Do you wear an undershirt when you play?

[hbear]

I do, but it's a performance moisture wicking sleeve-less tee.
(e.g. Underarmor, Nike dryfit/undertech, or something similar)

Goes back to my days of playing high level hockey and football....always wore an "undershirt" then....no different now.

As to the comment as to how having an undershirt can actually keep you cooler....the basis is that with the proper undershirt (let's face it we are not running 10ks here) that wicks moisture away rom your body, will then wick it to the golf shirt (which WILL be moist/wet) leaving a breathable, cool and dry layer of fabric between you and your now damp golf shirt.

From my experience when you play in a hot and humid enviroment no matter what "technology..e.g. poly" your golf shirt has it WILL be damp. Damp layer of wetness next to skin = less air flow.

But that's just me.

[Jerry36]

I do. simple hanes tagless short sleeve white cotton like MJ. works fine for me in southern colorado where the sun can bring the heat on occasion. Also, it helps cover up my nips, which shoe through a thin performance golf shirt.

[MMIX]

[quote name='Chilidog' date='21 March 2010 - 07:28 AM' timestamp='1269181733' post='2330788']


I've got to hear the logic behind this one....so, adding in another layer of fabric will keep you cooler? You do realize that thing that keeps you cool is a combination of 2 different things:

1) Moisture wicking properties: When the shirt is able to wick moisture in all different directions, it thins out the moisture on the shirt and evaporates more quickly. That evaporation effect gives the body the sensation of "cooling".

2) Airflow.


When you wear an undershirt (especially cotton, which is a fiber that is hydrophilic, meaning that it likes moisture and wants to absorb it instead of wick it), you accomplish neither of those.
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And I thought I was the only one who thought this... I never understood why some people believe that an [i][b]extra layer[/b][/i] "helps you keep cool." It just doesn't make sense to me... Here in the 110+ degree summer days of AZ, the thought of an EXTRA piece of clothing makes me sick. I've tried it before, but have ALWAYS felt cooler without the extra layer of an undershirt.

However, in the winter and cooler months, I wear an undershirt to keep a little warmer. (Just my preference because I can not STAND golfing with long sleeves... It has always bothered me since I started playing golf. To me, the feeling of long sleeves get in the way of my swing.)

Just my $0.02

[Chilidog]

[quote name='hbear' date='22 March 2010 - 12:30 AM' timestamp='1269232217' post='2332536']
I do, but it's a performance moisture wicking sleeve-less tee.
(e.g. Underarmor, Nike dryfit/undertech, or something similar)

Goes back to my days of playing high level hockey and football....always wore an "undershirt" then....no different now.

As to the comment as to how having an undershirt can actually keep you cooler....the basis is that with the proper undershirt (let's face it we are not running 10ks here) that wicks moisture away rom your body, will then wick it to the golf shirt (which WILL be moist/wet) leaving a breathable, cool and dry layer of fabric between you and your now damp golf shirt.

From my experience when you play in a hot and humid enviroment no matter what "technology..e.g. poly" your golf shirt has it WILL be damp. Damp layer of wetness next to skin = less air flow.

But that's just me.
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Having worked in the apparel industry for a polyester company for years, ALL data refers to the contrary. It all supports what I mentioned previously.

[KMeloney]

[quote name='Chilidog' date='22 March 2010 - 08:42 AM' timestamp='1269261778' post='2332817']
Having worked in the apparel industry for a polyester company for years, ALL data refers to the contrary. It all supports what I mentioned previously.
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I defer to Chilli on this one.

People will continue to do what they do, based on what they think looks good, or what feels good, or based on not wanting to step out of their comfort zone -- but, I think we'd all be hard-pressed to refute info from a guy whose work is in the yarns we're talking about here.

[EnglishBob]

It doesn't feel any cooler for me, but it is a lot more comfortable.

[Ferg]

I wear a size too small white cotton undershirt. I'm 250lbs and noone deserves to see the curves that the performance polo's show.

Also, When i wear just the polo, I can feel the sweat run down my body. Not a fan of that at all.

[bogeyjosh]

I used to wear an undershirt under my polos, then one day decided not too. I never knew how hot I was until then. I NEVER wear one now.

[williamo]

I have this one and its awesome!

[elrey23]

Hanes tagless crew neck. Doesn't matter if it's 120, I'm wearing it.

[hbear]

[quote name='Chilidog' date='22 March 2010 - 06:42 AM' timestamp='1269261778' post='2332817']
[quote name='hbear' date='22 March 2010 - 12:30 AM' timestamp='1269232217' post='2332536']
I do, but it's a performance moisture wicking sleeve-less tee.
(e.g. Underarmor, Nike dryfit/undertech, or something similar)

Goes back to my days of playing high level hockey and football....always wore an "undershirt" then....no different now.

As to the comment as to how having an undershirt can actually keep you cooler....the basis is that with the proper undershirt (let's face it we are not running 10ks here) that wicks moisture away rom your body, will then wick it to the golf shirt (which WILL be moist/wet) leaving a breathable, cool and dry layer of fabric between you and your now damp golf shirt.

From my experience when you play in a hot and humid enviroment no matter what "technology..e.g. poly" your golf shirt has it WILL be damp. Damp layer of wetness next to skin = less air flow.

But that's just me.
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Having worked in the apparel industry for a polyester company for years, ALL data refers to the contrary. It all supports what I mentioned previously.
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Fair enough, but working with high performance (e.g. professional/olympic/etc) athletes leads me down a different path when it comes to minimal activity sports like golf (actually more pronounced with activities requiring equipment such as football, hockey, etc.) Even more so when we factor compression componants and effect on performance.

But then again, who really cares? Do what is comfortable for you.