Rain Gear - Zero Restriction, Kjus, or Galvin Green?

[kro88]

anyone make the purchase on premium rain gear? I need to make a move on something and would love to know which you chose and why

 

Any compares are appreciated

[Ty_Webb]

There is a massive thread out there that covers this stuff in a lot of detail. In summary, Galvin Green is pretty good, but there is better out there for the money. Personally I bought Kjus and couldn't be happier with it. I have some zero restriction and galvin green, but would wear the Kjus first and foremost. It's not cheap though.

https://forums.golfwrx.com/discussion/1575548/best-rain-gear

[Bill Broderick]

There is a 30 page thread on the best rain gear here. https://forums.golfwrx.com/discussion/1575548/best-rain-gear/p1

[cristphoto]

I've worn Zero Restriction rain gear for years with good results. Also Sunice makes good rain gear too. Both can be found for decent prices. Kjus and Galvin Green are more difficult to find good deals. Easy to spend near $1000 for jacket and pants pair. Kjus was recently purchased by Acushnet (Dryjoy) and historically they have been firm on pricing of their products.

[simonnd]

Galvin Green. Expensive but its durability is top notch.

[philsRHman]

Dive into that thread mentioned above. It’s a treasure trove. An example of the best this board has to offer, incredible expert insight. After digesting it all I wound up buying ProQuip PX6 for less than $300 from Golf Support. Worked well in Bandon but I didn’t have horrific weather, only about 6 holes of very heavy rain.

[Simp]

I tried ordering the same thing and it said they don't ship to the US. What gives?

[Unteachable]

They got directed by proquip to stop so they dont compete with proquip usa. If you are looking for some very lightweight waterproofs that work well, the ping zero gravity is currently 40-50% off on several sites

PING - Zero Gravity Tour 1/2 Zip JacketIt is also available in a short sleeve and a vest on ping.com

short sleeve on worldwide- extra 50% off Ping Mens Zero Gravity Tour Playing Pullover

full zip jacket Ping Mens Zero Gravity Tour Jacket

[Simp]

Thank you!

[boberic2]

Galvin Green. Expensive but its durability is wonderful

[Ruleschamp]

They ship pretty much everything else to the US, just not Pro Quip as mentioned by the earlier poster. I typically find better deals and better selections at Golfbase, Golf Support and Golfposer all from overseas than most of the US retailers.

[Simp]

Thank you! I'll check them out!

[Bill Broderick]

Golfbase still ships Proquip to the US. I've bought a bunch of stuff from them. They currently have the PX6 jacket for $225. They don't have the PX6 pants. But, they do have the PX5 pants, which just appear to be last year's top of the line model for $140. I have both and wouldn't hesitate to buy PX5's instead of PX6's.

However, Proquip USA is currently having a black friday sale where everything is 35% off (code FRIDAY35 at checkout). At ProquipUSA, the PX5 pants are currently being closed out at $180 (limited sizes). With the 35% off, that comes to $117.

Men's PX5 StormFORCE Rain Pants

 

[Ruleschamp]

If you got them to sell you ProQuip at a discount price, then they are violating their agreement with ProQuip. Thanks for the scoop. I will inform ProQuip.

[puttnforthe8]

lol....

 

[Bill Broderick]

I thought that this is a forum for golfers trying to help other golfers. I didn't realize that it's intended to make sure that manufacturers agreements are enforced so that we can't get fair prices on equipment.

[Sean2]

I have ProQuip rain pants and a GG jacket. I balked at paying full price, and it took a while to find a good price, but eventually I found a GG jacket and PQ pants at 40% off. Can’t remember where as it was a couple of years ago. I am very pleased with both.

 

[Simp]

I just ordered the PX6 jacket and trousers and had them sent to a friend's house in the UK and they'll ship them to me. There's more than one way to skin a cat.

[Bill Broderick]

 

You're going to love them. The first time that I used mine, I played in a torrential rainstorm wearing them (they closed the course after my 9th hole because the greens were under water). I was bone dry under my rain gear. It was a great test for my Nike Lunar Vapor Storm shoes as well (which also passed with flying colors).

[BGH2]

I was playing in a Mizuno Impermalite jacket until I won a Galvin Green Ashton in a raffle. The GG is great for rain in moderate temps. The membrane is on the outside, there is no lining and it is incredibly light weight. The rain beads up and rolls right off. It is expensive, but having worn it, I would buy another one if I ever need to replace it.

As the temps cool I may go back to the Mizuno or I might just layer with the GG. In moderate temperatures I wear Eddie Bauer DWR pants unless it is really pouring. Colder weather or hard rain, and I wear Nike Storm Force pants. There are more stylish and better fitting options, but I bought these on the cheap and they are good at keeping the wet out.

[stooeylewis]

on the topic of rain gear anyone have any ideas if there are any companies who make a breathable rain bib/overall style?

[zerotiger]

Really like my Kjus jacket and got it for a good price too

[Minarets]

the Kjus fr exceeded mt expectations. bought it for a trip to Ireland and we played through 30-40 mph winds and rain. it eventually wetted out but I never got wet. the membrane held up wonderfully. the stretch performance is what separates it from most of its competition, to me.

[jjthomp2]

Definitely an appropriate name... wow, god forbid someone gets a deal on something

[SouthLand]

I played Bandon December 2018 in ProQuip PX6 pants and a NorthFace DryVent jacket circa 2017/2018 vintage.

Both did fine in gale winds and on/off rain at OleMac on our first day. Stayed dry the whole time. But cold due to poor layering choices! Both failed miserably two days later in steady to torrential rain/wind at Pacific. I may have left pockets or zips open on both at times which added to the failure, but everyone in my group was soaked that day at the end of the round.

My Nike’s (lunar command 2) were wetting through by the third fairway. Pants by the green. Jacket by the fifth.

FWIW I’ve since re-tested the PX6 pants dog-walking in heavy rain. They should be fine with zips sealed. I got mine for $100 from golfsupport.com. Sent the PX6 jacket back, as the branding was wayyy too over the top, and I was a bit vain about paying $225 for that jacket after the pics didn’t adequately show all the ho’d out logos.

The North Face was a pleasure to swing in. Stretchy as hell, hood was helpful and didn’t get in the way much, and was reasonably waterproof. It already has one hole in it from a bramble, though, long term durability seems dubious. It’s similar to Paclite, I’d guess.

I’m going back with the same pants, Lunar Vaporstorms and a GG Alfred in March. Will pack the NF as a backup jacket. Keeping an eye out on EBay for a decent set of backup pants from GG, KJUS, etc. Got the GG Alfred for $150 shipped new with tags on.

 

[Simp]

Thanks to the best girlfriend ever, I got a PX6 jacket and accompanying pants and have tested them in a decent rain and couldn't be happier. Absolutely no restriction with the swing. They'll be making the trip to England and Scotland in May. Kingsbarns here I come.

[ScotJohns]

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Edited August 30, 2021 by ScotJohns