We take a look at the most functional and comfortable base layers available from the top manufacturers in 2017.
The base layer has become as staple of any serious golfer’s wardrobe. And they’re not just for the very coldest conditions. A good base layer can actually act to cool the body in challenging weathers and it can provide protection from the sun as well as excellent support to the muscles of the arms and the core.
The right base layer could help you to feel more comfortable on course and improve your scoring as a result. Below we highlight some of the best base layers on the market. As Meghan Trainor famously sang, it’s “all about that base!”
Under Armour HeatGear Armour Long Sleeve Compression Shirt
Price: £30
This ultra-tight second skin fit top is constructed from 4-way stretch polyester/elastane fabric and it provides great comfort, protection and breathability. The moisture transport system wicks moisture away from the body and the mesh underarm panels increase ventilation. It’s available in eight different colours.
FootJoy Seamless Thermal Base Layer shirt
Price: £58
Featuring ProDry Performance, this seamless base layer fits closely to the skin and acts to regulate body temperature without compromising the golf swing. Effective in a range of weather conditions, it comes in black, white and grey.
Galvin Green East Skintight long sleeve base layer
Price: £49.95
Thermal garment designed to keep you warm but it also acts to increase blood flow to the muscles, improving circulation and helping you perform. Skintight fabric is highly breathable allowing moisture to be transported.
Nike Core Base Layer
Price: £35
Available in black or white, this base layer is designed to function in changeable weather conditions. Strategic mesh panels and sweat-wicking fabric increase breathability and on-course comfort. The flat seams move smoothly against skin while the mock neck will increase warmth in colder conditions.
Callaway Crew Neck Mock Base Top
Price: £34.99
95% polyester, 5% spandex stretch base top featuring polygiene anti-odour technology and delivering UVF 50+ protection. Available in caviar or bright white.
Adidas Climacool base layer
Price: £50
This compression top is constructed from polyester and elastane. It stretches and hugs the skin to give more stability and muscular efficiency.
Puma Golf Mock Neck base layer
Price: £24.99
This is a mock neck base-layer top constructed from a high-stretch jersey fabric. Puma’s Dry Cell technology draws moisture away from the skin to keep you dry and comfortable on the golf course.
A base layer can greatly increase your comfort on the golf course and it’s not just about extra warmth in cooler conditions. The compression top delivers extra stability and support to the muscles. Moisture wicking fabrics can help take sweat away from the body and technical fabrics protect the skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays.
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