The PING Golf Jude is a men's hybrid softshell jacket engineered for cold-weather performance on the course. Combining two distinct fabric constructions in a single garment, it delivers targeted warmth, stretch, and freedom of movement exactly where you need them most. The clean black colourway keeps the look sharp and versatile, whether you are standing on the tee box in a sharp autumn wind or heading into the clubhouse afterwards. Designed for serious golfers who refuse to let the temperature dictate their game, the Jude is the cold-weather layer your bag has been missing.
The Jude's defining feature is its dual-zone construction that places two entirely different fabrics where they matter most. Rather than compromising across the whole garment, PING engineers mapped the body's thermal and mobility needs independently, then specified the ideal material for each zone. The result is a jacket that genuinely outperforms a single-fabric softshell in both warmth retention and swing freedom. This zoned approach is the foundation of the Jude's cold-weather performance credentials.
The primary shell panels are constructed from a high-performance three-way blend. Polyamide delivers durability, wind resistance, and long-term abrasion strength. Polyester contributes shape retention so the jacket keeps its athletic silhouette round after round. Elastane — at 9% — provides four-way stretch that loads and releases with every backswing and follow-through, ensuring zero restriction through impact. This fabric is used across the highest-mobility zones of the jacket such as the sleeves and sides.
Strategic panel inserts in the chest, back, and shoulders use a 100% Polyester outer shell bonded to a layer of polyester wadding underneath. This lightweight wadding traps a pocket of warm air directly against the body in the most exposed and wind-facing areas, creating effective insulation without the stiffness or bulk of a traditional padded jacket. The polyester construction also ensures the insulating panels remain fast-drying and retain their loft even in damp conditions.
The Jude is cut specifically for male athletes, with proportions and panel placement calibrated to support a full golf swing rather than restrict it. The collar, hem, and sleeve lengths are all dialled in to work with a golf glove and a collar beneath without bunching or riding up mid-swing. The size run from S through to XXXL means golfers of every build can find a fit that works — a genuine performance fit, not just a scaled-up standard jacket.
The primary shell panels are woven from a 64% Polyamide / 27% Polyester / 9% Elastane blend. Polyamide delivers durability and wind resistance, polyester adds shape retention, and elastane provides the four-way stretch that lets you load and rotate through impact without restriction. This fabric is positioned across the sleeves and lateral body panels — exactly where swing mobility is most critical.
Strategic panel inserts use a 100% Polyester outer and polyester wadding underneath. This lightweight wadding layer traps a pocket of warm air against the body in the most exposed zones — chest, back, and shoulders — without compromising the jacket's athletic silhouette. The polyester construction keeps these panels resilient, quick-drying, and resistant to compression over time.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | PING Golf |
| Model | Jude |
| Gender | Men's |
| Colour | Black |
| Category | Wind & Rain Jackets |
| Type | Hybrid Softshell Jacket |
| Fabric 1 Composition | 64% Polyamide, 27% Polyester, 9% Elastane |
| Fabric 2 & Wadding Composition | 100% Polyester |
| Available Sizes | S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL |
| Intended Use | Cold-weather golf performance |
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