ED13 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Am I the only one who hates all the new performance fabrics? I have tried numerous shirts over the years touting all the benefits of polyester and fancier named man made products. Some do wick more moisture but they still don’t keep up with the extra sweating they cause. I have also found even the so called best quality examples don’ hold up as well as a good knit cotton shirt will. Most last only a couple of rounds before they start to pill when I carry my bag. Performance pants and shorts I find no better. I have been wearing some of the same shirts, shorts and pants made of a good quality 100% cotton for over ten years for everyday wear and golf on a regular rotation. Performance fabrics have never lasted anywhere close to as long for amount of times they are worn. Linen and linen/cotton blends can be extremely hard wearing and are great for hot humid climates. I won’t even get into the idea of wearing golf performance apparel to the office. You know who you are and you would probably be surprised how many others do as well. Good quality cotton will cost a little more up front but has benefits. It will last longer, look better and be a better value over time. Only problem I have is it takes a bit more time searching as 100% items are more rare than they used to be. A bit of a long rant. I don’t think I am the only one who thinks this way. Just curious of others opinions. Bob Pegram, Rickp and gaussman1 3 Quote Driver - Ping G410 Woods - Callaway Rogue 5 wood Hybrid - Titleist TS2 21 degree Irons - Taylormade P790 5-PW Wedges - Taylormade MG3 50, 54, 58, SM9 60 Putter - Mizuno Black Carbon BC3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 I'm one of those guys that gave up on cotton golf shirts. I'm old school in many ways. Several years back when so called performance shirts came out I hated them initially and only wanted my normal cotton shirt. The first few I bought I gave away to guy. Now days they out performed cotton IMO. Cooler, no stains, no wrinkles, don't fade, lighter weight, don't shrink, don't absorb sweat it seems, don't get clammy feeling, etc, etc. I don't like pants and shorts made from the material. For those items I still prefer cotton. DawgDaddy, Dog Faced Pony Soldier, Rickp and 3 others 6 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Performance fabric is a life changer in hot and humid areas. I feel comfortable, don’t have clothes sticking to me or ruined after a round or two. I rarely wear a cotton polo shirt anymore even for work garyt1957, silver & black and Rickp 3 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simsjim Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) At the office, I just can’t seem to keep my bowtie from bunching up the collar of my Nike Dry Fit shirts. Agree 100%: Golf shirts are for golf. Yoga tights are for yoga. Edited July 13, 2019 by Simsjim Stuka44, Rickp and ED13 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 I have a cotton blend golf shirt from polo...no way it sees the course during the summer time. i have/had pants from Nike, Puma, footjoy, polo/rlx and Peter Millar. I will take non cotton any day for golf and office silver & black 1 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chershey Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I don't even think I own any cotton polo's anymore. It's dri-fit performance polos/pants for me every day, even at the office. You never know when an opportunity to get a quick 9 after work will pop up after all. I'll also run to the driving range, during lunch, a few days a week. In South Carolina Summer heat and humidity, I would be miserable in 100% cotton. bmaru99, PMookie and tony@CIC 3 Quote Titleist TS3 9.5* w/Accra TZ5 65 X-Stiff Titleist TS3 15* w/Fujikura Ventus 7X Callaway Apex19 Hybrid 20* w/Accra TZ5 95X Callaway Apex19 Hybrid 23* w/Accra TZ5 95X Titleist 718 CB 5 iron w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff Titleist 718 MB 6-PW w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff Titleist SM7 Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff Bettinardi Queen B 10 34.5" Titleist Pro V1 or Snell MTB-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I don't even think I own any cotton polo's anymore. It's dri-fit performance polos/pants for me every day, even at the office. You never know when an opportunity to get a quick 9 after work will pop up after all. I'll also run to the driving range, during lunch, a few days a week. In South Carolina Summer heat and humidity, I would be miserable in 100% cotton.Same here. No cotton shirts at all for a few years now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk PMookie 1 Quote In my carry bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai/li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h Launcher CBX 6i-PW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact CURRENTLY TESTING - Mizuno Long Game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I still have a few cotton shirts for some of the colder days in the fall but I primarily wear the higher tech shirts most of the time. Works great for the heat of the summer whether I'm golfing or fishing. MDGolfHacker Quote TSssWhat's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSmalls Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I am mixed on this. Our summers are has humid as they are hot and cotton is difficult to get along with here. The performance fabrics have gotten noticeably better over the years in durability, quality, and comfort. The new fabrics just "breathe" so much better and quite frankly feel good to wear. However, I don't know what it is about my sweat, but synthetic performance fabrics and my sweat just do not mix well right off the bat. I just don't have that same problem with cotton or wool fabrics and it doesn't make a lot sense. For that reason I prefer natural fibers, but due to our climate it's synthetic performance fabrics. In terms of office wear, wear whatever is comfortable. Performance fabrics, when done well, look every bit of professional as traditional fabrics do. 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...
TwoCoatsOfWax Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 I also buy the "performance" golf shirts and wear them both golfing and to work. They're Grand Slam Golf polos from Kohl's and I highly recommend them. The tag says 100% polyester. They're more comfortable on a hot day on the course and wearing all day at the office. However, the biggest reason I buy them is because they are hold up to frequent washing so well. Whenever I buy 100% cotton polos after a couple of trips through the washing machine I end up with bacon collar. I don't get that with synthetic fibers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfertrb Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 I haven't played in cotton polos for many years now - it's all performance material shirts for me on the golf course. Off the golf course? Only cotton pants, shirts and shorts - cant stand wearing "golf clothes" somewhere other than the golf course. That seems weird to me as I right it buts it's true Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Ping G400 LST 8.5* Graphite Design DI 6 stiff 45" Taylormade RBZ Proto 14.5* Oban Kiyoshi 85 04 42.5" Adams 4555 19* Matrix Ozik Altus 80 S/X 42" Ping G410 Crossover 2 Project X Even Flow Blue 85 6.0 40" Ping i500 4-8 Modus 105 Stiff Ping Blueprint 9-P Modus 105 Stiff Fourteen RM-12 53* and 58* Tour Issue Black Onyx s400 Odyssey Tour Black Series 9 35" Flatso 1.0 Srixon Z Star XV 2018 Ping Hoofer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted July 24, 2019 Share Posted July 24, 2019 Same here. No cotton shirts at all for a few years now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk+1. I can't remember the last time there was a cotton polo in my closet. Even my "T" shirts are are 'Nike Dryfit' Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Rickp and bens197 2 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toehold57 Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 I’m quick becoming a fan of 32 degrees clothing. Good stuff that you can catch at some ridiculous prices. Color me a fan boy Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy tony@CIC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted July 25, 2019 Share Posted July 25, 2019 Nope. No more cotton here, and I am one of those you mention that wear these golf shirts for work. Heck, I even wear polyester pants, and I haven’t done that since the 70”s! Cotton is hotter, it looks horrible when it’s soaked in sweat, and the collars do not hold-up well for the long run. Nope. No more cotton for me, here in our 110* heat index!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Rickp and tony@CIC 2 Quote Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txgolfjunkie Posted August 14, 2019 Share Posted August 14, 2019 I, too, only wear the polyester 'performance' polos...and all my dress shirts have some sort of moisture wicking fabric in them. However, there are some decent cotton polos, but they come at a price. Criquet Shirts is based in Austin, TX but I don't wear them solely based on my body's desire to sweat at every possible temp. I have folks swear by them but I rarely see them worn in humid areas. They breathe pretty well and look great according to those who have worn them. Travis Mathew always catches my eye but then I see it's 50/50 blend of cotton and polyester and I have to turn away. A lot of Izod and even some of the Nike have a cotton/poly blend to give you the structure of cotton, but the performance of polyester. It all depends on your climate. tony@CIC 1 Quote Cobra Connect 5 Competitor - Team Chad King Radspeed 10.5* w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 60 6.5 tipped 1/2" - Peacoat/Red King Radspeed Big Tour 3 Wood w/ Hzrdus RDX Blue 70 6.5 Tipped 1/2" King Radspeed Tour 5 Wood w/ Motore X F1 70 X Flex King Utility 4 21* w/ Tensei Pro White 100 X Flex King Tour MIM Copper Irons 5-G w/ AMT White X100 Onyx King MIM Black Wedges 55* & 60* w/ AMT White X100 Onyx Spider SR Pro V1x Left Dash Lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickleeleep Posted October 28, 2019 Share Posted October 28, 2019 I normally wear the performance polos from nike, under armour, adidas, etc. I bought tow shirts off amazon that ended up being cotton. I gave one a try over the summer (in Las Vegas) where it was 100+ out and it was awful. The sweat did get absorbed but then it looked like I had spilled water on my water. Those are strictly office shirts now. Quote Driver- 2016 M2 12* Tensei Red Stiff Wood(s)- G400 5 Wood 16.9*/ 7 Wood 21.1* Alta CB Stiff Irons- JPX 900 Forged 6-GW NS Pro 950GH Wedges- RTX 3 54* 588 RTX 2.0 58* RTX 4 64* Putter- Spider Tour Black Instagram- @patrickleeleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 When I moved to FL almost 8 years ago the cotton shirts/shorts went to Goodwill. To hot humid for cotton products.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy bens197 and tony@CIC 2 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixcat Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I don't even own any cotton shirts. Not even t-shirts. Pants are a different story. I have yet to find pants that completely satisfy me. I have tried every fit, fabric and brand. The search continues! Rickp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quigleyd Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Is cotton still a thing? I thought cotton golf shirts went the way of the rottery phone. Quote Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple diamond 10.5 Ventus black TR 6x 3 wood ; Callaway Paradym triple diamond 15 degree, Ventus black TR 7x Apex UW 19 degree, Ventus black TR 8x Utility Iron: Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility, Ventus blue HB 90X Irons: Callaway Apex MB 5-PW, KBS $ taper 130x Wedges: Callaway Jaws Raw 50, 54, 58, KBS $ taper 130x Putter: Wilson Staff TM22, hand torched, KBS cutter putter shaft, Super stroke Pistol GT 1.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 I like cotton shirts when playing in dry, desert areas. Just a better feel. Even on 100º days they don't get wet. The synthetic fabrics make me feel hotter. However, cotton in humid areas is uncomfortable; sticks to you and looks like Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftie33 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Like a lot of others that have posted, I don't think I even own a cotton golf shirt anymore. Performance all the way for me for numerous reasons. I'd guess the main one might be that I walk almost always and live in the South with the tremendous humidity during the summer. I have no desire to carry around that seemingly 5-10 lbs of sweaty cotton shirt for most of the round. Rickp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middler Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 The OP is in Toronto where cotton shirts might be OK more often than further south. But in a frequently hot & humid area, cotton is a sweaty mess - it won’t wick away any sweat. I agree the early synthetic shirts were uncomfortable, but they’ve improved dramatically since then IME. All my golf shirts are performance fabric. I have some cotton polos but I’d never wear them for golf. YMMV Quote Titleist TSR2 11° HZRDUS Red CB 50 6.0 w Lamkin UTx Midsize Titleist TSR2 16.5º HZRDUS Red 60 CB 6.0 & TSR2 21º HZRDUS Black 4G 70 6.0 w Lamkin UTx Midsize Mizuno JPX923 HMP 4-GW, T22 54.12WS, T22 58.04DC w Lamkin ST+2 Hybrid Midsize Evnroll EV5.3 Maxfli Tour & ProV1 Ping Pioneer - MGI Zip Navigator AT Payntr X 002 LE, Ecco Biom C4, FJ DryJoys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingwedges Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Tehama had the best fabric IMHO, a 60 / 40 cotton poly weave for shirts. Best of both worlds. They no longer exist, but I have found similar at Kohl's, of all places. I'm not a fan of the 100% poly shirts in either feel to skin or durability. The 100% poly shirts also have no surface texture and easily pull out of pants, even if you have the inserts sewn into the pant liner that supposedly holds the shirt in, but doesn't. I'll never wear a UA product, and they were my client for a number of years. Same for pants and shorts, 60 /40 cotton / poly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebhorton Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 I never would have thought there'd be this much excitement on this topic. I bought two cotton Peter Millar shirts and think they're great. I've got a bunch of performance fabric shirts. In California Cotton is fine in the winter, feels great and has no issues. In the heat of the summer, different story. Quote Ping g410 LST Titleist 917f2 5 wood Titleist H1 21d hybrid Titleist u100 4 iron Ping i500 5 - PW Vokey SM8 52, 56, 60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyCoe Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 The only issue with 100% polyester shorts is when they absorb sweat and begin to dry, the stench can be horrible. The only brand that works for me is a 60% poly/40% cotton blend from Link Soul. They are expensive but 2-3 times a year they have a 50% off sale. They don’t have the stink that 100% polyester shorts have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigalhearne Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I can't stand polyester. It itches, I seem to sweat more and it just feels wrong. Hard to find big name golfwear in anything but poly, so I go with Polo or Lacoste polo shirts. Yes, it's hot and humid here in Texas, but I can't stand the gross feel of poly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 8 minutes ago, bigalhearne said: I can't stand polyester. It itches, I seem to sweat more and it just feels wrong. Hard to find big name golfwear in anything but poly, so I go with Polo or Lacoste polo shirts. Yes, it's hot and humid here in Texas, but I can't stand the gross feel of poly. Have you checked out the pima cotton Criquet shirts in Texas. They have sales occasionally to make them reasonably priced. Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beakbryce Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I agree with Kenny B. Nothing but cotton in my closet, but I live in AZ. Cotton is way more comfortable in dry heat. I have Lands End cotton shirts that have literally lasted forever. Quote Driver: Callaway Epic 9 degree, stiff (set at 10 degrees with the movable weight in the center} FW: Callaway Epic 3,5, heaven wood w/ regular shaft (driver shaft in 3 wood, 3 wood shaft in 5 wood, 5 wood shaft in heaven wood, all three set at neutral plus 1 degree) Hybrids: Callaway BB19 4,6,7 (4 set at neutral plus 1 degree and 6 and 7 set at neutral minus 1 degree for gapping purposes) Irons: Callaway Rogue ST Max 8, 9, PW Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM6 50,54,58 Ball: Titleist Pro V1, 1X, Vice Pro Plus or anything I find that day and try out for the fun of it (I haven't bought balls with my own money in at least 10 years) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted January 13, 2022 Share Posted January 13, 2022 I’ve been following this thread for a while. From what I can see what part of the country determines clothing choice. When we lived in Northeast cotton, cotton mix was my preference with a couple poly/poly mix for our month of summer. Now living in FL I’ve done a 180*. Almost all of my clothing is non-cotton. I have Tee Shirts and outer wear that’s cotton but it’s all the clothing I brought to FL that won’t die and wear it during our month of winter. Kenny B 1 Quote Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golf2Much Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 Here at the Southernmost point in Key West, a quick survey of all my golfing buddies is that performance materials are the way to go (even for our "winters"). Lighter weight, less wrinkles, fast drying and moisture wicking. Even on hot and humid days, black clothing is still a fashion option. Also, don't forget the performance material in hats. They can make even the most hot and humid days a bit more tolerable while protecting you from the sun. One downside I've found, especially in the shorts, is that moisture wicking goes both ways. If the golf cart seat is wet from heavy dew or rain, it has no problems wicking in! It can cause a little discomfort for a short while. However, within several minutes, it wicks back out and you're all set. Quote Ping G430 Max driver 10.5 degrees with an Alta Quick45 gram senior shaft Callaway Epic 3 wood, Project X Evenflow Green 45 gram senior shaft Callaway GBB Epic Heavenwood, with a Mitsubishi Diamana 50 gram senior shaft Ping G 20.5 degree 7 wood, with a stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Ping G 26 degree hybrid, stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Callaway Paradym X irons, 7-AW with Aldila Ascent Blue 50 graphite shafts Edison wedges: 50, 55 and 60 degree, KBS Tour Graphite A flex shafts Putters: L.A.B. Direct Force 2.1 putter, 34.5" long, 67 degrees lie 2022 MGS Tester: Shot Scope Pro XL+ with H4 2023 MGS Tester: Callaway Paradym X Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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