For years whenever I thought about Galvin Green all I could think about were epic waterproof, Goretex jackets. I think about brutal conditions, insane wind, and torrential downpours. And Galvin Green makes the best products in the world for battling those elements on the golf course. However over the last few years as I’ve become more familiar with Galvin Green and their brand, I’ve realized how much more than that they are. I have a Ventil8 quarter zip that is surprisingly warm, yet totally breathable, which makes it useful in temperatures bordering on freezing all the way up to the mid 60s…
Author: Sean Ogle
Sean Ogle
As the Founder of Breaking Eighty Sean has spent the last 10+ years reviewing the best golf products and golf courses in the world. He prides himself on only writing about products and courses he's experienced first hand, and helping others find exactly what they need to enhance their enjoyment of the game we all love so much.
Over the last couple years I’ve noticed a trend of smaller independent golf companies making a splash in the golf business, with products that are often half the price of major brands…with performance that in many cases rivals them. Just recently I reviewed the Precision Pro rangefinder which is nearly as good as the incumbent Bushnell. Swing Caddie created a launch monitor for a fraction of the price of Trackman or FlightScope. And for the last few years Bombtech has been doing the same thing with the golf club. I love this trend, and I’ve come across some excellent products that 10 years…
If you’re interested in the Ecco Cage Pro, I’d also take a look at the Ecco Biom C4. They’re my favorite shoes Ecco has made yet. A couple of years ago, I had one of the most pleasant golfing surprises of my life. I first wore a pair of Ecco golf shoes. Now, as you might know, I’m generally a Nike guy, and I love the half a dozen or so pairs of Nike’s I have – but I’d always heard good things about Eccos. They’re expensive, but if you’re going to spend 4-6 hours a round in them trudging…
Use the Code BREAKINGEIGHTY to get $20 off any Precision Pro Product on their site. I first got wind of Precision Pro Rangefinders about four months ago and was instantly intrigued by the concept. They are a small company, looking to create high quality rangefinders at a fraction of the price of their competitors. I had a chance to talk to them, and check out both the Precision Pro NX7 as well as the NX7 Pro edition which adds slope and vibration – but it wasn’t until a couple weeks ago I got my hands on a review copy of…
In January I officially launched my latest project which I’ve called The Eighty Club. To be honest? The response I’ve received fully exceeded my expectations. In less than two months we’ve jumped up to nearly 100 members, we have two official events scheduled, with a handful more of EIGHTYx events organized by club members, and every single day on the site, we have guys geeking out over all things golf. Since we launched, I’ve received tons of questions about the Club and what exactly it is. And I get it, it’s kind of a unique concept. There really isn’t anything exactly like…
For those of you not in the Pacific Northwest (Portland to be exact), let me enlighten you on something: it’s been a miserable weather year. We’ve had more snow and rain this winter than any in recent memory. I’ve had landslides on the hill by by my house that have closed roads and have almost caused me to miss a flight. We also even ran out of heating oil (we’re in an old house), upon our return from London over New Years – which wasn’t able to be refilled for over a week due to snow. It got down to 44 degrees…in…
Arccos 360 is hands down the best analytics platform on the market for the amateur golfer. See why I love it so much in this in depth review.
I’ve gotta be the worst golf blogger ever – at least in terms of my clubs. Nearly every club in my bag is a few generations old, so when I got my hands on a new Mizuno JPX-900 Driver, I was pretty stoked to put it to the test. For those of you who haven’t read my club reviews before, you should know a couple things. First off, I’m not an expert. I’m not the guy that will tell you every single minute spec and the minor differences between the new model and last year’s model. I’m not hooking every…
Over the last few years my wardrobe of golf clothes has exploded. A few dozen polos, a dozen pairs of shorts, multiple jackets, a dozen pairs of shoes – the list goes on. And while golf is a huge part of my life, the reality is, that even on a good week I’m usually only on the course 3-4 times. The result? Most of my wardrobe is filled with items I can only wear a fraction of the time. It’s because of this that I appreciate what companies like Linksoul are doing. For those who aren’t familiar, Linksoul is a…
When I think of buddies golf destinations in the Northwest, immediately the first two that come to mind are Bandon and Bend. The quality of the golf is spectacular, and they are both great for very different reasons. Washington, on the other hand, had never been high on my radar until recently as a go to spot to head out of town with some friends for a few days. But you know what? It is now. Recently, I had the opportunity to head up and spend three days at Little Creek Casino Resort outside Tacoma, and was treated to two…