Best Golf Rain Pants 2022

Sizes: S-XXL
Colors: 1

+ Comfortable
+ Reach through pockets
+ Zippered legs
- Not as stretchy as some other options

A new introduction this season from FootJoy is the HydroTour Rain Pant. These have been designed to help you compete in any weather conditions while ensuring you still have a full range of mobility to hit the best golf shots possible. 

FootJoy are one of the leading brands when it comes to producing comfortable golf apparel, these waterproof pants certainly live up to that hype. Their design features include 4-way stretch fabric, zippered leg closures and reach through pockets. The three-year waterproof warranty is an excellent bonus too. 

Sizes: S-4XL
Colors: 1 

+ Seam sealed
+ Lightweight
+ Abrasion resistant
- Can be a little noisy 

Arguably Galvin Green's best golf rain pants, the Andy's are seam-sealed and 100% waterproof and windproof but they also still find a way to be breathable on the course. One thing that is different with the Andy pants is that they are less bulky. Their lightweight nature makes them extremely easy to swing in and store away when not in use. There is a smattering of Galvin Green detailing which gives these pants a subtle style edge, while the adjustability at the bottom of each leg means they can be tailored to fit just how you like them, adding to the look you’re going for. The drawstring and elasticated waist aids comfort and extra abrasion-resistant fabric at the bottom of the hem was particularly useful when shots had been carved into bushy areas.

Sizes: S-3XL
Colors: 2 (Black & Midnight Navy) 

+ Super stretchy
+ Quick drying material
+ Excellent breathability
- Pockets take a while to get used to 

Abacus says that 37.5 technology works to improve the microenvironment inside the garment. It allows the vapor to be forced through the fabric quicker, keeping your body and the garment dry. A climate of 37.5° Celsius and a humidity of 40-60% is created – which, Abacus claims, is the ideal comfort zone. That’s the science – but does it work? Yes – absolutely.

They’re extremely breathable and incredibly light. Meanwhile, lengthy zippers on the sides of the legs make them easy to take on and off without having to remove your shoes. The velcro tabs also help to personalize the fitting and keep the wet out.

Sizes: S-XXL
Colors: 2 (Black & Navy)

+ 3-year waterproof guarantee
+ Adjustable leg width  
- Can feel tight around the thigh area for some

As waterproof pants go these are better looking than some, but as ever with this particular golf product do they work? Well they are covered by the Oscar Jacobson Weather Protection System three-year guarantee on the garment’s waterproof qualities, so there is peace of mind if making this purchase. 

The buttons around the ankle and the hidden zips are nice touches, we did feel that some may find the thigh area slightly restrictive, but there was plenty of room around the elasticated waist. A very solid performer if your budget can extend to the price point. 

Sizes: S-3XL; Short (M-3XL); Long (S-3XL)
Colors: 4 (Black, Navy, Sharkskin, White)

+ Outstanding protection
+ Size options to suit everyone
+ Lightweight and warm
- Pockets a little small

We were very impressed with this set of Galvin Green waterproof pants. As expected, protection was faultless throughout testing, but it’s the little things that were on the money here. First of all, the sizing was perfect. 

At just 350 grams, Galvin Green’s Arthur pants delivered premium performance in a lightweight and unrestrictive bundle. On top of that, there is plenty of adjustability around the ankle and waist, which means they can be further tailored to the wearer’s requirements. They are easy to get on and off, even over golf shoes, and the front pockets are fleece lined for some extra respite from chilly temperatures. 

Sizes: S-3XL, 27-31" leg
Colors: 2 (Black & Midnight Navy)

+ 2-year waterproof guarantee
+ Excellent waterproof pockets
+ Easy to take on and off
- Overly designed belt loops not required

These new Evolution Waterproof Pants from Stuburt are a very impressive performer with loads of tech and design clearly having gone into the product. 

Stuburt gives a two-year guarantee that the product will stay waterproof and you can tell that the pants have been well-produced with sealed zips all over. A key test was to see how easy the pants could be put on and taken off while wearing golf shoes, and it passed with flying colors with the helpful large zips at the end of each leg meaning there was ample room.  The waist has an elasticated band and velcro adjustment straps, but the belt loops are a touch unnecessary. There are plenty of sizes and leg length options so finding the correct size should be a simple.

Sizes: 8 waist sizes (29in to 43in), 2 leg lengths (33in and 34in)
Colors: 2 (Black & Navy) 

+ Comfortable
+ Lightweight
+ Elegant
- White band round pockets a bit garish for some tastes

Comfortable, practical, slim and lightweight and with plenty of pockets, these are excellent waterproof pants. They can be co-ordinated with the Inesis Men's Golf Waterproof Rain Jacket to provide a full set of waterproofs. Having worn them only in light rain, they were given a further test in the shower by putting cards in the pockets and firing jets of water at the zipped-up pockets from almost point-blank range. The cards remained bone dry. The pants are slim, which gives a sleek look and leaves less material flapping around to catch the wind. They are also quiet to walk in. There are belt loops and a hidden elasticated band, with a Velcro fastener, to adjust the waist size.

Sizes: S-XXXL waist, 29-35 leg
Colors: One

+ Great fit and adjustability
+ Zip pockets
- Only one back pocket

Ping’s SensorDry 2.5 Graphene pants comes with the innovative Graphene technology, which allows the pants to be incredible lightweight yet ultra warming and fully waterproof. It’s a game-changing technology in golfwear that makes these undoubtedly some of the best golf rain paints you can buy.

You get two front zip pockets, one of which has a section that allows you access to your pants below if you’re wearing them. Unfortunately there’s only one back pocket, like most pairs of rain pants, but that is zipped too so that’s a nice bonus. You get adjustability on the leg to help you ease them on if you’re wearing shoes and the heavens have opened. They’re very soft, stretchy and lightweight so super comfortable and they do exactly the job that you’d hope they do. 

Sizes: S-XXL
Colors: 2 (Black & Deep Navy)

+ Classic cut and fit
+ Jazzy design without being too loud
+ Provides warmth without being restricting
- Plain-looking design

This water-repellent trouser matches up with the Nexlite Flex rain jacket to create a versatile and lightweight set of waterproofs that won’t break the bank. As with the jacket, they are water-resistant to 2,000m, a depth hopefully not needed when playing golf, but reassuring nonetheless. As these are over-pants, there is an elasticated waist meaning you can tuck in all that you need to. The lower-leg zips facilitate taking them on and off over golf shoes, and there is zipped access to your regular trouser pockets as well as two side and two rear pockets of their own. They are also remarkably lightweight which means you don’t feel encumbered and they take little space inside a golf bag.

Sizes: XS-XXL
Colors: 2 (Black & Khaki)

+ Windproof and waterproof
+ Zip pockets
+ Easy to pull on and play in
- Might be a little thick compared to other waterproof models

Playing golf with wet pants might be one of the most uncomfortable feelings in the world, but why not negate that experience by carrying a pair of the Nike Storm-FIT ADV waterproof pants in your golf bag. Their expandable waistline and waterproof zips on either leg allow players to almost jump into the pants quickly when the rain starts to fall. You can then adjust the pants to your desired fit, and they don’t feel overly baggy or make too much noise, as some nylon waterproof pants do and feature several zippered waterproof pockets that allow easy access to your pants underneath. These are also designed to be windproof and waterproof, helping you to stay warm, dry and comfortable on the course. 

Sizes: S-XXL
Colors: 2 (Black, Navy)

+ Nice, stretchy waist and comfortable
+ Not too bulky
- Only one back pocket

The golf rain pants from Under Armour are a fantastic set of rain pants that are super comfortable and feel very high quality. They come in sizes small all the way to XXL and can be worn both with and without pants underneath. They’re very easy to put on over pants and have adjustable lower legs to put on even when wearing golf shoes.

We absolutely loved these and find them very hard to fault. Like most rain pants, they only come with one back pocket, which is annoying and we’re not entirely sure why rain pants do this. Other than that, they’re a great value, high quality product that are a must-wear when it gets wet.