Ping AquaDrive Ladies Waterproof Jacket Review: Does Tour-Proven Rain Gear Actually Live Up To The Hype?
Designed to let you swing freely without getting soaked, we put Ping's rain jacket to the test
Lightweight, soft, and unrestrictive, this waterproof jacket delivers weather protection without sacrificing a flattering fit. The adjustable waist cords, clever pocket space and cinchable hood make it a great choice that lets you focus on your golf swing rather than the rain.
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Extremely lightweight
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Unrestrictive comfort
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Adjustable for a flattering fit
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Offers limited warmth
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Gone are the days when golf waterproofs felt bulky, stiff, and restrictive. The new Ping AquaDrive ladies waterproof jacket in blue indigo is easily one of the most lightweight options I’ve worn, and the fabric feels surprisingly soft to the touch with noticeable stretch. I used to think Ping's Milli waterproof jacket was ultra-light, but this one beats it.
It’s always tricky to make the best women’s golf rain gear look genuinely feminine - at the end of the day, function comes before fashion when you’re trying to stay dry and swing freely. However, Ping has hit a great balance here. Along with a subtle curved hem, I loved using the internal adjustable shock cords at the waist. Pulling those toggles in gives a custom, pinched-in fit at the back rather than that boxy, straight-up-and-down look.
Pulling the toggles at the waist gives the jacket a pinched-in fit
On the feature side, the two slanted front zipped pockets offer ample space for essentials, plus the deep drop-in internal pocket space created behind them is a massive bonus for stashing extra bits. The padded collar has a lovely velour-feel lining for extra comfort, and tucked neatly behind a Velcro flap at the back is a fold-away adjustable hood. Similar to ProQuip's Paige jacket, I particularly liked that the hood has cinch toggles, as there’s nothing worse than a loose hood blowing up and blocking your line of sight during a shot.
I put this jacket to the test through a couple of proper downpours, and it performed brilliantly. The 2.5-layer high-performance fabric, fully seam-sealed construction, two-way waterproof front zip, and adjustable Velcro cuffs ensured not a single drop seeped in. I wasn’t particularly surprised by the protection, mind you - if the same fabric was good enough to protect the European Solheim Cup team during heavy downpours at Bernardus Golf, it was always going to be good enough for me!
The adjustable hood can be tucked away neatly at the back of the collar
It doesn't add much warmth, but that isn't its primary job and it does deliver lightweight, highly breathable waterproof protection. Paired with the matching AquaDrive trousers, it makes for a fantastic rain suit. Available in UK sizes 6–20 and three other colorways, it’s an effortless, comfortable jacket that allowed me to focus on my game without having to worry about the weather.
