I know that Southern California is pictured as this sunny, warm place where you don’t need outerwear. It is for the most part. It just so happens that the coastal areas are rather brisk most of the time. That Pacific Ocean makes it downright chilly, especially at night and even in the summer. I recently tried the Sunice Hurricane Ultimate Gore-Tex jacket to combat this. Alright, don’t laugh. I realize that I am quite sensitive to the temperature dropping below seventy degrees. I don’t complain about it, I just dress for it and go about my golfing. The Sunice jacket is a perfect layer for someone like me.
My first impression was quite good. It’s a lightweight (less than 500g) outerwear piece that isn’t bulky at all. I was skeptical if it would really keep me comfortable when the wind picked up off of the Pacific while I was at my local range at night.
The shell construction is designed to be breathable yet waterproof and windproof. The Gore-Tex membrane is guaranteed to keep you dry. The tag diagram shows sweat basically breathing away and rain/moisture staying out. Other features are:
Pro-trim adjustable waist cinch
4-way stretch inserts
External welding tape details
Laser-cut sleeve pocket
In-pocket ball cleaner (attached inside the left pocket)
Telescopic sleeves that are also adjustable on the outer portion
Waterproof zippers with lock down pullers
Sunice originated in 1976 when a manufacturer of firefighter’s apparel and a clothing designer merged into one company. They combine “science and style” in an attempt to take weather out of the equation for golf and winter sports. Indeed, I went to the range late last night and that wind off of the Pacific was in full force so I could put the Sunice to the test. It feels very nice on and the lightweight construction is very easy to wear. The lack of bulk and comfortable construction didn’t interfere with my swing at all. When I zipped it up completely it did keep the wind from giving me a chill.
Overall I would recommend this for those who play coastal courses that are prone to winds and brisker temperatures late in the day. The product is meant to withstand wind and rain and would probably protect you in weather that you certainly wouldn’t want to golf in. The overall construction of the piece makes it easy to fold in half and slide into the rain hood pocket of my Ogio Edge stand bag with ease. I’ll give it a thumbs up.
Check them out on their website here. You can see pictures of their golf line, including the Hurricane, in their catalog here.
Sleeve Detail:
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In-pocket ball cleaner:
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