Autumn can offer some of the best rounds of golf of the year – but also the most varied. Dry on the first tee, rain after nine holes and cold wind on the way in. Then it is not obvious that the same golf glove is best all day.
Written by Andreas Spaniol, CEO at Golfvante Aug 24, 2026 Golfvantes' guide to golf gloves for autumn, rain and cold |
A thin cabretta glove is hard to beat in dry weather. But when autumn brings moisture, rain, wind and cold, the requirements change. Here we go over which type of golf glove is best suited for different autumn weather conditions – and which gloves are worth having in your bag.
Dry and mild – cabretta for maximum sensation
As long as the autumn weather is dry and relatively mild, there is rarely any reason to leave the classic cabretta leather golf glove.
Cabretta can be made very thin, soft and flexible. It molds to the hand and gives it the close contact with the club grip that many golfers seek.
For a dry September day, STANDARD™, xTHIN™ or one of our other cabretta models is therefore still a natural choice.
See golf gloves Cabretta and synthetic golf gloves →Lots of game and changing weather – DURA GOAT™
If you play or train a lot, durability and stability may be more important than the glove being as thin as possible.
DURA GOAT™ combines Duksung synthetic with water-resistant goatskin in key grip zones. The construction is designed for high abrasion resistance and stable grip even in varying conditions.
This makes the model particularly interesting during the fall, when the rounds can start out dry but contain both moisture, dew and light rain.
See DURA DURA GOAT™ – for lots of play and changing weather →Rain – then RAIN has a clear job
When it starts to rain, the contact between the hand, glove and club grip changes. Then the grip is more important than the thinnest feeling.
RAIN is designed specifically for rainy and humid conditions. The palm is made of water-absorbent microfiber and the back is made of a lighter, quick-drying material.
This doesn't mean that a rain glove is better than a cabretta in every situation. It's simply built for a different problem: providing a stable grip when it gets wet.
See the RAIN rain glove – golf glove for rain and moisture →Cold and windy – FROST
As autumn turns to winter, the problem changes again. Now it's not just about moisture – it's about keeping your hands warm and feeling good.
FROST is our winter golf glove. It is designed for cold, windy and chilly conditions with thermal insulating material, wind and water repellent construction and elastic cuff around the wrist.
So this is the glove for late autumn rounds and winter golf – not an ordinary rain glove with a little extra material.
See the Weather series FROST, RAIN and WinterMate for harsher weather →Really cold – keep warm between strokes
When it gets really cold, the solution doesn't always have to be a thicker gaming glove.
WinterMate is instead an insulating overglove that is pulled over the regular golf glove between strokes. When you are about to hit, you take it off again.
This way you can keep your hands warm between strokes without having to change the feel of the club grip when you actually play.
See WinterMate WinterMate – extra warmth between strokes →Two weather gloves that are good to have in your bag
Autumn weather is rarely very reliable. A round can start dry and calm and end in rain, wind and significantly lower temperatures.
Therefore, we think it is wise to always have two extra options in your bag during the fall:
Rain
A RAIN when grip and moisture become the big problem.
Cooling & wind
A FROST or WinterMate when the temperature and wind take over.
They take up very little space. Hopefully they will stay put for the entire round. But when the weather changes quickly, it is much better to already have them in your bag than to wish you had brought them.
Autumn's simple rule of thumb
Don't just choose the best golf glove. Choose the best glove for today's weather.
Cabretta when feel is a priority. DURA GOAT™ for a lot of play and variable weather. RAIN when it gets wet. FROST when the cold comes – and WinterMate when you want to stay warm between shots.
Summary
During the fall, the demands on a golf glove change with the weather. Cabretta provides maximum feel in dry conditions, while DURA GOAT™ suits golfers who prioritize durability and stability in more variable weather.
When the rain comes, RAIN is built for the task. When the temperature drops, FROST takes over, and during really cold rounds, WinterMate can help keep your hands warm between shots. A good autumn tip is therefore simple: have both a rain glove and a warm alternative ready in your bag.
