The ifrothgolf review
Stuburt's full-zip wet-weather jacket, built on a lightweight 2-layer fabric with the brand's DRI-Back membrane and fully taped seams. It sits at the affordable end of the waterproof market and backs itself with a 3-year waterproof warranty, which is a lot of confidence for the money. You get water-repellent zips, zippered waist pockets, a chest pocket, velcro cuffs and a drawstring hem to seal out the weather.
What's great
It does the one job a waterproof has to do: it keeps you dry. Heavy rain stays out, the taped seams hold up, and the 3-year guarantee means you are not gambling. The full-zip cut is easy to layer over a mid-layer and jumper for cold winter rounds, the adjustable cuffs and hem stop draughts, and at this price it is genuinely hard to beat on value. Light enough to forget you are wearing it until the heavens open.
Worth knowing
This is a budget waterproof and it shows in two places. The 2-layer fabric is noticeably stiffer and noisier than premium 3-layer shells, so it can rustle through your swing and feels less supple than pricier rivals. Breathability is modest, so if you are charging up hills you will warm up and trap some moisture inside. Sizing also runs on the generous, boxy side, so size down if you want a trim fit. Stuburt no longer lists it themselves, so it is now an end-of-line buy from specialist retailers.
The verdict
Not the most refined waterproof out there, and the keener golfer will notice the rustle and the so-so breathability. But as honest, no-nonsense rain protection with a 3-year warranty for well under 100, it is a smart buy for anyone who just wants to stay dry without remortgaging. Size down and you will be well sorted.
