I bought today.....

[Smoj]

3 titleist adapters for some shaft investigations. I have 3 shafts that have ping and callaway adapters on that the pro said he could remove .. seemed like a economical solution

I did this recently, bought a Ping driver head, a Ping version of my Taylormade shaft was too expensive/hard to find, so had a club fitter change the adapter to Ping, worked great and saved a lot of money

I just bought a Taylormade Spider Tour X putter. It's my first new putter in over twenty years. It replaces an Odyssey White Hot Tour. It's a big change as I used "Anser" type putters for decades. My first round with it today was pretty good. I had thirty three putts with only one three putt. I made a twenty footer and three outside of eight feet.
I think once I get used to it my numbers will improve. At my age (76) I have to putt well to score because I can barely hit it out of my shadow off the tee. Cheers!

That's a fantastic putter, I used an 'anser' type putter for a while - a Taylormade Soto and a Scotty Cameron Newport - my putting wasnt very good. Then I changed to a Spider EX with a 2.0 super stroke with a 50g counterweight in the 'tech port', and my putting instantly became better

 

[Orikoru]

County-Golf flogging a ProQuip waterproof jacket for £26 (after discount code) so I've snapped one up. Main reason is that it's black whereas my other waterproof jackets are blue, yet my waterproof trousers are black so didn't match. threw in a Castore t-shirt that was 9 quid as well, because why not.

Had the ProQuip jacket on today and it didn't fare well in the downpour to be honest. My shirt was damp in places underneath it when I took it off, and the jacket itself took a couple of hours to dry out! Not my idea of waterproof. Have contacted CG for a return as not fit for purpose.

And I've pushed the boat out and order a Galvin Green jacket, that was recommended by a certain absent member on here, and found via eBay for £167. Let's see if Galvins are as good as people say they are. (The "Arlie" model, if people are familiar with the model names.)

 

[BrianM]

Had the ProQuip jacket on today and it didn't fare well in the downpour to be honest. My shirt was damp in places underneath it when I took it off, and the jacket itself took a couple of hours to dry out! Not my idea of waterproof. Have contacted CG for a return as not fit for purpose.

And I've pushed the boat out and order a Galvin Green jacket, that was recommended by a certain absent member on here, and found via eBay for £167. Let's see if Galvins are as good as people say they are. (The "Arlie" model, if people are familiar with the model names.)

They are

 

[Golfnut1957]

Had the ProQuip jacket on today and it didn't fare well in the downpour to be honest. My shirt was damp in places underneath it when I took it off, and the jacket itself took a couple of hours to dry out! Not my idea of waterproof. Have contacted CG for a return as not fit for purpose.

And I've pushed the boat out and order a Galvin Green jacket, that was recommended by a certain absent member on here, and found via eBay for £167. Let's see if Galvins are as good as people say they are. (The "Arlie" model, if people are familiar with the model names.)

I have an Arlie. I also got it off eBay. It does what it says on the tin.

 

[Taz]

Had the ProQuip jacket on today and it didn't fare well in the downpour to be honest. My shirt was damp in places underneath it when I took it off, and the jacket itself took a couple of hours to dry out! Not my idea of waterproof. Have contacted CG for a return as not fit for purpose.

And I've pushed the boat out and order a Galvin Green jacket, that was recommended by a certain absent member on here, and found via eBay for £167. Let's see if Galvins are as good as people say they are. (The "Arlie" model, if people are familiar with the model names.)

Which one ?
The proquip storm force are very good.

 

[Orikoru]

Which one ?
The proquip storm force are very good.

ProQuip "Ellesmere". Advertised as fully waterproof but I wasn't very impressed. Obviously was a reason they were flogging them at sub-£25, I should've known you don't get a true waterproof for that little.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

ProQuip "Ellesmere". Advertised as fully waterproof but I wasn't very impressed. Obviously was a reason they were flogging them at sub-£25, I should've known you don't get a true waterproof for that little.

That's a real shame. Proquip have been a reliable, quality firm for many years. Their gear is less available now, seems to be quite cheap. Sounds like it is a declining brand, which is disappointing. Unless of course you just had a bad un

I've had a jacket and also trousers from them before and they've survived biblical rain without letting a drop through.

 

[Orikoru]

That's a real shame. Proquip have been a reliable, quality firm for many years. Their gear is less available now, seems to be quite cheap. Sounds like it is a declining brand, which is disappointing. Unless of course you just had a bad un

I've had a jacket and also trousers from them before and they've survived biblical rain without letting a drop through.

I'm sure there was a story a few years ago about them going bust or nearly going bust, so maybe they were bought out by someone making inferior products, who knows.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I'm sure there was a story a few years ago about them going bust or nearly going bust, so maybe they were bought out by someone making inferior products, who knows.

Sadly, I think that makes sense. Corners cut, inferior materials.........

 

[Springveldt]

I'm sure there was a story a few years ago about them going bust or nearly going bust, so maybe they were bought out by someone making inferior products, who knows.

It's also from Country Golf and being sold on the cheap, God knows how long it's been in storage. Could just be the case of it's been in storage for a couple of years and the waterproofing has deteriorated.

I know when I bought a pair of Adidas Code Chaos 22 model in 2024 the waterproofing lasted about 6 months before they started to let in water. Only pair of golf shoes I've had that happen to me and I've had loads of Adidas models, I just put it down to them being over 2 years old when I bought them "new".

 

[Orikoru]

It's also from Country Golf and being sold on the cheap, God knows how long it's been in storage. Could just be the case of it's been in storage for a couple of years and the waterproofing has deteriorated.

I know when I bought a pair of Adidas Code Chaos 22 model in 2024 the waterproofing lasted about 6 months before they started to let in water. Only pair of golf shoes I've had that happen to me and I've had loads of Adidas models, I just put it down to them being over 2 years old when I bought them "new".

I wouldn't expect waterproofing to fail due to lack of use though. I mean Galvin Green are out here saying their waterproofing will last you 10 years or whatever, and that's with use? Hard to believe these things would fail just due to sitting around.

 

[Springveldt]

I wouldn't expect waterproofing to fail due to lack of use though. I mean Galvin Green are out here saying their waterproofing will last you 10 years or whatever, and that's with use? Hard to believe these things would fail just due to sitting around.

It has a 2 year waterproof guarantee so if it's already been laying around in a warehouse for 2 years then I wouldn't be surprised if it starts to fail if it's not being stored properly. A wash with Nikwax would probably fix it.

I asked Gemini for an answer...
do waterproof jackets begin to fail with time even if stored indoors?

Gemini said​

The short answer is yes. Even if your jacket is living a pampered life in a climate-controlled closet, it is slowly losing its battle against chemistry. Waterproof jackets don’t just wear out from hiking in the rain; they degrade through a process often called "dry rot" or hydrolysis.

Here is why your gear has an expiration date, even indoors.

1. The Delamination Drama​

Most high-end waterproof jackets (like Gore-Tex) use a membrane bonded to an outer fabric. Over time, the adhesives used to sandwich these layers together can break down.

• The Symptom: You’ll notice the inner lining bubbling or peeling away, often starting around the neck and cuffs where skin oils have sat for a long time.
• The Cause: Humidity in the air slowly reacts with the polyurethane (PU) adhesives.

2. Seam Tape Failure​

This is usually the first thing to go. The waterproof tape covering the stitched seams is held on by heat-activated glue.

• The Symptom: You’ll see thin strips of "plastic" tape peeling off from the inside of the jacket.
• The Cause: Glue naturally becomes brittle over several years. If the jacket is stored folded tightly or in a hot attic, this process speeds up significantly.

3. The DWR "Sleep" Mode​

The Durable Water Repellent (DWR) is the chemical coating on the outside that makes water bead up.

• The Symptom: The jacket looks "wet out" (the fabric soaks up water) even if the membrane underneath is still keeping you dry.
• The Cause: DWR can actually lose its effectiveness just by sitting. It can also be "deactivated" by dust and microscopic fibers that settle on the jacket while it’s hanging in your closet.

---

How to Extend Its Life​

If you want to keep that jacket alive for a decade instead of five years, follow these rules:

Action	Why it helps
Hang it up	Folding creates creases that stress the membrane and seam tape.
Clean it before storage	Body oils and sweat are acidic; they eat through adhesives over time.
Avoid the garage/attic	Extreme temperature swings and high humidity are the primary enemies of PU coatings.
The Dryer Trick	If the DWR isn't beading water, 20 minutes in the dryer on low/medium heat can often "reactivate" the chemical coating.

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Pro Tip: If your jacket feels "sticky" on the inside or you see white flakes falling out of the sleeves, the internal coating is likely oxidizing. At that point, it’s usually time for a replacement.

 

[Orikoru]

It has a 2 year waterproof guarantee so if it's already been laying around in a warehouse for 2 years then I wouldn't be surprised if it starts to fail if it's not being stored properly. A wash with Nikwax would probably fix it.

I asked Gemini for an answer...
do waterproof jackets begin to fail with time even if stored indoors?

Gemini said​

The short answer is yes. Even if your jacket is living a pampered life in a climate-controlled closet, it is slowly losing its battle against chemistry. Waterproof jackets don’t just wear out from hiking in the rain; they degrade through a process often called "dry rot" or hydrolysis.

Here is why your gear has an expiration date, even indoors.

1. The Delamination Drama​

Most high-end waterproof jackets (like Gore-Tex) use a membrane bonded to an outer fabric. Over time, the adhesives used to sandwich these layers together can break down.

• The Symptom: You’ll notice the inner lining bubbling or peeling away, often starting around the neck and cuffs where skin oils have sat for a long time.
• The Cause: Humidity in the air slowly reacts with the polyurethane (PU) adhesives.

2. Seam Tape Failure​

This is usually the first thing to go. The waterproof tape covering the stitched seams is held on by heat-activated glue.

• The Symptom: You’ll see thin strips of "plastic" tape peeling off from the inside of the jacket.
• The Cause: Glue naturally becomes brittle over several years. If the jacket is stored folded tightly or in a hot attic, this process speeds up significantly.

3. The DWR "Sleep" Mode​

The Durable Water Repellent (DWR) is the chemical coating on the outside that makes water bead up.

• The Symptom: The jacket looks "wet out" (the fabric soaks up water) even if the membrane underneath is still keeping you dry.
• The Cause: DWR can actually lose its effectiveness just by sitting. It can also be "deactivated" by dust and microscopic fibers that settle on the jacket while it’s hanging in your closet.

---

How to Extend Its Life​

If you want to keep that jacket alive for a decade instead of five years, follow these rules:

Action	Why it helps
Hang it up	Folding creates creases that stress the membrane and seam tape.
Clean it before storage	Body oils and sweat are acidic; they eat through adhesives over time.
Avoid the garage/attic	Extreme temperature swings and high humidity are the primary enemies of PU coatings.
The Dryer Trick	If the DWR isn't beading water, 20 minutes in the dryer on low/medium heat can often "reactivate" the chemical coating.

---

Ah, interesting, cheers. You'll be spot on then, County Golf flogging them in the sale so they'll likely have had them sitting around for a long time in a warehouse. I've contacted them for a refund and they've said send it back, no questions asked.

 

[Taz]

I'm sure there was a story a few years ago about them going bust or nearly going bust, so maybe they were bought out by someone making inferior products, who knows.

Can still get the storm force range, up to version 8 now.
Snainton have the jacket in sale, £80

 

[Wilson]

My Druids joggers and hoodie arrived, I wore the thermal joggers on Sat when it was just about freezing and they were spot on! I’ve got a pair of the normal ones on today and they are very comfy, off for a lesson so will see how they go.

 

[Lucifer MorningStar]

Bob Rotellas - Your 15th Club. Bought for no reason other than I enjoy books about mindset so thought I’d give a go.

 

[Orikoru]

Bob Rotellas - Your 15th Club. Bought for no reason other than I enjoy books about mindset so thought I’d give a go.

I like his books but I wonder how different they can really all be.

I've read Golf is Not A Game of Perfect, Putting Out of Your Mind, and I'm currently reading Golf is a Game of Confidence, although the latter one seems to just be a collection of anecdotes about his pro golfer friends and people he has coached. I wanted to read The Golfer's Mind, but weirdly it's not available on Kindle in the UK when all the others are. So I might actually try 15th Club next. But he still has about four others as well.

 

[Lucifer MorningStar]

I like his books but I wonder how different they can really all be.

I've read Golf is Not A Game of Perfect, Putting Out of Your Mind, and I'm currently reading Golf is a Game of Confidence, although the latter one seems to just be a collection of anecdotes about his pro golfer friends and people he has coached. I wanted to read The Golfer's Mind, but weirdly it's not available on Kindle in the UK when all the others are. So I might actually try 15th Club next. But he still has about four others as well.

I’ve read Golf is not a game of perfect many moons ago. May give it a revisit and not really bothered with the putting one, but keen to see why this is like.

 

[Burnsey]

Driver, fairway and hybrid fitting Wednesday at SGGT, so ask we after that, but imagine it'll be a lot