Water Resistant Trousers - any users?

[groundskeeperwilly]

I have seen that quite a few companies are offering a 'water resistant' finish on their golf trousers and I find myself really tempted by the thought of something thats more like a chino / trouser than a waterproof overtrouser.

Has anyone got a pair and care to comment on how well the actually work?

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

I have a pair of Under Armour ones. They are exactly what they say......water resistant NOT water proof. They will keep you dry in a light shower but that is about it. One good benefit of the UA ones is they are heavier weight so a bit warmer for chilly days.

 

[LinksTurf]

I have UA Armourstorm trousers bought a few months ago. They are trousers, not overtrousers and are 100% waterproof. Not yet played in rain so bad to fully test them to their limits, but have certainly kept me completely dry so far.

 

[Oddsocks]

Got a puma and nike pair, both warm on a cold winters day , shower resistant and also very good at keeping the wind chill out.

My nike ones are about 4/5 years old and have started to fade slightly but will be replaced with another puma pair as the are slightly better quality.

 

[chellie]

HID has a black Dunlop pair that he's had for two years. They've also got a fleece style lining. He swears by them.

 

[Maninblack4612]

I have UA Armourstorm trousers bought a few months ago. They are trousers, not overtrousers and are 100% waterproof. Not yet played in rain so bad to fully test them to their limits, but have certainly kept me completely dry so far.

I was interested in these but all the info I've looked up says that they are over trousers.

 

[BTatHome]

I have some under armour ones, and they are showerproof, as said above.

Nice trousers but I wouldn't want to be out in them when it's hammering down.

 

[Coatsy79]

http://www.mandmdirect.com/01/details/UJ809/Under-Armour-Mens-CG-ColdGear-3.0-Golf-Pants-Black

There's others on there, limited sizes but very very cheap

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I've been getting loads of emails from different online stores and Stromberg. Seems to be the latest thing but if it's more than a shower chances are the waterproofs will be on, especially in winter so not sure I'd want to pay top price for this "technology"

 

[groundskeeperwilly]

Thanks for the replies folks.

I only really imagine they'd be any use for showers rather than keeping out a steady, heavy rainfall.

I quite like the look of the Ping Typhoon trousers but they are very pricey and not sure how great they would be.

 

[LinksTurf]

I was interested in these but all the info I've looked up says that they are over trousers.

UA certainly do some which are overtrousers, but the ones I have are just trousers. They were a clearance item and I can't find reference to them anymore, but they are quite different from the overtrousers.

 

[Maninblack4612]

UA certainly do some which are overtrousers, but the ones I have are just trousers. They were a clearance item and I can't find reference to them anymore, but they are quite different from the overtrousers.

Thank you, sounded ideal.

 

[SAPCOR1]

The UA Cold Gear trousers are water resistant as are the Ian Poulter Tech Trousers.

Got an email from Stromberg this week about their new Wintra breeks and there is a short video on them on the link

http://www.stromberggolfonline.com/...Pre-Book)&mc_cid=acade54437&mc_eid=a44fe9808c

 

[Fish]

I wear the Mizuno Water Resistant Trousers most of the time. They are so light and comfortable, great in the summer heat, great in unsettled weather and when I've been caught out with a much heavier down pour, they dry in minutes as they are so silky, my best buy of any golfing attire to date :thup:

http://www.golfbase.co.uk/p-8016-mi...?CAGPSPN=pla&gclid=COzL_dCag8ECFc7HtAodWnAA9A

 

[6inchcup]

I've been getting loads of emails from different online stores and Stromberg. Seems to be the latest thing but if it's more than a shower chances are the waterproofs will be on, especially in winter so not sure I'd want to pay top price for this "technology"

I have 3 pairs of the stromberg ones,i think they are great but hid thinks otherwise,she says terrible to wash and iron due to the finish,women always moaning.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Saw the Ping ones in Silvermere today. £110. I don't think so

 

[groundskeeperwilly]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I pre-ordered the new Stromberg ones at £50. Thought that they might be worth a look as the ones at £90/100ish are too much for me!

Anyone comment on the fit of Strombergs normally?

 

[pbrown7582]

The UA Cold Gear trousers are water resistant as are the Ian Poulter Tech Trousers.

my preferred trousers are the IJP tech best trousers ive had. :thup:

even better from golfbase last season stock at up to 70%

UA trousers fab for colder days too

 

[John Boy Saint]

If you ain't a label snob, I am pretty sure I saw some weatherproof thermal lined Chino trousers in the M&S Active range, I have the Weatherproof shorts and the way they come out of the washing machine points towards them even resistant to Ariel liquid.
Been caught in a major shower and my Calvins were dry as a bone and everything else was sodden.

 

[Fish]

If you ain't a label snob, I am pretty sure I saw some weatherproof thermal lined Chino trousers in the M&S Active range, I have the Weatherproof shorts and the way they come out of the washing machine points towards them even resistant to Ariel liquid.
Been caught in a major shower and my Calvins were dry as a bone and everything else was sodden.

Think you'll find that most, but not all, protective clothing states not to use softeners or liquids as it affects the protective layers embedded in the cloth. I wash mine separately in a cooler wash.

The full waterproofs and a change of shoes are coming out this morning for the first time in 6 months by looks of things