First impression, this is an extremely light waterproof jacket, and for that reason the material doesn’t feel substantially structured to offer ultimate protection as the best women's golf rain gear. It feels a bit more like a pack-away anorak. But...
The waterproof quality of this jacket impressed me beyond belief. I got caught in a lot of rain and it did the job, but it does come with a lifetime waterproof guarantee.
Made with whisper quiet material you can’t hear it when you’re moving around, which I really like as there’s nothing worse than a crackly jacket. It also boasts brilliant breathability and is increased further by being well vented at the back.
This won’t keep you cosy though, so pick your size to allow a few extra base layers underneath. It’s super stretchy so it makes it easy to house a few warm layers without restricting your swing. It’s great that you can adjust at the hem and waist to get the right fit.
The design is beautiful, I love the turquoise colour of the mint mist print. There are six colors to choose from, so I think every woman will find a jacket to suit their colour palette. None are standard blue, navy or white, which so often swamp this market. This is a real standout jacket from Sunderland and one that you will receive many compliments wearing.
It looks good with the hood up or tucked away in its secret collar! Trying to get the collar back in was a bit fiddly, but I’m not sure there’s a way around tucking away a “secret” hood without a bit of effort.
The hood itself isn’t substantial, but it will cover your head in a sharp shower. It doesn’t quite come up to the standards and performance of other jackets with hoods like Galvin Green's Andrea, Adidas Ultimate365 Anorak or FootJoy’s Hydroknit, but those hoods can’t be hidden away.
The zips are waterproof and have two tone colours including a reflective side. The retro-reflective Sunderland S branding is really funky and the attention to detail is unparalleled.
This is a brilliant option for a waterproof jacket, which matches Sunderland's Montana waterproof trousers in either navy or black. Great job Sunderland, finally jackets that make you look great and match so many different personalities.
