Winter Clothing For The Course

Zak Flaps

With the winter weather upon us,can anyone recommend some suitable clothing? Brands,where to get them etc...I'm based in Dublin.
Looking for a light sweater that'll keep me warm and not interfere with my swing. Also some sort of rain jacket that is also light and keep out wind and wet. Willing to spend a few quid if it's quality.

Thanks in advance.

Z.

PhilipMarlowe

Get an Under Armour long sleeve mock... it's a great base layer. I bought one recently (~€40) and used it in Scotland and found it very warm. Under Armour seems to be popular on here too judging by recommendations.

Put any (light) sweater you like on over it.

Tom Ghostwood

Hey Zak.

Those base layers are great. Re: Rain jacket: Ive got a brand new Footjoy rain jacket for sale here:

http://www.adverts.ie/showproduct.php?product=163102&cat=52

jimjo

Yes can recommend Under Armour very much. A great base layer and it doesn't restrict your swing which is great.

You can get them for €40 in JJB, while in Lifestyle and other sports shops you get them for €50, think Mcguirks stock them also.

Zak Flaps

hey guys,thanks a milion for your suggestions....funny,i was out at Kinsealy driving range earlier,and was checking out the clothes in McGuirks...saw lots of those Under Armour items...looks like i'll be buying one of them so....
thanks again...

Zak

PS: sorry Tom,that rain jacket much to big for me.

mirrorball

Greystones Pro Shop is having a monster clearout this weekend. One of the items advertised in the local paper is a full Footjoy Rainsuit with 2 year guarantee for 99euro - can't go wrong with that.

GreeBo

Licksy wrote: »

Get an Under Armour long sleeve mock... it's a great base layer. I bought one recently (~€40) and used it in Scotland and found it very warm. Under Armour seems to be popular on here too judging by recommendations.

Put any (light) sweater you like on over it.

I have 5 of these now
Just make sure that you know which one you are getting.
There are compressions ones and "loose" fitting ones. The loose ones are still fitted but the compression ones are very tight. I dont mind them but might not be for everyone.

Also, I often wear leggings (under armour and others) and then just my wetgear. Very comfortable and dont have to worry about being too hot.

jimjo

Zak Flaps wrote: »

hey guys,thanks a milion for your suggestions....funny,i was out at Kinsealy driving range earlier,and was checking out the clothes in McGuirks...saw lots of those Under Armour items...looks like i'll be buying one of them so....
thanks again...

Zak

PS: sorry Tom,that rain jacket much to big for me.

In JJB in Blanchardstown you can get them for €31, €50 in McGuirks...

Mister Sifter

I popped into McGuirks tonight and i'm now ready for the winter... bring it on!!

Zak Flaps

GreeBo wrote: »

I have 5 of these now
Just make sure that you know which one you are getting.
There are compressions ones and "loose" fitting ones. The loose ones are still fitted but the compression ones are very tight. I dont mind them but might not be for everyone.

Also, I often wear leggings (under armour and others) and then just my wetgear. Very comfortable and dont have to worry about being too hot.

i tried one on in American Golf today...special christmas offer,a mock plus hat for €48...the one i tried on was a medium and it felt quite tight,i'm not a big guy...a little uncomfortable to be honest...large felt better but maybe they are better when tight...are they better than the loose ones?

GreeBo

I have both and dont mind either, I find the compression ones warmer, which can be too warm if the sun comes out.
The should all have a fitted feel to them, but the compression ones are thicker and much tighter. It will say it on them "Cold Gear" and/or "Compression"

Canterbury also do them and can be a good bit cheaper. I got two compression ones for €25 each in Lifestyle last week, but it was a special offer. Down from €65 each

Woodgate

Lots of deals on BaseLayers on mandmdirect.com I bought a great Adidas one a few months back and a Puma one last week. Use their EURO site (select euro as currency) they had a deal with Free delivery with Orders over €35.

f22

Mister Sifter wrote: »

loving "the bands", are they Ian Poulter?

Mister Sifter

f22 wrote: »

loving "the bands", are they Ian Poulter?

Are there any other kind F22?

I certainly wouldn't be seen dead in anything else.

GreeBo

McGuirks are doing 2 under armour tops for €70 at the moment...pretty good deal

Zak Flaps

GreeBo wrote: »

McGuirks are doing 2 under armour tops for €70 at the moment...pretty good deal

That is a good deal. Do they have the loose fitting ones or just the compression ones?

GreeBo

Zak Flaps wrote: »

That is a good deal. Do they have the loose fitting ones or just the compression ones?

Both, but note the non compression ones are still pretty much skin tight...the compression ones are effectively half a size smaller than skin tight

Zak Flaps

GreeBo wrote: »

Both, but note the non compression ones are still pretty much skin tight...the compression ones are effectively half a size smaller than skin tight

i fitted one on in american golf one day,it was a medium and it felt a little too tight,and i'm not a big guy...maybe it was a compression one...

GreeBo

Im a medium in most things and have large in both the compression and regular ones. There wasnt that much of a difference so I went for the larger ones as the arms were a bit longer.

You will soon get used to that warm feeling...and not being able to bend your elbows

Zak Flaps

GreeBo wrote: »

Im a medium in most things and have large in both the compression and regular ones. There wasnt that much of a difference so I went for the larger ones as the arms were a bit longer.

You will soon get used to that warm feeling...and not being able to bend your elbows

got one from Mcguirks today,went for the large as it was that bit more comfortable....i'd also be normally a medium...

Zak Flaps

Licksy wrote: »

Get an Under Armour long sleeve mock... it's a great base layer. I bought one recently (~€40) and used it in Scotland and found it very warm. Under Armour seems to be popular on here too judging by recommendations.

Put any (light) sweater you like on over it.

Cheers Licksey,bought the under armour mock recently and tried it out today for the first time...it was fantastic,kept me warm for the whole round...an excellent purchase and one I'd recommend to anyone....

Zak.

GreeBo

Licksy wrote: »

Put any (light) sweater you like on over it.

Be warned, this bit is important as if the sun comes up all of a sudden it can be very hot...and unless you have a bod like in the pic, you dont want to be wearing one of these tops with nothing else over it!