Cool Spray Review

While the year is beginning to wind down and seasons are changing for most of the country, it is safe to assume that this summer was a scorcher for most of us. Here in purgatory, also known as Oklahoma, it was one of the hottest on record, and that led to anyone on a golf course doing all they could to make things even a little bit cooler. 

Obviously, the advancements in golf apparel materials have been game changing for most of us when it comes to surviving the heat with added breathability, as well as moisture wicking. However, the company Cool Spray has gone outside the box to try and use science to take things to another level of comfort when out in the heat. But, does it work?

The Cool Spray Review logo

Cool Spray – What is it?

Before we jump into answering that key question, it makes sense to dive into just what Cool Spray is and its origins. Apparently, it started while the company’s founder was on a golf trip outside of Bangkok, Thailand on a sweltering day of 95 degrees with 95% humidity. As the local caddy worked to keep their player cool, they turned to a spray substance that had an almost immediate effect. After that, a lot of time and collaboration with cosmetic chemists led to the creation of Cool Spray. 

The concept is a simple one, spray the product on your shirt/polo and in a few minutes you will begin to feel a refreshing cooling sensation that helps the user stay engaged no matter the outdoor activity they are doing. Interestingly, this is not intended to be applied to the skin directly, but to your “bottom layer shirt” (for those of us who wear undershirts). 

The Cool Spray bottle for this review

Cool Spray – Does it work?

Fortunately (or unfortunately for me), it has remained extremely hot here in Oklahoma and it was even more so on my golf trip to Scottsdale recently so Cool Spray was definitely put to the test. I alternated rounds using the spray and not, in order to get a better feel for its effectiveness, and over the course of twelve rounds of golf in 95 to 110 degree days, it definitely has a positive mental impact. 

Now, I say mental impact because the sensation that builds is hard to describe, but if you have used any products with alcohol or menthol in them and had moving air hit it after application, then you are familiar. Being that this is applied to your shirt, it seemed to hang around longer than I expected. I can safely say that it mentally saved me a couple of times out there to be able to continue to focus on my golf and not wanting to just crawl under a shade tree somewhere. 

The Cool Spray ingredients

I call it a mental effect because it is important to remember this won’t alter your core temperature, and you really must remain aware of your physical situation at all times on hot days and continue to hydrate. A tip of the cap to the company there as they make those things clear on the bottle as well.  However, it did provide some clarity of mind that allowed me to stay more focused on those aspects and that is a big positive. Also, be sure to test it on your golf shirts somewhere inconspicuous before spraying it all over, because with any liquid it could potentially stain, though in my case there were no issues. 

The Details

Cool Spray doesn’t actually lower your temperature but it does provide a cooling relief from extreme heat conditions, however it can also make you less aware of your body sending you signals, so stay diligent. A menthol smell is present with it as an active ingredient which reminds me of icy hot or mentalatum. 

From a “what’s in it” standpoint, there is purified water, denatured alcohol, hydrogenated castor oil, menthol, polysorbate 20, phenoxyethanol and sodium benzoate. While at first glance this might be a lot, when you really look at the ingredients the picture becomes clearer as to how/why the potential cooling effect occurs.

Cool Spray is frankly, a cool concept. It is also a product that is impressively polished in its design, application and also packaging/aesthetic. It does what it claims to do and does so at a $19.99 price point for 16 fluid ounces of product. Cool Spray is currently available for purchase directly from their website www.coolspray.com

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James is a staff writer for The Hackers Paradise along with being a professional educator. With his background in education James seeks to broaden his own knowledge while also sharing it with all those who share his passion for the game.