PREVIEW: Callaway Apparel - Fall 2018
Photographer: Beth Coburn, bc fotos
Location: Eagle Valley Golf Course, Woodbury, Minnesota
At the Callaway booth this year, things felt different. There was a genuine buzz of excitement on the show floor when the reps were presenting their product. Callaway Apparel, under licensing partnership with Perry Ellis, has always produced quality pieces. However, with the spring and summer deliveries of 2018, I got the sense Callaway no longer wanted to [just] offer clothing options with their logo on the sleeve. They wanted to make a statement with their apparel offerings in much of the same way their R & D team does with their equipment over on Rutherford Road. I left the booth with the sense they wanted to be an industry leader in this space. To be quite frank with you, I believe they’re doing just that.
Weather Series
A major focus for Callaway Apparel for 2018 is within their outerwear pieces. They felt as though there was room for improvement in this line and wanted to compete with some of the most respected names in this category. The men’s Thermal Performance Quilted Jacket is one of my favorites from this line. It features lightweight insluation with “Swing-Tech,” which is a stretchy fabric under the arms and back to allow freedom of movement during the golf swing. The magnetic zipper closure is just a remarkable design and fun to use! A great outerwear piece that transitions well off the course.
The Water-Repellant 1/4 Zip is another well thought out piece from Callaway. It’s designed as a thermal layering piece that’s warm and soft. Additionally, this piece of outwear is also designed to be water-repellant. This is essential for cool fall days with off and on light drizzle. This sounds like almost every fall day and Minnesota, and it allows you to stay dry without adding the bulk of another top-layer jacket.
The Women’s Thermore Jacket also features Swing-Tech along with Thermore insulation. Thermore is a synthetic alternative to down that has been around since 1972. It is said to be warmer, lighter, yet more durable than traditional down.
Thermal Performance Quilted Jacket (Caviar)
Quilted Thermore Jacket (Caviar)
Fit
Opti-Dri Shadow Striped Polo (Bright White)
17” Fast Track Skort (Dazzling Blue)
Cooling Mock Polo (Bright White)
17” Fast Track Skort (Dazzling Blue)
Halo Golf Shoes
5-Pocket Pant with Active Stretch Band (Caviar)
La Grange Golf Shoes (White/Black)