Golf Monthly Verdict

This ultralight garment exudes design quality with all the stretch panels you could ever need across back, shoulders and elbows. One minor gripe – the Velcro wrist adjusters made the fabric sit a little bit awkwardly when tightened.

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By Neil Tappin

published 7 July 2008

Gore-Tex PacLite fabric means the jacket weighs just 230g. Two-way stretch Gore-Tex in selected areas for uninhibited movement. Special cuff channels direct water away from hands and grip. Full Gore-Tex guarantee.

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In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he went on to become a feature writer interviewing many of the biggest names in the game including Tiger Woods, Seve Ballesteros, Rory McIlroy and Arnold Palmer.

A 5-handicap golfer, Neil is a club member who takes a keen interest in the health of the game at grassroots level. You’ll often now find him writing about club-related issues such as WHS, membership retention and how best to bridge the gap between the range and the course.