The Lanark collection from Abacus is designed to protect golfers from the wind without having to wear too many clothes. Wherever you live, wind can be chilling, and living in the UK, I didn’t have to wait too long to put this windshirt to the test.
When describing the weight of this piece, words cannot do it justice. It weighs just 5oz, so it’s unbelievably light and I can honestly say, it’s one of the lightest garments I’ve ever tested. I was almost scared to wear it in case I ripped it! It’s available in four colors - violet, navy, white/navy - and the light pink shown here, which I would describe as salmon pink, and a pretty color combination with white. It also has a very subtle wavy print and is shaped with side panels.
I wouldn’t have thought it’s easy to sew a pocket into such a fine fabric, but it has a zipped chest pocket that’s big enough for a few small essentials. The full zip extends all the way up into a folded down chin guard for added protection from breezy conditions.
The stretch in the fabric makes it flexible, so it’s easy to swing, and because it’s so light, I didn’t even realise that I had it on. I wore this over a sleeveless polo shirt, but given the short sleeves are loose fitting, there’s the option to wear it over a long-sleeve shirt or even a thin mid layer. In autumnal or more wintry conditions, this would be your best bet.
I cannot say that I’ve tested this windshirt in a gale force wind, nor did I test its water repellency, but it was breezy, and I did recognise the benefits, as it took the edge off when I needed an extra layer for protection. This is such a handy garment, especially because you can fold it to next to nothing, knowing it’s in your golf bag should you need it.
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