The ifrothgolf review
FootJoy's everyday workhorse polo: a solid-colour pique shirt in a 96% polyester, 4% elastane blend with the brand's ProDry moisture-wicking finish and SPF 30+ sun protection. It comes in an athletic fit with a self (knitted-from-the-same-fabric) collar and a small FJ logo on the left collar point, and is offered in well over a dozen solid shades.
What's great
It does the unglamorous things well. The four-way stretch genuinely moves with a full swing rather than pulling across the shoulders, and the pique fabric breathes better than the smooth lisle shirts in FootJoy's range when it gets warm. ProDry pulls sweat off quickly so it does not cling, and the self collar tends to stand up better over time than a softer fashion collar. It is also low-maintenance: machine washable, quick-drying, and it holds colour and shape through repeated washes.
Worth knowing
The athletic fit runs trim, so anyone between sizes or carrying a bit more through the chest and midriff will likely want to size up. The fabric is fully synthetic, so it can feel a touch warm and less soft than a cotton-blend or natural-feel polo, and it is prone to picking up static. The plain pique look is deliberately understated, which means it is functional rather than a head-turner. Pricing varies a lot by colour and season at UK retailers, so the cheaper shades are far better value than the newest ones.
The verdict
Not exciting, and that is exactly the point. If you want a dependable solid polo that breathes, stretches, and shrugs off washing without drama, this is an easy pick. Size up if you are in doubt and shop the colour you like on price, because the same shirt swings widely in cost between shades.
