Yes, hands up, I am one of those annoying new breed of people – the Padel enthusiast who loves telling people how good the game is and spreading the gospel of what is probably the fasting growing sport in the UK. What I didn’t expect to be a spinoff benefit of the game was that it has enabled me to test waterproof golf gear in a whole new way.
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I play most my Padel at an outdoor facility in Wetherby with a regular slot being 7pm on a Sunday – so you are well and truly exposed to the elements and a great chance to blow off the cobwebs from any weekend socialising! Though more enjoyable playing in the summer it is still possible to play during the winter in the rain and wind. I suppose somewhat similar to golf – if you have the correct kit, it definitely helps in your battle against the elements.
This is when it dawned on me, what a perfect opportunity to put waterproof golf apparel through its paces – not on the golf course but on the Padel court! One of the main reasons this appealed to me was that, to be honest, if it is pouring with rain I am more than likely not going to venture out on the golf course. Yes, I could test the kit with a hose pipe but it doesn’t really help with knowing how it feels when moving around.
Bingo! Padel 7pm on a Sunday presented the perfect opportunity. I now find myself hoping for rain so I can put another item to the test! I have been totally surprised on how items have performed. This has provided me with a new lense to view waterproof golf items. Items I thought before have little use, or really didn’t appreciate their performance benefits, I now absolutely love and respect!
