Waterproofs

[Chris L]

I have just been soaked through twice in three days so need to invest in a new waterproof jacket. I currently have a callaway one which cost about £80 a couple of years ago it is ok for light rain but no use when conditions are bad. Any recommendations please, don’t fancy paying Galvin green prices if I can help it. Thanks Chris

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Sunderland
Proquip
Ping

All do jackets at decent prices but more importantly they work. Don't be afraid to check out Ebay as a good number of pro shops offload old stock on there. New but previous designs.

Obviously, if you find any brand selling a jacket that has goretex at a price point you can afford then grab it. Genius material.

 

[chellie]

Sunice

 

[Imurg]

FJ Hydroknit..

 

[The Dog.]

I have never found any golf waterproofs that truly keep you dry so interesting to read recommendations on this thread.

Galvin Green are not good. I have had perhaps six of their top end waterproofs and none work as well as they should. Yes you can send them back and have a bunfight over replacements but you get the same result over time. They are brilliant initially and then once the hydrophobic coating wears off, are poor and Nikwax reproofing them is a bit hit and miss in my experience.

If I know it’s really going to bucket down at golf then I tend to take a Goretex Pro shell with me that I normally use in the mountains for skiing and hiking as whilst it may be a bit more restrictive, I know it won’t leak. I currently have a Salewa Ortles 3 jacket which I can recommend very highly but they are expensive.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I have never found any golf waterproofs that truly keep you dry so interesting to read recommendations on this thread.

Galvin Green are not good. I have had perhaps six of their top end waterproofs and none work as well as they should. Yes you can send them back and have a bunfight over replacements but you get the same result over time. They are brilliant initially and then once the hydrophobic coating wears off, are poor and Nikwax reproofing them is a bit hit and miss in my experience.

If I know it’s really going to bucket down at golf then I tend to take a Goretex Pro shell with me that I normally use in the mountains for skiing and hiking as whilst it may be a bit more restrictive, I know it won’t leak. I currently have a Salewa Ortles 3 jacket which I can recommend very highly but they are expensive.

I've got a GG Goretex jacket that has been through as good a test as you would ever find and not a drop of water has got through. Same for the proquip trousers I used as a match, couldn't afford a full set of GG . Last year I treated myself to a Sunderland jacket, largely free thanks to some vouchers I'd won, and a pair of Footjoy trousers as my Proquip ones were too big for me and I decided enough was enough (think MC Hammer). So far, 2 excursions in heavy rain, both have proved just as succesful. Proper gear but neither cost the earth (the trousers wer 2nd hand off ebay).

 

[jim8flog]

I am with LT

If you really want to be assured of staying dry on the inside save up until you can afford Goretex. It does not have to be CG any manufacturer usig goretex should be good.

They are a long term investment and will not need to replaced until you get fed up of style or colour. I have got Proquip and Sunderland jackets that are 20 + years old that are as waterproof the day they were bought now used for gardening just because they are no longer fashionable style/colour.

If you do not want pay golf prices look in a good outdoor wear shops such a Blacks. My current jacket is a Sprayway - Goretex and around half to two thirds of golf prices.

 

[Robster59]

I have a set of SunIce Gore-Tex waterproofs. I wore them in an absolute downpour a few weeks ago and they kept me brilliantly dry.
I spoke about it in the following thread.
Dry as was possible
The thing about any waterproofs is to make sure they are treated in line with the manufacturers guidelines.
On Gore-Tex, for example, if you find the waterproofing is failing you can tumble dry them, and it revitalises them again. I had a similar issue with my waterproofs, and whilst the Nikwax helps, the tumble-drying does make a real difference.

 

[jim8flog]

I have a set of SunIce Gore-Tex waterproofs. I wore them in an absolute downpour a few weeks ago and they kept me brilliantly dry.
I spoke about it in the following thread.
Dry as was possible
The thing about any waterproofs is to make sure they are treated in line with the manufacturers guidelines.
On Gore-Tex, for example, if you find the waterproofing is failing you can tumble dry them, and it revitalises them again. I had a similar issue with my waterproofs, and whilst the Nikwax helps, the tumble-drying does make a real difference.

Only tumble dry if the manufacturer says it can be done on the garment label and ensure all taped seams are fully intact (he says based upon a bad experience).

 

[Robster59]

Only tumble dry if the manufacturer says it can be done on the garment label and ensure all taped seams are fully intact (he says based upon a bad experience).

Good point. As a rule of thumb I never used to tumble dry my waterproofs for that very reason. Definitely follow the manufacturers guidelines.
I would also add that whilst Gore-Tex is good, there are other comparative technologies out there which are just as good. Gore-Tex just has the brand recognition. Proquip, as an example, always kept me wonderfully dry without the need for Gore-Tex.

 

[drdel]

I have a couple of Galvin Green jacket and trousers. They're very nearly 20 years old and jacket are usually weekly for early morning rounds.

They get washed and reproofed at least once a season and look good for a few more years.

Good value in my opinion.

 

[Imurg]

While GG is very good at keeping the wet out, I've found that it's not so good at letting it out..
I think GG's breathability could be better than it is.

 

[Whereditgo]

While GG is very good at keeping the wet out, I've found that it's not so good at letting it out..
I think GG's breathability could be better than it is.

This is going to be true of all Gore-Tex materials, as the humidity rises externally (raining say ) any water vapour inside the garment isn't going to pass through the shell, but it is still massively better than the waterproof materials of old.

 

[jim8flog]

This is going to be true of all Gore-Tex materials, as the humidity rises externally (raining say ) any water vapour inside the garment isn't going to pass through the shell, but it is still massively better than the waterproof materials of old.

My goretex jackets have waterproofed cotton outers and I have never really found it a problem

P.S how old do you mean? my first Goretex suit, Sunderland Classic, was bought over 30 years ago.

 

[Chris L]

Thanks guys will look at fj hydronit, Sunderland and what about under armour ? They seem to have a good golf monthly review

 

[RichA]

Thanks guys will look at fj hydronit, Sunderland and what about under armour ? They seem to have a good golf monthly review

I've got the UA Storm Gore-Tex paclite jacket. It's very light, packs really small, doesn't sweat and hasn't leaked in torrential rain.

 

[Whereditgo]

My goretex jackets have waterproofed cotton outers and I have never really found it a problem

P.S how old do you mean? my first Goretex suit, Sunderland Classic, was bought over 30 years ago.

I was meaning pre Gore-tex days. I too have a 25 year old Gore-tex jacket that is as waterproof now as the day I bought it, just a bit tatty and relegated to dog walking duties.

My point is that Gore-tex works because the pores are too small to allow water droplets through, yet large enough to allow water vapour to pass through, which is fine when there is a difference in humidity inside to outside the garment (cool dry day but the wearer exerting themselves), but if its raining and humid the vapour wont pass through.

 

[clubchamp98]

I have just been soaked through twice in three days so need to invest in a new waterproof jacket. I currently have a callaway one which cost about £80 a couple of years ago it is ok for light rain but no use when conditions are bad. Any recommendations please, don’t fancy paying Galvin green prices if I can help it. Thanks Chris

What size are you.?
I have a Footjoy Hydroknit in Xxl .grey, brand new.
It was a gift. But I don’t need it £85. Posted.
If your interested.

I have a Footjoy XLT Suit.
It’s very good but expensive, got it 50% off at AG.
Gortex is best but it costs.

 

[Voyager EMH]

Mountain Warehouse own brand jacket says "Waterproof, Breathable" on the label and it is true.
Peter Storm over-trousers bought from Mountain Warehouse.
Can't remember the exact prices, but likely that trousers were £20 to £30 and jacket in the £30 to £40 region.
Completely dry and comfortable when put to the test. Good quality.
But if you can't get your head round the idea of wearing waterproofs that are not a recognised golf-brand, ignore this post.