If you’re like me and like to try and keep your game sharp all year around, then you’re going to want some versatile apparel that can be worn both on a crisp winter morning and a sunny spring day. The Johnnie-O Zuker Mixed Media Jacket certainly looks the part, but how practical is this jacket? I’ve tested this jacket for multiple rounds of golf in differing weather conditions to determine whether or not it should be a staple in your golfing wardrobe.
While named a jacket, the Zuker Mixed Media Jacket resembles more of a quilted hoodie. However, unlike a standard cotton hoodie, this garment is premium in every sense of the word, made from 80% model, 15% Polyester and 5% Spandex. The Zuker has been designed with extreme comfort and versatility in mind, providing an extremely soft touch on the skin and impressive levels of stretch, meaning your swing remains unhindered.
The chest section is one of the thickest quilted sections on any golf jacket I have ever worn, yet, remarkably, it didn’t impede on my swing at all. The stretch across the arms, shoulders and back allowed me to swing with freedom, all while remaining warm on cool spring mornings. The modal blend on the sleeves and main bulk of the body provides much better breathability than I was expecting and helped me stay comfortable until the point where I was ready to attack the course in just a polo.
While I haven’t managed to test the Zuker Jacket in the cold depths of the UK winter, I would imagine I’ll need to wear a thin mid layer or baselayer between my polo and the Zuker jacket to feel appropriately warm. The two-way full zipper makes layering much easier than a simple pull-over hoodie and if you were really feeling the cold, then pulling the soft hood up and pulling the signature toggles should do the trick.
The thing I like most about the Zuker Mixed Media Jacket and the majority of the Johnnie-O apparel I have tested - it’s ridiculously versatile. This jacket does come with a punchy price tag of $298 but the use you’ll get out of it, makes me think it’s worth the investment. It boasts an extremely premium aesthetic in a navy blue and the fit is one that’s loose enough to swing, but tailored enough that it doesn’t look baggy.
If you’re looking for a premium garment that can worn both on the course, in the bar afterwards or out in the city on the weekends, then I couldn’t recommend the Johnnie-O Zuker Mixed Media jacket any more.
