Adidas SS17 Apparel

Adidas SS17 Apparel - Golf Monthly Senior Content Editor Tom Clarke travelled to Ireland and magnificent Old Head Golf Club to test out the latest adidas apparel

Adidas SS17 Apparel

Tested By: Tom Clarke, Hcp 18

Garments Tested:

Ultimate 365 3-Stripes Tapered Pants Competition Sweatshirt Body Map Competition Polo Shirt Climastorm Provisional Rain Pants Climaproof Heathered Rain Jacket

Website: adidas.co.uk/men-golf

Styling

The all-grey look on the apparel we were supplied looks surprisingly good to the eye and is a little different to that of other brands. The waterproofs were stylish and modern in appearance although the adidas logo on the arm of the jacket was probably larger than it needed to be.

Fit

I am 6 foot 3inches tall and 18 stone so was therefore surprised to discover that the extra large size I normally wear came out a little baggy on me. From this I would recommend going for a size smaller that you would normally or at least trying the garments on before committing to a size.

Comfort

All the adidas apparel was very comfortable to wear in a variety of weather conditions, keeping the wind out and the warmth in to desirable amounts. The soft material of the mid layer got a big thumbs up, as did the stretchy nature of the polo shirt, allowing me to swing freely without losing much speed despite wearing multiple layers.

Performance

The conditions that the waterproofs faced at Old Head were very tough and I wasn't surprised to see that some water got to the mid-layer underneath. It's unlikely that the water came in through the material itself, more likely down the neck or under the cuffs, but we were playing in brutal conditions. In terms of protection from the wind and playability, all the garments were excellent.