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Oscar Jacobson Greylands Lightweight Waterproof Jacket Review | Golf Monthly

We take the Oscar Jacobson Greylands Lightweight Waterproof Jacket on to the course to find out how it performs in the tough, winter conditions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn

We take the Oscar Jacobson Greylands Lightweight Waterproof Jacket on to the course to find out how it performs in the tough, winter conditions

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An impressively lightweight jacket that delivers on its promise to keep you dry and, when matched with the classic aesthetic design, it works very well. Importantly, there is great freedom of movement, but it is only a lightweight jacket so does suffer with warmth and pocket practicality.

Great waterproof protection

Excellent range of movement

Minimalist and traditional looks

Could do with more functionality

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We've always liked golf rain jackets and we felt that the lightweight, minimalistic feel of this jacket, combined with its outright functionality, makes it a great option for winter golf.

First and foremost, its taped seams and cuffing functionality at both wrist and waist allow no room for excess water to get in, which on a jacket that is 100% polyester, is the only place it could!

Lightweight and breathable, it offers no obstruction when it comes to on course movement. However, it's worth noting that, in achieving this, it has come at the expense of warmth, as this jacket has very little in the way of thermal lining and, therefore, acts as a waterproof piece only, so layering with a mid layer or vest is required.

In terms of aesthetic design, the cobalt colorway boasts a somewhat alternative, but nonetheless, palatable option for people who perhaps are keen to inject a little bit of color to their on-course style. In the waterproof market there's often two choices; muted or outright garish. Thankfully, the Cobalt Greylands jacket fits nicely in between; however there is a clear lack of alternative options in this regard with the only other choice being a light grey.

Moving to the stand up collar, which I think finishes off the classic look of the jacket and leaves no question that this a suitable on course option, aesthetically speaking. Whilst it does have the neutrality of a coat that can be worn off course, it's quite clearly designed in mind for what a traditional golfer would wear and, because of that, it's slightly disappointing in terms of it's shortcomings practically.

Whilst it is lightweight and waterproof, some compromises in that regard to accommodate some extra pocket placement would be useful, especially when it comes to storing golf balls, tees and other necessities.

Generally speaking, though, this is a very reliable, lightweight and performance driven waterproof jacket that will do exactly as it's supposed to during a winter round. Not only does it provide no obvious restrictions to someone looking to fully embrace the challenges of winter golf, but it's great for autumn conditions.

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Tom Clarke joined Golf Monthly as a sub editor in 2009 being promoted to content editor in 2012 and then senior content editor in 2014, before becoming Sports Digital Editor for the Sport Vertical within Future in 2022. Tom currently looks after all the digital products that Golf Monthly produce including Strategy and Content Planning for the website and social media - Tom also assists the Cycling, Football, Rugby and Marine titles at Future. Tom plays off 16 and lists Augusta National (name drop), Old Head and Le Touessrok as the favourite courses he has played. Tom is an avid viewer of all golf content with a particularly in depth knowledge of the pro tour.

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