Equipment
Stay Warm: Fall 2016 Outerwear Top Picks
For many of GolfWRX readers, fall is a time when aerated greens knock our putts offline, bunches of leaves steal our $4 golf balls and muddy terrain forever ruins our favorite golf shoes and pants. But do you know what? It’s all worth it, so long as we can stay warm.
To help with that last bit, our staff got together to create this list of our top outerwear picks for fall 2016, which covers a range of different brands, fits, fabrics and styles. We admit, some of this stuff is on the pricier side, but we wanted to highlight products that we felt were truly special or especially cool. Because we think less is more when it comes to golf apparel, we also gave priority to items that look as good on the course as they do on the town.
Pro Tip: When playing in the cold, make sure to wear a compression base layer designed specifically for cold weather. We really like UA’s Cold Gear Compression Mock ($49.99), but most major apparel brands make something similar.
Note: Items are listed in alphabetical order.
Adidas Climaheat Prime Quilted Full-Zip
Stay as warm as a polar bear on the course. Adidas’ Climaheat Prime Quilted Full-Zip ($150) uses hollow-core fibers inspired by natural fur to trap more of your body heat. The quilted fabric on the jacket looks not only looks cool, but helps beat the wind and the wet.
- Colors: Black (pictured), Dark Gray/Heather/Black, RayRed/Black
AG The Ridgewood V-Neck
AG is best known for its jeans, but a lot of its clothes look great on the course, too — specifically its Green Line that was developed with golfers in mind. Case in point, its luxurious Ridgewood V-Neck sweater ($258). It’s a wool-cashmere blend (70-30) that can take you from the course to the town, where no one will assume you just played 18.
- Colors: Auburn (pictured), Naval Blue
Everlane Zip Hoodie Sweatshirt
A hoodie on the golf course? In our eyes it’s perfectly acceptable, especially when the temperatures drop. Whether you’re throwing a hoodie on during long waits or wearing it the entire round, we like this 100-percent cotton zip hoodie from Everlane ($65), an online retailer known for its transparent pricing. It’s thinner and slimmer-fitting than most hoodies, allowing you swing swing freely.
- Colors: Black (pictured), Gray Marled, Navy Marled, Light Grey Marled
Filson Wool Cuff Cap
Seattle-based Filson is known for its rugged gear, particularly its bags, but it makes highly durable apparel and accessories, too. We love this Wool Cuff Cap ($50), which is long enough to cover your ears. Its wool is sourced from the U.S, naturally water-repellant and stays warm even when wet.
FootJoy WinterSof Gloves, Cart Mitts
You’ll be singing the praises of FootJoy’s WinterSof gloves ($22 per pair) in finger-numbing temperatures. Trust us. While you’re at it, pick up a pair of of DryJoys Cart Mitts ($40). Pull them directly over your WinterSof gloves in between shots, sip something warm and you’ll all but forget about that snowman you just made.
- Colors: WinterSoft (Black), Cart Mitts (Black)
Galvin Green’s Alf Stretch Pants
Galvin Green’s Alf pants ($395) are expensive, but offer incredible value. They look a lot like normal golf pants, but earn their sticker price by brushing off even the nastiest course sludge. Wear these GoreTex pants over your golf pants, or even as golf pants thanks to their lightweight lining. Fleece-lined pockets keep your hands warm, while a waist drawstring and adjustable leg-opening tabs help you perfect your fit. With proper care, they’ll be a staple in your golf wardrobe for a long time.
- Colors: Black
Lululemon Metal Vent Thermal Tights
We’ll let you in on a little secret: Lululemon isn’t just for women. You won’t believe how warm (and comfortable) you’ll be on the course in these Metal Vent Thermal Tights ($78). With limited seams they won’t rub you the wrong way, and their SilverScent technology keeps stink at bay if you need to wear them a few rounds in a row.
- Color: Black
Nike Tech Sphere Knit Crew Sweater
Nike’s Tech Sphere Crew Knit ($190) is the quintessential modern golf sweater. It’s warm without being bulky thanks to Nike’s 3D Therma-Fit fabric. Stretchy sleeves, mobility-enhancing rib panels, and rib cuffs that actually stay in place while you swing, sweetening the deal.
- Colors: Black/Dark Gray (pictured) and Carbon Heather/Volt
North Face Far Northern Full Zip
North Face’s Far Northern ($149) is full-zip fleece jacket that’s constructed with a touch of wool to boost warmth. The highly versatile jacket has an active fit to allow for easy movement that’s good for the course, or wherever else you need to stay toasty.
- Colors: Rosin Green (pictured), Black Heather, Asphault Gray, Urban Navy, Fusebox Gray, Brown Heather
Peter Millar Geneva Lightweight Packable Windbreaker
When the wind is up, Peter Millar’s Geneva Windbreaker is at its best. It’s lightweight and packable (just fold it into its rear-zip pocket), so throw it in the big part of your golf bag in case the wind starts to howl. Its adjustable bottom hem, which dials in fit, is a nice touch.
Puma Elevated PWRWARM Quarter-Zip
Puma’s Elevated PWRWARM quarter-zip ($80) is surprisingly warm for a thin popover. The inside of the jacket features lightweight, ceramic coatings that help retain body heat. The quarter-zip is also UPF 50, which means only 1/50th of the sun’s UV radiation will make it through the fabric.
- Colors: Periscope (pictured), Quarry, Forest Night, Surf the Web, Black
Sunice Franz Pro Sport Jacket
The Sunice Franz Pro Sport Jacket ($200 MSRP) is windproof, water-repellant and will keep your warm in temperatures as cold as 14 degrees (Fahrenheit), at which point you should probably be more concerned with frostbite than fades. Regardless, it’s always good to have a little extra gas in the tank, as they say.
- Colors: Blue/Black (pictured), Black, Charcoal/Black
Under Armour Storm SweaterFleece Vest
A vest is sometimes a better choice than a jacket or pullover, and UA’s Storm SweaterFleece Vest ($64.99) is one of our favorites. It’s second-skin soft, breathable and water-repellant. We love the option to pull the zipper up or down based on temperature (and style preferences).
Equipment
Tour Edge unveils all-new Exotics mini driver
Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game.
The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag.

At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.

The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.

“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley

In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.

To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.

“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod
An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.

Pricing & Availability
The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026.
Equipment
Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:
“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly.
My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
- MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
- dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”
Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.

From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo. 4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades. 5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft. Standard Length, Lie and Lofts. These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me. Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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golfraven
Sep 28, 2016 at 4:03 pm
The only stuff I would recommend and am wearing are Footjoy and Galvin Green. You cannot go wrong with that stuff. Amen.
Steven peavy
Sep 28, 2016 at 10:03 am
Not much there. Anything more than UA cool gear, merino wool long sleeve shirt,a windbreaker, heavier soxs and I’m reading a book or doing something with my wife. Being comfortable is more important.
George
Sep 27, 2016 at 6:13 pm
there was so much room for a decent article here, I was actually searching for some good fall gear and this article did everything but help me
Jack
Sep 27, 2016 at 4:31 pm
Ugliest selection ever, wtf is wrong with this website
Ryan5508
Sep 27, 2016 at 3:55 pm
The FootJoy WinterSof gloves are amazing for cold weather golfing. Highly recommended!
The Whammer
Sep 28, 2016 at 7:18 am
FootJoy winter gloves from three years ago were much better than these. They were warmer and you didn’t need lady fingers to squeeze into them. Either one is better than anything else out there.
Greg V
Sep 27, 2016 at 11:06 am
I play cold weather golf in a Patagonia Nano Puff pullover. A little expensive, probably not “golf trendy”, but it really keeps me warm. And it is easy to wash.
Jim
Sep 27, 2016 at 1:12 pm
As much as I like buying golf brand winter gear, I typically look at brands like Smartwool, and find by googling value priced outdoor gear you will find some great deals (especially during the summer) that doesn’t break the bank. B companies like REI, Moose Jaw and others gave some great well made products , they just don’t have the FJ or Swoosh on it
Smitty
Sep 27, 2016 at 9:28 am
This was completely useless. A hoodie, North Face jacket, yoga pants, and over priced pants. Solid picks there guys. Yet nothing from FJ, who has some really good layering options. I’m surprised you guys didn’t promote Gildan underwear as a great Fall option.
carl spackler
Sep 27, 2016 at 8:35 am
$400 pants a great value! Ha!
desmond
Sep 27, 2016 at 9:57 am
Gore-Tex = $$$