Galvin Green, is it worth it?

[Robobum]

This is my 7th year with same set of GG waterproofs.

I wear the trousers for every round from Oct - March, so they get more use than any other bit of golf clobber I have. In that time, that have failed to keep me dry only twice. Both times when some stitching had come out around the pockets, luckily I had trousers on that didn't reveal the "seniors patch" in the bar afterwards!!

£7 repair for the stitching which included retape and lifetime waterproof guarantee on the repair.

 

[merv79]

I believe they are worth the money, for me the difference between Galvin Green waterproofs and others is the comfort and fit.
They dont feel restrictive or anything as opposed to some I have owned in the past.

 

[Pin-seeker]

Nice gear but a bit overpriced IMO. If heavy rain was forecast I wouldn't be on the course.

 

[el marko]

you get what you pay for, but the amount of times i play in the rain Dunlops would do the same thing...

 

[Dodger]

1000% worth the cash.

Lifetime guarantee so spend £400 on your Galvin waterproofs that will last you say a minimum 12 plus years or keep buying a set of £150 ones every 3 years.

No brainer.

I have had mine for 10 years with a replacement jacket handed to me 2 years ago and even the 10 year old troosers are still looking great.

 

[big_russ]

At the end of the summer I was looking for some new waterproof trousers and couldn't decide if I wanted to pay £175 for Galvin Green Alf's but after speaking with other owners I took the plunge and all I can say is that they are 100% worth every single penny I paid.

 

[In_The_Rough]

As a confessed GG addict I can only advise as to how good the quality is. The deal sealer for me though is the lifetime guarantee and good customer service. I ripped my jacket when playing and it started to leak understandably!! Asked GG what the best way to try and repair it was and they sent me a new one no problems, all they asked for was a picture of the jacket and a receipt to prove it was not a fake and that was it.

 

[ScienceBoy]

Yes very much worth it but there are better bargains to be had for those who prefer to save a few pennies.

As with all things you could end up with issues or a perfect product for life. In the end it comes down to what you feel comfortable paying for something, usually I find the extra expense to a degree is worth it when I get the item into regular use.

 

[Spear-Chucker]

Just bought my first pair of GG trousers and can't wait to see how they work out. Previously had some Sunderlands for 7-8 years which were quite honestly brilliant. Literally wore them out (used for all rounds for 4-5 months of the year constantly - good old British weather). Just fancied a change and tried to justify the price based on the amount of use they'll get.

 

[Snelly]

Yes they are worth it. Excellent products.

 

[Hobbit]

My original GG jacket is now 7 yrs old. Still looking good and bone dry... the wardrobe moths have shrunk it a little, so it only gets used when walking the dog. Definitely value for money.

 

[SAPCOR1]

Great waterproofs and great products in general.

I'm sure that you won't be disappointed.

 

[need_my_wedge]

Not in my opinion. My thoughts are documented in another thread of old after my new paclite appeared to leak quite badly, basically get very wet inside the jacket in heavy rain. The water inside the shoulders and sleeves. Sent it back but GG said the cause was a snag at the bottom hem, and the water was travelling up inside the jacket and down the sleeves...... I know water creeps but that's ridiculous. They wouldn't replace it as it was not a manufacturing fault.... they did a courtesy repair, patching the snag... but guess what, I still get seriously wet inside the sleeves and shoulders in heavy rain. GG not interested after numerous phone calls with Direct Golf from where it was purchased... Wouldn't touch GG again with a barge pole.

 

[jimbob.someroo]

Have been following this thread closely as my own waterproofs are knackered and have decided my only option is to get a pair of these in my life : http://www.function18.com/waterproofs/galvin-green-august-gore-tex-paclite-trouser-49527.html

However, definitely can't justify £185 at the moment on anything, let alone golf trousers On a mission to find some for a bit less!

 

[need_my_wedge]

I just posted in the Failed waterproof thread (http://forums.golf-monthly.co.uk/showthread.php?62749-New-water-proofs-failed/page4). Bought a pair of Sunice goretex trousers for £49 reduced from £149 on ChrisD's recommendation in the same thread. A mate who plays in the same swindle as me recommended a pair of Sunice that he got last year, reckons its the best money he's spent. My initial impression is good, aim to try them on Sunday.

 

[patricks148]

if you can afford them they are worth it i think.

Goretex is not cheap, ive looked at some of the stuff in outdoor shops that have goretex and them prices for those are on a par with GG.

 

[davidy233]

I'm thinking of getting a GG jacket in the spring - don't need trousers, my Ping pair are excellent. Won't be telling the missus I'm paying £250 for a jacket though.

 

[Jake O'Reilly]

A bit late on the bandwagon now the suit has been purchased, but I wrote a Q&A based on Galvin Green about six months ago and it's fair to say a hell of a lot of behind the scenes work goes into their suits.

Here's the Q&A:

Twenty years is a long time in golf. To what do you attribute Galvin Green’s enduring success?
I think initially we identified a problem, and from there on we have evolved with the needs of the golfer. If you trace our industry back to the early 1990s, we were the first company to start producing half-zips. We recognised that the bulky collection of material in traditional waterproof jackets could negatively affect the golf swing. The half-zip design addressed that issue. We also introduced adjustable chest widths and tackled the problem of oversized sleeves. So we are always innovating to improve a player’s performance.

What innovations can we expect in Galvin Green products in 2013?
I think it’s about tiny details – the details really make the difference. For example, our jacket sleeves now feature a design that enables you to turn them up in heavy rain so that water runs off the sleeves.

What’s the typical lifespan of a Galvin Green rainsuit?
If you care for your waterproofs, and by that I mean if you take them out of your golf bag and tumble dry them, then you can use them for many years. Durability is something we pride ourselves on.

What difference does tumble drying waterproofs make?
A rain jacket – GORE-TEX or not – has a surface on the outer fabric to make it water repellent. By tumble drying your jacket, the heat reactivates this water repellent surface, which can make it last twice as long compared to just washing it and letting it dry naturally.

You mention GORE-TEX. How important has your relationship with them been?
They have been crucial because they give us a lot of help in the product development process, such as testing our new designs in their high-tech rain chamber to make sure all the seams and zips perform. This means we are completely confident that our products will live long past their two-year guarantees.

 

[Andy]

I'm thinking of getting a GG jacket in the spring - don't need trousers, my Ping pair are excellent. Won't be telling the missus I'm paying £250 for a jacket though.

No reason to have to spend £250, shop around. I got one of my many off my Pro and the RRP was £449, I got it for £169

 

[SAPCOR1]

No reason to have to spend £250, shop around. I got one of my many off my Pro and the RRP was £449, I got it for £169

You'll need it in Gourock just now! How is the flooding?