Review's up everyone. Hope you all enjoy. Thanks again to MGS for this incredible opportunity and giving me another reason to play golf (and convince my wife  )

[OdinSnipes414]

Damn I just got some s***** taylormade rain gloves 

[JerBooth]

On 10/10/2023 at 5:32 AM, JerBooth said:

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Hello fellow spies. I am super excited to have been chosen to be a part of this amazing opportunity and thank you to the guys at Red Rooster.

This is my second time doing a review with this amazing group of golfing enthusiasts here at MGS. 

North Bay, Ontario (400ish km north of Toronto) is home to my wife and I. I'm originally from Niagara Falls where my golf journey started when I was about 12 as a junior golfer and played throughout my 20's. Both parents are golfers so it was inevitable I'd follow that trend. Now 51 years old, I currently play off a 9 handicap after a few years off from the game. I play a little competitive golf in some tournaments but for the most part, I like having a nice time on the course. Nothing super competitive.

I have been a long time user of Foot Joy RainGrip and Srixon rain gloves, so I'll be playing the Red Rooster ones against the ones I currently play to see how they stack up. I also will be testing them at the house as I have a large property that I hit ball on for practice. In addition to that, I'll be making the trek home to play some golf as its warmer.

The timing of this test is pretty spot on for me, as the fall in northern Ontario has a tendency to be rather wet and dreary. As I write this intro, I have received word my gloves have arrived at the house so I will be on the course this afternoon after work. It's even rainy, so it will be a good day to put these things through their paces.

By word of mouth, I have heard nothing but good things about the quality and fit of these gloves, so I'd expect the same for myself when I get them out on the course.

UPDATE......hit some balls here at the house today. It was a little wet as its been raining the last few days. Grip issues were none existent and these gloves kept my hands nice and warm. I had a nice grind session and these gloves did the job they were supposed to.

 

First Impressions (10 out of 10)

Upon receiving these, you know some time has been put into the care of getting these to you in a safe manner. You even feel like you're receiving something special when they arrive at the mailbox. Inside you will find a nice card that tells you about the Red Rooster crew and the impact they'd like to make on the golf industry.

A nice touch was a personalized message for me from Glen.

That's a company looking to make an impression and take minute to make you feel good about their product.

 

Aesthetics (10 out of 10) 

These gloves feel premium and they fit the part as well.. If I were going to compare these to something I use, I'd say they look and feel like my Foot Joy rain gloves. They are really grippy, so you know if it rains, you're playing through, not headed back in to the car and heading home.

Of course, the big difference is that you get 2 gloves, not just one. I am a feel and visual player and that rooster on the glove is a nice visual for your hand position if you're working on something swing wise for your hand position.

Looking at these compared to my Srixon glove, they are very comparable in look and craftsmanship. Stitching was clean and tidy. The roosters on the palm were never out of place or sync in the fabric and everything was aligned as it should. Kudos to the quality control of these gloves.

 

The Fit and Feel (18 out of 20)

The glove itself is not bulky at all like some others I have used in the past. I changed to the Foot Joy and Srixon glove because they are not bulky like others I have used in the past. The material does not feel cheap or like its going to fall apart after a couple uses. On my trip, I hit a chunky 4-iron and the club spun a little in my hand. I was fully expecting some of the grip coating to flake off. That did not happen.

Putting the gloves on and taking them off was very easy when they were dry. When wet, it took a bit to get them started to take off but were fairly easy to take off after that. This is where I took the 2 points away.

In the gloves I wear regularly, I wear a M/L. These fit exactly the same as a Foot Joy rain glove. The fingers are not too tight or loose. hand material and fit were not bulky at all and very comfortable. For someone like me, who has nerve issues when it's cold and damp, these kept my hands warm and dry. Definitely a plus for sure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On The Course (20 out of 20) I'd like give an extra point and I'll explain why.

Here's some context for how I put these gloves through their paces.

On the course, There was a day where it poured rain, and if I were allowed on the course they'd be playable to keep your clubs in your hand. The days that I did play, I ended up playing on a sunny dry day. These gloves were just fine in dry weather as well as wet. 

Gripping the club, left absolutely no worry of a club slipping out of your hand into the pond 30 yards in front of you on a tee shot with driver in hand. In addition to that, the water that did hit the gloves would dry up in no time. There was no flaking of the grip material even 5 rounds in. I was fully expecting that because that has happened in the past. 

Where I found them the most useful on the course was off the tee and long irons. Generally, as a rule, I don't wear a glove from 150 yards in. For the betterment of my game in wet conditions, I tried the gloves on and I felt no difference in feel whatsoever. In fact, moving forward, I will wear both in wet conditions for those 150 yard shots in from now on. 

The extra point I'd like to give is the fact they keep your hands warm. 

 

 

The Good, the bad, the In-between (18 out of 20)

I did a little experiment that is a little extreme for these gloves, but it was worth doing it. We'd never see this much water put on them but it shows how well these gloves perform when soaking wet.....and how well they wick the water away from the surface of the glove itself and provide with the grip you'd expect. It doesn't matter how wet it would get on the course, these gloves will take you through your day and keep the clubs in your hand.

I have nothing bad to say about these gloves. however I do have something that's a little in between. I wish they weren't just black. Truth be told, when the sun does come out may be between rain showers or you don't want to change a glove out because the course is very wet, they can get very warm on your hands. Personally, I don't have a sweaty palms issue, but I could see if someone did, there could be a moisture inside the gloves perhaps. Purely speculation but maybe a consideration in future.

 

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

I'm playing them all day long every time it rains!!!!

After having done this test, I'm going to give serious consideration to trying their dry day gloves and subscription services. You can't beat the price when you look at the cost of a high end OEM glove. These will be in my golf bag for the foreseeable future. Sadly, golf season in Northern Ontario has come to an end, but if I can get down south, they will be in play for sure. From my experience, any golfer from the most serious to a beginning golfer to a  pro could wear these gloves and be totally ok with their game being in good hands. Pardon the pun.

 

Conclusion

For anyone looking for a wet season glove or a glove to wear in a rain shower on the course, these should be given serious consideration by anyone looking for a rain glove. They are priced competitively compared to the big OEM gloves. They do no make your hands feel wet at all. Great grip, nice feeling material, and warm on a cool damp day. PLAY ON!!

Final Score (96 out of 100)

 

UPDATE - It turns out these gloves are great for winter golf when there's a dusting of snow. I was out hitting some balls in the back yard and not only did they work well with getting wet, but they also kept my hands super warm. I just extended my future golf season by a month or so if this remains true.

 

June 10, 2024 - Got out for 9 holes last night between the raindrops. And of course within the raindrops.

These gloves are amazing. After last seasons rain at the end of the year and the large amounts of rain this year, I haven't lost any grip. None of the material on the hand has flaked or given way to normal wear.

I was fully expecting this morning for them to still be somewhat damp but they were dry as a bone. Thanks Red Rooster. Im a full convert to your gloves. More to come as the season goes on.

New update posted this morning.