Golf waterproofs

kbrady1990

Hi all , does any one have any recommendations for good golf water proofs trousers and jacket ?

I've been looking at the Sunderland of scotland range in mcguirkes seems to be reasonably priced, anyone any information on this ?

fred funk }{

Not sure of those brands but don't buy cheap gear. I made that mistake before and eventually bought decent stuff and they're worth every cent.

Wanderer78

Surely rain experts such as Gore-tex, event, etc, have made it into the golfing world? Great products but expensive

kbrady1990

fred funk }{ wrote: »

Not sure of those brands but don't buy cheap gear. I made that mistake before and eventually bought decent stuff and they're worth every cent.

I've done the same self bought cheap gear and may aswell not had rain gear on the course , is galvin green the best option out there ?

Wichita Lineman

I bought Sunderland trousers last year and find them excellent.

Dbu

If budget allows, get Galvin Green
Best by a mile but expensive

ronnie3585

After my Ping gear let me down badly one torrential day, I invested in Galvin Green gear - worth every penny.

RoadRunner

In my view adidas gortex gear (from previous seasons) is where the best value is.

3putt

I have Sunice Gore-tex. never lets in a drop of rain

Donal55

Proquip tourflex do the job also.

First Up

RoadRunner wrote:

In my view adidas gortex gear (from previous seasons) is where the best value is.

Gore Tex isn't a clothing brand. Its a process for treating fabric to make it waterproof. All the better brands use it.

I have a Sunderland rainsuit (Gore Tex treated) and it is excellent.

Senna

RoadRunner wrote: »

In my view adidas gortex gear (from previous seasons) is where the best value is.

I would agree with the value but not with the quality, I bought a Adidas Gore-tex jacket and although it is 100% waterproof, it's also not very breathable and during rain on a mild day, it's gets very uncomfortable after a short time.
I bite the bullet and bought a Galvin Green jacket, the difference in quality and comfort is unreal, unfortunately you do get what you pay for.

I'd also recommend KJUS golf gear if you can find it, really top notch but very expensive.

Seve OB

Sunderland have been around for years and have a great rep. they were at the top of the tree about a decade ago, but new players are there now. they still make good stuff i imagine

Raisins

It obviously depends on how much golf you play as well and where you play your golf. If you're playing golf every Saturday on the west coast it's worth a big investment. If you're a very casual golfer in a society in Dublin and you play a handful of times a year then I wouldn't go buying Galvin Green. I have an under armour suit I got in Kildare village and its grand but I'm not playing Lahinch every week from November to March.

Webbs

I just couldnt justify the outlay on GG stuff.
I play on the west coast and from Nov to March when its non qualifying if the weather forecast is awful for the next day I'd take my name off the sheet, life is too short to go round in miserable conditions.

I have a Ping waterproof trousers and they have been perfect, never had an issue and usually just wear them alone or with shorts on underneath so dont get too warm, a Footjoy waterproof top unless its belting down does me fine as well. If I was a serious amateur golfer who played a lot of competitive golf then yip I would invest. But all I want is something that will keep me dry on the few occasions its raining for most of a round

bmay529

I used a Sunderland gortex rain suit (jacket and trousers) for years and it was great. I replaced the jacket with a Sunderland gortex half zip pullover years ago and still use it in heavy/persistent rain. When the bottoms wore out some years ago I was told Sunderland no longer used gortex!! (it may have changed) so bought Footjoy bottoms but found that while waterproof they were quite light during those cold Dec/Jan days so bit the bullet and bought GG bottoms. There is no doubt GG is the best in my experience though expensive. More recently I bought Ping Typhoon waterproof trousers, also expensive, which are really good and I often use instead of the pull-overs on wet days even those wet/windy days in the west.

Senna

The amount of people who buy GG not realising that they are tight fitting and so need a size bigger, they then sell them on ebay and there is some genuine bargains to be had, still in the GG box. Well worth watching out for if you are in the market for waterproofs.

RGS

Best waterproof trousers I've used and still us are craighopper termal lined.
Any good outdoor store do them.
Great in winter
Wear them from Nov to march. No need for ordinary trousers underneath.
Have a sunice jacket. Does a great job.

Hoboo

Galvin Green if you play no matter the weather.

But can recommend sunderland as a less expensive alternative. Not as good but 1/5 of the price for a full suit. County golf always have great deals, much cheaper than mcguirks.

https://www.county-golf.co.uk/sunderland-ping--proquip-waterproofs

Ronney

Good Sale on Sunderland Gear here

https://www.glenmuir.com/sunderland/online-store/sale/

soundsham

https://www.function18.com/footjoy-golf-dryjoys-tour-xp-rain-shirt-95279.html
Grear site For gear
Good price for a top

BigChap1759

The high end footjoy stuff is also very good - new Japanese fabric which is thinner, lighter and more flexible than gore-tex but just as wind/rain proof - definitely worth a look - I think GG may be starting to use this fabric as well on their new stuff, it's pretty amazing

First Up

BigChap1759 wrote:

The high end footjoy stuff is also very good - new Japanese fabric which is thinner, lighter and more flexible than gore-tex but just as wind/rain proof - definitely worth a look - I think GG may be starting to use this fabric as well on their new stuff, it's pretty amazing

Gore-tex is not a fabric.

BigChap1759

First Up wrote: »

Gore-tex is not a fabric.

Ok thanks captain pedantic....great value add

First Up

BigChap1759 wrote:

Ok thanks captain pedantic....great value add

It is.
Gore tex is a water proofing process that can be applied to any fabric.

newport2

Senna wrote: »

The amount of people who buy GG not realising that they are tight fitting and so need a size bigger, they then sell them on ebay and there is some genuine bargains to be had, still in the GG box. Well worth watching out for if you are in the market for waterproofs.

This, and the amount of people that do not realise to keep Goretex in top shape you need to apply heat regularly. Tumble-dry or iron to re-activate the water repellency, otherwise they'll start to absorb water.

I've bought several GG tops that just needed throwing in the tumble-drier to make them fully waterproof again.

martinkop

First Up wrote: »

It is.
Gore tex is a water proofing process that can be applied to any fabric.

It's not a process. It is an ePTFE membrane that can be used with many inner and outer layers to create a fabric.

It's all marketing jargon from there. "Gore-tex fabric" as sold by WL Gore, usually consists of a Gore-tex membrane covered by an inner and outer layer.

First Up

martinkop wrote: »

First Up wrote: »

It is.
Gore tex is a water proofing process that can be applied to any fabric.

It's not a process. It is an ePTFE membrane that can be used with many inner and outer layers to create a fabric.

It's all marketing jargon from there. "Gore-tex fabric" as sold by WL Gore, usually consists of a Gore-tex membrane covered by an inner and outer layer.

Applying it is a process and it can be applied to any fabric.  A "Gore Tex fabric" is any fabric that has had the Gore Tex treatment.

RoadRunner

RoadRunner wrote: »

In my view adidas gortex gear (from previous seasons) is where the best value is.

First Up wrote: »

Gore Tex isn't a clothing brand. Its a process for treating fabric to make it waterproof.

BigChap1759 wrote: »

The high end footjoy stuff is also very good... lighter and more flexible than gore-tex

First Up wrote: »

Gore-tex is not a fabric.

First Up

BigChap1759 wrote:

- new Japanese fabric which is thinner, lighter and more flexible than gore-tex but just as wind/rain proof -

One can only try.....

neckedit

BigChap1759 wrote: »

The high end footjoy stuff is also very good - new Japanese fabric which is thinner, lighter and more flexible than gore-tex but just as wind/rain proof - definitely worth a look - I think GG may be starting to use this fabric as well on their new stuff, it's pretty amazing

KJUS have developed their own fabrics through a Japanese firm. I can't get over how good it is... I have the Dexter Tour jacket.... never seen any thing as good in my time both playing and selling golf equipment. I also have one of the light weight tops from them.... totally waterproof too, water just Beads off all their gear. Very innovative brand.

BigChap1759

First Up wrote: »

One can only try.....

You didn't used to Mod on here under a different username by any chance??

First Up

BigChap1759 wrote:

You didn't used to Mod on here under a different username by any chance??

They couldn't afford me.

kbrady1990

I ended up going for the Sunderland of scotland gear from mcguirkes, I played twice in the rain since and I was very impressed , the main thing for me was that the jacket didn't affect my swing and I was nice and cool all day .

kbrady1990

I ended up going for the Sunderland of scotland gear from mcguirkes, I played twice in the rain since and I was very impressed , the main thing for me was that the jacket didn't affect my swing and I was nice and cool all day .

backspin.

I got a proquip jacket about 3 years ago and it has never failed me.

Glebee

On the look out for some middle of the road winter rainware. I know that you get what you pay for in this department but done want to go top of the range as I at a stage that if the weather is to wet I wont be playing. Checking out Under Armer in Kildare Factory out let and they did not really have anything to suit. Noticed this on Sports Direct , https://ie.sportsdirect.com/nike-golf-storm-fit-waterproof-suit-365088?colcode=36508803
Any body have any experience of this Nike piece or other pointers where to look.

redzerdrog

I had some expensive gear a few years ago that was quite good but can't remember the name of it. Think they predominantly do hunting gear orelief something.

Have quite a bit of the proquip gear mentioned above and find it as bout as waterproof as a paper bag

Currently have the Nike storm rainsuit in the post above and it the best I've had. Very comfortable and completly waterproof

dennyire

Glebee wrote: »

On the look out for some middle of the road winter rainware. I know that you get what you pay for in this department but done want to go top of the range as I at a stage that if the weather is to wet I wont be playing. Checking out Under Armer in Kildare Factory out let and they did not really have anything to suit. Noticed this on Sports Direct , https://ie.sportsdirect.com/nike-golf-storm-fit-waterproof-suit-365088?colcode=36508803
Any body have any experience of this Nike piece or other pointers where to look.

+1 on the Nike Storm fit.
Playing with it for past couple of years and never let me down even in the worst of downpours. Highly recommended and great price

mighty magpie

Any opinions on the following? I have a bit of cash on my account in our pro shop but they only stock footjoy or under armour.

UA vs FJ

http://www.underarmour.co.uk/en-gb/mens-ua-storm-rain-jacket/1281281.html?dwvar_1281281_color=001

http://www.underarmour.co.uk/en-gb/mens-ua-storm-rain-trousers/1281279.html?dwvar_1281279_color=001

Total £195

http://www.footjoy.co.uk/en_GB/fj-hydrolite-rain-shirt/E03FJH.html?dwvar_E03FJH_color=95565

http://www.footjoy.co.uk/en_GB/fj-hydrolite-rain-trousers/E062FJ.html?dwvar_E062FJ_color=95646

Total £235

I could also push the boat out and buy the Dry Joys Tour XP stuff for about £360-380

Glebee

dennyire wrote: »

+1 on the Nike Storm fit.
Playing with it for past couple of years and never let me down even in the worst of downpours. Highly recommended and great price

Took a chance on the Nike gear. Hopefully its half decent. If it a deluge ill be in the clubhouse.:p

Ronney

mighty magpie wrote: »

Any opinions on the following? I have a bit of cash on my account in our pro shop but they only stock footjoy or under armour.

UA vs FJ

http://www.underarmour.co.uk/en-gb/mens-ua-storm-rain-jacket/1281281.html?dwvar_1281281_color=001

http://www.underarmour.co.uk/en-gb/mens-ua-storm-rain-trousers/1281279.html?dwvar_1281279_color=001

Total £195

http://www.footjoy.co.uk/en_GB/fj-hydrolite-rain-shirt/E03FJH.html?dwvar_E03FJH_color=95565

http://www.footjoy.co.uk/en_GB/fj-hydrolite-rain-trousers/E062FJ.html?dwvar_E062FJ_color=95646

Total £235

I could also push the boat out and buy the Dry Joys Tour XP stuff for about £360-380

Have a FJ Jacket myself and has never let me down on the wettest day of the links. Sunderland trousers the same (Dont like the pockets though)


Some good discounts here, got shoes off them a month back and arrived in a couple of days
https://www.moresports.com/mens-waterproofs/

DryJoy Tour XP Jacket and a gamble on the CK trousers down the end for 130 all in!

Ron Burgundy II

mighty magpie wrote: »

Any opinions on the following? I have a bit of cash on my account in our pro shop but they only stock footjoy or under armour.

UA vs FJ

http://www.underarmour.co.uk/en-gb/mens-ua-storm-rain-jacket/1281281.html?dwvar_1281281_color=001

I have this jacket, got it in American Golf start of the year. Very good waterproof jacket.

dennyire

Glebee wrote: »

Took a chance on the Nike gear. Hopefully its half decent. If it a deluge ill be in the clubhouse.:p

Even in a deluge you wont get wet...just remember like all wet gear when standing over a shot in a deluge nothing will protect back of neck. Try a scarf/waterproof hat /gillet....many o[tions

BigChap1759

mighty magpie wrote: »

Any opinions on the following? I have a bit of cash on my account in our pro shop but they only stock footjoy or under armour.

UA vs FJ

http://www.underarmour.co.uk/en-gb/mens-ua-storm-rain-jacket/1281281.html?dwvar_1281281_color=001

http://www.underarmour.co.uk/en-gb/mens-ua-storm-rain-trousers/1281279.html?dwvar_1281279_color=001

Total £195

http://www.footjoy.co.uk/en_GB/fj-hydrolite-rain-shirt/E03FJH.html?dwvar_E03FJH_color=95565

http://www.footjoy.co.uk/en_GB/fj-hydrolite-rain-trousers/E062FJ.html?dwvar_E062FJ_color=95646

Total £235

I could also push the boat out and buy the Dry Joys Tour XP stuff for about £360-380

I have the dryjoys select suit - local shops didn’t have in stock so I tried the XP on for sizing and was really impressed how thin and light it was, and I love the select suit so I would say go XP if you can afford

Glebee

Glebee wrote: »

Took a chance on the Nike gear. Hopefully its half decent. If it a deluge ill be in the clubhouse.:p

Nike Gear arrived today. Seems very decent, rain just sort of bounces of it. It will do me anyway. Strange fit though. Got a large, jacket is perfect but trousers are slightly long.

sneeky1986

I dont know much about "golf" waterproofs but ive used my hiking waterproofs for golf for the last 6 years. Ive hiked in them for 15 + years still waterproof. Berghaus jacket and pants cost me €120 15 odd years ago good investment

Snotty

Personally I'd go with UA over FJ, every item of UA I have is top class (I don't have any waterproofs) but I've had a few FJ jackets I was never 100% happy with.

mighty magpie

Snotty wrote: »

Personally I'd go with UA over FJ, every item of UA I have is top class (I don't have any waterproofs) but I've had a few FJ jackets I was never 100% happy with.

Interesting. Must take a trip to American Golf and try a few on. Local club pro only stocks L and XL in most of his gear :mad:

Quintis

mighty magpie wrote: »

Interesting. Must take a trip to American Golf and try a few on. Local club pro only stocks L and XL in most of his gear :mad:

Says a lot about society as a whole...

mighty magpie

Done a bit of window shopping in american golf.

The UA Goretex stuff looks class as does the new Footjoy LTS stuff.

I bought the FJ hydrolite 1/2 zip on ebay for £70 (shops charging £150), on the lookout now for a good deal on the trousers (either Dryjoys XP or hydrolite), found they are very tight fitting and you would need to go up a size if ordering online so maybe my Pro was right to only stock L and XL. :-)