Rainsuit Poll: FootJoy v. Zero Restriction

[Gwrxace04]

Both foot Joy and Zero Restriction have their pluses and minuses. I've had both and now have a rainsuit that is far better than either of them or any of the others. Category 5 Rainwear is in a class by itself. Total weight of the rainsuit is 11 ounces! I played 36 holes a day at Bandon Dunes in rain, wind, then sun , then rain, overcast, then a squall, etc. I was never chilled, never got wet, and never got too hot. go to their website for more info: www.cat5rainwear.com Have fun in Scotland!

[toddnt]

I walked 18 at Torrey monday in the biggest rainfall this year and I now swear by ZR! Had no problems with it at all!

[gken74]

Why are you asking about a rainsuit if your coming in August ?? don't you know that's when we get our usual 12 dry/warm days of summer so you'll be lucky

 

I've got both a FJ Performance rain suit and a Proquip Ultimate Gore Tex suit but if I was buying just one I'd get a goretex one for sure!

 

I normally keep the FJ suit in the bag during the summer and use the Proquip suit for the winter or really wet/cold days.

 

You can buy Proquip Goretex gear off Ebay very cheap, I paid around £100 so $200 for a full Goretex suit and it's the dugs baws as we say on Ecossé

 

Have a great stay and enjoy the beer

 

EDIT

 

Here's a couple of good deals and if you need help shipping to the US give me a shout.

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ProQuip-Ultimate-II-...1QQcmdZViewItem

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PRO-QUIP-ULTIMATE-GO...1QQcmdZViewItem

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sunderland-pac-lite-...1QQcmdZViewItem

[FAHooGolfs]

Why are you asking about a rainsuit if your coming in August ?? don't you know that's when we get our usual 12 dry/warm days of summer so you'll be lucky

 

Thanks, I hope that's the case! Unfortunately, I'm the type that things like that just don't happen to me so it's better safe than sorry for me! :-)

[TIMMEH24]

In my experience Forrester's Golf has had the best rain gear for the price. Their Gore-Tex products are just as good as ZR and their lower level products will give you the same performance as FJ but at a lower price.

[RNF]

Sunderland hands down #1.

Zero Restriction #2.

 

That's my choice and I'm sticking to it.

[hammer190290]

Nothing is better than Galvin Green!!

I am a Scottish golfer myself and when the weather does go bad Galvin Green performs every time!

In the summer months its actually quite dry but in the winter a good rainsuit is essential for warmth and dryness.

 

Although you restricted the selection to FJ and ZR you can buy galvin green suits that suit you. You can buy a black suit which will look just like the FJ and ZR but performs so much better, especially the Paclite model. Or if you feel adventurous then there are some realy cool colour schemes to choose from.

 

Check it out at galvingreen.com, you will not be dissapointed!!

[Irridium]

Any feedback on Callaway X Series Rain Suit, or the Adidas ClimaStorm?

[ballycanada]

You would be crazy not to go with Galvin Green, i just bought a suit and in the Gore pants they offer 3 different leg lengths, i got the short and they fit perfect. I have had trouble with other pants being too long not with Galvin Green. Also they offer all styles from just a plain black suit to more funky styles, i prefer the funk and got an Austin Jacket and Alf pants. This suit will last you forever and you will stay dry it is worth every penny.

 

Go to the website to check out styles, www.galvingreen.com

[toddnt]

Only problem its hard to get GG here in the States.

[tlflanders]

www.sunice.com

 

TL

[toddnt]

Great info ..Thx

[ty cheek]

Why not wear the gear that was designed over there, Sunderland of Scotland. I've had it all, and this blows the rest away. Better quality and fit than ZR, by far.

 

Ty ;)

[MCCA]

If cost is not an issue Zero Restriction is by far the best, i own a FJ rain suit & nike storm fit. You really can't go with any of them. I must say i like the Nike Storm fit the best though.

 

mcca

[cameronputtercollector]

ProQuip Silk Touch is the way to go. I have had FJ's and ZR's... ProQuip is the best. There is a REASON the European Ryder Cup team wore the ProQuip Silk Touch, they could have worn anything, money is no object. It's the best available in my opinion. Check it out.

[leetch]

I love my footjoy stuff. Pants can turn into shorts, all those zippers and velcro. Very comfortable and very waterproof.

 

I heard however that Sunmountain does have a product line that is cheaper and extremely waterproof....I'll still stick with my FJ's though as their customer service has always been excellent.

[SwingMan]

I've been wearing the Sun Mountain RainFlex for about 2 months -- but not in the rain. When it did rain, I woosed out in 35 deg weather.

 

But I must say it does a fine job in the wind. In 40 degree weather, all I need is a shirt, light sweater and the RainFlex, and I'm set. Since the RainFlex is so light and quiet, it makes for an easy swing.

 

The cuffs have some elastic but the rubber and velcro enclosure does a great job of keeping things as tight as you want them.

 

As to sizing, I am normally a Large -- but found that the X Large fits broader shoulders better and gives one the room they need. Hope this helps someone.

[dpark]

Let me start off by saying that I own full rainsuits for Zero, Titleist/Foot-Joy and Nike. I live in Portland, OR and put these outfits through the wringer every year.

 

The Nike Storm-Fit is the best hands-down based on lightness (incredibly lightweight material), waterproofness and fit (long tail with a non-elastic waist that doesn't ride up over the pants waistband, very nice). Downside is their cuffs. They are not elastic, but have a velcro closure. I don't like it because when I wear a long-sleeved shirt underneath, the lack of an elastic cuff allows the shirt sleeve to stretch out under the jacket sleeve. Very annoying because then the shirt cuffs get wet.

 

Titleist is #2. The material is softer (much softer than Nike), but is heavier and not as waterproof. Very nice cuffs with 2-snap closures (if they had this on the Nike gear, it would have been clean sweep for Nike)

 

Zero is #3, and before everyone jumps on me, this is why. The elastic on the bottom of the jacket is always riding up over the top of the pants and in rainy weather I get wet down my backside which sucks. The "telescoping" cuffs, while a nice idea doesn't work for me especially when I do knockdown shots (very common when it gets windy and rainy). What happens is the top of the grip gets caught in between the elastic cuff and the telescoping sleeve and it affects my swing and drives me nuts.

 

They have two types of material, the original, which is very water proof but very noisy when swinging the club and the "super quiet" material which is very soft (like the Titleist Foot-Joy stuff) but is not very waterproof.

 

All are pretty expensive, so no one gets a "value" bump. My money is on the Nike Storm-Fit.

[apexgrinds]

I have a ZR featherlight jacket, and it is awesome. I wear it all the time, not just to play. Completely waterproof, guaranteed, tremendous construction. I love the telescoping sleeves (not sure how they could get caught on your grips at all.)

 

My only gripe with it is the sleeves are too long when you unzip it to make it "short-sleeve." I've got short arms I guess, but the short-sleeves extend below my elbow. I love it as a vest and long sleeve, but not as short-sleeved.

 

Expensive, but worth it.

[dpriester]

Having owned both, threre is no way FJ compares to ZR. FJ is nice if you don't mind wearing a rainsuit that feels like it weighs 5 times what the ZR weighs.

[bazzardl]

Having owned both galvin green and ZR and plaeyd throughout the winter in the UK, nothing even comes close to Galvin Green PACLITE, 110% waterproof, can be washed time and time again, rolls up into a small bundle and can be stowed in even the smallest golf bag, totally wind proof and very light. This really is the Guchi of Golf waterpoofs. I would look for the 2006 range on ebay as this should be cheaper - you will be the envy of your mates back home.

[Extreme Firepower]

Wait till you get to scotland and buy a sunderland of scotland suit

[BDLz]

I can't believe no one has mentioned the Mizuno 5-year waterproof gear. I used to wear exclusively FTJ, but the Mizuno blows it away. Adjustable pant lengths (buttons not zippers so no chance of snags or tears) removable sleeves, etc. Not cheap but not crazy expensive either. Can get the full suit for around $250.

[GehenHerzog]

ProQuip is by far the best.

[Long Shot]

I have footjoy, and I liked it. I just got a Zero restriction suit (the kind that the legs zip into shorts and the sleeves come off to make a short sleeved jacket or a vest). I will never wear anything while playing in the rain other than my Zero restriction. It is unbelievable, especially for me (I am a big guy, with a large back from wrestling). ZVery dry and when you swing you don't even feel like you have a jacket on.

 

If you live near a golf galaxy they should have tghem in stock to try on.

[littleprov1x]

The ZR Whisper Soft Tour line is outstanding. Nothing in my experience beats it. I also have a FJ rainsuit and it's pretty good, a bit more comfortable, but not as good as my ZR. I wear the ZR when I'm not playing for team and Sun Mountain Rainflex because we have to match. The Rainflex is really good, quite comfortable, but still ZR is the best. I'd say ZR is by far my top choice and then the Rainflex and FJ are equally good. You can't have enough raingear going to Scotland.

[SwingMan]

Seeing this last post, I went outside in a driving rainstorm armed only with my Rainflex and ZR Bucket Hat.

 

I stood outside for about 3 minutes while it poured down on me.

 

I did own a ZR Jacket several years ago before a door handle tore a hole through the material.

 

I'll just say that the ZR Bucket Hat is the greatest and that the Rainflex also performed great. The only advantage I see with the ZR Jacket is the high collar and cuffs. The Rainflex cuffs keep out the wet but they do get wet at the edge of the cuff. On the other hand, the Rainflex looks a heckuva lot more athletic and is very easy to move around and is quieter in comparison to my experience with the ZR Jacket. Of course, the ZR Whisper Soft may be quiet, too.

 

Just remember if you are interested in the Rainflex to try one size larger -- I normally use a Large but went X Large for more shoulder room. It works.

[obsessed_golfer]

I have the Mizuno raingear too and am very happy with it as well.

[jtbinnyc]

Zero is the only rainsuit to buy!! It is a true waterproof fabric instead of a plastic coated nylon. Lifetime warrenty and it wont bother your swing.

[chewey15]

footjoy rain suit much better. it's lighter weight and soft.