Galvin Green Ashton Shakedry Jacket Review

By Joel Tadman

published 21 May 2019

We test out Galvin Green's lightest ever waterproof jacket, the Ashton Shakedry, out on the golf course

To read our full Galvin Green Ashton Shakedry Jacket Review, click here.

The Shakedry is Galvin Green's lightest ever waterproof jacket.

This is because it has no face fabric, exposing the Gore-Tex membrane on the outside for the first time in golf.

This also allows it to dry quickly and minimise the chilling effect after a downpour.

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Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 14 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all equipment and video content at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader or viewer find exactly what they are looking for.

One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 2.8.

Joel's current What's In The Bag?

Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9°, Fujikura Ventus Black 6 S shaft.

Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15°

Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18°

Irons: Titleist T150, 4-PW

Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM10, 50°, 54° and 58°

Putter: LAB Golf DF3

Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x

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