golfing wet gear

count

Hi.all
I just started playing this year and want to continue through the winter I was wondering what would be a good set of rain gear at a reasonable price and where is the best shops to go.
I am in the north wicklow area.

thanks in advance


count

seanieclarke

a friend of mine got a decent set of slazenger wets in jjb sports for around 60 euro which is very good value i think. it was last year so price may be slightly higher.

havent been in jjb recently so dont know if they still do them but if theres a jjb near you i would recommend checking it out.

Golf Ninja

count wrote: »

Hi.all
I just started playing this year and want to continue through the winter I was wondering what would be a good set of rain gear at a reasonable price and where is the best shops to go.
I am in the north wicklow area.

thanks in advance


count

Pro Quip is about the best.

count

thanks for the replies I'll check out jjb when i'm in town next. I don't know where pro quip is any help ?


thanks again

count

Benny-c

Make sure the wet gear is BREATHABLE, goretex is IMO very good & very pricey but worth it in the long term.

count

Benny-c wrote: »

Make sure the wet gear is BREATHABLE, goretex is IMO very good & very pricey but worth it in the long term.

cheers benny
what kind of money are you talking for an average gortex suit


count

dak

count wrote: »

cheers benny
what kind of money are you talking for an average gortex suit


count

McGuiurks golf do them circa 200+ I'm afraid for Gortex

copacetic

and actually it is normally 200+ just for the jacket, another 100+ for pants.

Sandwich

I find goretex a bit stiff and noisy. Currently trying Kartell whcih I havnt had before and it seems good - quieter, softer fabric, but havnt really tested it in the rain yet. Supposed to be waterproof and breathable also but time will tell.

dak

Sandwich wrote: »

I find goretex a bit stiff and noisy. Currently trying Kartell whcih I havnt had before and it seems good - quieter, softer fabric, but havnt really tested it in the rain yet. Supposed to be waterproof and breathable also but time will tell.

The wife bought me Kartell waterproof jacket and trousers last year. They are very light and are waterproof although without a hood I've had the rain down my back once or twice. Ones i have you can unzip the sleves at the elbow for summer use.

Trampas

You get what you pay for.

All the top brands will be fine.

I have sunderland of scotland and no complaints.

count

thanks for all the sugestions I'll have to see if the man in the red suit is good to me

lol

cheers

count

Mister Sifter

You're never gonna get something that will keep you 100% dry. Getting a half decent suit makes playing golf that bit more enjoyable though so don't be afraid of paying that bit extra for a bit of quality.

bitemybanger

You know the saying "you buy cheap, you buy twice"
there is nothing worse than playing golf in wet clothes belive me.
Mcgurks do good deals on proQuip rainwear and it is by far and away the best.
you can pay anything from 100-400 for a proQuip rainsuite but its money well spent.
so rather than being uncomfortable and sweaty in a cheap set for 50 -60 quid
save up an get the right gear, it will last years.

katiemac

The best on the market now are Galvin Green or Footjoy.
Sunderland is also reputable and very reliable.
I would suggest McGuirk's in Howth or Blanchardstown.
You will pay over €300 if not nearer the €400 mark but they are having a sale at present and they are on offer for 20% off normal price.
You can wear a hat to stop your head getting wet.
My other half bought my Galvin Green and the jacket and pants are fantastic.
I even wear them walking if it is raining.
Well, I have to get my value.

Swinging Looney

If you're on a budget, try going to an outdoor store and look at their over trousers and waterproofs there. I got my over trousers in an outdoor place in Blanchardstown (the name of the place is on the tip of my tongue!) for 35 euro and they were they best purchase I've ever made. Extremely confortable, brilliantly breathable and not the slightest bit noisy.

Beforehand I had bought cheap waterproof trousers in golf shops and what I ended up with was plastic trousers which left you soaked regardless of the rainfall because no moisture could escape and sweat or perspiration just simply condensed onto the inside of the proofs, leaving my trousers soaked through after perhaps 4 or 5 holes. The cheap plastic things are only usable for 5 minute showers. Any more and you might as well not have put them on. Beware!

IMHO, golf branded waterproofs will cost you stupid money because they are golf branded waterproofs. Outdoor clothing (while it can be ridiculously expensive) is much cheaper and is also designed for long term wear, so they should be very breathable and comfortable. Give it a go!!!

Niall09

€400 :eek:

I got a pair of Kartel wetpants for €50 at my pro shop, and then bought Sunderland wet jacket for €95. Whenever it rains, im kept bone dry

Sionnachster

If you can, try them on and swing a club around. Some are loose in strange places I've found. Saved me a fortune that way. Got a fantastic deal in McGuirks on Goretex from last season a few months back. But it's like he says, you get what you pay for and this is one investment you need to pay for.

Frisbee

Swinging Looney wrote: »

If you're on a budget, try going to an outdoor store and look at their over trousers and waterproofs there. I got my over trousers in an outdoor place in Blanchardstown (the name of the place is on the tip of my tongue!)

53 Degrees North?

Swinging Looney

Frisbee wrote: »

53 Degrees North?

No not that one. This place is actually inside the main shopping centre. Just a small place....

f22

Millets

MisterAnarchy

Is the Dunlop raingear in Heatons anygood ?
Saw a pair of waterproof pants in there today for €12.
They looked pretty breathable and light .

dodzy

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Is the Dunlop raingear in Heatons anygood ?
Saw a pair of waterproof pants in there today for €12.
They looked pretty breathable and light .

Pretty poor - you do get what you pay for. You can spend any amount as previous posters have indicated. Not uncommon ( mc guirkes for example ) to see €300+ for jacket and pants but a fairly decent set you should be able to pick up for circa €150. ( Have a peep in Elverys - occasional OK deals )

ImDave

Kartel do a suit for €99 and it's spot on.

slingerz

MisterAnarchy wrote: »

Is the Dunlop raingear in Heatons anygood ?
Saw a pair of waterproof pants in there today for €12.
They looked pretty breathable and light .

Their clubs do a decent job for a beginner so I'd imagine the gear would be ok enough too

MisterAnarchy

slingerz wrote: »

Their clubs do a decent job for a beginner so I'd imagine the gear would be ok enough too

Yip,for 12 euro its worth a shot,I rarely play in the rain anyway,bit of a fair weather golfer.:D

Hi

has anyone an opinion on Zero Restriction or Chervo golf rain gear? any comments are appreciated.

saarlander

I am looking to buy waterproofs for the first time and again want to ensure that the product is decent.

I am seeing good value online for
Ping Golf Tour F3D Waterproof Jackets and Trousers


Does anyone have experience of using Ping waterproofs?

kingshankly

have a sunderlands players suit paid around €200for it unbelievable you can put it under a tap and it will be bone dry

dak

I got a Gelert jacket in a camping shop in town for €40 and its a lot better than my Kartel waterproofs which cost 200 including trousers IMHO.

Myksyk

I have a ProQuip top (c. €200) and it is excellent. The pluses of ProQUip are the silky smooth feel and quietness of the material and its excellent waterproofness. The only minus point about the proquip is that although rain doesn't get through to your skin it does wet the outside layers and can feel cold against your skin if the wind blows and you are not wearing a long sleeved top under the proquip - small point.

I have Galvin Green pants (c. €250) and tho really very expensive they are really very good. They are seriously waterproof insofar as rain beads off them. They are as dry at the end of a round of torrential rain as they are at the beginning.