I’ve been more than happy wearing my Abacus Pitch 37.5 rain jacket these last few months, which is undoubtedly one of the best golf rain jackets on the market. There’s not much difference in terms of the price – these are both premium jackets that retail over $300. However, there are a few differences in terms of the technology at play, with this particular rain jacket powered by the Swedish brand’s StretchDry Technology.
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, with no loose material causing any distractions.
How did it fit/feel/perform?
You know this is a special product as soon as you pull it on for the first time – the fit, feel and looks ooze premium quality. The material is incredibly light, which is just what you want from a waterproof rain jacket, especially when you’re wearing extra layers to combat the cold on winter days. Given how thin the material was, I was intrigued to see how it would cope with heavy rain, and I got my wish over the Christmas period when the north west of the UK experienced more than a few wet and wild days of weather.
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Rain forms in droplets on the outer material without penetrating your layers underneath. It’s fully waterproof and windproof (15,000 WP/MVP rating), and passed that test with flying colours after some pretty heavy on/off rainfall. The key piece of technology that Abacus is shouting about is StretchDry, a unique material that consists of three bonded layers. The inner material is made from the same soft, stretchable material as the outer layer, in between which is sandwiched a breathable membrane which prevents water from getting in, while transporting body heat to the surface before it evaporates into the air.
It’s a jacket that also passed the other big test: you can swing freely without feeling hindered, and there’s next to no ‘noise’ when you swing the club. Worn with the Abacus Bounce rain trousers, and you’re going to be well equipped to face whatever the weather throws at you.
Any extra details we noticed?
Plenty. Heat-sealed seams, a fully waterproof front zipper, a drawstring hem, tapered wrists, and a stand-up collar also improve the fit and further boost this jacket’s protective qualities. You can’t adjust the cuffs, which some golfers like to be able to do, but the elastic on the bottom of the…
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