Is Galvin Green stuff really worth the price???

Im a big beleiver in 'you get what you pay for' etc, and I love the look & feel if GG waterproofs.

BUT, the simple fact is, I hate playing in heavy rain, and find that my hands/grips are totally fecked in that kind of weather, so I may as well not bother.

So, apart from being all toasty and dry under a GG suit, my hands will still be battling to keep a grip !!
Now, if GG did some good gloves.........


NB: maybe they already do ???!!
 
i do like gore tex stuff, but struggling to find anything other than galvin green or nike paclite clothing, surely one of the big boys makes gore tex golf clothing too????
 
Seriously, the Nike Gore Tex paclite stuff is great. As is Galvin Green, but that stuff is just a wee bit out of my price range at the moment, since I still have new golf shoes and a new hybrid on the wishlist.

Other than Nike and GG, Proquip make some decent waterproofs, as do Sunderland and Stuburt.

There's some Stuburt stuff on Online Golf at the moment for cheap. Graeme McDowell, amongst others, uses Stuburt stuff, so it's not like they're a complete "budget" brand that no pro would touch.
 
No....
Go into a shop and do a 'rustle' test between a sunderland and a GG...You hear that noise of the GG...yup that's the trade off you get for that extra smidgin of waterproof.
My sunderland has taken a battering and not let me down.
And the most important thing....half the price.
 
i do like gore tex stuff, but struggling to find anything other than galvin green or nike paclite clothing, surely one of the big boys makes gore tex golf clothing too????
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check mizuno website and read about their technology, then buy last years range :cool:
 
Never understood how a £250 jacket can be that much better than other makes and have always though GG is seriously overpriced. I have always preferred Proquip and never had any problems or complaints. These guys do a great deal and I recommend them. Think of what you can spend the money you save on

http://www.clubhousegolf.co.uk/acatalog/Complete_Suit_Deals.html
 
As a number have said already, it really does depend on whether or not you play on, or maybe even more importantly if you would start in torrential rain. (I've just replaced my Gore-Tex climbing shell jacket for the eye-watering sum of £450, but then I need all the features and durability it offers, so to me it was worth it).

IMO it's only worth paying for the best gear if you regularly play in heavy rain, if not go for a Pro-quip suit or similar, I've currently got a pair of Pro-quip overtrousers and they are pretty much ok. They will eventually wave the white flag in very heavy rain though. But, I will be upgrading to a top end suit for this winter.

Don't believe all the hype about breathability though, Gore-Tex works on the principle that the perforations in the material are too small to allow water droplets through, yet large enough to allow water vapour to escape. For the water vapour to be able to pass through there needs to be a differential in humidity either side of the material - that doesn't occur when it's raining in biblical proportions!
 
Never understood how a £250 jacket can be that much better than other makes and have always though GG is seriously overpriced. I have always preferred Proquip and never had any problems or complaints. These guys do a great deal and I recommend them. Think of what you can spend the money you save on

http://www.clubhousegolf.co.uk/acatalog/Complete_Suit_Deals.html
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top man like the look of those proquip or the mizuno imperlite suits as well, time to do some research....
 
I never play when its that heavy rain, I mean what's the point in spending £300+ when your playing partners walk in?
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The trouble is when we're out, we're out. From anywhere apart from 18, you're looking at a minimum of a full five minutes (and a maximum of 15-20) walk back in so it rarely seems worth it.

Plus I wouldn't walk in unless my playing partners wanted to. I'd stay out even if it was to mark a card. I just wouldn't leave someone in the lurch like that.

Hence the need for decent waterproofs.
 
yeah it is, best waterproofs I have owned by far, I went through 3 different typs, and then won money in a few club comps and put it together to get the galvin stuff, def worth it for the trousers, for me! I also have a footjoy red lable half sleeve jacket and I usually wear that as I cant stand my arms covered, and the footjoy stuff is top notch too.
 
I've got some Sunice pants that I've had about 5 years and they are still A1 completely waterproof and cost about £70 at the time.
As for GG it's a bit like buying a car for £30K or £60K. I'm sure the more expensive car will be a bit quicker and have slightly softer leather seats etc but the £30K car will still be a very nice drive and tick all the boxes. Yes the second car is better but is it £30K better? That's a personal choice I suppose but for me GG are not good value, but if you have the cash and nothing better to spend it on.....
 
Homers suggestion of the Proquip Tour flex is top kit and for a little more go to American Golf they are doing the Sunice GoreTex suit for 1/2 price £199. I have bits from both manufactures and no complaints.

Shark
 
I certainly could not justify the cost as I never play in really heavy rain. That said, felt that I needed a waterproof suit for Goswick as I currently only have waterproof tops. I have picked up a Woodworm full suit for a bargain £29.00 so will see how that performs. If it is even half decent then it will be a total bargain.
 
I will never find out if GG is any good, as their stuff just doesn't fit me. The jackets are all too short. I also hate paclite, as it rustles like a dustbin liner. The full on Goretex is only in long sleeve, and I like short sleeve suits.

I have a pair of Sunderland goretex trousers, bought in a sale for £60. These are fine.

I have several jackets, two Footjoy red label ones with long sleeves (don't get much use, but have always been waterproof), a Footjoy red label with short sleeves (gets used loads, never had any issues with it), and a new Nike short sleeved one. This is an experiment, as it is a bit weird. Bought it for £20, reduced from around £150. Have worn it once so far, at Beau, and it was fine. Very comfortable to wear, as it is stretchy.

I have more issues with finding waterproof shoes.
 
I have recently bought a ProQuip suit off of ebay.
Jacket from one supplier @ £39.99 and the trousers from another @ £29.99.
Best waterproofs I've ever owned. Lightweight, fit well, don't rustle as you walk down the fairway.
Highly recommended.
 
Never understood how a £250 jacket can be that much better than other makes and have always though GG is seriously overpriced. I have always preferred Proquip and never had any problems or complaints. These guys do a great deal and I recommend them. Think of what you can spend the money you save on

http://www.clubhousegolf.co.uk/acatalog/Complete_Suit_Deals.html
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top man like the look of those proquip or the mizuno imperlite suits as well, time to do some research....
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As i mentioned earlier i got the Proquip Tourflex from Clubhouse golf. Excellent suit no rustling, nice and soft and great value. I think the Ryder Cup team are wearing them, so should get a good waterproof testing over the next few days :D
 
I bought my first GG Gore-Tex jacket in May after deliberating for a long time and I think it was worth every penny! It is comfortable and not a problem to play and swing in, plus of course it is waterproof. Like others, I have worn it out away from the course and found it ideal.

I think you get what you pay for, ultimately it’s everyone's individual choice, but you won't go wrong if you think it’s worth the price.
 
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