{"id":12545,"date":"2026-11-05T14:21:29","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T14:21:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12545\/"},"modified":"2026-11-05T14:21:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T14:21:29","slug":"footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the FootJoy HydroTour Jacket the Best Rain Top in 2027?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background: #ffffff; color: #4a4a46; font-family: 'Source Sans 3',-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,sans-serif; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 17px; padding: 24px 15px 40px; border-radius: 10px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: clamp(24px,6.5vw,30px); margin: 0 0 18px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.3;\">FootJoy HydroTour Jacket Review: Is It Worth \u00a3219?<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #fff8e1; border-left: 5px solid #398100; border-radius: 5px; padding: 20px; margin: 25px 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; min-width: 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 6px; line-height: 1.4;\">Quick Verdict \u00b7 FootJoy HydroTour JACKET 2026<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; padding: 0; font-size: clamp(19px,5vw,22px); line-height: 1.35; font-weight: bold; color: #222;\">A 20,000mm waterproof jacket that stretches with your swing, for \u00a3219.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\">Our verdict: 9\/10<\/span><\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0;\">\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0 0 0 28px; position: relative; list-style: none; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; color: #398100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\">\u2713<\/span><strong>Fully waterproof:<\/strong> 20,000mm rating, sealed seams<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0 0 0 28px; position: relative; list-style: none; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; color: #398100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\">\u2713<\/span><strong>Built to swing:<\/strong> 4-way stretch, 3-panel shell<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0 0 0 28px; position: relative; list-style: none; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; color: #398100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;\">\u2713<\/span><strong>Three-year warranty:<\/strong> limited waterproof cover<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #398100;\">\u00a3219<\/strong> <span style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\">\u00b7 Navy or Black<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #FFD814; color: #0f1111; border: 1px solid #FCD200; border-radius: 20px; padding: 11px 22px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; margin: 4px 6px 4px 0;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/footjoy-hydrotour-mens-waterproof-golf-jacket\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=footjoy-hydrotour-navy\">Shop Navy \u2192<\/a><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #FFD814; color: #0f1111; border: 1px solid #FCD200; border-radius: 20px; padding: 11px 22px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; margin: 4px 6px 4px 0;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/footjoy-hydrotour-mens-waterproof-golf-jacket\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=footjoy-hydrotour-black\">Shop Black \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555;\">60-Day Returns \u00b7 Free UK delivery over \u00a330 \u00b7 Advice from our PGA professionals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 0 1 190px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; max-height: 220px; display: block; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 6px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/EEEC32CE-4841-4A24-9E09C106B95B00DE.jpg\" alt=\"FootJoy HydroTour Mens Waterproof Golf Jacket\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- VIDEO: no YouTube ID supplied for this product. To activate, add the YouTube link on its own line (with a blank line above and below) and remove the comment markers. WordPress turns the bare link into the player.\n\n\n<div style=\"max-width:720px;margin:25px auto;\">\n\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/[VIDEO_ID]\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #398100; font-size: clamp(18px,4.8vw,21px); margin: 30px 0 4px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.35;\">Which one is right for you?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; color: #555;\">Find your player type and see how the footJoy HydroTour jacket fits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"gso-promo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=WPCode&#038;utm_campaign=blog\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Black-November-Square-1080x1080-v2.png\" alt=\"Black Friday at The Golf Shop Online\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,240px),1fr)); gap: 14px;\">\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #e8f5e9; border: 2px solid #398100; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 4px; line-height: 1.4;\">Single figures to 12<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5;\">Navy or Black, sized close for a clean swing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff3e0; border: 2px solid #7fba23; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 4px; line-height: 1.4;\">13 to 20 handicap<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5;\">Black hides mud and wear, all-winter workhorse<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #f0f7ff; border: 2px solid #398100; border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 4px; line-height: 1.4;\">21 and over<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.5;\">Consider the cheaper HydroLite X at \u00a3159<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 14px 0 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"#our-verdict\">Jump to our verdict \u2193<\/a> \u00a0\u00b7\u00a0 <a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"#who-it-suits\">Who it suits \u2193<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"key-specs\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: clamp(21px,5.6vw,26px); margin: 44px 0 14px; padding: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.3; border-bottom: 2px solid #398100; overflow-wrap: break-word;\">Key specs<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; margin: 18px 0 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #398100; padding: 14px 18px;\"><span style=\"color: #fff; font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.3;\">FootJoy HydroTour Jacket: Key Specs at a Glance<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,240px),1fr));\">\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; padding: 12px 16px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; background: #fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a7a76; margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.4;\">Price<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 18px;\">\u00a3219<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; padding: 12px 16px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; background: #fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a7a76; margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.4;\">Brand<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0;\">FootJoy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; padding: 12px 16px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; background: #fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a7a76; margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.4;\">Category<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0;\">Men\u2019s waterproof golf jackets<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; padding: 12px 16px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; background: #fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a7a76; margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.4;\">Waterproof rating<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0;\">20,000mm<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; padding: 12px 16px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; background: #fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a7a76; margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.4;\">Key features<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0;\">3-panel construction, 4-way stretch, DWR finish, dual sealed seams, DrySeal collar, underarm venting<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; padding: 12px 16px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; background: #fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a7a76; margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.4;\">Zips and pockets<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0;\">YKK Aquaguard zips, two side pockets<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; padding: 12px 16px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; background: #fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a7a76; margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.4;\">Fabric<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0;\">92% polyester, 8% spandex<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; padding: 12px 16px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; background: #fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a7a76; margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.4;\">Colours<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0;\">Navy, Black<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; padding: 12px 16px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; background: #fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a7a76; margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.4;\">Warranty<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0;\">Three-year limited waterproof warranty<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; padding: 12px 16px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; background: #fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a7a76; margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.4;\">Our rating<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0; padding: 0;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 17px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555;\">9\/10 (our verdict)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f8f9fa; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 16px; margin: 26px 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.3;\">Quick Navigation<\/div>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; border: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; vertical-align: top; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#the-overview\">The overview<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; border: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; vertical-align: top; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#what-we-like\">What we like<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; border: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; vertical-align: top; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#worth-knowing\">Worth knowing<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; border: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; vertical-align: top; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#pros-and-cons\">Pros and cons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; border: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; vertical-align: top; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#who-it-suits\">Who it suits<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; border: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; vertical-align: top; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#how-it-compares\">How it compares<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; border: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; vertical-align: top; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#technology-explained\">Technology explained<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; border: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; vertical-align: top; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#our-verdict\">Our verdict<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; border: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; vertical-align: top; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#your-questions\">Your questions<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; border: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; vertical-align: top; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#why-buy-from-us\">Why buy from us<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; border: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; vertical-align: top; overflow-wrap: break-word;\"><a style=\"color: #398100; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"#complete-your-setup\">Complete your setup<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%; padding: 6px 8px; border: 0;\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"the-overview\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: clamp(21px,5.6vw,26px); margin: 44px 0 14px; padding: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.3; border-bottom: 2px solid #398100; overflow-wrap: break-word;\">The overview<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">Winter golf in the UK rewards players who turn up prepared. The <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/footjoy-hydrotour-mens-waterproof-golf-jacket\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=footjoy-hydrotour\">FootJoy HydroTour Men\u2019s Waterproof Golf Jacket<\/a> is FootJoy\u2019s answer for golfers who refuse to let the forecast decide their Saturday. It combines a 20,000mm waterproof rating with a stretch fabric that moves with the swing, which is a rarer pairing than you might expect.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">At \u00a3219, it sits in the upper tier of our <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/waterproofs\/mens-waterproof-jackets\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=golf-waterproof-jackets\">men\u2019s waterproof golf jackets<\/a>, so it needs to earn its place. FootJoy is one of the most trusted names in rainwear, and the HydroTour is built for players who want serious protection without feeling wrapped in cardboard.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">In this review, we cover what the jacket does well, where you might want to think twice, and who should buy it. We also compare it with two alternatives, including the lighter <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/footjoy-hydrolite-x-mens-waterproof-jacket\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=footjoy-hydrolite-x\">FootJoy HydroLite X<\/a>, so you can judge the price against what you actually need.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">It is worth saying early that waterproofs are a system rather than a single garment. If you are building a full wet-weather outfit, the matching <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/waterproofs\/mens-waterproof-trousers\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=mens-waterproof-trousers\">waterproof trousers<\/a> and a decent pair of <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/best-waterproof-golf-shoes\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=best-waterproof-golf-shoes\">waterproof golf shoes<\/a> matter just as much as the jacket.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-we-like\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: clamp(21px,5.6vw,26px); margin: 44px 0 14px; padding: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.3; border-bottom: 2px solid #398100; overflow-wrap: break-word;\">What we like<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 18px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/EEEC32CE-4841-4A24-9E09C106B95B00DE.jpg\" alt=\"FootJoy HydroTour Mens Waterproof Golf Jacket in navy\" \/><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">Five things stand out when you look closely at how the FootJoy HydroTour jacket is put together. Each one solves a specific problem that golfers meet when the weather turns.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,240px),1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 22px 0;\">\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">20,000mm waterproof rating<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">This is the headline number. A 20,000mm rating means the fabric can hold back a very tall column of water before it leaks, so the jacket suits proper downpours rather than just showers. Anyone who plays all winter benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">3-panel construction<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">Fewer panels means less bulk across the shoulders and back. The design keeps the jacket from feeling restrictive at the top of the backswing, which helps players with a fuller turn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">4-way stretch fabric<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">The super stretch woven shell contains 8% spandex, so it flexes in every direction. You feel the freedom immediately when you reach for a long iron or swing through impact.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">Sealed seams and DrySeal collar<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">Dual sealed seams block water at the stitching, the usual weak point. The DrySeal collar adds protection at the neck, where rain tends to creep in during a long round.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">Underarm zip venting<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">Waterproofs can trap heat on a milder day. Underarm zips let you dump warmth without taking the jacket off, which suits golfers who walk briskly or carry their bag.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 20px; margin: 28px 0 10px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.35;\">Waterproofing you can rely on<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">FootJoy pairs the 20,000mm rating with a DWR finish, which makes water bead and roll off the outer fabric. The FootJoy Hydrotour jacket also uses YKK Aquaguard zips, designed to resist water getting in through the closures. Together, these details mean the jacket tackles rain from several angles rather than leaning on one feature.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">The adjustable wrist cuffs and internal storm flap round off the protection. Wet-weather golf is often about the small gaps, such as the wrist when you reach down to a ball or the zip line when the wind drives rain sideways. Sealing those gaps is what separates a good waterproof from a merely adequate one.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 20px; margin: 28px 0 10px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.35;\">Freedom to swing<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">This is where the FootJoy HydroTour jacket earns its keep. Many waterproofs protect well but fight the swing, pulling across the shoulders at the top. The combination of the 3-panel pattern and four-way stretch avoids that. A customer review on our site describes it as light and effective without restricting movement, which matches the specs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">Golfers who struggle with stiff outerwear will notice the difference. If you want to compare other layering options for colder rounds, our guide to <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/best-winter-golf-trousers\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=best-winter-golf-trousers\">winter golf trousers<\/a> is a useful companion read.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 20px; margin: 28px 0 10px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.35;\">Practical touches<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">Two secure side pockets keep a glove, tee or pitch repairer within reach, and the rubber outline logo on the back and left collar keeps the look clean. It comes in two colours, Navy and Black, which pair easily with most golf outfits. The three-year limited waterproof warranty under normal use adds confidence for a jacket at this price.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"worth-knowing\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: clamp(21px,5.6vw,26px); margin: 44px 0 14px; padding: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.3; border-bottom: 2px solid #398100; overflow-wrap: break-word;\">Worth knowing<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">No jacket suits everyone, and a few points are worth weighing before you buy. None of these is dealbreakers, but they help set expectations.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 20px; margin: 28px 0 10px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.35;\">It is an investment<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">At \u00a3219, the FootJoy HydroTour jacket costs noticeably more than entry-level rainwear. If you play only a handful of wet rounds each year, the lighter <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/footjoy-hydrolite-x-mens-waterproof-jacket\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=footjoy-hydrolite-x\">HydroLite X<\/a> at \u00a3159 may cover your needs for less. The HydroTour makes most sense when you play in poor weather regularly.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 20px; margin: 28px 0 10px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.35;\">Check the fit before you commit<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">Stretch fabrics are forgiving, but a waterproof still needs room for a mid-layer in winter. We suggest checking the size chart on the product page and thinking about what you will wear underneath. If you sit between sizes and layer heavily, our PGA professional team can advise before you order.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 20px; margin: 28px 0 10px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.35;\">Breathability is not quoted<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">FootJoy lists the waterproof rating for this jacket but not a breathability figure in the product details we hold. The underarm vents help manage heat, yet very active players on warm days may prefer a jacket with a published breathability number, such as the HydroLite X.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pros-and-cons\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: clamp(21px,5.6vw,26px); margin: 44px 0 14px; padding: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.3; border-bottom: 2px solid #398100; overflow-wrap: break-word;\">Pros and cons<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,240px),1fr)); gap: 16px; margin-top: 18px;\">\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #e8f5e9; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 18px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Strengths<\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 20px; list-style: disc; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 15px;\"><strong>Serious waterproofing:<\/strong> 20,000mm rating plus sealed seams and a DrySeal collar.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 15px;\"><strong>Swing-friendly stretch:<\/strong> four-way stretch and a 3-panel cut reduce restriction.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 15px;\"><strong>Ventilation:<\/strong> underarm zips help you manage heat on milder days.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 15px;\"><strong>Warranty:<\/strong> three-year limited waterproof cover under normal use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff3e0; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 18px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #dc4332; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\">Considerations<\/div>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0 0 0 20px; list-style: disc; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 15px;\"><strong>Price:<\/strong> \u00a3219 is a real outlay compared with lighter options.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 15px;\"><strong>No breathability figure:<\/strong> only the waterproof rating is quoted.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 6px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 15px;\"><strong>Layering room:<\/strong> check sizing if you wear thick mid-layers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"who-it-suits\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: clamp(21px,5.6vw,26px); margin: 44px 0 14px; padding: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.3; border-bottom: 2px solid #398100; overflow-wrap: break-word;\">Who it suits<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">The FootJoy HydroTour jacket appeals to a wide range of golfers, but different players will value different things. Here are three typical profiles and our advice for each.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,240px),1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 22px 0;\">\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #e8f5e9; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">The competitive low handicapper<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Profile:<\/strong> Handicap 0 to 12, plays club competitions in all weather and wants nothing to restrict the swing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> The FootJoy HydroTour jacket\u00a0 in Navy, sized to sit close without pulling.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> The stretch shell and 3-panel cut keep the rotation free, and the sealed construction survives a full round.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff3e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">The year-round regular<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Profile:<\/strong> Handicap 13 to 20, plays two or three times a week and does not cancel for rain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> The FootJoy HydroTour jacket in Black, paired with matching trousers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> Frequent use spreads the cost, and the warranty and DWR finish suit heavy wear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #f0f7ff; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">The occasional fair-weather player<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Profile:<\/strong> Handicap 21 and over, plays a few times a month and mainly wants a backup for showers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Recommendation:<\/strong> Start with the HydroLite X.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Why:<\/strong> It is lighter on the wallet and still carries a 20,000mm rating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-it-compares\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: clamp(21px,5.6vw,26px); margin: 44px 0 14px; padding: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.3; border-bottom: 2px solid #398100; overflow-wrap: break-word;\">How it compares<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">The FootJoy HydroTour jacket does not exist in a vacuum, so here is how it stacks up against two alternatives at different price points. Our pick depends mostly on how often you play in the wet and how much you want to spend.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,240px),1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 22px 0;\">\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 2px solid #398100; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: inline-block; background: #398100; color: #fff; border-radius: 20px; padding: 3px 11px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 8px;\">Reviewed<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: inline-block; background: #fff8e1; border: 1px solid #398100; color: #398100; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px; margin: 0 0 8px;\">Best all-rounder<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 130px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 130px; max-height: 130px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/EEEC32CE-4841-4A24-9E09C106B95B00DE.jpg\" alt=\"FootJoy HydroTour Mens Waterproof Golf Jacket\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #333; line-height: 1.35; margin: 8px 0 4px; padding: 0;\">FootJoy HydroTour Mens Waterproof Golf Jacket<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; margin: 4px 0 6px; padding: 0;\">\u00a3219<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #4a4a46; line-height: 1.45; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0;\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> regular wet-weather players<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12.5px; color: #4a4a46; line-height: 1.5; text-align: left; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 8px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0;\"><strong>Waterproof:<\/strong> 20,000mm<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0;\"><strong>Stretch:<\/strong> 4-way, 3-panel<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0;\"><strong>Extras:<\/strong> Underarm venting<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #FFD814; color: #0f1111; padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 20px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #FCD200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/footjoy-hydrotour-mens-waterproof-golf-jacket\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=footjoy-hydrotour\">Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: inline-block; background: #fff8e1; border: 1px solid #398100; color: #398100; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px; margin: 0 0 8px;\">Best value<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 130px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 130px; max-height: 130px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/91967735-31AA-48CD-8B5344AFE5974763.jpg\" alt=\"FootJoy HydroLite X Mens Waterproof Jacket\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #333; line-height: 1.35; margin: 8px 0 4px; padding: 0;\">FootJoy HydroLite X Mens Waterproof Jacket<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; margin: 4px 0 6px; padding: 0;\">\u00a3159<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #4a4a46; line-height: 1.45; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0;\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> lighter, lower-cost protection<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12.5px; color: #4a4a46; line-height: 1.5; text-align: left; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 8px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0;\"><strong>Waterproof:<\/strong> 20,000mm<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0;\"><strong>Breathability:<\/strong> 15,000g\/sqm<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0;\"><strong>Build:<\/strong> 2.5-layer, knit panels<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #FFD814; color: #0f1111; padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 20px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #FCD200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/footjoy-hydrolite-x-mens-waterproof-jacket\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=footjoy-hydrolite-x\">Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px; text-align: center;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: inline-block; background: #fff8e1; border: 1px solid #398100; color: #398100; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 4px; margin: 0 0 8px;\">Premium option<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"height: 130px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 130px; max-height: 130px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/assets\/images\/productimages\/original\/72B915F9-F210-EC1F-96F11B4313C0470A.jpg\" alt=\"Galvin Green Aston Mens Full-Zip Golf Jacket\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #333; line-height: 1.35; margin: 8px 0 4px; padding: 0;\">Galvin Green Aston Mens Full-Zip Golf Jacket<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #398100; margin: 4px 0 6px; padding: 0;\">\u00a3209<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #4a4a46; line-height: 1.45; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0;\"><strong>Best for:<\/strong> GORE-TEX fans<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12.5px; color: #4a4a46; line-height: 1.5; text-align: left; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 8px 0 0; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\">\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0;\"><strong>Fabric:<\/strong> GORE-TEX ePE<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0;\"><strong>Protection:<\/strong> Waterproof and windproof<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin: 0 0 3px; padding: 0;\"><strong>Lining:<\/strong> Lightweight mesh<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #FFD814; color: #0f1111; padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 20px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 13px; border: 1px solid #FCD200;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/galvin-green-aston-mens-dryvr-full-zip-golf-jacket\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=galvin-green-aston\">Shop Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 20px; margin: 28px 0 10px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.35;\">HydroTour or HydroLite X?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">The <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/footjoy-hydrolite-x-mens-waterproof-jacket\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=footjoy-hydrolite-x\">HydroLite X<\/a> shares the same 20,000mm rating and costs \u00a360 less. It is a 2.5-layer jacket with a quoted breathability of 15,000g\/sqm and engineered knit panels. Choose it if budget matters or you want a lighter feel. Choose the HydroTour for the 3-panel cut, sealed seams and DrySeal collar.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 20px; margin: 28px 0 10px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.35;\">FootJoy HydroTour Jacket or Galvin Green Aston?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">The <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/galvin-green-aston-mens-dryvr-full-zip-golf-jacket\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=galvin-green-aston\">Galvin Green Aston<\/a> uses GORE-TEX ePE fabric and offers waterproof, windproof protection with a mesh lining. It suits golfers who prefer the GORE-TEX name. The HydroTour counters with its stretch fabric and underarm venting. It costs \u00a310 more than the Aston, so the choice comes down to fabric preference rather than price.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">If you are still browsing, our guide to the <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/lightweight-golf-waterproof-jackets\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=lightweight-waterproof-jackets\">best lightweight golf waterproof jackets<\/a> covers more options.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"technology-explained\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: clamp(21px,5.6vw,26px); margin: 44px 0 14px; padding: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.3; border-bottom: 2px solid #398100; overflow-wrap: break-word;\">Technology explained<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">Waterproof labels can read like jargon, so here is what the main technologies in the HydroTour actually do on the course.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,240px),1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 22px 0;\">\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">20,000mm waterproof rating<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">This number comes from a lab test that measures how much water pressure the fabric withstands before leaking. Higher means better rain protection. At 20,000mm, the jacket sits at the top end for everyday golf.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">DWR finish<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">DWR stands for durable water repellent. It is a surface coating that makes rain bead up and run off instead of soaking in. It wears over time, so a wash and occasional reproofing keep it working.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">Dual sealed seams<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">Every stitch hole can leak. Sealing the seams with tape closes those holes, which is why sealed seams matter as much as the fabric itself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">4-way stretch with spandex<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">The shell includes 8% spandex, so it stretches both across and along the fabric. For golfers, this means the jacket moves with the body rather than resisting it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">YKK Aquaguard zips<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">These water-resistant zips reduce leaks through the closure line, an area that cheaper jackets often neglect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">Underarm venting<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">Zippered vents under the arms release heat and moisture, helping you stay comfortable as conditions change mid-round.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">All of this is backed by FootJoy\u2019s three-year limited waterproof warranty, which covers normal use. For more on keeping the rest of your kit dry, see our <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/blog\/best-golf-umbrellas\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=best-golf-umbrellas\">guide to golf umbrellas<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"our-verdict\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: clamp(21px,5.6vw,26px); margin: 44px 0 14px; padding: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.3; border-bottom: 2px solid #398100; overflow-wrap: break-word;\">Our verdict<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; padding: 0; line-height: 1;\"><span style=\"color: #398100; font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: 1px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span> <span style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #555;\">9\/10<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">The FootJoy HydroTour jacket is a confident, well-judged waterproof. It protects properly, it moves with the swing, and it carries the sort of sealing details that keep you dry when the weather really turns. For golfers who play through the winter, it is easy to recommend.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">The main hurdle is the price. At \u00a3219, you are paying for protection and freedom of movement, and if you play rarely in the wet, the HydroLite X at \u00a3159 is a smarter buy. For everyone else, the HydroTour is the jacket you will reach for whenever the forecast looks grim.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">Our score of 9\/10 is our own editorial assessment based on the specifications and customer feedback, and reflects strong all-weather performance held back only slightly by cost.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #398100; border-radius: 10px; padding: 26px; text-align: center; margin: 28px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.35;\">Stay dry all winter<\/h4>\n<p style=\"color: #e8f5e9; margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">Free UK delivery on orders over \u00a330 and a 60-day returns policy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8;\"><a style=\"color: #fff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/footjoy-hydrotour-mens-waterproof-golf-jacket\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=footjoy-hydrotour-navy\">HydroTour Navy \u00a3219<\/a> \u00b7 <a style=\"color: #fff; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/footjoy-hydrotour-mens-waterproof-golf-jacket\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=footjoy-hydrotour-black\">HydroTour Black \u00a3219<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"your-questions\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: clamp(21px,5.6vw,26px); margin: 44px 0 14px; padding: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.3; border-bottom: 2px solid #398100; overflow-wrap: break-word;\">Your questions<\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 18px; margin: 26px 0 0; padding: 0; line-height: 1.4;\">Is the FootJoy HydroTour jacket fully waterproof?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 12px 0 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>It has a 20,000mm waterproof rating, dual sealed seams, a DrySeal collar and YKK Aquaguard zips, so it is built to keep heavy rain out.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">Like all waterproofs, it works best when the DWR finish is kept in good condition, and the jacket is zipped and adjusted properly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 18px; margin: 26px 0 0; padding: 0; line-height: 1.4;\">Does the jacket restrict your golf swing?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 12px 0 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>It is designed not to.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">The 3-panel construction and four-way stretch fabric with 8% spandex let the jacket flex through the swing. A customer review on our site describes it as light and unrestricted. Choosing the right size is still important for the best freedom of movement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 18px; margin: 26px 0 0; padding: 0; line-height: 1.4;\">What colours does the FootJoy HydroTour Jacket come in?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 12px 0 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>It is available in Navy and Black.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">Black hides dirt well and pairs with almost anything, while Navy gives a slightly more traditional look. Both carry the same specifications, so the choice is down to personal taste and what else is in your wardrobe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 18px; margin: 26px 0 0; padding: 0; line-height: 1.4;\">How do I care for the jacket?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 12px 0 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Follow the garment&#8217;s care label.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">In general, wash waterproofs gently and avoid fabric softener, which can clog the fabric and reduce the DWR finish. If water stops beading on the surface, a reproofing treatment can restore performance. Avoid cuts and abrasion, which the warranty does not cover.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 18px; margin: 26px 0 0; padding: 0; line-height: 1.4;\">Is there a warranty?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 12px 0 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Yes.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">FootJoy provides a three-year limited waterproof warranty under normal use. It applies to the waterproof parts of the garment and does not cover cuts, abrasions or other damage, or embroidered areas. Keep your order details to hand in case you ever need to make a claim.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: 18px; margin: 26px 0 0; padding: 0; line-height: 1.4;\">What if the jacket does not fit?<\/h4>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-left: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 12px 0 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>We offer a 60-day returns policy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\">Items must be unused, unopened and in their original packaging. If you are unsure about sizing, speak to our PGA professional team on 0800 3681097 before ordering, and we will help you choose the right size for the layers you plan to wear.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff8e1; border-left: 4px solid #398100; border-radius: 6px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 26px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Need expert advice?<\/strong> Not sure on size or colour? Our PGA professional team is happy to help. Call us free on <strong>0800 3681097<\/strong> or email <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"mailto:sales@thegolfshoponline.co.uk\">sales@thegolfshoponline.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-buy-from-us\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: clamp(21px,5.6vw,26px); margin: 44px 0 14px; padding: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.3; border-bottom: 2px solid #398100; overflow-wrap: break-word;\">Why buy from us<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 22px; text-align: center; margin: 22px 0;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.35;\">Award-Winning Service Since 2002<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 6px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.5; font-weight: bold; color: #398100;\">Average Rating: 4.9 out of 5.0<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 6px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>29,000+ Total Reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 6px 0; padding: 0; color: #7a7a76; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\">8,000+ on Reviews.co.uk \u00b7 6,000+ on Trustpilot \u00b7 15,000+ on Google<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 6px 0; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;\">Led by PGA professional <strong>Mark Crossfield<\/strong>, with over 330 million YouTube views<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,240px),1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 22px 0;\">\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">60-Day Returns<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">If you are unhappy with any product, you can return it unused, unopened and in its original packaging within 60 days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">Authorised Retailer<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">We are an authorised retailer for all major brands, so you always receive genuine products with full manufacturer warranties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">Expert PGA Guidance<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">Our team of four PGA professionals is on hand to help you choose the right size, fit and product for your game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">Free UK Standard Delivery<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">Every order over \u00a330 comes with free standard UK delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">Lowest Price Promise<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">We work hard to offer competitive prices and stand behind them with our Lowest Price Promise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"box-sizing: border-box; min-width: 0; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; border-radius: 10px; padding: 18px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; margin: 0 0 8px; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.35;\">Real Golfers, Real Reviews<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6;\">Our 4.9 out of 5 rating comes from more than 29,000 reviews by real customers across three independent platforms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"complete-your-setup\" style=\"font-family: 'Libre Baskerville',Georgia,serif; color: #398100; font-size: clamp(21px,5.6vw,26px); margin: 44px 0 14px; padding: 0 0 8px; line-height: 1.3; border-bottom: 2px solid #398100; overflow-wrap: break-word;\">Complete your setup<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 30px; padding: 0 0 0 20px; list-style: disc;\">\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 16px;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/waterproofs\/mens-waterproof-trousers\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=mens-waterproof-trousers\">Waterproof trousers<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; complete your wet-weather defence with trousers that match the jacket.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 16px;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/footwear\/shoes\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=golf-shoes\">Golf shoes<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; keep your feet dry with waterproof shoes built for slippery fairways.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 16px;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/accessories\/umbrellas\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=golf-umbrellas\">Golf umbrellas<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; extra cover between shots and on the practice green.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 16px;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/footjoy\/gloves\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=footjoy-gloves\">FootJoy gloves<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; maintain grip in damp conditions with rain-ready gloves.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; padding: 0; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 16px;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thegolfshoponline.co.uk\/bags\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=footjoy-hydrotour-jacket-review&amp;utm_campaign=golf-bags\">Golf bags<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; a waterproof bag keeps your clubs and kit protected too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 16px; padding: 0; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.7;\">For more on the rules that shape every round, including when play can be suspended for weather, see the official guidance from <a style=\"color: #398100;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.randa.org\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The R&amp;A<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7a7a76; line-height: 1.6; border-top: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding-top: 18px; margin: 36px 0 12px;\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> Prices, specifications, and availability are accurate as of publication but may change. All FootJoy products featured are genuine products from an authorised retailer. Product performance may vary based on individual use and care.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7a7a76; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 16px;\">60-Day Returns Policy: If you are unhappy with any product, you may return it \u2014 unused, unopened, and in its original packaging \u2014 within 60 days for a full refund. Free UK Standard Delivery: Every order over \u00a330 from The Golf Shop Online comes with free standard UK delivery. For the latest pricing, availability, and product specifications, visit our website or contact our team on 0800 3681097. The Golf Shop Online has served golfers since 2002, with award-winning customer service backed by 29,000+ verified reviews across Reviews.co.uk, Trustpilot, and Google.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FootJoy HydroTour Jacket Review: Is It Worth \u00a3219? 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