Best Golf Rain Hats

1. Outdoor Research Lightstorm Bucket Hat

The Outdoor Research Lightstorm bucket hat may not be the first brand name you think of, but this basic hat does everything you want, and more. 

It’s 100% nylon and comes complete with a pull cord to pull it tighter onto your head. Basically, in a light storm this is going nowhere. This is a huge bonus, especially on courses where wind can play a role. 

But wearing a hat for a round of golf means you need comfort, and luckily this hat does exactly that. It contains a TransAction headband, and this not only makes it more comfortable on your head, but it also deals with moisture spilling down if your head sweats.

The comfort of this hat is something people talk about. Also, it doesn’t feel tight.

The Pros and Cons

The hat is lightweight and is waterproof, so that’s always a positive. There’s no doubt it’s comfortable, and the two layers of fabric increase its ability to deal with the weather.

The pull cord is terrific for windy conditions as you don’t have to worry about your hat blowing anywhere. This does mark this hat as different from others, so this point could be a game changer for some people.

For the negatives, it’s hand-wash only. Also, some people may feel the cord is annoying. It’s also not adjustable to the same extent as other options. 

Conclusion

This hat is basic, but it does a wonderful job at keeping your head dry. The comfort band is a nice addition, and if you do play in windy conditions, then this hat could be the perfect solution.

2. Zero Restriction Gore-Tex Cap

Zero Restriction have brought their Gore-Tex cap to the market, and it’s a fine addition to what’s already out there. The fact it’s in the cap style is a huge bonus as not everyone like the bucket idea.

It’s 100% waterproof, and Zero Restriction has made sure every seam is always sealed, and that prevents any type of leakage from occurring. You won’t find any weak points on this hat.

This cap is adjustable, so no need to worry about whether it will fit. 

The Pros and Cons

This hat has so many positives. Being 100% waterproof and easy to adjust means it’s comfortable for everyone. Also, if it does start to leak, then Zero Restriction will happily replace the cap, and that’s huge

Honestly, the only negative is if you don’t like the cap style, but you wouldn’t buy this one in that instance anyway. Overall, this hat is very impressive, and it’s one we would recommend to others.

Conclusion

This hat gives you everything you need from a golf hat. It keeps the sun out your eyes, is good to wear, and it’s waterproof. When you can’t find anything wrong, then it has to be 5 out of 5.

3. Titleist Men's Golf Hat

The Titleist Men's golf hat is the bucket style, and it’s designed to add as much comfort as possible while also being very practical. Also, it has the Titleist logo all over the front, so if that doesn’t bother you, then the hat is a real possibility.

But let’s look at the hat itself.

It’s manufactured from their STADRY material, and it does tend to deliver on its promises of keeping your head dry. It also comes with bonded seams, so there is no leakage going to occur with this hat.

The rain gutter trim works well as it does manage to push away any water from your face. It’s clear the design is highly effective, and then there’s the comfort aspect.

The hat comes with a headband designed to keep moisture away from your eyes. This is very useful since you no longer need to worry about any sweat making its way down as these hats can become quite hot inside.

Titleist appear to have thought of everything with this hat. 

The Pros and Cons

What is immediately clear with this hat is the fact it’s manufactured to a very high standard. It feels like a premium hat, even though it’s not the most expensive out there, and it gives you confidence that it will indeed keep your head dry.

The only downside is the ability to change the size. You just cannot do it. However, it does still tend to feel quite comfortable for most people, so it is less of an issue than you expect.

Conclusion

This hat is what you kind of expect from a company like Titleist. It does the job it’s designed for. It’s well-made. It’s waterproof, and it even has some additional detail with the rain gutter concept. In all, this is a superb golf rain hat to have in your bag. We take a fraction of a point off as it’s not the most attractive.

4. Frogg Toggs Bucket Hat

The Frogg Toggs bucket hat is slightly different from the others already mentioned in that it uses a shock cord for the adjustment aspect. That does mean comfort is not an issue.

The hat itself is 100% waterproof and is only manufactured from 100% polypropylene. Also, the seams are completely protected, so leakage won’t occur unless you have some fault in the hat. However, there’s no doubt this hat is always manufactured to the highest standards, so that is something that won’t generally happen.

A key area is the brim. It’s wider than most at 1” wide, so it keeps water away from your face. This simple design aspect makes a huge difference. Rain and the weather in general won’t interfere with your shot thanks to the level of protection.

Frogg Toggs makes a big deal about their hat being breathable, but that does add to the comfort. However, never make the mistake of thinking this means it won’t protect you from the elements. This bucket hat can cope with most weather without any problems.

The Pros and Cons

This hat comes with a number of positives. First, there’s no need to keep this hat only for golf. It comes without a logo, so no matter what you do in the great outdoors, this hat can offer protection from the rain.

A huge positive is the use of the shock cord. It makes the hat so much easier to adjust than you expect. Also, it means there’s no need to worry if it will fit as this hat is suitable for the majority of people.

Once again, it’s tough to say anything against this hat. It does what it’s meant to do, and what more could you want?

Conclusion

For sheer versatility, this hat by Frogg Toggs is a fantastic buy. It’s perfect if you want something without a logo all over it while the adjustment method is a great addition. Considering it has no negatives, we need to give it 5 out of 5.

5. Rain Girl Women’s Rain Hat

The Rain Girl women’s rain hat is compact, easy to carry around in a pocket of your bag, and it’s also completely waterproof. Manufactured from polyester, it also has a teflon coating, so any rain beads just run off without sitting on the hat itself.

However, we love this hat because of its versatility, and it’s all thanks to some clever design. It’s clear they have thought about what the female golfer needs in a waterproof hat and sought to provide that.

First, you can wear this over a visor without it interfering. This is a cool difference to so many hats out there, but then there’s the snap strap at the back. With this technology, it means you can either attach it to another hat or it allows you to fit your ponytail through instead of it bunching up inside the hat.

Adjusting the size of the Rain Girl is also straightforward. It uses an adjustable strap to tighten and change size with this done in seconds. 

One other thing we love about this hat is the way in which you can effectively clip it onto other hats should it start to rain. This means you can change hats without getting your hair wet, and once again it takes next to no time to make this alteration.

Overall, this rain hat takes the design of this type of product to a whole new level.

The Pros and Cons

The Rain Girl bucket hat has so many positives. The way in which you can use it with other hats and visors shows a real level of innovation with design. This versatility takes it above most hats on the market.

The way it makes it easy to deal with long hair while still offering the same level of protection from the elements is wonderful. It’s another example of how they have gone that extra step in thinking about everything with this rain hat.

Other positives include the ease of adjustment, and the level of protection from the elements. In fact, the only negative connected with this hat is that it’s hand-wash only. 

Conclusion

Even though a female golfer can wear any rain hat, this model by Rain Girl is impressive. If you have long hair or searching for versatility, then this is the best hat out there. This one is easy to score as a 5 out of 5 hat for female golfers.

6. Sumolux Unisex Hat

The Sumolux unisex hat may not be the most attractive, but its performance is certainly outstripping its looks. This hat is very lightweight and yet it offers you protection from the elements in a cap style.

However, don’t expect it to be 100% waterproof, so this hat isn’t the best fit if the weather is horrific.

On the plus side, it’s easy to adjust, making it suitable for most people. You can do this via the normal baseball cap adjustment at the rear of the hat, so it takes seconds to make this hat as comfortable as is needed.

The breathable mesh is highly effective at keeping you cool. It makes this hat the perfect solution for those warm days when a rain shower may come to disrupt your round. 

The Pros and Cons

This hat by Sumolux has a number of positives and negatives associated with it. 

First, it’s relatively inexpensive, making it affordable to most. As mentioned earlier, the breathable mesh is a huge bonus. The fact it’s easy to fold away, dries quickly, and is lightweight all helps. You can easily place it in your bag to pull it out when required.

The size range with this cap is impressive. It ranges from 21.6” to 23.2” so most people will feel that it fits them perfectly.

As a negative, the hat is not fully waterproof due to the nature of the material. The polyester does make some difference with a rain shower, but as we said earlier on it’s not too good when it comes to anything heavier than a shower.

Conclusion

This cap is a budget version, and if you play in warmer climates, then this is the perfect option. However, remember it won’t keep you as dry as others in heavier rain. That’s why we have taken a point off as it’s still functional but not to the same standard as other hats on the market.

7. The Weather Co Golf Bucket Hat

The Weather Co has produced a relatively inexpensive bucket hat that’s going to offer a high level of protection from the weather. 

Made from 100% polyester, it does mean this hat is fully waterproof. The bucket hat also comes with tapered seams, so that should mean no rain is going to work its way into the seams and cause any problems.

For adjusting the hat, it has an easy to use drawstring, so there is no difficulty in making the hat fit you perfectly. Also, its design is unisex, so anybody can wear it.

The Pros and Cons

The positives are obvious. Any hat that is completely waterproof is helpful. Add in the way you can adjust it for your own head uses a basic approach, but it works.

Clearly, having tapered seams is another positive. A poorly manufactured hat will pay less attention to these areas leading to a real weakness in the design. You want to only wear a waterproof hat that deals with the weak points, and this model does exactly that.

Honestly, this hat has no real cons. It’s inexpensive and yet still performs to a high standard. The rim is enough to take the rain away from your face while it’s also not too warm on your head.

Conclusion

Even though this brand name is not well-known, it’s still worth checking it out, especially if you want a hat that won’t break the bank. However, it’s not the most attractive of hats, which is why it doesn’t score full marks.