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Best golf waterproofs 2017 – What we looked for

James Savage on what the best waterproofs 2017 would be like…
Handicap: 17

“I want a waterproof suit to have a fairly snug fit without restricting movement so I can barely notice I’m wearing it. A stylish jacket which can be worn off the course is a massive bonus.”

Steve Carroll on what the best waterproofs 2017 would be like…
Handicap: 11

“The fit is as important to me as the suit’s ability to repel water. I want waterproofs that easily fit in my bag and that I can comfortably wear away from the clubhouse.”

Best golf waterproofs 2017 – Power rankings

What’s hot and what’s not when it comes to picking our favourites…

1. Fitted trousers
“A pair of waterproof trousers that are easy to get on but don’t have any excess material are worth their weight in gold. There were only a couple in this test that you’d wear on their own.”

2. Gore-Tex
“The way the water bounces off when you’re wearing a Gore-Tex suit fills you with the confidence that it withstand any conditions. It’ll also be light and breathable.”

3. Ball cleaner
“These are really handy when playing winter golf when there are lift, clean and place rules in play. Some will argue they take up valuable pocket space and get too dirty.”

4. Scorecard/chest pocket
“The theory makes sense but we find they are rarely used as golfers are just too habitual to put their scorecard anywhere other than their back pockets.”

5. Baggy trousers
“This is the area where so many premium suits fall down. Across the board, jackets are far more well-fitting than they used to be but the suit as a whole is often let down by excess material around the crotch and bum.”