Abacus says that 37.5 technology works to improve the microenvironment inside the garment; it allows the vapour to be forced through the fabric quicker, keeping your body and the garment dry. A climate of 37.5° Celsius and a humidity of 40-60% is created – which, Abacus claims, is the ideal comfort zone.
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How tall am I/what is my build?
Approximately 6ft 1in. Slim build.
What do I normally wear – does it come up big/small?
Medium for polo shirts, jackets and mid layers. The medium was a perfect fit.
How did it fit/feel/perform?
I first wore this jacket when the heavens opened one afternoon. I wasn’t on the course but I took the opportunity to take a stroll without an umbrella, and I also popped on the accompanying Abacus Pitch 37.5 rain trousers (these are also very good). It’s a really smart looking suit, especially with a splash of colour, which is what you get with the Red and Sky Blue (it also comes in plain Black). More importantly, it withstood 30 minutes of relentless rain and kept me perfectly dry. Water droplets form beads on the material without penetrating through.
So I was optimistic that I’d stay perfectly dry on the course when the rain came – which I did. I like everything about this jacket: it’s light, stretchy, smart, breathable, and very effective at keeping out the wet.
The fit might be a little too snug for some golfers, but I like how close it feels without distracting me as I play. It’s so light, too, and at times I forgot I had it on – which, for me, is something you get with the best golf rain jackets. Some golfers might actually prefer something a little bulkier, but I like how thin and light it feels.
(Image credit: Tom Miles)
Any extra details we noticed?
There are plenty of extra details, which gives this jacket its ‘premium’ tag. The shoulders feature anti skip rubber on the shoulders to help golfers who carry their clubs. It has a waterproof zipper and a drawstring at the bottom to help you find your perfect fit and keep the water out. Meanwhile, the lower sleeve has extra elastic to keep…
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