Best waterproofs and where to get them?

chuckles1 · 21-01-2026 12:24PM #1

Where's the best place to get waterproofs at the the moment? And what's the best value…….I don't mind spending the money if they are worth it in the long run……

big_drive · 21-01-2026 12:46PM

Don't rule out gear that isn't golf specific.

Last year I got a waterproof walking trousers from Craghoppers, fleece lined. Great movement in it and extremely comfortable. Better than any golf brand trousers I'd owned, plus probably half the price.

pointer28 · 21-01-2026 08:04PM

Hlinc are getting lots of positive mentions, Irish company and premium prices but I know nothing other than that.

bakerbhoy · 21-01-2026 09:04PM

Zero resistance.. Top shelf.. Pricey..

Light weight.. flexible etc

Life time wateproof Guarantee..

HeidiHeidi · 21-01-2026 09:16PM

Try TKMaxx - lots of good brands there at very decent prices, but you need to be lucky with sizes.

I got excellent Columbia legs there a few years ago, and absolute bargain and they're still going strong.

billy3sheets · 21-01-2026 09:47PM

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It's Zero Restriction @bakerbhoy but you were close 😀

Top notch stuff ok.

I picked up a ZR softshell top in TK Maxx years ago and it's super comfortable to wear. No stockists in Ireland really. Mcguirksgolf.com have only a few bits. For the price, I'd really like to be trying it on before buying.

Galvin Green is the other top shelf name in waterproofs.

blue note · 21-01-2026 10:45PM

I've just replaced a zero restriction jacket. Paid €250 for it, it was great for a couple of years then I got absolutely soaked wearing it one day. I could not recommend staying away from them strongly enough. My €100 Nike set lasted about 3 times as long.

big_drive · 21-01-2026 11:15PM

I'm not a huge fan of Druids but have heard from more than one person that their latest rain gear has been excellent, especially for the price

billy3sheets · 21-01-2026 11:59PM

Yeah, hard to know how long any of them will remain waterproof, just like shoes.

I know it's hard to believe in yhe currentweather, but I've worn wet gear very few times last few years. A good umbrella helps a lot.

I got a Padraig Harrington waterproof jacket in Dunnes for Christmas. Cost €60, fits nicely and looks good but haven't soak tested it yet.

coillcam · 22-01-2026 07:16AM

Almost all waterproofs will seem to stop working after a while but you usually can recondition them. You also need to follow the washing instructions carefully. Otherwise you can permanently damage the waterproofing function.

Mine are goretex which say to use the absolute minimum of detergent possible and use a cold iron afterwards to recondition the waterproofing. Some brands use other techniques so the instructions may vary.

Whenever I've done a wash/iron cycle they've been restored to full working order. It's impressive to go from a damp jacket to seeing the water completely bead off the surface.

SVI40 · 22-01-2026 08:40AM

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This ☝️, X 1000. All clothing looses it's waterproofing and needs to be redone. They also need to be washed with detergent designed for waterproofs, not your Daz or Persil.

Gandalph · 22-01-2026 10:27AM

I got Galvin Green waterproofs and they have the worst design flaw; the pockets on both the jacket and bottoms are waterproof but can't be zipped/closed over…so it leads to them filling up with water during the round, have to empty them every hole or two. Hardly game breaking but when you are wet and miserable playing **** golf it doesn't take much to send you over the edge!

finglashoop · 22-01-2026 11:59AM

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Id second this. Ive craghoppers waterproof jacket/ trousers. Never let me down in about 4 years.

REFLINE1 · 22-01-2026 12:10PM

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Same, have a fleece lined pair i picked up on sale five years ago, they are still perfect, dry and warm in all conditions. use them regularly for hiking as well as golf.

billy3sheets · 22-01-2026 12:18PM

I have tried hiking jacket and pants from Trespass or Craghoppers. While they are waterproof and good value, a couple of things didn't work with the ones I got.

The jacket had a non-detachable hood which got in the way of my head, especially when putting.
The pants had no pockets so I had nowhere to put my tees, balls if my jacket was off or my top had no pockets.

Maybe not the same for all but something to consider if going down that route.

big_drive · 22-01-2026 12:33PM

https://www.craghoppers.com/ie/womens-expert-kiwi-waterproof-thermo-trousers-black/

These are the ones I got, very good so far. I've worn them in some heavy stuff and they were great.

chuckles1 · 22-01-2026 01:57PM

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I've excellent waterproof trousers for trail / mountain running but again no pockets. Same with jacket and its just a bit too restrictive for hitting a golf ball.

awec · 22-01-2026 02:11PM

I have 2 Galvin Green jackets. One is a winter one that's just water resistant rather than fully waterproof but it is a little bit warmer and is a windbreaker and the other is the usual fully waterproof rain jacket type thing that I use when it's not freezing cold.

Both are fantastic.

Unlike Gandalf above, my jackets pockets have zips.

cnocbui · 22-01-2026 04:58PM

This is what you need to keep up the water repellency.

gerrykeegan · 22-01-2026 05:37PM

Does this stuff really work. It would be great to re-waterproof a few jackets.

cnocbui · 22-01-2026 09:59PM

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Yes, so long as you do the tumble dry final stage to activate the water repelency component. If a garment can't be tumble dried, it would be better to use a tech wash, so as not to wash out and remove the water repellency that remains, air dry it and then use their spray on product.

Mountain Equipment seems to endorse it:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uRvyjixMqwI

chuckles1 · 23-01-2026 11:14AM

I use that stuff on my trail running waterproofs. It works a treat although none of them are fully waterproof either, the rain will find a way in eventually…..

Dayor Knight · 23-01-2026 11:28AM

Has to be Galvin Green (Goretex). They're expensive but will actually keep you dry no matter how hard it rains.

I have a G.G. jacket only, up to a couple of years ago. Got lashed on in a competition, and got soaked under the supposed rainproof trousers, and down the back of my neck, but was almost bone dry under the jacket. So I invested in a G.G. trousers and then later a G.G. peaked (and lined) hat with neck cover. Now I can play golf in the worst of conditions knowing I will stay dry. What a difference that makes.

Even though they don't go on sale that often, you will still find reductions from time to time if you're patient and prepared to search.

And yes, essential to follow the washing instructions as mentioned above.

coillcam · 23-01-2026 12:19PM

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It's a good shout but would recommend checking the manufacturer instructions. Some materials need this and others don't.

Tumble dryer is best way to reactivate the waterproofing if you have one. Unfortunately I don't so I have to use the iron on a low setting.

Also if you don't get the special detergent. Use a small amount of non-bio detergent. The bio one is harsher and can permanently break down the waterproofing.

tayto lover · 27-01-2026 08:08PM

I bought a Sunderland of Scotland waterproof golf suit a few years ago in a sale and find it very good.

SmashFactor · 29-01-2026 02:02PM

For waterproof pants, I would suggest just buy something on sale, really nowhere near as important as a good waterproof jacket in my opinion. I've had mizuno, footjoy, a few others and they all do the same job.

I'd advise spending a bit more on the jacket though. The footjoy dryjoy tour is expensive and I would say stay away. Have one myself its very heavy material and just not pleasant to play in.

Got the lighter hydrolite recently but yet to test its waterproof qualities, hope to do so if courses ever reopen!

Be sure to check the waterproof protection level too, I would suggest at least 15,000mm for golf gear.

RGS · 11-02-2026 12:01PM

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id second the craighopper trousers. they are superb in winter. i wear them all winter and toss them in the washing machine with no effect on the waterproofing. And they are far cheaper than golf waterproofs. Regatta always have them on sale at around €80.00

MojoMaker · 11-02-2026 02:40PM

Is that through a store or online? Where are they located?

chuckles1 · 13-02-2026 03:28PM

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I ended up with hyrdrolite and a half zip hydroknit (preferred it but wasn't convinced about it waterproofness). Used the hydroknit last week started raining after the first and kept on going for the nine holes we were playing, stayed dry so happy with that.

redhill · 16-02-2026 10:50AM

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another craghopper lover here, they really are amazing, fully waterproof and in winter they are so so warm out on the course, I have 3 pairs, i think the main model is called Stefan though there is another one I can’t remember as well, get them on the CRaghoppers website and a few times a year they have serious discounts , Black Friday and the like and they also give extra discount off sometimes if you join their member program or for your 1st purchase etc, I have picked a pair up for under £40…

Also got a brand new pair on eBay once from someone selling my size cheap…

spacecoyote · 16-02-2026 11:15AM

Are the craghoppers waterproofs that you put on over your trousers, or do you just wear them as full water-proof trousers on their own?

Best waterproofs and where to get them?

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