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FootJoy Men’s Rain-Grip Golf Gloves

If you live in a part of the world that gets more than its share of rain, being prepared for wet conditions on the golf course is essential. You will miss out on many chances to play the game you love if you aren’t prepared to deal with a little rain – so add a few simple items to your bag and you can take on the course even when it is a bit damp outside. The FootJoy Men’s Rain-Grip golf gloves rain glovesare a good example of just such a piece of equipment.

Unlike a regular golf glove, where most players only where one, these rain gloves are sold as a pair so both hands can have a better chance to grip the wet club. If you are going to be able to make your normal swing and play a good round even in the bad weather, you will need to have a solid grip on the club. Typical golf gloves work great when they are dry, but start to struggle as they get wet. Instead of fighting all day to keep your regular glove dry, just put it away and save it for a better weather day. Put on this pair of rain gloves and put the focus back on playing your best golf.

Breathable and Flexible

As part of the design of these gloves, the material on the back of the glove is meant to offer breathability so your hands are able to dry out a little bit throughout the day. The material is also flexible so you should be able to take your normal grip without having to make too many accommodations for the gloves that you are wearing. While it might not feel exactly the same as playing with one regular glove and one bare hand, it will offer a good compromise to help you battle the rain.

Make Sure to Practice

Before you put these gloves into use on the golf course, try using them for a period of time on the practice range. Even if it is dry on the range, hit a few shots wearing both gloves just to get comfortable with how they feel. Making swings while wearing two gloves instead of one has a different feel, and you will be better prepared to make the adjustment if you have used them during some of your practice sessions.

The golfer that is prepared to deal with the weather that comes their way is the one that has the best chance to play well even in less-than-ideal conditions. If you add these rain gloves to your bag, along with some other rain-related items, you can shrug off the showers and pay attention to the task at hand.

Titleist DriHood Towel/Bag Hood

  • July 14, 2014, 1:01 am
  • Matt
  • In Apparel

Playing golf in the rain might not be the perfect scenario, but it is usually better than not playing golf at all. If you are familiar with playing the game while the rain comes down, you know that there are a couple of challenges which you must conquer if you are going to play a good round in the less-than-ideal conditions.

First, you must keep your clubs as dry as possible. Wet golf clubs are slippery golf clubs, and that isn’t conducive to playing good golf. Also, you need to keep your hands dry as much as possible. Obviously, wet hands are just as big of a problem as wet clubs and grips, so having a way to dry titleist hoodyour hands all round long is vital.

Most golfers use the same method for keeping their clubs dry during a round, assuming they are walking the course. They simply drape a towel over the top of their bag, and walk around with an umbrella in the air. While the umbrella is a great idea, placing the towel over your clubs isn’t going to do a lot of good. Sure, it might help a little, but the towel will just soak up water throughout the day and eventually become saturated. At that point, it won’t be doing much good trying to keep your clubs dry, and it won’t help you dry your hands at all.

A Better Solution                                                                    

Titleist has developed a product which offers a great solution to this problem. The Titleist DriHood Towel/Bag Hood is waterproof on one side, and cotton terrycloth towel on the other. That means you can drape the DriHood over your clubs with the waterproof side up, and actually succeed at keeping them dry. At the same time, the towel will be staying dry underneath so you can use it to dry your hands and clean off your clubs all day long.

Keep the Umbrella

Despite the brilliant design and execution of this product, it is still a good idea to keep an umbrella in your bag and use it when the rain starts to fall. While the DriHood will protect your clubs and make sure you have a dry towel to use all day long, it won’t do anything to keep you dry. Using an umbrella makes playing in the rain far more enjoyable, as you can avoid getting soaked through and potentially getting cold as a result. A round of golf isn’t very much fun when you are soaked from head to toe, so use an umbrella in conjunction with the DriHood for a great water-fighting duo.

There are plenty of gimmick products on the market for playing in rainy conditions, but this isn’t one of them. The Titleist DriHood Towel/Bag Hood is an excellent idea backed up by quality construction to create a product that every golfer who plays in the rain can benefit from. Before you head out for your next soggy round of golf, make sure the DriHood is in your bag and ready to go to work.

Mizuno Men’s WindLite Sweater Vests

  • June 16, 2014, 7:07 pm
  • Matt
  • In Apparel

You might make the mistake of thinking that, with summer approaching, you can put away your warm clothes for a few months when heading out to the golf course. While you shouldn’t need the rain gear or stocking cap for a while, that doesn’t mean that it will be all shirt sleeves and shorts for the foreseeable future. In fact, early summer mornings can be quite crisp and often require a little more mizunovestto keep your comfortable while getting ready for your round of golf.

Sweater in the Summer?

The Mizuno Men’s WindLite Sweater Vest is a great item to have in your bag for summer rounds of golf because it offers flexibility to help you stay comfortable. If you get out to the course early in the day and the sun hasn’t yet warmed up the air, you can slide on this vest and stay warm for the first hour or two of the day. Since it is a vest, you shouldn’t overheat, and will still have freedom of movement in your arms and shoulders to make your swing. Once the weather warms up enough, you can remove the vest and store it easily in your bag until the next time it is called upon.

Since it is a lined garment, this vest is also a good choice when the wind comes up and makes the air feel cooler than it is. Even a warm summer day can take on a chill when the wind starts whipping and blows right through your golf shirt. The protection this vest offers is just enough to prevent you from getting cold while also not making you too hot to be comfortable on the course. A good sweater vest finds the right balance so you can worry about your golf game and not your clothes – and this Mizuno product is successful in that effort.

Pick Your Color

Offered in a variety of colors, you can pick up more than one if you like to be able to coordinate with your various golf shirts and pants. Golf is a game that is almost as much about style and dress as it is about the shots you hit, so use this vest to make sure your style game is up to the same level as your drives and putts.

While this item is very useful in the summer months for cool mornings and evenings, it is also ready to be put to use when the calendar turns back to winter. If you are a year-round golfer like so many others, you can use this vest over top of your long-sleeve turtle necks and other undergarments you use to stay warm on cold winter days.

Whether used in summer or winter, you will enjoy this garment because of the flexibility and comfort that it offers. It won’t take up much space in your bag, but can come in handy when you really need it.

For most golfers, it is important to look good on the golf course. Also, it is important to be comfortable throughout the day as well. When a piece of clothing like these shorts from Puma can help you accomplish both goals, that is an item that deserves a second look. The Puma Men’s Dry Cell Ombre Plaid Tech Shorts have a striking plaid design available in a variety of colors. Beyond that, they are made from a lightweight fabric which features Dry Cell technology to help the shorts pull sweat away from your body.

Technology in Your Outfits

So-called ‘tech’ materials have become more and more popular in recent years as they help you keep your more comfortable while you are working your way around the course. As pumashortsmentioned above, the Dry Cell technology used in these shorts can draw sweat away from your body and help keep your drier throughout the day. Also, the material offers UPF 50+ sun protection. The advantages that technology can offer don’t have to be limited to your clubs and golf balls – it can work its way into your clothing as well.

Looks Great Off the Course

Even if you were purchasing these shorts mostly for the purpose of wearing them while you play golf, they can certainly be put to use in many more situations. They make for great casual wear in the summer, and are just as well-suited to pairing with sandals and a T-shirt as they are a polo and golf shoes. No matter what circumstances you choose to wear these shorts in, you can still count on the same comfort and style that you enjoy from them on the course.

Pockets for a Golfer

As a golfer, you understand how many times you have to reach into your pockets during a round of golf. Whether you are retrieving your ball, a tee, a ball marker, pencil, or any other item, there are probably hundreds of trips to your pocket per round for the average golfer. With that in mind, the pockets on golf pants or shorts should be easy to access quickly and without hassle. The pockets on the Puma Men’s Plaid Shorts are angled so that it is easier to reach in and find what you need. Golf is hard enough on its own – you shouldn’t have to battle your pockets along the way.

A good pair of golf shorts for the warm summer months will help you be able to hit the links in style whenever you get the chance. Sure, you could just wear a standard pair of tan shorts out onto the course next time you play, but that wouldn’t help you stand out from the crowd. Opt for some style like that found in the Puma Men’s Dry Cell Ombre Plaid Tech Shorts and get noticed for both your game, and your wardrobe.