FJ Hydrolite jacket - not very waterproof

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By Keith N

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  1. Keith N

    Keith N

    Bought a FJ Hyrdolite jacket in September of 2018 and had only played a few rounds in it with just slight rain here in TX. I would feel wet on the inside but mostly chalked it up to sweating since it was pretty warm and humid during the rain so I didn't really reach out to FJ to let them know. Probably big mistake!

    Well that changed yesterday - played in a pretty moderate rain here in DFW area and was SOAKED about 4 holes in. Hydrolite jacked has the zip-off sleeves and it seemed that the sleeves leaked along the elbow and forearm on both sides. Also shoulder areas and chest were soaked too. I sent FJ Customer Service a note full well knowing I'm outside of the warranty period but just wanted to let them know.

    So question is - has anyone applied any sort of treatment spray or otherwise to their FJ raingear to help with the waterproofing? On a positive note the pants were awesome!

  2. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    I am not playing in the rain too often anymore since moving to San Diego but do travel every winter to Bandon. I have some FJ jackets that seem to be holding up pretty well but my older Under Armour rain gear has started to take on water. I spray it with Scotch Guard now before each trip and that helps a lot. Probably will be retiring them soon and sticking with just FJ but will adopt the same method if they start to leak. I also spray my Titleist bucket rain hat before each trip.
  3. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    With the zip off sleeves, you have the black rain suit, same as I have. Have had mine longer than you. Have had no issues with leakage. Sometimes people wash their rain suits and dry them in a dryer, this will not help their longevity, especially if they throw in one of those fabric softener sheets. I hand dry mine when I wash mine. I also have a Zero Restrictions Traveler with zip off sleeves also, which I have had for many more moons and it is Gore-Tex. Never had a leak either.
  4. JESUS D

    JESUS D
    Dripping Springs, TX

    agreed the lite stuff is only for light rain and short stints of rain. I have the hydrotour rain jacket and it works like a champ.
  5. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    These types of comments really should be directed to FJ and not Titleist. FootJoy has a site; Footjoy.com where you can address these issues. There are Ambassadors as well as members of the chat line that can provide you additional guidance. With respect, Keith.
  6. No'l

    No'l
    Palmdale, CA

    I find it really simple to make a phone call whenever I have any questions or issue with FootJoy.
    They're really helpful and easy to talk to.
    800.224.8501

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