Swedish brand Abacus Sportswear has been making technical golf clothing since 1991. Thirty-plus years in, the SS26 women’s collection covers everything from lightweight summer polos to layering pieces built for a British spring. We’ve been through the range.
Abacus is Swedish, it has been around since 1991, and it sits at the premium end of the golf clothing market. That positioning matters because the price point is noticeable — but so is the fabric technology behind it. The brand’s 37.5® Technology is designed to regulate body temperature as conditions change during a round, drawing moisture away from the skin and allowing it to evaporate at the surface rather than staying damp against you. The DRYcool system works along similar lines. Four-way stretch runs through the majority of the collection.
None of that is unique to Abacus, but the execution here is thorough. The cuts are generous enough for a full swing without pulling across the back, and the fabric weight feels appropriate for each garment’s purpose. If you are new to the brand, the polo range is the straightforward starting point.
The Colour Story
The SS26 palette is built around soft pinks and florals. Dusty Rose runs through the Victoria range as a solid, while Horizon Flower and Black Flower appear as prints on the Victoria Skorts — both are subtle enough to work across a round without becoming a statement you did not intend to make. The Bovey range uses contrast detailing in similar tones.
The practical point is that pieces from different sub-ranges do work together. A Victoria Polo in Dusty Rose pairs straightforwardly with the Bovey Skorts or the Putter Trousers without any effort to match. The palette has been planned with that in mind, which is useful if you are building a wardrobe across several pieces rather than buying one item at a time.
Polos, Tops and the Bovey Range
The Victoria range carries most of the tops story for SS26. The Victoria Polo uses a structured honeycomb fabric with a Mandarin collar and floral binding at the cuffs and hem — the detail is restrained rather than decorative, which means it reads as a golf shirt rather than an occasion top. The Victoria Sleeveless and Victoria Cupsleeve Polo both use DRYcool fabric with 50 UPF sun protection; the recycled polyester construction is the same across all three. On a warm summer round, the sleeveless is the obvious choice. The cupsleeve is the middle ground for those who find a full-length sleeve too warm but prefer more coverage than a sleeveless.
The Bovey Half Sleeve Top is a slightly different proposition — the faux pearl button placket gives it a dressier feel than the Victoria range, which some women will prefer and others will find unnecessary. It is a personal choice rather than a clear technical distinction.
For cooler conditions, the Spey Longsleeve and the Aloha UV Longsleeve both sit in the base-layer category. The Aloha comes in two cuts — a turtleneck and a half-zip — designed for UV protection on early-season rounds when the sun is low. The Hillside Polo and Niblick Cupsleeve round out the tops range without much to separate them from the Victoria options beyond cut.
Bottoms: Skorts, Trousers and Shorts
The Victoria Skorts come in four colourways — Lt Pink, Horizon Flower, Black Flower and Dusty Rose — which gives you enough range to find something that works with the tops you already own. The Fortrose Skort offers a different cut for those who prefer more length or coverage. The Bovey Skorts are the obvious pairing with the Bovey top if you want a matched look, though that is entirely optional.
The Putter Trousers use a stretch fabric with a straight cut and a clean finish — they are well-made golf trousers and the construction quality is visible. The Putter Shorts follow the same pattern for warmer months. Both are worth trying if trousers are your preference over skorts; the fit is the kind that works for a range of body shapes without adjustment.
Layers That Work
The layering range is where Abacus has a genuine edge, and it shows in the depth of the SS26 options. The Niblick Cardigan is a knit-construction mid-layer — soft, relatively lightweight and the kind of thing you throw on between holes without thinking about it. The Niblick Full Zip uses a stretchable fleece with textured knit panels and is a step up in structure and warmth. Both sit in the mid-layer category rather than the outerwear category.
The Carden Midlayer Jacket is more structured again — it functions as a proper insulating layer rather than just a comfort piece. The Portrush Vest is the right choice for variable spring and autumn conditions where you want core warmth without restricting arm movement. The Portrush Hybrid Jacket combines insulation with weather resistance in one garment, which makes it the most versatile outerwear piece in the collection for UK conditions.
The Wedge Hybrid Shirt sits between a shirt and a jacket — it is the option for those in-between mornings where pulling on a full outer layer feels excessive but a polo alone is not quite right. It is a useful piece to own.
The Finishing Touch
The Bovey Visor rounds out the sub-range. It coordinates with the Bovey tops and skorts and does what you need a visor to do. There is nothing here that needs a lengthy review.
Abacus SS26 is a well-rounded women’s collection at a price that reflects the fabric technology behind it. The layering options are the strongest part of the range for UK golfers, and the Victoria polo range gives you a reliable summer course shirt in several colourways. If the price point works for you, the quality justifies it.
This is a range overview based on product research and imagery. We’ll be testing key pieces with our editorial team and review panel — and updating this guide with full wear notes as we do.
Browse the full Abacus Sportswear range in the Women & Golf Fashion Directory.
