In many parts of the world, the weather is making it more difficult for golfers to go out and enjoy a game. But there is no off-season in the sport of golf. Every season is golf season. It’s an all-weather sport. Playing golf is about enjoying the elements, regardless of what Mother Nature brings.
For the Autumn and Holiday 2014 Nike Golf collection, new apparel and footwear designed for maximum warmth, breathability, water and wind resistance and comfort make for the perfect gear for imperfect conditions, inspiring the golf athlete to not only brave the elements, but to embrace them. The insulated performance jacket (Nike Aeroloft Jacket; Women’s Nike Aeroloft Vest) allows the body to retain heat while regulating the temperature to keep the athlete comfortable. It keeps the core warm and ensure the golfer has a consistently fluid swing.
The Aeroloft Jacket (MSRP $220) and Aeroloft Vest (MSRP $200) feature engineered laser-cut holes between panels of body-mapped 700-power goose down insulation. The down fill provides lightweight warmth, and the perforations provide ventilation, assisting the body’s natural ability to regulate body temperature by dispersing excess heat. While the front paneling of the Nike Aeroloft Jacket and Vest is down-filled, the back panel (and sleeves on the jacket) is crafted from brush back fleece that enables stretch and thermal properties to aid the golf swing.
We’ve seen the Nike Hyperadapt Storm Fit Jacket before (MSRP $280). It combines a sweater-like stretch and an impenetrable outer layer to keep golfers comfortable, dry and focused on their game. It features no-sew technology throughout the inner layer of the jacket and with the four-way stretch system in the shoulders and arms, mobility is maximized to eliminate restrictions during the swing.
It’s important not to forget about your legs either. The Nike Weatherized Pant (MSRP $120) was developed as a warm pant for athlete golfers who play in colder weather. The fabric is engineered to have elevated thermal qualities by introducing a brushed back fabrication on the back of the fabric, combined with a wind- and water-resistant jersey face. This pant features all of the weather protection a golf athlete needs to battle the elements, yet still has the appearance of a classic golf pant.
Finally, Nike Golf suggests the Lunar Bandon golf shoe that offers a seam-sealed waterproof design to battle wet and muddy grass and other elements. The shoe is built with Nike Lunarlon cushion in the heel for comfort. The asymmetrical sealed zipper and speed lace system helps keep the shoe snug to the foot while keeping water out of the shoe so the athletes stays dry throughout the round.
This collection from Nike Golf would be perfect for the autumn weather we have in the Pacific Northwest, where the weather can often get very wet during the autumn months. The Nike Hyperadapt Storm-FIT Jacket, Nike Lunar Bandon and Womens Nike Aeroloft Vest are available now on nike.com. The Nike Aeroloft Jacket and Nike Weatherized Pant will be available on nike.com in mid October.
Source: Nike Inc.
