Coming into the Callaway Weather Spann, expectations were measured — mostly synthetic construction with small leather patches on the palm and thumb. They were wrong to be. This is comfortably the best-feeling all-weather glove in our 17-glove test, and it’s not particularly close. Full rankings in our best golf gloves guide.
Fit and Feel
It fits remarkably snugly from the first wear, moulding to the shape of your hand almost immediately. The material is noticeably thinner than the other all-weather options in this test — and that thinness is doing a lot of work. The Lycra detailing running down into the fingers is well executed, the badge sits flat without any of the sticking-out issues that cropped up on other synthetics, and ventilation holes on both sides add breathability that makes it feel like a genuine hybrid rather than just a synthetic with a leather patch slapped on.
That feeling of barely knowing you’re wearing a glove — the one that only the very best premium leather options achieved in this test — is present here too. For a synthetic-led construction, that’s genuinely impressive.
Grip
Fantastic on the club. The seams on the finger panels are small and stay out of the way. The only minor criticism is slightly clumsy stitching on the main palm pad — but it’s not something you’d feel during a swing and not worth making a fuss about.
Durability and Value
Durability is the remaining question mark — we’ll update this after extended play. The one honest caveat on value: for a couple of dollars more you can get into a premium leather glove like the Srixon Cabretta. Both have their merits — the Weather Spann wins on all-weather versatility, the Srixon wins on pure feel. Which matters more depends entirely on where you play and how much you sweat.
Golf Insider Verdict
Best for: golfers who want an all-weather glove that doesn’t feel like a compromise — particularly those who play in variable conditions and want one glove that handles everything. Also worth considering as a premium practice glove if you want to protect a leather option for rounds. Avoid if you play mainly in dry conditions and pure leather feel is the priority — the Srixon Cabretta Premium gives you more for the same money in those conditions.
What we liked
- ✓The best feel of any weather glove here — close to premium leather
- ✓Excellent durability — built to last like an all-weather glove should
- ✓Fits remarkably snug straight away and moulds to the hand
- ✓Genuine hybrid: vents both sides plus leather palm patches for grip
Worth knowing
- ✗Sportier, less classic looks than the leather gloves
- ✗Minor clumsy stitching on the palm pad — cosmetic, not felt in the swing
- ✗Very snug fit — broad hands may want to size up
Genuinely the surprise of the test. It’s mostly synthetic, yet it gives you that barely-there feeling only the best premium leathers manage — and it’s thinner and more refined than rival all-weather gloves. If you want weatherproof grip without sacrificing feel, this is the one to beat.
Best for: golfers who play in all conditions but refuse to give up that premium, barely-there feel.
Check price ↗Alternatives
FootJoy RainGrip — if you play regularly in serious wet weather, the RainGrip is still the specialist choice. The Weather Spann is the better all-rounder; the RainGrip is the better dedicated rain glove.
Srixon Cabretta Premium — our top-ranked glove overall. A step up in feel for dry conditions at a similar price point. The natural comparison when deciding between premium leather and premium synthetic.
Srixon All Weather — significantly cheaper all-weather option with a magnetic ball marker. Doesn’t match the Weather Spann on feel, but a solid budget alternative if price is the deciding factor.
For the full ranked comparison, see our best golf gloves guide.