One of the absolute winter golf bag essentials is a good quality waterproof jacket and, with the adidas Rain.RDY, it is a fantastic example of what is available on the market right now.
For starters, it is made from 100% recycled materials. That’s right, 100%! By reusing materials that have already been created, it shows adidas’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing in a more environmentally friendly manner which, as you can agree, is to be applauded.
The fantastic thing is that, even when you look closely at the material, you wouldn’t know it, as the fabric looks and feels top quality.
What's more, there’s a long main front zipper and zip-up side pockets, which are all seam-sealed to prevent any water leaking in whilst being big enough to store all of your tees and even a scorecard if wanted.
Style-wise, it is best described as athletic and sporty. The body is fitted and there are hidden purple toggle cords inside the jacket so that you can tighten or loosen it according to preference which, in-turn allows you to easily swing freely.
The wrist cuffs are also elasticated and tight enough to stay in place whilst you swing, this means that the jacket doesn’t slip down and interfere with your grip. This is something we regularly see amongst the best golf waterproofs.
Arguably, the main stand out came in the high back which I loved! Not only did it protect your neck from rainwater, but the big hood is my absolute favorite feature on this garment. It’s great to be able to pop this up over your head on a very wet day, with it being high enough in height, and generous in size, to allow space for a bobble hat underneath.
Finally, the bold three stripes that adorn the shoulders and arms of the jacket are striking and sporty, but they won’t be to everyone’s taste. For me, though, in the soft purple they look really great against the black.
My only criticism, if I was going to pick on something, is that the very lightweight material, while definitely keeping me perfectly dry, didn’t really keep me super warm. It’s ok with two or three layers underneath and you certainly won’t overheat or sweat in this jacket, but there are definitely others I’ve worn that are made from thicker, warmer materials than this. You may want to bear this in mind if you feel the cold.
