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FootJoy WeatherSof vs Pure Touch Limited
The WeatherSof is a leather/polyurethane blend (FiberSof) built for consistent grip and durability at a budget price; the Pure Touch Limited is 100% select Cabretta — thinner, softer and more breathable, at premium money. Both are FootJoy and both breathe; the real choice is how much you play and how much you value feel over replacement cost.
Both gloves do the same job — a consistent, slip-free grip on the club through the swing — and both come from FootJoy, which makes this the cleanest comparison in our glove catalogue: same brand, same manufacturing standards, two different material tiers. There is no brand-bias noise here; the difference is almost entirely what sits between your hand and the grip.
The WeatherSof uses FiberSof, FootJoy's proprietary leather-and-polyurethane blend, with soft PowerNet mesh across the knuckles for breathability and the ComforTab closure that adjusts securely without over-tightening. It is soft from the first round and grips reliably in dry and damp conditions, but the polyurethane content means a predictable lifespan: after roughly 20-25 rounds of regular use the blend starts to stiffen and the grip loses some of its initial consistency. If you play once a week or less, or spend most of your golf time at the driving range, that trade-off is one you will never notice — and the replacement cost is low enough that wearing one out is not a financial event.
The Pure Touch Limited sits at the other end of FootJoy's glove range: exclusive select Cabretta leather, prepared with a proprietary tanning process that keeps it thin and supple, cut to a tailored fit with minimal stitching. Cabretta is the thinnest, most breathable leather used in golf gloves, which is what produces the famous 'second-skin' feel — you feel the grip through the glove rather than feeling the glove itself. It also ages differently: with basic care (air-dry between rounds, never store it wet), a Pure Touch Limited stays consistent well past 40 rounds, which is why tour players wear it and why its price per glove sits in the premium band.
So the honest arithmetic is durability against feel. If you play 2+ rounds a week or compete, the Pure Touch Limited pays for itself in fewer replacements and a better grip on every shot. If you play occasionally, the WeatherSof delivers the same core function — consistent grip — for a fraction of the price, and the money you save buys a lot of balls. And in damp weather both behave like leather: they tighten and grip more as they absorb moisture rather than slipping, which is the one area where both beat a 100% synthetic glove.
| FootJoy WeatherSof | FootJoy Pure Touch Limited | |
|---|---|---|
| weight | 0.05 kg | 0.05 kg |
| dividers | — | — |
| pockets | — | — |
| € | budget | premium |
FootJoy WeatherSof
- weight
- 0.05 kg
- material
- Leather / Polyurethane
glovebudget
FootJoy Pure Touch Limited
- weight
- 0.05 kg
- material
- Leather
glovepremium
Choose the WeatherSof if you play once a week or less, or spend most of your time at the range — it grips consistently, breathes well and costs little to replace. Choose the Pure Touch Limited if you play 2+ rounds a week or in competition — the select Cabretta gives you a thinner, more consistent feel for 40+ rounds, which is what justifies the premium price.
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FAQ
Is the Pure Touch Limited really 100% leather?
Yes — FootJoy specifies exclusive select Cabretta leather with no synthetic blend, which is exactly what the premium price buys. The WeatherSof uses FiberSof, a leather/polyurethane blend with PowerNet mesh across the knuckles; that blend is the durability-and-value trade-off that keeps it in the budget band.
Will the WeatherSof cause blisters like a cheap glove?
No — the leather content in the grip area and the breathable PowerNet mesh prevent the rubbing that cheap synthetic gloves cause. But after roughly 20-25 rounds of regular use the polyurethane begins to stiffen and grip consistency drops, which is the point where cabretta keeps performing.
How long does each glove actually last?
With basic care (air-dry between rounds, never store it wet), a WeatherSof is good for roughly 20-25 rounds before the blend stiffens, while a Pure Touch Limited stays consistent well past 40 rounds. The Pure Touch is a premium product that lasts; the WeatherSof is a budget product designed to be replaced cheaply.
Is the premium price worth it if I only play occasionally?
Honestly, no — if you play fewer than 20 rounds a year, the WeatherSof serves you the whole season and costs a fraction to replace. Save the Pure Touch Limited for when you're playing 40+ rounds a year or competing, which is when the cabretta's consistency actually pays for itself.
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