Galvin Green

kevgaa

Hi Folks,

No I'm not opening the debate on wet gear again. I have decided after a number of years to invest in a Galvin Green jackets and trousers. I tried on the paclite but dont like it as it feels like your putting on a rubber wet suit.

I have two questions

1). Any difference in the types of jackets etc as the prices vary considerably.

2). Now the sales are on just wondering if any bargains around the Dublin area.

I see Mcguirks have 20% off so brings the Astor and Ardell jackets under 200.
ALF Trousers work out about 170. But anything cheaper around. I looked at www.golfstoreeurope.com etc but the cost is roughly the same and if i'm forking out that cash its always good to have a shop to go to if any issues?

Thanks
Kev.

P.S. I have no connection to shop as I usually buy my gear online and halpenny dont do Galvin Green. ANy other shops to try?

big_drive

Ya I'm much the same. Thinking about getting a Galvin green jacket. Every online review I've seen has given thumbs up and that they are worth the price.

ShriekingSheet

On jackets and shoes, I have adopted a new policy, after years of trial and error.

Theoretically speaking, I figure an alternative option to buying a €300 Galvin Green to last 4 years, is to buy a brand new FootJoy, Mizuno or Nike top three times over the 4 years.

In reality, you'll probably get more than a year and a half out of the mid-range tops, but would be doing well to get more than 4 years out of any expensive top.

I just find that with golf equipment (other than clubs), the idea of spending big to get long-term value doesn't always hold up. Spending a reasonable amount on decent gear, and replacing at an earlier stage seems to make more sense to me.

big_drive

I've never actually tried on Galvin green gear. Is it smaller fitting than regular? I've seen this mentioned in a couple of places, that you should buy a size larger than your usual

dnjoyce

ShriekingSheet wrote: »

On jackets and shoes, I have adopted a new policy, after years of trial and error.

Theoretically speaking, I figure an alternative option to buying a €300 Galvin Green to last 4 years, is to buy a brand new FootJoy, Mizuno or Nike top three times over the 4 years.

In reality, you'll probably get more than a year and a half out of the mid-range tops, but would be doing well to get more than 4 years out of any expensive top.

I just find that with golf equipment (other than clubs), the idea of spending big to get long-term value doesn't always hold up. Spending a reasonable amount on decent gear, and replacing at an earlier stage seems to make more sense to me.

I've just replaced a pair of FJ trousers after over 5 years of battering....with another pair of FJ trousers. I know GG gets great reviews, but I have never been let down by Footjoy so it is definitely an option as you outline above.

GreeBo

ShriekingSheet wrote: »

On jackets and shoes, I have adopted a new policy, after years of trial and error.

Theoretically speaking, I figure an alternative option to buying a €300 Galvin Green to last 4 years, is to buy a brand new FootJoy, Mizuno or Nike top three times over the 4 years.

In reality, you'll probably get more than a year and a half out of the mid-range tops, but would be doing well to get more than 4 years out of any expensive top.

I just find that with golf equipment (other than clubs), the idea of spending big to get long-term value doesn't always hold up. Spending a reasonable amount on decent gear, and replacing at an earlier stage seems to make more sense to me.

My Galvin Green stuff is still going strong 5 years later...just like new.

Personally I have found that I would need to be spending €100+ each time to get even nearly the same sort of performance, without that same level of durability.

I have never had a drop of water playing in driving rain carrying my bag with my GG gear versus (not cheap!) Sunderland gear where I was wet all over my back/shoulders. Its just not worth it to me to risk being wet for 4 hours.

Its like my 6 month old Adidas "water-proof" shoes...sure they are waterproof..as long as the water doesnt get to the laces (then it just pours in around the tongue)
Compared to my Ecco's (an extra €50) which are 3 years old and I can still stand in any puddle below my ankles and be bone dry.

GreeBo

big_drive wrote: »

I've never actually tried on Galvin green gear. Is it smaller fitting than regular? I've seen this mentioned in a couple of places, that you should buy a size larger than your usual

I found the trousers tighter than my normal size, just try them on in a bricks and mortar shop and get your size, then buy online cheaper...

ShriekingSheet

GreeBo wrote: »

My Galvin Green stuff is still going strong 5 years later...just like new.

Personally I have found that I would need to be spending €100+ each time to get even nearly the same sort of performance, without that same level of durability.

I'm sure it is going strong, it's just that any garment you wear for five years, especially one that you wear in the rain and then stuff in a bag, is going to be pretty manky after such use. It's not like you can wash them all that regularly as that'll decrease the water resistance.

The quality of the likes of Footjoy for €100 is pretty good. They won't last as long as your GG, but they'll do for two seasons.

Not only are you spreading out your payments, you're getting fresh new gear more regularly. And as Conno16 will tell you, fresh new gear is 90% of the battle.

fullstop

ShriekingSheet wrote: »

I'm sure it is going strong, it's just that any garment you wear for five years, especially one that you wear in the rain and then stuff in a bag, is going to be pretty manky after such use. It's not like you can wash them all that regularly as that'll decrease the water resistance.

The quality of the likes of Footjoy for €100 is pretty good. They won't last as long as your GG, but they'll do for two seasons.

Not only are you spreading out your payments, you're getting fresh new gear more regularly. And as Conno16 will tell you, fresh new gear is 90% of the battle.

You can throw Galvin Green stuff in a 40oC wash

GreeBo

ShriekingSheet wrote: »

I'm sure it is going strong, it's just that any garment you wear for five years, especially one that you wear in the rain and then stuff in a bag, is going to be pretty manky after such use. It's not like you can wash them all that regularly as that'll decrease the water resistance.

The quality of the likes of Footjoy for €100 is pretty good. They won't last as long as your GG, but they'll do for two seasons.

Not only are you spreading out your payments, you're getting fresh new gear more regularly. And as Conno16 will tell you, fresh new gear is 90% of the battle.

Goretex gear must be washed and ironed/tumble-dried to maintain its water repellence.
Also, leaving your gear wet in your bag is terrible for any gear, be it €1 or €1000.

Literally my gear looks brand new, I hang it up to dry anytime it gets wet and usually wash the trousers after each use(in the winter anyway)

ShriekingSheet

GreeBo wrote: »

Goretex gear must be washed and ironed/tumble-dried to maintain its water repellence.
Also, leaving your gear wet in your bag is terrible for any gear, be it €1 or €1000.

Literally my gear looks brand new, I hang it up to dry anytime it gets wet and usually wash the trousers after each use(in the winter anyway)

It's good advice. If you have the discipline to wash, iron, tumble-dry after every use etc, then GG is a great investment. Anything that costs €300 and last for that many years can't be a bad deal.

The only times I've forked out for GG was when I had a wad of vouchers. They didn't last quite so long as yours, but I didn't look after them as well as you do.

kevgaa

Thanks for the replies and the information about washing GG.

I am taking the plunge in the next few days while the sales are still on. Any bargains on GG out there at the moment?

Kev.

Whyner

Been down this road and after a lot of research, McGuirks was the cheapest. That was 18 months ago. I've never washed them, sure if it's raining how do they get dirty I do hang them up in my golf room though.

Stirling is strong at the moment I do believe!

kevgaa

Thanks Whyner,

With 20% off in McGuirks sale I cant find anything cheaper even online. Saying that I will give my pro-shop the chance to match the price and see what they can come up with?

Kev.

slave1

I got my GG from Golf Store Europe, they have a lot of 10% off weekend deals so may be worth a look

nicewine

I still have my FJ suit that I purchased from my pro back at the start of the millenium, I reckon that it owes me nothing at this stage, but I do have to replace the bottoms at this stage, the jacket still lets nothing in, can you get FJ bottoms seperate or do I have to bguy the suit.:)

ShriekingSheet wrote: »

It's good advice. If you have the discipline to wash, iron, tumble-dry after every use etc, then GG is a great investment. Anything that costs €300 and last for that many years can't be a bad deal.

The only times I've forked out for GG was when I had a wad of vouchers. They didn't last quite so long as yours, but I didn't look after them as well as you do.

Dr_Colossus

To the OP if you're still considering buying Galvin Green and in the north Dublin vicinity it may be worth stopping by the golf shop in Roganstown Golf Club.

Was in there on Sat and looking to pick up a pair of Footjoy Acqulites they'd advertised for €50 but they'd no stock and no intentions of replenishing it. Browning around they had Galvin Green advertised for 50% off with about 5 of 6 jackets/suits hanging up. Not sure on sizing but guessing they had no more stock than what was on display as the shop in general is very small so you may get lucky and find something that suits and fits.

Jasonw

GreeBo wrote: »

My Galvin Green stuff is still going strong 5 years later...just like new.

Personally I have found that I would need to be spending €100+ each time to get even nearly the same sort of performance, without that same level of durability.

I have never had a drop of water playing in driving rain carrying my bag with my GG gear versus (not cheap!) Sunderland gear where I was wet all over my back/shoulders. Its just not worth it to me to risk being wet for 4 hours.

Its like my 6 month old Adidas "water-proof" shoes...sure they are waterproof..as long as the water doesnt get to the laces (then it just pours in around the tongue)
Compared to my Ecco's (an extra €50) which are 3 years old and I can still stand in any puddle below my ankles and be bone dry.

I could not agree more with the above post.

On both the GG waterproofness and the Ecco v's Adidas shoes. Although I vave found that the sole of the Ecco shoe has a tendancy to split.

Jasonw

GreeBo wrote: »

I found the trousers tighter than my normal size, just try them on in a bricks and mortar shop and get your size, then buy online cheaper...

I could not disagree more with the above post.

To my mind it's poor form to try out goods in a shop and then buy online. If everyone did this there would be no more bricks and mortar shops left.

I know one guy in our own club who took out a demo driver from our own pro shop, held on to it for 2 months, then boasted to me how he saved 30 euro by buying it online. I told him he was a dlckhead.

kevgaa

Dr_Colossus wrote: »

To the OP if you're still considering buying Galvin Green and in the north Dublin vicinity it may be worth stopping by the golf shop in Roganstown Golf Club.

Was in there on Sat and looking to pick up a pair of Footjoy Acqulites they'd advertised for €50 but they'd no stock and no intentions of replenishing it. Browning around they had Galvin Green advertised for 50% off with about 5 of 6 jackets/suits hanging up. Not sure on sizing but guessing they had no more stock than what was on display as the shop in general is very small so you may get lucky and find something that suits and fits.

Dr_Colossus thanks for the heads up. I rang Mary in Roganstown and I secured a pair of ALF trousers for 110 euro. Well worth the phone call and trip out at lunch as closest I could find anywhere was 170 and 190 in Mcguirks. Unfortunately they didnt have a top in my size but for anyone looking for CG in XL or Medium still a few available and a few trousers left also. Worth giving them a call.

Kev.