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Stay Warm: Fall 2016 Outerwear Top Picks

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For many of GolfWRX readers, fall is a time when aerated greens knock our putts offline, bunches of leaves steal our $4 golf balls and muddy terrain forever ruins our favorite golf shoes and pants. But do you know what? It’s all worth it, so long as we can stay warm.

To help with that last bit, our staff got together to create this list of our top outerwear picks for fall 2016, which covers a range of different brands, fits, fabrics and styles. We admit, some of this stuff is on the pricier side, but we wanted to highlight products that we felt were truly special or especially cool. Because we think less is more when it comes to golf apparel, we also gave priority to items that look as good on the course as they do on the town.

Pro Tip: When playing in the cold, make sure to wear a compression base layer designed specifically for cold weather. We really like UA’s Cold Gear Compression Mock ($49.99), but most major apparel brands make something similar.

Note: Items are listed in alphabetical order.

Adidas Climaheat Prime Quilted Full-Zip

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Stay as warm as a polar bear on the course. Adidas’ Climaheat Prime Quilted Full-Zip ($150) uses hollow-core fibers inspired by natural fur to trap more of your body heat. The quilted fabric on the jacket looks not only looks cool, but helps beat the wind and the wet.

AG The Ridgewood V-Neck

AG_Ridgewood_V_NeckAG is best known for its jeans, but a lot of its clothes look great on the course, too — specifically its Green Line that was developed with golfers in mind. Case in point, its luxurious Ridgewood V-Neck sweater ($258). It’s a wool-cashmere blend (70-30) that can take you from the course to the town, where no one will assume you just played 18.

Everlane Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt

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A hoodie on the golf course? In our eyes it’s perfectly acceptable, especially when the temperatures drop. Whether you’re throwing a hoodie on during long waits or wearing it the entire round, we like this 100-percent cotton zip hoodie from Everlane ($65), an online retailer known for its transparent pricing. It’s thinner and slimmer-fitting than most hoodies, allowing you swing swing freely.

Filson Wool Cuff Cap

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Seattle-based Filson is known for its rugged gear, particularly its bags, but it makes highly durable apparel and accessories, too. We love this Wool Cuff Cap ($50), which is long enough to cover your ears. Its wool is sourced from the U.S, naturally water-repellant and stays warm even when wet.

FootJoy WinterSof Gloves, Cart Mitts

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You’ll be singing the praises of FootJoy’s WinterSof gloves ($22 per pair) in finger-numbing temperatures. Trust us. While you’re at it, pick up a pair of of DryJoys Cart Mitts ($40). Pull them directly over your WinterSof gloves in between shots, sip something warm and you’ll all but forget about that snowman you just made.

Galvin Green’s Alf Stretch Pants

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Galvin Green’s Alf pants ($395) are expensive, but offer incredible value. They look a lot like normal golf pants, but earn their sticker price by brushing off even the nastiest course sludge. Wear these GoreTex pants over your golf pants, or even as golf pants thanks to their lightweight lining. Fleece-lined pockets keep your hands warm, while a waist drawstring and adjustable leg-opening tabs help you perfect your fit. With proper care, they’ll be a staple in your golf wardrobe for a long time.

Lululemon Metal Vent Thermal Tights

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We’ll let you in on a little secret: Lululemon isn’t just for women. You won’t believe how warm (and comfortable) you’ll be on the course in these Metal Vent Thermal Tights ($78). With limited seams they won’t rub you the wrong way, and their SilverScent technology keeps stink at bay if you need to wear them a few rounds in a row.

Nike Tech Sphere Knit Crew Sweater

Nike_Tech_Sphere_Knit-CrewNike’s Tech Sphere Crew Knit ($190) is the quintessential modern golf sweater. It’s warm without being bulky thanks to Nike’s 3D Therma-Fit fabric. Stretchy sleeves, mobility-enhancing rib panels, and rib cuffs that actually stay in place while you swing, sweetening the deal.

North Face Far Northern Full Zip

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North Face’s Far Northern ($149) is full-zip fleece jacket that’s constructed with a touch of wool to boost warmth. The highly versatile jacket has an active fit to allow for easy movement that’s good for the course, or wherever else you need to stay toasty.

Peter Millar Geneva Lightweight Packable Windbreaker

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When the wind is up, Peter Millar’s Geneva Windbreaker is at its best. It’s lightweight and packable (just fold it into its rear-zip pocket), so throw it in the big part of your golf bag in case the wind starts to howl. Its adjustable bottom hem, which dials in fit, is a nice touch.

Puma Elevated PWRWARM Quarter-Zip

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Puma’s Elevated PWRWARM quarter-zip ($80) is surprisingly warm for a thin popover. The inside of the jacket features lightweight, ceramic coatings that help retain body heat. The quarter-zip is also UPF 50, which means only 1/50th of the sun’s UV radiation will make it through the fabric.

Sunice Franz Pro Sport Jacket

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The Sunice Franz Pro Sport Jacket ($200 MSRP) is windproof, water-repellant and will keep your warm in temperatures as cold as 14 degrees (Fahrenheit), at which point you should probably be more concerned with frostbite than fades. Regardless, it’s always good to have a little extra gas in the tank, as they say.

Under Armour Storm SweaterFleece Vest

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A vest is sometimes a better choice than a jacket or pullover, and UA’s Storm SweaterFleece Vest ($64.99) is one of our favorites. It’s second-skin soft, breathable and water-repellant. We love the option to pull the zipper up or down based on temperature (and style preferences).

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11 Comments

11 Comments

  1. golfraven

    Sep 28, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    The only stuff I would recommend and am wearing are Footjoy and Galvin Green. You cannot go wrong with that stuff. Amen.

  2. Steven peavy

    Sep 28, 2016 at 10:03 am

    Not much there. Anything more than UA cool gear, merino wool long sleeve shirt,a windbreaker, heavier soxs and I’m reading a book or doing something with my wife. Being comfortable is more important.

  3. George

    Sep 27, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    there was so much room for a decent article here, I was actually searching for some good fall gear and this article did everything but help me

  4. Jack

    Sep 27, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    Ugliest selection ever, wtf is wrong with this website

  5. Ryan5508

    Sep 27, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    The FootJoy WinterSof gloves are amazing for cold weather golfing. Highly recommended!

    • The Whammer

      Sep 28, 2016 at 7:18 am

      FootJoy winter gloves from three years ago were much better than these. They were warmer and you didn’t need lady fingers to squeeze into them. Either one is better than anything else out there.

  6. Greg V

    Sep 27, 2016 at 11:06 am

    I play cold weather golf in a Patagonia Nano Puff pullover. A little expensive, probably not “golf trendy”, but it really keeps me warm. And it is easy to wash.

    • Jim

      Sep 27, 2016 at 1:12 pm

      As much as I like buying golf brand winter gear, I typically look at brands like Smartwool, and find by googling value priced outdoor gear you will find some great deals (especially during the summer) that doesn’t break the bank. B companies like REI, Moose Jaw and others gave some great well made products , they just don’t have the FJ or Swoosh on it

  7. Smitty

    Sep 27, 2016 at 9:28 am

    This was completely useless. A hoodie, North Face jacket, yoga pants, and over priced pants. Solid picks there guys. Yet nothing from FJ, who has some really good layering options. I’m surprised you guys didn’t promote Gildan underwear as a great Fall option.

  8. carl spackler

    Sep 27, 2016 at 8:35 am

    $400 pants a great value! Ha!

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  • Sam Burns’ what’s in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage.

Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond S (9 degrees @10)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 7 TX

3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond T (15 degrees @16)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X

Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X

Irons: Callaway Apex TCB ’24 (4-AW)
Shafts: Project X 6.5 (4-PW), True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 Tour Issue (AW)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (56-14F @55), WedgeWorks Proto (60-T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 Tour Issue (56, 60)

Putter: Odyssey Ai-One #7S

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align

Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour X

Check out more in-hand photos of Sam Burns’ WITB in the forums.

 

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Driver: Titleist TSR2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X (44.5 inches)

3-wood: Titleist TSi2 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X

Irons: Titleist T350 (3), Titleist T150 (4-PW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Prototype G.O.S.T. 10 ST X (3), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (4-PW)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-08F, 54-10S @55, 60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100

Putter: L.A.B. Golf Mezz.1 Max

Grips: Golf Pride Z-Grip Cord

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New Level launches new 480-DB irons, blending performance and forgiveness

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New Level has been making some really good golf equipment since the company started up in 2018. Offering irons that are more geared towards the better player, precision has been a fundamental philosophy for New Level in creating irons and wedges.

The 480 line of irons has been the flagship of the brand, and the newest member of that team is the 480-DB iron that is now open to pre-orders. A new cavity design is what the whole 480 line is about, and the 480-DB takes advantage of that with added ball speed and a larger sweet spot.

For players who require their irons to offer the best feel, rest assured the DB is a fully forged (from 1020 carbon steel) one-piece golf club. No multi-piece, hollow design with this iron.

While the 480-DB is the next generation of the popular 902-OS, New Level didn’t follow the current trend in golf by chasing distance with the new iron. They actually weakened the lofts on the 480-DB with the spec sheet showing a 33-degree 7-iron and 45-degree pitching wedge. These lofts allow the DB to have less offset while still offering consistent distance off the face.

A traditional design was also at the forefront of the new irons to make sure that golfers with an eye for detail can look down at them with confidence that they will perform under any condition.

 

A weight low in the back cavity will allow their master club builders to dial in the perfect weight for the golfer, no matter the length or shaft being used. New Level believes that the new 480-DB is one of the most forgiving one-piece forged irons on the market today. A pre-worn leading edge on the sole should get through the turf quickly and with reduced digging for better turf interaction.

You can pre-order the New Level 480-DB right now on the New Level website.

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  • Irons: 4-PW
  • Price: $149/oron
  • Availability: Pre-order

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