Is Galvin Green stuff really worth the price???

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Looking for waterproof winter stuff, saw the Galvin Green clothing range, christ is it really worth the money been asked by some places???
Need trousers and jacket, any recommendations would be appreciated.
 
Again, I would look at the Nike Gore Tex stuff. I have had mine for a year now and it's great. Full suit was just over 100 quid.

Actually, just checking about, I can see a waterproof Nike suit for 100 quid on a website, but it's not the gore tex one. The gore tex one I have is over 200... I must have picked it up in a sale or something.

Still. Probably a lot cheaper than the Galvin stuff.
 
I'd've said no until I actually bought a waterproof jacket from them. It is easily the best waterproof bit of clothing I've ever bought and I've got through a few suits in my time.

It is comfortable to swing in, breathable, utterly waterproof and very smart too.

I'm converted now. I know that it will last me a long long time.

Trousers going on the Xmas list this year!

Sizes are a little on the small side so go larger if in doubt.
 
No it's not.. so there and I use Stubert keks and Proquip jackets and I have no complaints about either. Keks off Ebay for £20.00 and the jacket in the sale at my local range £25.00 45 notes for the full kit that's less than virtually any single item from GG, a hat may be about that.
 
yes it is, but depends on your budget. any good quality gortex suit would do. ive just upgraded to GG from my 10 year old sunderland goretex suit. im a plumber and my waterproof work jacket is goretex (not GG) cost me 100 quid at arco. keeps me dry guaranteed. :cool:
 
If you spend most of the rainy days we have in this country out on the course and it would take a hurricane to get you in, the GG kit is worth every penny.

If, however, like most and you only play a dozen or so times a year in full on lashing rain then it can't be.

No doubt its the best but it comes at a price. If you want to afford it then go ahead. I don't play enough in that sort of rain to make it worth while. I don't even wear waterproof trousers most of the time - I'd rather take a spare pair and change afterwards. There are plenty of jackets that will keep you dry.

Lets assume that a GG suit costs £400. YOu can get a Sunderland suit for less than £200. Will the GG last twice as long and keep you twice as dry?
You pays your money and takes your choice.
 
i have a sunderland waterproof suit, which is absolutely fine and I got it for £100 from clubhouse golf. However, I also have a Galvin Green waterproof top I've started wearing (I wear it for going the shop etc in as well) and it is far superior to the sunderland - just feels better and is easier to play in.

I also have a few of the t-shirts and sweaters from GG, but have to say I wouldn't buy those again as I think they are overpriced; but will definitely get GG waterproofs in the future, as I believe the extra cost to be worth it for those.
 
iv got a cross waterproof suit-£100 couple years ago in my pro shop, callaway suit, 50 quid, jacket at tk maxx and trousers in a sale at auchterlonies. both very good suiots IMO.
id be quite prepared to splash out on GG stuff if i thought it was worth the money but i cant see it keeping me any drier than the ones iv got.

when i tried it on i always found the jackets to be very loose round the neck and thought the water would just pour in there, anyone else noticed this??
 
iv got a cross waterproof suit-£100 couple years ago in my pro shop, callaway suit, 50 quid, jacket at tk maxx and trousers in a sale at auchterlonies. both very good suiots IMO.
id be quite prepared to splash out on GG stuff if i thought it was worth the money but i cant see it keeping me any drier than the ones iv got.

when i tried it on i always found the jackets to be very loose round the neck and thought the water would just pour in there, anyone else noticed this??
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As Imurg says, if you'll go out in the lashing rain, then Gore-Tex clothing is what you want - whether that be GG or not. If you're keeping it in your bag, "just in case", then it's not worth it.

I've always found that cheaper waterproofs have a certain tolerance and, if you are really out in the pouring rain, then they will succumb to the elements. Gore-tex won't. That is the real advantage of GG and similar.

I've been out a few times since I've got and it's pissed down. My top half protected by GG has been bone dry and my legs protected by ProQuip were mostly dry(ish).

It's worth the extra expense to me as I'm prepared to stay out in crappy weather. (Mainly because the course doesn't go anywhere near the clubhouse until the 18th so it's barely worth walking in!:)) If I wasn't prepared to stay out, then I wouldn't spend that kind of money.

As they are quite stylish too, I wear mine out and about so I get the extra wear out of it. I appreciate they are a lot of money but they are damn good.

Oh, and I don't have a problem with the neck at all. Mine fits perfectly. Must have a big neck to go with my melon head. :D
 
I think we all have to pay a premium for a named brand but if we shopped around could probably get better deals,however companys play on this and know they can get away with it because theres always someone who wants the best.I find with most wet gear it restricts movement and really effects my game as it winds me up mentally so if i had to pay a bit more i would.
 
Ive just bought a stuburt jacket for 25quid and got some callaway troos for 20. Only been out once in them but would recommend both. Jacket in particular is very comfortable to swing in.
 
Does anyone really want to be out on a course in the kind of weather that GG will keep you dry in? what kind of fun is that? I hate playing in the rain if it's a choice between golf in the rain and an afternoon session on the pop, it's the pub every time for me.
 
i own quite a few galvin green garments (jacket/waterproofs/polos/sweaters)

is it worth the money ive spent? no probably not
i think wearing the best imo is a confidence thing
the way i see it is i know my swing isnt the best neither my game.

so if im wearing decent gear and using decent kit i dont feel too out of place
 
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