STUDque Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 2019 Official Forum Member Review - Galway Bay Rain Gear Review Links: @jacustomgolf -- STAGE 1 -- STAGE 2 @Headhammer -- STAGE 1 -- STAGE 2 @No3PuttLaLa -- STAGE 1 -- STAGE 2 @Sluggo42 -- STAGE 1 -- STAGE 2 mr.hicksta, downlowkey and TSauer 3 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JAGolfore Posted March 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) Introduction First, I would like to say thank you to MyGolfSpy for the opportunity to test the Galway Bay rain gear. I am a very avid golfer and golf is a part of my family. I started golfing at the age of 3 with my father at our little public course in Pennsylvania. From there I took to the game and decided I wanted to play golf over baseball and basketball, this was not a bad decision being 5'10”, slow and right handed. As I got into high school, I played more competitive golf and was able to play well enough to earn a scholarship to play golf at St. Bonaventure University. I played all 4 years in the starting 5 and I still have some records on the books at SBU (Most wins 5 & lowest stroke average for a season 73.0) I am now living in the Champaign, IL area with my wife and two children. We belong to a local club and we all golf. I have been fortunate enough to one, have a family that likes to golf and two, have a job that lets me get out and practice. With that I have been able to keep my handicap down where I like it and I am currently at a +3.2. Being in the Midwest we have wet springs followed by very hot and humid summers. We usually get a lot of storms from May through June and we will almost for sure have at least 2 tournaments that get rain, so testing out this rain gear in competition will happen. Rain Gear I am currently using FootJoy rain gear. I have a vest, coat and pants. My vest I have had since college, and the coat and pants are about five years old. I have stuck with FootJoy because I know it will last and protect me in the elements. I play in poor weather at least 5 times a year in tournaments. Our club championship the last 2 years has been affected by weather each of the last 2 years. I like playing in foul weather as this eliminates a lot of competition. In poor weather, you can expect to lose 2-3 shots a round if you let it get in your head. If I can keep my grips and hands dry then I fell I have a leg up. The worst weather I have ever played in was in 2005 at the Atlantic 10 Championship. Wind, rain and snow at Newport National Golf Club in Middletown, RI. The tournament was cut to 27 holes and it was just not fun. First Impressions I am always skeptical of change. No difference here. I got the package last week and it was very nicely packed. No damage and a very sturdy box. Upon opening, I was pleased to see the coat nicely packaged and the pants in their own box. Immediately I could tell by feeling the coat (size L) that it will protect you from the rain. I put the coat on and it fit just as I had hoped it would. Not tight, not too loose. You can make a good swing in this and that is key. The pants (32 X 30) are the same material and fit very nice. I got the un-lined pants and they fit great. I do not like to layer my pants and with these, you cannot do that. A great fit indeed. I chose the black and blue combination of pants and coat. Black being my favorite color I never considered the other options. I have gotten one round of golf in with the pants and one practice session with the coat. I will be testing these out more and more each week and I might even have a few tricks up my sleeve once we get some warmer weather. I can tell you it is very easy to swing in the coat. The pants from my first round were warm. I could tell I was sweating and it was only 52* out. I am glad I got the unlined version. And the pockets on the pants are perfect. They are deep, they are a different material, wet hands will not stick in them. We will put this rain gear to the test. Edited March 25, 2019 by jacustomgolf Updated review GolfSpy_APH, tony@CIC, STUDque and 14 others 16 1 Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue 9* FW: Sub 70 Pro 4 wood Hybrid: Sub 70 949 Hybrid 19* Irons: Sub 70 659 CB 4 - 6 Black 639 MB 7 - PW Wedges: Sub 70 JB - 50* 54* & 60* Putter: Odyssey White Hot #2 Ball: Titleist Pro-V1x Handicap index: +3.9 Instagram: joshandersongolf Twitter: @jacustomgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Headhammer Posted March 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) Introduction: First of all let me say how excited I am for the opportunity to review the Galway Bay rain gear! A little about me, I’m in my early 50’s, but didn’t pick up the game until after college and over the last 25 years have played resort, country club and muni golf all over the country. I currently reside in the southeast & play to an 18 HCP. Shoulder and elbow injuries suffered over the last few years have limited my ability to get out consistently. Healthy for the first time in many years, I’m really looking forward to this golf season and getting my index back down. While golf is my main hobby I also enjoy motorcycling and bikers have a saying “If you don’t ride in the rain, you don’t ride!” It’s the same with golfing in the southeast, where we have daily pop-up showers that turn into torrential down pours during the summer-so if you don’t golf in the rain, you don’t golf! I’ve always wanted a coordinated rain suit, but never invested in one, instead keeping a pair of nylon pants from an old tracksuit in my bag and paired it with a pullover windbreaker. Suit Selection & Sizing: I had my wife take all the measurements suggested by Galway Bay on their fitting chart, for reference I’m 5’10”, 175 lbs. Selecting the unlined pants was pretty easy I just took my pants size and added 2” to the waist so they would easily slide over golf slacks and used my true inseam size. The jacket was a little tricky, as I have a very wide back which bumps my chest measurement from medium to a large, but I have narrow shoulders and a thin waist. Their literature suggested jump up one size if unsure on the jacket so I selected the large lined jacket. I liked the look of the all black suit with aqua blue accents so I sent my selection and sizes to the company. Galway Bay responded to my e-mail immediately and I had my rain gear the very next day! It help’s to live approximately 2 hours from the company! The original review was supposed to be for unlined pants & a lined jacket. Unfortunately, they don’t have a lined jacket so I was ecstatic when Galway Bay sent me a base layer vest as well! They sent me a medium vest informing me that they run a little large. So far customer service is exceeding expectations!!! First Impressions: The packaging is first rate with a box inside a box holding my hand selected rain jacket! The box has nice branding with the Galway Bay logo with the tag line “Never Quit” I’m hard to fit and rarely do all the clothes I buy online ever work out, but the custom sizing chart appears to be quite accurate. I’m glad I went one size larger on the jacket, as swinging a club with it on proved the medium would have been too restrictive. The pants fit well, both in the waist & inseam, and were easy to pull on & off over my jeans and with a belt they can be worn sans pants. The vest also fits well and is very comfortable. The material for the jacket & pants is lightweight & comfortable yet appears very rugged. The zippers all have pulls so if you are wearing rain gloves you can easily get into the pockets. That being said, the zippers were quite tight to pull open, not sure if that’s a function of the weatherproofing or just new zippers that will take a while to loosen up. The vest uses totally different materials and is more of a base layer than rain gear. It has two interior pockets, which are great for storing your phone & wallet. I would have actually liked to see an interior pocket or two on the jacket for warmer days when the vest is not an option. Galway Bay claims their rain suites are 100% waterproof and 100% breathable fabrics that won’t leave you sweaty & stinky like other rain gear. They also claim their jackets and pants are tailored to be as comfortable to wear in the rain as they are in the sunshine. Looking forward to putting those claims to the test over the next few rounds and practice sessions. I can honestly say I have never before wished for rain on days I’ve had a tee time, until NOW! Stay tuned! Edited March 25, 2019 by Headhammer No3PuttLaLa, Scoot24, JAGolfore and 16 others 18 1 Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post No3PuttLaLa Posted March 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2019 Hey MGS members! My name is Adam, I am a 31 year old male. I am 6’3” and 243lbs. For reference, I played 19.5 years of football including college and a brief stint in the IFL. I’m built like a brick house with a whole bunch of junk in the trunk. Why is that important? Because I am testing Galway Bay Rain Gear. I can imagine I’m not the only dude on here that has trouble finding pants that fit due to the size of my thighs/booty. More to come on that in a bit. I am a WA resident living North of Seattle. I have been golfing for two years now. I started when I left my previous employer and was forced to sit out six months due to my non-compete agreement. Six months, full pay, no work…might as well find something new to do! Golf was it…took a few lessons, played a few rounds, got a few pars, a couple birdies and I was fully hooked! I started 2018 with a 23 handicap and I am currently sitting at 13.5. I played 42 rounds of golf last year and currently have 17 rounds in 2019. I play a lot of Winter golf and in the PNW, that means soggy/wet conditions both in the ground and coming from the sky! My current rain set-up was a $110 Nike jacket/pant set from RockBottomGolf.com. I looked high and low and couldn’t bring myself to spend $150-200 on just a pair of pants. So, once I found the Nike Hypershield at that price, I snatched it up. I got XXL in both the jacket and pants to ensure they fit over my golf clothes. The pants were a bit too long and look like MC Hammer pants, but they get the job done. My only complaint is that neither the jacket nor the pants breathe well. As someone who walks every round, I sweat A LOT, even in the cold temps. So wearing rain gear that breathes as well as a trash bag is a bad look/feel by the end of the round. Upon receiving the Galway Bay Unlined Pants and Jacket, I was very pleased by the packaging that the set arrived in. A vivid teal box with a raised texture that resembles the look of rain drop on the outside. The product was sealed in plastic zip top poly bags. The quality of the product is leagues beyond the Nike gear I have been using. The material feel definitely provides a more high-end fabric experience. The seam tape along the jacket pockets are nice to ensure no water leakage. As I described earlier, my booty and thighs make me tend to order a larger waist size in pants to ensure they aren’t too tight. My jeans and golf pants are 38x34 but my actual waist is a 36. I ordered the pants in a 38x32 as you don’t need to layer them, but the pockets were screaming for help with how tight it was across my back side. Galway was quick to send me a 40x32 and that size fits very well. I will have to wear a belt cinched pretty tight to snug up the waist. The jacket is a XXL to ensure it fits over my silver back gorilla-sized shoulders. The jacket fits very well but just barely goes over my belt line. I can say that I have started wearing the jacket as a normal rain coat and it does a great job. Not just on the course but even around town. The first thing my wife asked when I put it on was, “when will you be riding your Harley Davidson?”…she’s got jokes! Unfortunately, we haven’t had too much rain since I have received the pants. When Spring comes, we will definitely get our fair share and I can’t wait to put these pants to good use. I can promise it won’t just be on the course but to see how else I test them, well…you’ll just have to stick around to see! MaxEntropy, JAGolfore, fozcycle and 21 others 24 Quote Driver: M4 10.5* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Woods: M6 3W 15* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Hybrid: M4 Rescue 19* / KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 85g Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Irons: Z585 4-AW / KBS Tour 90 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Wedges: CBX - 56* & 60* / KBS Hi Rev 2.0 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Putter: Sigma 2 Tyne 4 Platinum / Superstroke Pistol Ball: Project a Bag: Hoofer 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sluggo42 Posted March 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) Greetings! My name is Doug, aka Sluggo42, and I am addicted to golf. Started flogging at the tender age of 8, pretty much the same time some floppy haired kids from England took the world by storm. So in dog years, that means I’ve been swinging the stix for around 55 years... woof... I grew up in Washington state, just north of Seattle where it always rains. Decided to come to California so I could golf, fish, and rock endlessly, because it never rains here. Turns out it does rain here, but much less often than it does in Seattle. The Los Angeles/Santa Barbara stretch is pretty well as nice an area as a person could ever find to live, although it’s expensive to live here. I never have been a competitive golfer which is strange as I was always a deeply competitive ball player. But I’m starting to meet some of the guys at the new club, and I intend to start playing in some of their “skins” games soon. I love this game just as I love every other game I play. I was blessed to have been born with good physical coordination, and have always been a good player at most everything. Executing a good swing, making a solid contact, and knocking the little white ball to an area of your choosing, just feels good. Managing these shots throughout the entire round and putting a decent score on a track is a very satisfying experience, a feeling that never gets old. Living here in “Gods Country” has been called the best climate, year round, in the world. I think it’s an average temp of 71°, with super low humidity. I can see the ocean from a few holes, as well as mountains on the other side. We’re finally getting a real winter after what seems like a 10 year drought, and it’s nice to see the rains again. Although as much as we need the rain to refill our reservoirs, I must admit I would like to see the sun again. With that Drought, it’s not like I had to suffer through many rainy golf sessions of late, so my current golf gear really consisted of an old “Snake-Eyes” pullover. The SnakeEyes pullover is designed for golfing, but it doesn’t really allow a swing with zero restrictions like the new advanced rain gear provides. The main problem in my eyes with my current rain gear is that they don’t “breathe”. It seems to turn into a sauna with hardly any activity, and that’s just not comfortable. I’ve had more “wet” rounds in the last few months than the previous 10 years combined. Since it appears the drought is over, the rains are steady, week after week, so I’ve had to play in wet conditions every week for what seems like a few months in a row now. With the lack of any decent rain gear, my tolerances are pretty low for playing when soaking wet. Also being an “older” gentleman, I also cannot take silly chances with getting soaked and cold for extensive periods, because getting pneumonia at my age can be a fatal mistake. When I go bass fishing in the rain, I’m wearing serious heavy rain gear that’s also insulated, with layers for warmth. So, I’m not bothered by that in the least. I’ve added 4 strokes on my handicap in the last two months due to “wet golf”. Also a new track, and new clubs can be included in the calculation, but the wet track has definately contributed to a few extra strokes. A long track plays even longer without any roll. The worst rain I ever played in was probably 2 years ago while playing a few rounds while my wife was a work seminar. I was in Riverside, California, and had been planning of this trip for a few months. I had to find some random golf shop to find that pullover rain jacket, and just went for it, verses sitting in some dumpy hotel or a bar for the day. Fortunately there were numerous large trees that I could park under during the heavier downpours, and the cart was pretty good shelter too. But, by the end of the second round, I was pretty well soaked to the bone. Some people would call that “stubborn stupid”. I would have to concur... So needless to say, I was pretty happy when this guy rolled up... I was actually expecting a larger box, especially as it was a pants and jacket combo, but it’s thin and light, so no problem. Ill leave you with a few teaser photos until the actual product review, which will be quite interesting, especially if you’re needing some rain gear... So for now, cheers! Edited March 25, 2019 by Sluggo42 mr.hicksta, STUDque, PING Apologist #9 and 13 others 15 1 Quote TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGolfore Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) Galway Bay Rain Gear – Official MGS Forum Review by Josh Anderson I want to start again by thanking Galway Bay and MGS for this testing opportunity. It is always great to try new products and see how they perform. That being said, anyone living under a rock here in the mid-west has stayed dry while the rest of us are looking for higher ground. I guess that is a good thing when you are testing rain gear. Now onto the review! Looks (9 out of 10) · The packaging for the rain gear was very well done and very neat. It is always nice to get a sturdy shipment. Gives the feel of quality right from the start. · The pants fit perfect. I ordered 32W x 30L. I could not be happier with the fit in the pants. I will say if you want to wear something under these that you need to order a size larger than normal. These are also the unlined pants. More on that later….. · The jacket fits a little big. I ordered the large and I think I could have gotten the medium. Being a larger fit, I can wear layers underneath the coat and still have freedom to swing. · From the 2 months, I have had the pants I can tell they will last. I have washed them 5 times and have not had any issues with the seams or anything. · I do enjoy the black on blue look. I feel it is a refreshing look. · Zippers on all are very strong and work with ease. Features (7 out of 10) · The front pockets on the pants do not have zippers, which I like. No scratching of hands or anything like that. They are deep enough to hold what golfers need, balls, tees, ect. But not too deep you lose things. The pockets on the coat do have zippers and are the same, good size as the pants. For me I do not use the pockets on the coat. The zippers work very well and for me will stay shut as I will not use the pockets on the coat. · From the use I got I did not see any vents in the coat or pants. I feel it is rain gear and this is a very hard feature to add in. The goal is to stay dry from the elements you do. But you will sweat. · The coat and pant are very functional for rain gear. There are no fancy features such as Bluetooth or anything else. Its rain gear. Pure and simple. And it keeps you dry. Fit (8 out of 10) · I stated above the pants fit very well. I got the unlined pants in 32W x 30L. They are perfect. The coat I got in a size Large. I could have gotten away with medium, but I am happy as I can wear this coat with a sweater when it is 40* out and still have a lot of freedom to swing. · With the coat being a bit big the sleeves are long. But with the Velcro around the wrist helps keep them in place. · On fit alone I would say these get an 8 out of 10. The pants are really good. Durability (8 out of 10) · This is a hard category for me as with expensive rain gear you want it to last years. We have tested this for just over 2 months. I feel the rain gear will last but I will have to keep updating this as we go forward. · I have washed the pants 5 times. No issues so far. The coat is holding up nicely. I feel it should last a couple of years if not more. Time will tell. · The zippers are very nice and work as functioned. They will not let water in which is a great thing. On Course Performance (22 out of 30) · I will start this with the pants. You will not slip these on over shorts or other pants if it starts to rain. You will have to change into these. Could you order larger and do so yes, but I believe these were designed to be worn as pants and not slipped on over clothes. I enjoy them as golf pants. The downside is they are hot. You will sweat wearing these pants. They do not breathe well. Could some vents be put in, yes I am sure they could be these are RAIN pants and they are to keep you dry. They will stop all water from getting in, but you will sweat. · The coat again fit is a little big, I am sure you can see that in the pictures, but stops the rain and a hose. As a raincoat, it works very well. However, the down side is you will sweat. When I played in temperatures over 60* it was almost too hot. In the summer heat, I feel these will be too much. · The combination of pants and coat would be perfect for a cooler climate and constant rain. For the pop up thunderstorms, here in the mid-west they are not perfect. Did I mention these are the UNLINED option? I will say I do sweat, but I felt it was a bid much for being mid 70’s for most of my rounds when it was raining. You need to be able to say dry and not get soaked from the inside out. · My score is lower here, because I am torn. I really do enjoy the pants, but when I sweat like I do in them that hurts the performance. Miscellaneous (7 out of 10) The Galway Bay rain suit is that. It is a very good rain suit. It will protect you from all elements. Rain, snow, garden hose. Will you still get wet? In my opinion yes you will, but not from the outside elements. If it is warm, you will sweat in this rain gear. I stated above if you want a good fall early spring rain suit I would get this. As for summer wear, at least here in the mid-west, I do not think you want this option. I know I will get a lot of use out of this suit in the fall and early spring. Great quality, durable and functional. Play in Rain or Shop again? (15 out of 20) Is it worth the $? This is up to the individual. I need to see what the life span is on both to justify that. If I get 5 years, out of each then well worth the investment. I will continue to update this thread and if there are any questions please ask away! Conclusion 76 out of 100. That is right about where I feel I am on the Galway Bay rain suit. It is fully functional as a rain suit. The way I sweat in this makes it functional for me in the fall and spring only. This is not a summer rain suit and I got the unlined version. It will keep the elements off you as designed. Galway Bay got that part right. Edited May 31, 2019 by jacustomgolf PING Apologist #9, downlowkey, Bucky CC and 4 others 7 Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue 9* FW: Sub 70 Pro 4 wood Hybrid: Sub 70 949 Hybrid 19* Irons: Sub 70 659 CB 4 - 6 Black 639 MB 7 - PW Wedges: Sub 70 JB - 50* 54* & 60* Putter: Odyssey White Hot #2 Ball: Titleist Pro-V1x Handicap index: +3.9 Instagram: joshandersongolf Twitter: @jacustomgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhammer Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) STAGE 2 Introduction: Again, let me say how honored I was to be selected by My Golf Spy and Galway Bay for the opportunity to test this premium rain suit! I put the Galway Bay rain gear through both wet & dry testing. I spent 2 wet & 1 dry day on the range and played 27 holes in the rain & 9 during a 60* degree dry day. I also spent an entire day wearing the pants around my home doing everyday activities and chores and wore the jacket while running errands on one rainy day. In a cruel twist of fate we had the wettest year on record prior to me receiving the rain suit and since that time we have been in a drought, go figure! Looks: (10 our of 10 points) The black suit with the blue accents is just dead sharp looking and everything I want from a style perspective. The suit is well branded, but you don’t feel like a NASCAR driver. The color-coordinated vest adds a nice warm base layer under the jacket and looks good with the pants when you shed the jacket. Paired one day with a black hat, black rain gloves & black golf shoes my wife said, “Who are you? Golfing Johnny Cash!” The jacket looks great paired with jeans. I wore it while out running errands in the rain one morning. The lightweight material was great when going from outside into stores. With a traditional raincoat it’s just too hot & noisy to wear inside so I end up taking it off, but the Galway jacket was light, quiet & comfortable wearing it indoors. The black pants look great by themselves with a golf shirt & belt. In fact, most people would never recognize these are rain paints due to the material & finished look. FEATURES: (9 out of 10) The suit is incredibly lightweight which makes wearing it all day very comfortable and when it gets wet it does not pick up much additional weight. One downside to the lightweight materials is that having a lot of items in the jacket pockets really weighs the jacket down pulling it below your waist. With balls, tees & a divot tool in the left pocket & my phone in the right pocket the bottom of the jacket started to sag & get obstructive when standing over the ball. My guess is this probably is an issue with any light rain suit, but you may want to consider spreading items out to the pants and leaving your phone in your golf bag or car. I would like to see an internal pocket higher up on the chest as that may allow for storage while alleviating the pocket sag I experienced. Also, with the suit being so light, it does not add much weight when stored in your golf bag, so you can keep it there all the time. The zippers were water tight and easy to open with their pulls even with my rain gloves on. The Velcro sleeve adjustments can be easily adjusted to keep the water from running down your arms. FIT: (8 out of 10) The online sizing guide was very helpful in getting the correct sizes. The suit is incredibly comfortable in rain or shine. I wore the pants both with shorts underneath and without and I did not find any issues with comfort or performance one-way or the other. When doing any physical activities I tend to like more form fitting than baggy clothing, think Under Armor versus a Champion T-Shirt. When clothing gets wet it starts to hang off you and for me I find it aggravating. Knowing that, I probably could have gone down one size in the vest because it has a lot of elastic and probably gone with pants that were 1” over my current waist size rather than 2” I selected. If the vest had a drawstring at the waist that may have given me the fit I was seeking. This is probably a personal preference so if you are a shirt tucked-in guy consider my preferred measurements, if you are an un-tucked guy the sizing chart will give you a comfortable fit. Pulling the pants on over golf shoes was a bit of a challenge and getting them off over the shoes was also a bit laborious. I wear a size 10 in golf shoes so your mileage may vary here based on your shoe size. I think ankle zippers would be nice upgrade for these pants. I do like the raised rubber “Galway Bay” lettering around the inside of the pants waistband. The rubber keeps the pants up, really helpful when they get wet. Durability (10 Out of 10) While I have not owned the suit long enough to totally judge durability, there were no frays, rips, or tears or impaired functionality at the end of testing. The zippers that I found tight when I first got the suit loosened up nicely over time. I jammed the suit in a side pocket of my golf bag and when I pulled it out there were not a lot of wrinkles and it was ready to wear. On Course Performance (29 out of 30) On course the suit performed very well as I stayed dry. I did sweat quite a bit in the suit during range sessions, but no one complained about me smelling foul after our rounds! During my rounds of golf I didn’t notice that I was sweating any more than normal. I was able to swing freely with the full suit on and the soft material limits the noise you get when moving in a raincoat. Galway Bay nailed the collar design on the jacket. It’s tall in the back preventing rain from running down your back yet low in the front so you stay dry, but don’t feel constricted. If you have a heavy beard, like I do, you will appreciate the collar not rubbing against your neck on every swing. Bent over while putting the rain quietly hits the fabric & the water just rolled off my back and didn’t make me feel uncomfortable or distracted. Miscellaneous (9 out of 10) The rain suit has a lot of nice features, but as mentioned I would love to see an internal jacket pocket in the chest area. The addition of a zip-in hood would have been a nice feature for super heavy storms and ankle zippers would make for faster on/off for the pants. Play in Rain or Shop Again? (19 Out of 20) Is the $485 asking price worth it? I think the answer is “It Depends.” If you bag on your tee times when it rains or if you live in a desert climate or only play a handful of rounds a year it would be tough to stomach the cost. Additionally, knowing you can get a rain suite for $299 from the major golf accessory companies has to be taken into consideration. But if you are an all weather golfer who demands top performance from your golf equipment, play in rain or shine, snow or monsoon, then the Galway Bay gear is absolutely worth it. Especially when you compare the features and performance of the Galway Bay suit to the top of the line Foot Joy and Galvin Green rain suits that retail for twice the price. Being able to stay dry for 18 holes allows you to focus on your game & not the elements, which is what the Galway Bay rain suit did for me. With this rain suit now stored permanently in my golf bag I just lightened the load of my bag considerably by ditching my umbrella. Galway Bay Rain Suit Pros: Keeps you dry on the wettest of days Lightweight, breathable limits sweating Stylish looking Well fitted Excellent & responsive customer service Cons: Price Would like an interior jacket pocket high up in the chest area No hood No ankle zippers, can be challenging to get on & off over golf shoes TOTAL SCORE: 94 out of 100 Edited May 29, 2019 by Headhammer Stage 2 Review Added JohnSmalls, MattF, PING Apologist #9 and 5 others 7 1 Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No3PuttLaLa Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Wow… it is already time for Stage Two. I feel like the last few months of testing have been a blur. Three months since I received my initial shipment from Galway Bay. Over the course of three months I logged 24 rounds of golf. Some wet and others not. It has been a weird spring in the Pacific NW. The product definitely did not leave any middle ground for me, it is either a love it or hate it product. The look of the product itself does not suit my 31 year old style. It definitely has more of an appearance suited towards older players in the game. The pants aren’t bad, but the stripe down the back of the jacket and large sleeve logo are not appealing. I imagine some of the cost of the product is absorbed by the extravagant packaging that this product arrives in. Glossy blue boxes with a textured water droplet pattern on top of it. As soon as I opened it and took the product out, these went in the trash. The look of the fabric is great as it looks like a high end rain suit. I have a grey jacket and black pants. I do not think the grey product looks as sleek as the black. Total Score: 6/10 The product is pretty straight forward with no fancy bells and whistles. The pant pockets have a stitch on the edges of them and if you have a bigger hand, you are likely to rip them quickly. I think they could do away with the stitch and provide more room to get your hand in the pant pockets. The entire suit could desperately use a zipper to vent some body heat out. I now know how my Thanksgiving Turkey feels after sitting in the oven for multiple hours. These were HOT! I can’t begin to imagine how much hotter the lined version would have been. Nothing on the Pants/jacket stood out as a superb feature of the product. Pretty basic gear. (And no those are not my painted nails below) Total Score: 4/10 If you read my Stage 1, you know I have issues when it comes to fitting. I originally ordered a 38x32 pant. The length was great but the pants were very tight around my thighs and booty. I had to get another size sent out in 40x32. The pants fit properly around my thighs this time. However, the waist was EXTREMELY large. With a belt cinched, the pants often fell below the belt and I was constantly having to adjust the waistband. I think the pants desperately could have used an internal drawstring for an added touch of adjustability. The jacket was a XXL. The jacket felt great around my back, chest and shoulders. However, the jacket is short. It barely meets my belt line and in a full swing I look like I’m swinging in a long sleeve crop top. As mentioned above, I am a sweater. So playing in the jacket often leads me to pulling the sleeves up so they’re not interfering during my swing. It was hard to get the sleeves to stay on my forearms as no matter how I cinched the Velcro, they kept sliding back down. I think some elastic may have been better. Also, the collar on the jacket is a tad high, often pocking me in the throat if I didn’t have the jacket zipped to the top. Total Score: 5/10 The very first time I put the pants on, I ripped a belt loop and tore the stitches out of the front pockets. There are definitely some stitching issues that could be improved. Outside of that, both jacket and pants held up well! The pants trudged through the swampy golf rounds in the PNW with no leaking issues. The jacket was worn as a regular jacket outside the golf course and I have had no issues with any of the quality. Both items were very easy to clean. Either by brushing off the grass clippings or tossing in the wash after the round. The jacket tends to wrinkle pretty easily which is hard to prevent when packing it into bag. Total Score 9/10 Now to sum up the performance of this product on the course. HOT! That is the very first thing I will say. I played a couple rounds where it was just dumping rain the entire time. I love walking the course and did so both times. Both times, I was miserable with how hot I got inside the jacket/pants. The pants are designed to be worn as golf pants and not pull over pants. Due to this, I was trapped inside an oven while walking the course. I was soaked to the bone underneath the jacket and pants when I was done. The moisture was all sweat. I would have been equally soaked had I opted to just walk the course in normal clothes and let the rain beat down on me. I had to remove my jacket just to get some kind of cooling effect as there is no other way to vent the product. You can wear just the jacket or just the pants if you desire. I kept the jacket in my bag as a rain coat in case a shower popped up mid round. It fits in the bag nicely and is easy to pull out and toss on to stay dry. Total Score 15/30 In my conversations with the owner, Terry, of Galway Bay, he was immensely helpful and passionate. He was quick to address the fit issue in my original pants, even let me keep the 38 waist. Which my cousin absolutely loves. He also sent a complimentary vest along with the rain suit. He offered his personal cell phone and said to call him with any issues, concerns or questions. Total Score 10/10 As much as I liked the owner of the company, it pains me to say that I would not purchase this rain suit. I have a $110 Jacket/Pant combo that does just fine and is not near as hot to play in as the Galway suit. I like the idea of creating a rain suit that is fit to the body as opposed to being a baggy over layer, but this missed the mark for me. It may be that I have an awkward body shape and am larger than your average bear, but if I am going to spend upwards of $500 on a rain suit, it better be made to fit my body to the T. I live in the rainy PNW and am not shy to go out in a downpour to play 18. But when I do, I want to be dry underneath and not soaked in sweat. Total Score 8/20 I think the product is appealing to the high end golf market. Those individuals that are adamant on riding in a cart and have money to throw at a suit priced this high. The product is fitted and would be great for anyone who has a body like most tour players. If you run hot, are muscular(Not just when you look in a mirror), and like to look good on the course from head to toe, then I think this is not the product for you. I believe there are other options that work just as well for considerably cheaper price tags. Total Score: 57/100 PING Apologist #9, MGoBlue100, sirchunksalot and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: M4 10.5* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Woods: M6 3W 15* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Hybrid: M4 Rescue 19* / KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 85g Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Irons: Z585 4-AW / KBS Tour 90 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Wedges: CBX - 56* & 60* / KBS Hi Rev 2.0 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Putter: Sigma 2 Tyne 4 Platinum / Superstroke Pistol Ball: Project a Bag: Hoofer 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) Stage 2 [Galway Bay] – Official MGS Forum Review by [Sluggo42 aka Doug] I was afraid i wouldn’t get many chances to use this gear, but this year the rains have been steady here in SoCal, so I’ve been able to wear and test the gear quite a few times, and am pretty happy I’ve got it now. Another thing I’ve learned is that rain gloves are an important component of a complete bag. Looks (9 out of 10 points) I have to say that this is easily some of the best looking rain gear out there. The light grey with the aqua-blue highlights really looks sharp. And I’ll tell you what, anything that makes this fat old boy look good has definately got something working... dig it? While the jacket reeks of some serious cool styling, the pants are just the opposite, but in a good way. They really just look like a pair of boring black slacks. But that, combined with NOT being big, baggy, plastic tent looking, makes them extremely cool.. I would suggest that a few more belt loops be sewn in, us fat guys need that. Putting it on and using it is when it started to click for me that hey, this is some good stuff! However, for the price, it sure better be. After you put them on and start walking around, and looking at yourself in a mirror you think..”dang!, i look sharp! I got the grey jacket with aqua blue accents. And i got the black slacks. I originally wanted a black jacket, but they didn’t have my size at that time, so i was fine with the grey. Now, I’m pretty happy because i personally think the grey jacket is extremely good looking, and the black pants will obviously go with anything. The seams and zippers are all extremely clean and tight, and very top notch. Obviously an area where great attention to detail was used when these were produced. Zippers are are a little tight as it’s brand new, but they work flawlessly, and seem to also be quite waterproof. Features (6 out of 10 points) There are only two pockets on the jacket, and they are secured with nice waterproof zippers, but these would hold a few balls, tees, and a scorecard well enough. The zippers are very tight, probably to keep the water out, and i personally, wouldn’t be inclined to be trying to zip them up and down while playing in the rain. I haven’t found this jacket to be warm per say, but rather a very thin membrane. It’s not a stand alone for warmth, and the pockets would do nothing to keep the hands warm, except perhaps as a wind breaker. There aren’t any interior pockets or any fancy additions to run headphone wires or anything along those lines. It’s a very basic rain jacket with two decent sized exterior pockets. The one option this jacket fails to provide, and for the life of me, i don’t understand why it’s not a standard feature, is that it doesn’t have a hood. I’ll save you the rant, but in a nutshell, it’s raining! Why no hood? My hat isn’t rainproof!... ok, mini rant over.. Fit (7 out of 10 points) Being one of Natures true Greek gods is a difficult trait to bear. I mean at 5’-9” and a svelt 230 lbs, everything fits well, am i right? For instance, the pants i wear for a perfect fit should be at 38 waist, and 29 inseam. These came in 38/30, They fit quite well, and i would say they are accurate in size. I eventually took them in and had them hemmed up 1.5”, and they are now perfect. My Jacket is a 2XL, and it is a little snug. It could use a little more room in the belly region, and it seems the sleeves are a little short for an active wear jacket. I wish it was a 2-1/2XL, because it’s a hair small for a 2XL. This is almost a little too snug to fit another layer underneath. i think it’s not really a design for the really chubby guys though. The only adjustments are the Velcro wrist bans and the little pull cords on each side on the bottom. But in my case, no need to tighten anything up. The gear is fairly “form-fitting”, but it all seems to have a little stretch, so you don’t feel too “bound up”, but overall, I think they run about 1/2 size small, because a 2X is normally a comfy fit. It is also quiet material and you’re never bothered by any funny noises as the material rubs and moves during a swing. It’s actually nice in that regard. I would give it a solid 7/10 for comfort, it’s pretty nice. Durability (8 out of 10 points) I have worn this gear about 5 or 6 times now due to California finally breaking out of its drought, and, they still have that “new-car” effect working. Have run them thru the wash a few times now without any problems, and washing instructions are sewn in just like normal clothes. They do seem to take a while to dry out, especially on the inside if they happen to get wet in there. So I decided to give the rainwear an immersion death test. There wasn’t any “shrinkage” after the wet and dry cycle, so I’m pretty sure that won’t be an issue. They never had any discernible odor to me, they’re definately not like some of those “rubber” type suits that reek. Everything about the construction of this set of rain gear screams “quality “, from zippers, seams, flexibility, and quality of materials. I can see this gear lasting for years, easily... On-Course Performance (20 out of 30 points) When i see a possible spot of wet weather, my golf pants for the day are my Galway Bay rain slacks. They are on for the day and i don’ t worry about needing to put them on or off as the day rolls on. The jacket is is just that, a jacket. It goes on or off in a matter of less than 10 seconds, closer to 5 seconds actually. My jacket is a hair tight because I’m a little broad at the belly line, but it still is a comfy fit. It’s fairly easy to swing in as it seems to move and stretch as needed. The arms seem a little shorter than i would expect, so i kind of extend my arms as i address the ball which makes them slide up my forearms a little, which actually seems to make the swing easier. Not sure if that’s by design or not. I’m not a double XL due to my height and length, so someone who is a skinny and tall XXL might find the arms a little short. The jacket is very thin and lightweight, and would easily fold up and stay in the bag. I personally wouldn’t do that because in my eyes, it’s way too cool of a jacket to stuff into a bag for that “whenever” moment. Guess where it lives now? Yea, in the bag haha. I’m also using the jacket in the mornings that are a touch cool. While not a jacket built for warmth, it is a “layer” that sometimes is all that’s needed. Also, if a chilly wind pops up it’s great. One feature of this rain gear is that that it “breathes” much better than my old gear, and that’s really a fantastic thing. I’ve had a few early rounds in the cool of the morning where i actually forgot i was wearing the jacket. That’s just a HUGE plus. Items in the pockets are of no negative consequence as far as a swing goes, and will easily hold whatever you need. My main problem with the pants pockets is that they’re TOO deep. I mean you gotta reach deep to grab a ball and a tee. This rainwear is easily wearable together, or alone. There is no reason one can’t use the jacket for more than just a raincoat, whereas the pants would probably only be worn for the higher chances of rain in my view. And I could see the jacket being worn quite often as it’s really good in actual rain, or just a little wind, or perhaps just for a few early holes when it’s a little chillier than normal. It’s super versatile, and it’s super good looking as well. But, no hood... wth? Miscellaneous (5 out of 10 points) Why no hood? This is my main problem with this rain suit. My only reason to play in the rain is to stay dry, and my hat becomes soaked and cold, and water drips down my back. And suddenly you’re uncomfortable...sort of defeats the the purpose in my opinion. I suppose I could go buy a special wide brimmed hat, and keep it in the truck or in the bag, but would it really have been so hard to include a hood? Play in rain or Shop again? (13 out of 20 points) My final analysis is that i wouldn’t pony up for this set of rain gear. While it’s a very good looking set, it didn’t fit quite right for being a size 2X. A bit tight around the belly, (understandable cuz I’m chubby, but still a 2X? And the sleeves are a little short for a 2X. Maybe a 3X would have been better. I would suggest ordering one size bigger than you normally wear. The fact that they didn’t include a hood, for me, would make this a non-player for an important event. A cold and wet head with drips running down my back would not be comfortable position to have while trying to concentrate on a big putt. Perhaps wearing a big, wide-brimmed rain hat would be enough to get past these things, but that’s not something I would normally have in my bag, especially if they would have just sewn a nice little hood that you could have zippered up when not needed. That one thing would take this jacket to perfection and useable in a Major. I think it’s more for the “well-off” player due to cost. Someone who would actually have that extra “bank” for a seldom used article of clothing. Because there probably aren’t as many die-hards who will play in the rain to begin with. Conclusion Not having a hood is a downer, as my hat got soaked to the bone, and i had enough drips going down the back of my neck to make it uncomfortable. Pants were pretty good tho, although I’d recommend getting one inch shorter than normal, as the bottom of the pants soak up the water rather quickly, and will transfer the water to your socks. The suit had much better breathe ability than my old gear, yet still got a little sweaty with a lot of walking during the cartpath only periods. To me the “death blow” was the lack of a hood. Everything else was pretty good, and it’s a darn good looker. Final Score: 68 / 100 Edited May 23, 2019 by Sluggo42 MattF, GolfSpy MPR, Bucky CC and 5 others 7 1 Quote TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No3PuttLaLa Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Check out the Stage 1 from me!!!! No3PuttLaLa Stage 1 Review JAGolfore and perseveringgolfer 2 Quote Driver: M4 10.5* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Woods: M6 3W 15* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Hybrid: M4 Rescue 19* / KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 85g Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Irons: Z585 4-AW / KBS Tour 90 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Wedges: CBX - 56* & 60* / KBS Hi Rev 2.0 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Putter: Sigma 2 Tyne 4 Platinum / Superstroke Pistol Ball: Project a Bag: Hoofer 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSmalls Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 10 minutes ago, No3PuttLaLa said: Check out the Stage 1 from me!!!! No3PuttLaLa Stage 1 Review Great stage one! I think we have taken all of your rain here in SC so far this year. If you miss it, come on this way and we will be glad to share it. No3PuttLaLa and JAGolfore 2 Quote Gameday Vessel Sunday 2.0/ Ogio Silencer Dynapwr Carbon | Hzrdus Smoke Black Mavrik 3w | Evenflow Riptide FG Tour F5 Hybrid(20,23) | MCA Fubuki Staff Model CB 5-PW | DG 120 Vokey SM7 (50, 54, 58) | DG 120 Studio Stock 15 -ProV1x (left dash) Romans 10:9 Classic Bag Jones Collegiate Clemson Stand Bag Eye 2 Laminate 1973 Staff Dynapower 4-PW Anser DUO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No3PuttLaLa Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, JohnSmalls said: Great stage one! I think we have taken all of your rain here in SC so far this year. If you miss it, come on this way and we will be glad to share it. Well, I can't say that I particularly miss it. Instead of rain, we got hammered with record setting snow in February. However, I am always up for playing new courses, rain OR shine! So maybe I will take you up on that! JAGolfore and JohnSmalls 2 Quote Driver: M4 10.5* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Woods: M6 3W 15* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Hybrid: M4 Rescue 19* / KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 85g Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Irons: Z585 4-AW / KBS Tour 90 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Wedges: CBX - 56* & 60* / KBS Hi Rev 2.0 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Putter: Sigma 2 Tyne 4 Platinum / Superstroke Pistol Ball: Project a Bag: Hoofer 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downlowkey Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 8 hours ago, No3PuttLaLa said: Unfortunately, we haven’t had too much rain since I have received the pants. When Spring comes, we will definitely get our fair share and I can’t wait to put these pants to good use. I can promise it won’t just be on the course but to see how else I test them, well…you’ll just have to stick around to see! Oh man, I'm really hoping somebody on the review team has the guts to take video walking their Galway Bay gear through the car wash! Sounds like a job for the silver backed gorilla to me. Also, very nice Stage 1. Reesedw, STUDque, GolfSpy MPR and 6 others 6 3 Quote PXG___0811 X 9* - Mitsubishi Diamana s60 Limited X Cobra___S9-1 Pro 15* - Matrix Ozik XCON 7 S Adams___XTD Forged 3i - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120 S Adams___CMB 4-PW - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120 S KZG___Tri-Tour 50.08__54.10__58.12 - Accra iCWT 2.0-95i S Nike___Method Converge B1-01 (copper insert) Maxfli___'23 Tour X "The most important shot in golf is the next one“ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No3PuttLaLa Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 minute ago, downlowkey said: Oh man, I'm really hoping somebody on the review team has the guts to take video walking their Galway Bay gear through the car wash! Sounds like a job for the silver backed gorilla to me. Also, very nice Stage 1. haha! That may be or may not be on the list... if I spoil it now, you won't have anything to look forward to for Stage 2! JohnSmalls, MGoBlue100, JAGolfore and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: M4 10.5* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Woods: M6 3W 15* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Hybrid: M4 Rescue 19* / KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 85g Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Irons: Z585 4-AW / KBS Tour 90 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Wedges: CBX - 56* & 60* / KBS Hi Rev 2.0 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Putter: Sigma 2 Tyne 4 Platinum / Superstroke Pistol Ball: Project a Bag: Hoofer 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted March 25, 2019 SPY VIP Share Posted March 25, 2019 And we're off to an excellent start JAGolfore, Scoot24, No3PuttLaLa and 1 other 4 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperclip Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Can't wait to read more reviews! No3PuttLaLa and JAGolfore 2 Quote My Weapons of Grass Destruction TS2 10.5* Hzrdus Smoke S 917F2 15* Diamana Blue 70 S 818H1 19* Evenflow Blue 85HY S 716 AP2 4-P AMT White S300 SM7 50.12 F bent 1* weak, SM7 56.14 F, SM7 60.08 M - S200 Black Series 3 RH - Ontario and Ohio Avg. score 85-92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunfa0 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, No3PuttLaLa said: Check out the Stage 1 from me!!!! No3PuttLaLa Stage 1 Review Love it, this is just the sort of stuff I was hoping to hear about this gear For us more generously built guys comfort, breathability and zipper strength are very important Edited March 25, 2019 by Nunfa0 JAGolfore and No3PuttLaLa 2 Quote In my cart Bag: Driver: King F9 9° - LH - Atmos Blue TS 6 Stiff Woods: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue 7 Reg Z U85 2 Iron Irons: T200 4 Iron AMT White S300 T100S - LH - 3-48* - AMT White S300 Wedges: Indi FLX- LH - 52° 56° 60° - True Temper Spinner Wedge shafts Putter: 2 Bar Hybrid Ball: Pro V1x Testing: Haywood CB/MB Combo Iron Set, 4-7 Cavity backs, 8-PW Muscle Backs, True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 Stiff, 2 Degrees stronger lofts. Tracked By: Follow me on Twitter @ham12_hampton and on Instagram @Nunfa0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Come on models! Strut your stuff. Let's see how the gear fits a real person! sirchunksalot, Nunfa0, JAGolfore and 4 others 5 2 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No3PuttLaLa Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Nunfa0 said: Love it, this is just the sort of stuff I was hoping to hear about this gear For us more generously built guys comfort, breathability and zipper strength are very important Couldn't agree more! Pics to come that show the excess in the waist in order to get the pants to fit correctly through the booty meat/thighs. JAGolfore and Nunfa0 2 Quote Driver: M4 10.5* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Woods: M6 3W 15* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Hybrid: M4 Rescue 19* / KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 85g Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Irons: Z585 4-AW / KBS Tour 90 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Wedges: CBX - 56* & 60* / KBS Hi Rev 2.0 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Putter: Sigma 2 Tyne 4 Platinum / Superstroke Pistol Ball: Project a Bag: Hoofer 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunfa0 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) Great stage ones guys, bring on the rain and the next installments Edited March 25, 2019 by Nunfa0 No3PuttLaLa and JAGolfore 2 Quote In my cart Bag: Driver: King F9 9° - LH - Atmos Blue TS 6 Stiff Woods: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue 7 Reg Z U85 2 Iron Irons: T200 4 Iron AMT White S300 T100S - LH - 3-48* - AMT White S300 Wedges: Indi FLX- LH - 52° 56° 60° - True Temper Spinner Wedge shafts Putter: 2 Bar Hybrid Ball: Pro V1x Testing: Haywood CB/MB Combo Iron Set, 4-7 Cavity backs, 8-PW Muscle Backs, True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 Stiff, 2 Degrees stronger lofts. Tracked By: Follow me on Twitter @ham12_hampton and on Instagram @Nunfa0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoot24 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 I love the humor these guys ad to their review. Thank you for the information. GolfSpy MPR, No3PuttLaLa and JAGolfore 3 Quote Driver: Taylor Made SLDR Irons: Taylor Made RSi2 4-PW Hybrids: Adams Tight Lies 3 and 5 Putter: Taylor Made Spyder Wedges: Cleveland RTX 50, 56, 60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PING Apologist #9 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Great start fellas! I enjoyed reading them all. The car-wash Idea posted earlier had me rolling! How about some water balooon fights??!!! Also.... Heh....he said "bootie"...heh...heh tony@CIC, JAGolfore, STUDque and 1 other 2 2 Quote In my DLX Cart Bag: Driver: G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff (MGS Official 2019 Tester) 3W: G-Series SF TEC, set to 16*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 5W: G400 SFT, set to 19*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 7W: G410 SFT, set to 22*. Alta CB 65 Red, stiff Irons: GMax, Green Dot, 5-PW, Project X Graphite Blue 6.0, 80-90g , stiff Wedges: Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff Putter: Vault 2.0 B60 Copper, 33", black dot w/GP SNSR grip (PING Sigma 2 Fetch under "see-trials") Ball: MTB BLACK (MGS Official 2018 Tester for the MTB RED) Shoes: Classics Tour w/Black Widow Softspikes Disabled Marine Veteran. Semper Fi! #No apologies, just Play Your Best #Powertotheplayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGolfore Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 6 minutes ago, PING Apologist #9 said: Great start fellas! I enjoyed reading them all. The car-wash Idea posted earlier had me rolling! How about some water balooon fights??!!! Also.... Heh....he said "bootie"...heh...heh We have some things in the works No3PuttLaLa, goaliewales14, downlowkey and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue 9* FW: Sub 70 Pro 4 wood Hybrid: Sub 70 949 Hybrid 19* Irons: Sub 70 659 CB 4 - 6 Black 639 MB 7 - PW Wedges: Sub 70 JB - 50* 54* & 60* Putter: Odyssey White Hot #2 Ball: Titleist Pro-V1x Handicap index: +3.9 Instagram: joshandersongolf Twitter: @jacustomgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Alrighty then! My stage one is up! tony@CIC, No3PuttLaLa, STUDque and 1 other 4 Quote TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_BNG Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Great stuff so far guys. I am really curious on everyone’s thoughts on the vest. As someone who hates wearing jackets (won’t even wear one during Iowa winters), I will normally just wear a long sleeve heat gear type shirt. Since it is tight to the body before it gets wet I don’t notice the change after it is wet. Is it waterproof like the jacket and pants? Would be perfect to keep the core fairly dry and warm if it is. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy tony@CIC, No3PuttLaLa and JAGolfore 3 Quote What is in my Sun Mountain C-130 bag or Jones MyGolfSpy bag Driver: Dark speed LS 8* set to -1.5* with an Attas Daaas 4x shaft @ 45” Fairway: F85 3 wood with a XPhplexx Agera X @ 42.5” F85 5 wood with a UST Elements Chrome 7F5 @ 41.5" Driving Iron: Rapture 2-Iron Irons: SMS Pros 4-PW with Steelfiber I95s Wedges: SMS 50* T grind with Steelfiber i110s Glide 4.0 46* zz wedge shaft Glide 4.0 E grind 54* zz wedge shaft Putters: Mezz.1 34” 69* lie EV5.1 black 33.5” 69* lie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhammer Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, blackngold_blood said: Great stuff so far guys. I am really curious on everyone’s thoughts on the vest. As someone who hates wearing jackets (won’t even wear one during Iowa winters), I will normally just wear a long sleeve heat gear type shirt. Since it is tight to the body before it gets wet I don’t notice the change after it is wet. Is it waterproof like the jacket and pants? Would be perfect to keep the core fairly dry and warm if it is. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy The vest has a light fiber fill nylon front and a spandex blend back. It's very comfortable to wear alone or under the jacket, but it does not have the same waterproof properties as the jacket & pants. My blood is pretty thin since I moved to the south so I'd say I might be good down to the low 50's if I wore it along with some heat gear beneath it. For you hardier folk maybe mid 40's. Edited March 26, 2019 by Headhammer JAGolfore, GolfSpy_BNG and No3PuttLaLa 3 Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No3PuttLaLa Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Great stuff so far guys. I am really curious on everyone’s thoughts on the vest. As someone who hates wearing jackets (won’t even wear one during Iowa winters), I will normally just wear a long sleeve heat gear type shirt. Since it is tight to the body before it gets wet I don’t notice the change after it is wet. Is it waterproof like the jacket and pants? Would be perfect to keep the core fairly dry and warm if it is. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyI do not like the vest. I even went down to an XL and it is baggy and a loose fit. It really doesn’t even feel like anything is on. I have a synthetic fill Nike Vest and that thing is wonderful. This one only has fill in the front. Making it relatively useless imo. Buy one cheaper elsewhere.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy GolfSpy_BNG, tony@CIC and Nunfa0 3 Quote Driver: M4 10.5* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Woods: M6 3W 15* / Evenflow Blue 6.0 Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Hybrid: M4 Rescue 19* / KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 85g Stiff / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Irons: Z585 4-AW / KBS Tour 90 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Wedges: CBX - 56* & 60* / KBS Hi Rev 2.0 - Regular +1" / Golf Pride MCC +4 Midsize Putter: Sigma 2 Tyne 4 Platinum / Superstroke Pistol Ball: Project a Bag: Hoofer 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhammer Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 11 hours ago, No3PuttLaLa said: I do not like the vest. I even went down to an XL and it is baggy and a loose fit. It really doesn’t even feel like anything is on. I have a synthetic fill Nike Vest and that thing is wonderful. This one only has fill in the front. Making it relatively useless imo. Buy one cheaper elsewhere. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I would not disagree with you on this point. While I like the comfort of the vest it is a little baggy and the fit could be improved or at least add a drawstring like the jacket has around the waist. After wearing it for a while, I probably could wear the small size versus the medium I received for a better fit. No3PuttLaLa, tony@CIC and JAGolfore 3 Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy MPR Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 I think there have been lots of "here's a box on my front porch" pictures in these reviews before, but this is the first "here's a video of the delivery guy" that I recall. Nice touch! JAGolfore, STUDque, No3PuttLaLa and 4 others 4 3 Quote TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edingc Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Looks like very well-made gear. Excited to hear longer term impressions. Might have to pony up for a set myself. tony@CIC and No3PuttLaLa 2 Quote Unofficial WHS Handicap: 7.5 / Anti-Cap: 13.0 (Last Updated Feb. 19, 2024) Driver: Callaway Paradym TD (10.5°, -1/N), 45.75", Fujikura Motore X F1 6X | Fitting Post 3 Wood: Cobra RadSpeed Big Tour (14.5°), 43", Fujikura Motore X F1 7X 20° Hybrid: PXG 0211 (2020 Model), 40.25", Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW White 90X 4 Utility: Cobra KING Utility (2020 Model), 38.5", Aerotech SteelFiber i110cw Stiff 5-PW: Ben Hogan PTx Pro, 37" 7 Iron, Aerotech SteelFiber i125cw Stiff | Club Champion Fitting 50°, 54°, 58°: Edel SMS, V Grind, Nippon Modus 125 Wedge| Official Review Thread Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1, 36", 68°, Black with Custom Sightlines, BGT Stability Tour, L.A.B. Press II 3° | Unofficial Review Grips: Star Sidewinder, Undersized with Custom Tape Build-Up Ball: Snell MTB-X Optic Yellow Tracked By: Shot Scope H4 Bag: Personalized 2020 Sun Mountain Sync Riding On: Bag Boy Nitron | Official Review Thread WITB? | 2022 Reviewer Edel SMS Wedges | 2021 Reviewer Maxfli Tour and Tour X Balls | 2020 Participant #CobraConnect Challenge | 2019 Reviewer Callaway Epic Flash Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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