As summer approaches, it's time to gear up with lightweight clothing to keep you cooler during those warmer sessions. Naturally, the golf shorts category is already saturated with many of the traditional styles such as the fitted chino. Shorts that are lightweight, comfortable and standout are less common.
That's where the Ping Mr Ping Vault shorts come in...
The material is as light as a feather (so light you almost forget you're wearing anything at all) and stretchy. But that doesn't make the shorts feel cheap. The shorts had a 'premium-feel' that made them the perfect choice for one my ventures out onto the course during a warm April day in England. They're versatile enough to make an excellent addition to your holiday suitcase, too.
The Mr Ping Vault shorts certainly have a nice fit that isn't intrusive. Crucially, I found the shorts to cause no chafing. This can be incredibly frustrating for many golfers during the summer season, but I had no such issues there during my trips around the course.
Pockets are important as well. The Mr Ping Vault option I tested has two adequately-sized spaces on the side for on-course accessories. There's also a handy additional compartment on the right side for your ball marker, tees, or a pencil. I'm fond of this feature - and it's especially useful if you're carrying items with sentimental value.
As you'd expect, the two rear pockets are also capable of fitting a scorecard and gloves. The left-rear pocket has a button and a loop function to seal your items. This feature can sometimes be fiddly and difficult to close, but Ping nailed this design detail.
The downside is the aesthetic. While the Mr Ping logo looks good neatly positioned on the Mr Ping Polo II, for example, I wasn't a fan of the print plastered across the the Mr Ping Vault shorts - I just couldn't get on board with the look.
The light-grey color made it difficult to style and match properly with some of the other designer golf clothing in my wardrobe. White golf shoes are a must if the Mr Ping Vault shorts are to be successfully carried off. Of course, looks and aesthetics are a subjective, personal choice...
Practically, the Mr Ping Vault shorts perform very well. And who knows, maybe there's plenty of other golfers who love the unique print. One things for sure, you'll definitely stand out from the crowd wearing these shorts.
For more golf apparel buying advice, check out our guides on the best golf tops and best golf polo shirts.
