The first thing I learned was how to pronounce it. THIS. Rhymes with “juice”. As in the famous Norwegian alpine skier Lasse Kjus, co-founder of the high-end skiwear brand, which has since branched out into golf apparel.
The second thing I learned was that I couldn’t handle it. Or, rather, that I didn’t want to spend $500 on myself – not when that kind of money could buy me 10 rounds at my local commune. Priorities. Dressing for the weather has never been at the top of my list.
Then a friend sent me a KJUS Pro 3L 2.0 rain jacket as a gift before the holidays. My perspective changed.
Many golf apparel brands boast that their products marry fashion and function. This jacket lives up to that promise, and more, with an attractive, streamlined cut and a host of sophisticated features. This is what Batman’s Alfred could design if his boss planned to tie him up bad conditions before going to a black tie dinner. It looks wonderful. Works great, too.
KJUS Pro 3L 2.0
Experience rain protection like never before with this fully stretchable waterproof jacket. X-stretch panels in the body area further increase flexibility while innovative wrist rain gutters ensure uninterrupted play in wet conditions. Ideal for cold and chilly days.
The material is waterproof and windproof. No big deal there. Any self-respecting raincoat can rightly claim the same. What’s different is the fabric – so light it feels like a second skin – and the way it’s sewn together, with X-shaped stretch panels giving you almost friction-free freedom of movement. It has a high collar at the back for extra protection and small pleats on the sleeves that act as gutters, directing water away from your hands. Inside each side pocket are discreet clips that solve a common rain gear problem. Pull the cords and they pull the jacket snugly around your torso, so there’s no puffy fabric to interfere with your swing – a particularly useful feature when putting or trying a touch shot around the green.
I’ve worn it on real courses, in real rain. I’ve had what the kids call “lived experiences” in my jacket, and I’ve loved it. A lot. Whether I would have bought it for myself is a hypothetical I’m happy to answer. What I do know is that now that I have it, I’m a lot less worried when the sunny forecast is wrong.
