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Golfers are going CRAZY over Costco’s new Kirkland Signature golf balls

Costco, the home of wholesale, is a wonderful place where you can buy a 12-pack of steaks, a year’s supply of ketchup, two pounds of cheese balls, refurnish your house and re-up your wardrobe… all in one trip. Now, you can also pick up two dozen, four-piece urethane golf balls for $30 at certain local Costco warehouses, or online.
The golf balls are branded with the Kirkland Signature name, which is Costco’s in-house brand that makes all sorts of things: alcohol, food, house supplies and much more. Costco says the Kirkland brand must be equal to or better than the national brands, and must offer a savings to Costco members. The $15-per-dozen Kirkland Signature golf balls are USGA conforming, and are produced by Nassau Golf Co. Ltd of South Korea.
Sounds good, but what are real golfers saying about the Kirkland Signature golf balls?
GolfWRX members, who are some of the most knowledgable golfers in the world, have not hesitated to weigh in on the Kirkland-branded balls, filling up a 31-page forum thread (and counting).
Related: Join the discussion here.
“Same driving distance, and flight pattern (as the b330rx),” Forum member Two_Putt said about the Kirkland Signature Balls. “I can’t check the ball on the green but I did notice that it didn’t run out as far. Overall in my opinion a great value and my new ball of choice.”
As you may know, another popular manufacturer making four-piece urethane golf balls is Titleist with its Pro V1x, which sell for about $48 per dozen. A few forum members took it upon themselves to test the “KSigs” against the Pro V1(x)’s. Some of their reports below.
Coreyhr: “Here’s my hot take on the Kirkland. I normally game a Pro V1x and that’s what I was comparing against on my Skytrak. The feel off the driver in my opinion is better than the ProV, seriously the best feeling ball off the driver I’ve ever hit. The irons however left a lot to be desired for me. They felt clicky off of long and mid irons compared to the ProV. I don’t quite understand why one feels so good but the other not so much. I hit enough shots that strike shouldn’t be the culprit. The Kirkland was 2-3 yards longer for me during a 6 iron comparison due to lower spin than a ProV. Launch and peak height were virtually identical. Launch with a driver however was actually about 2 degrees lower with the Kirkland interestingly enough. I won’t be putting the Kirkland in the bag during tournament play, but absolutely will use it for those afternoon rounds after work. This thing is a serious threat to the big boys in the market.”
tomuch23:
“Lots of comparisons to the pro v1/v1x’s. There more similar to the project a’s in looks(almost identical), feel(tad firmer), and spin after playing them imo. When you put the $15 a dozen perspectives into consideration there isn’t any negatives that can really be justified I guess. Hopefully the price doesn’t jump $10 by spring but even then it would still be a great deal.”
tw_focus: “…Overall it’s a nice ball, BUT I think I will stick to ProV1s. I don’t spend a whole lot of money on golf balls (4x boxes of ProV1s during sale time have lasted me the season), the major cost / investment is my time. I don’t want to play with anything less than the best, and I think the Kirkland balls are slightly worse (though I admit a much better value).”
suprfli6: “Played 18 with one yesterday and it actually felt firmer off the driver than my usual Pro V1, but similar distances and spin with every type of shot I played. It was cooler than I’m used to so maybe that contributed to the feel difference. Too soon to tell for sure but personally it seemed to perform like a typical urethane tour ball so considering the price I’m optimistic.”
gripandrip: “Not like this will be a surprise, but I think I am a convert as well. Played two rounds this weekend, one on a links course in 25mph winds (on the shore of Lake Erie) and the other under normal conditions. No noticeable loss of distance, decent flight through the wind, acceptable spin on and around the greens. I am typically a Pro V1 player. Do these balls feel as good off my club as a Pro V in all instances? No. But close enough that I will probably change, for a while at least. However, I won’t be buying large quantities. If I bought 50 dozen balls, they would probably have to be cleaned out of my basement after I die. That’s a lot of balls.”
MarkCPA: “…Overall, I’m very impressed given the price of the ball. I saw no material differences in the K-Sig performance-wise vs. any other premium ball I’ve got good experience with including the TM TPX and the ProV1X. It has very good greenside control and is plenty long. I already placed an order for four dozen. I don’t see how anyone who wants a tour caliber ball but hates dropping $45+ on a dozen balls wouldn’t give the K-Sig a try.”
RSinSG: “…As I wrote earlier, I play ProV1x that I get for $20/dz from Golfballsdirect.com and to be honest I like the KSig’s as much if not a little better. I’m not saying they are a better ball than the ProV1 – only that I like them. If you’re on the fence try them. $15 a dz is a crazy good deal. I just ordered 3 more boxes before the free shipping ends.”
And remember, as per Costco’s policy, if you don’t like the product, you can always take it back for a full refund.
“I saw a lady return a jar of peanuts to Costco minus the jar,” forum member FiveSixAce said. “A gallon zip lock bag full of peanuts. They took it back.”
Tough to tell if he’s joking or not.
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Whats in the Bag
Presidents Cup WITBs: U.S. Team

Tiger Woods
Driver: TaylorMade M5 (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White 60 TX
3-wood: TaylorMade M5 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White 70 TX
5-wood: TaylorMade M3 (19 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White 80 TX
Irons: TaylorMade P7TW (3-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: TaylorMade MG 2 “Tiger MT Grind” (56-12, 60-10 degrees)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2 GSS
Grip: Ping PP58 Blackout
Golf Ball: Bridgestone Tour B XS
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Patrick Reed
Driver: Ping G400 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 70X
3-wood: Nike VR Pro LTD (15 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 125 80TX
Irons: Mizuno MP-18 (3), GrindWorks Patrick Reed “Proto” (4-PW)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Artisan (50, 60), Titleist Vokey Design SM5 55
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron “Captain America” Proto
Putter Grip: Iomic
Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Xander Schauffele
Driver: Callaway Prototype Sub Zero (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD BB 7X
3-wood: Callaway Rogue Sub Zero (15 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8X
2 Iron: Mizuno MP-20 HMB
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Irons: Callaway Apex Pro “Raw” (4-PW)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Callaway Jaws MD5 “Raw” (52), Titleist Vokey Design SM6 (56), Titleist Vokey Design BV Proto (60)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putter: Odyssey Stroke Lab Double Bend hosel
- 540 weight
- 15g weights
- 34 3/8
Putter grip: SS Traxion 2.0 Tour (40g counter)
Golf Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft X
Grips: Golf Pride Z Cord Mid Size
Justin Thomas
Driver: Titleist TS3 (9.5 degrees, B1 setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana ZF 60 TX (44 7/8″)
3-wood: Titleist TS3 (15 degrees, A1 setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue 80 TX
5-wood: Titleist 915 Fd (18 Degrees)
Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 9.2 Tour Spec X
Irons: Titleist T100 (4), Titleist 620 MB (5-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design Raw SM7 (46-10 @47.5), Titleist Vokey Design Raw SM7 (52-12 @52.5), Titleist Vokey Design Raw SM7 (56-14 @57), Titleist Vokey Design Raw SM7 60T (@60.5)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 Tour Issue (46), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (52-60)
Length: Std Lie 64.5
Grip: TVC 60RD USD
Swing weight: D3
Putter: Scotty Cameron X5
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Webb Simpson
Driver: Titleist TS3 (10.5 degrees, A1 setting, Draw CG)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei Blue AV 65 TX (45.25″)
3-wood: Titleist TS2 (15 degrees, A1 setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue 70 TX
5-wood: Titleist 915 Fd (18 degrees, B1 setting)
Shaft: UST Mamiya VTS 86 TX
Hybrid 1: Titleist 913 Hd (21 degrees) B2 setting
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 105 X
Hybrid 2: Titleist 913 HD (23.5 degrees) C3 setting
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Irons: Titleist 620MB (5-PW)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design Raw SM7 (54-14), Titleist Vokey Design Raw SM5 (60-06K)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey Tank Cruiser V Line
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Patrick Cantlay
Driver: Titleist TS3 (10.5 degrees, C1 Setting/Draw CG)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana BF 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist 915F (15 degrees, B1 setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana BF 70 TX
Hybrid: Titleist 816 H2 (21 degrees, B1 setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 90 TX
Irons: Titleist T100 (4-9)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold 120X
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM7 Raw (46-10, 54-10, 56-08, 62-08)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold S300
Length: Std
Loft: 53, 57, 61
Lie: 63 on all
Grip: TV 58RD USD
Swt: D3, D2, D1, C9
Putter: Scotty Cameron
Ball: Titleist Pro V1X
Tony Finau
Driver: Ping G410 (9 degrees @8) Flat setting
Shaft: Accra TZ6 Proto M5 75 (Tip 1”)
D5, 44.75 Inches
3-wood: Ping G400 (14.5 degrees @14.25)
Shaft: Accra Tour Z 4100 (Tip 1.5”)
D3. 42 Inches
Irons
3-iron: Ping iBlade (20 degrees)
Shaft: Nippon Modus 3 120TX
D3
4-PW: Ping Blueprint
Shaft: Nippon Modus 3 120TX
D3
Wedges: Ping Glide 3.0 (50/SS @51), Titleist Vokey SM7 (56/10S, 60/08M)
Shaft: Nippon Modus 3 125TX
Putter: Piretti Elite “Custom”
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Matt Kuchar
Driver: Bridgestone Tour B JGR (9.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Atmos Tour Spec 6S
3-wood: TaylorMade M6 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Speeder Evolution 757 X
Hybrids: Bridgestone Tour B XD-H (18 degrees), Ping Anser (20)
Shafts: Fujikura Motore Speeder TS 8.8 X flex
Irons: Bridgestone J15CB (5-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 S300 (soft stepped)
Wedges: Bridgestone J40 Forged (52 bent to 51 degrees); Cleveland RTX-4 (58 bent to 57 degrees), TaylorMade HighToe (64 bent to 63 degrees)
Shafts: KBS Tour 120 S
Putter: Bettinardi DASS KM-1 Arm Lock (soft carbon steel, 400 grams, 2.5 degrees loft)
Grip: Lamkin Arm Lock
Ball: Bridgestone Tour B X
Grips: Iomic X-Grip
Gary Woodland
Driver: Ping G410 Plus (9 degrees @8)
Shaft: Accra RPG Tour Z M5
3-wood: Titleist TS2
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 100X
Utility: Wilson Staff (18 degrees)
Shaft: KBS C-Taper 130X
Irons: Wilson Staff Forged Blade 4-PW
Shaft: KBS C-Taper 130X
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 (52/12F @53, 58/10/S), TaylorMade Hi-Toe (64)
Shafts: KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 125S
Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport
Ball: Bridgestone BX
Grips: Golf Pride BCT MidSize
Bryson DeChambeau
Driver: Cobra SpeedZone (9 degrees @7)
Shaft: LA Golf Shafts Tour B.A.D VD3 75TX
3-wood: Cobra King LTD (12.3 degrees)
Shaft: LA Golf Shafts Tour B.A.D 3VD1 75TX
5-wood: Cobra F8+ (17.5 degrees)
Shaft: LA Golf Shafts Tour B.A.D VD1 85-TX
Irons: Cobra King Utility (4, 5), Cobra King Forged (6-PW)
Shafts: LA Golf Shafts B.A.D Prototype Rebar
Wedges: Cobra King Tour Raw (50, 56, 60)
Shafts: LA Golf Shafts B.A.D Prototype Rebar
Putter: Sik C-Series
Ball: Bridgestone Tour B XS
Grips: Jumbo Max
Rickie Fowler
Driver: Cobra SpeedZone (10.5 degrees set at 9.5)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 70X 43 inches
3-4 wood: Cobra King F8+ (14.5 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Synergy 70 X 42 inches
Utility: Cobra F9 Speedback (4, 20 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ Proto
Irons: Cobra “RF Proto” Forged (4-PW)
Shafts: KBS C-Taper 125 S+
Wedges: Cobra King V-Grind Prototypes (52-10B, 54-10F bent to 56, 60F)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Circle T Newport 2 Proto
Grip: Standard Scotty Cameron Pistol
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align “Rickie Custom”
Golf ball: 2019 TaylorMade TP5x (No. 15) Pix USA
Dustin Johnson
Driver: TaylorMade M5 (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Speeder 661 X Tour Spec 2.0
3-wood: TaylorMade M5 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 6.5 X
Irons: TaylorMade P790 (3-iron), TaylorMade P730 DJ Proto (4-PW)
Shafts: Project X HZRDUS Black 6.5 X (P790), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 Black (52, 60 degrees), TaylorMade MG Hi-Toe (64 degrees)
Shafts: KBS Tour 120S
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour Black
Grip: SuperStroke Pistol GT 1.0
Ball: 2019 TaylorMade TP5x (No. 1) PIX “USA”
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
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Presidents Cup WITBs: International Team

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Hideki Matsuyama
Driver: TaylorMade M5 (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD-DI 8 X
3-wood: TaylorMade M4 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD-DI 9 TX
Hybrid: Ping G410 (18 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD-DI 115 X
Irons: Srixon Z 965 (4-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Wedges: Cleveland RTX4 Forged (52, 56, 60)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Prototype
Golf Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV
Grips: Iomic X-Evolution
Joaquin Niemann
Driver: Ping G400 LST (10 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei White 70 TX
3-wood: Ping G410
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8X
Hybrid: Ping G400
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid 95 X
Irons: Ping iBlade (4-9)
Shaft: Project X 6.0
Wedges: Ping Glide 2.0 (46 degrees), Ping Glide Forged (52, 56, 60)
Shafts: Project X 6.5
Putter: Ping Vault 2.0 Anser
Putter Grip: P58 Midsized
Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Ribbed
Louis Oostuizen
Driver: Ping G400 LST (10 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS T1100 65
5-wood: Ping G400 (17 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Tour Spec 7.2 X
Driving iron: Ping Blueprint (3-iron)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Red Hybrid
Irons: Ping Blueprint (4-PW)
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Ping Glide Forged (52, 56, 60)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putter: Ping Vault 2.0 Voss
Putter grip: PP58 Midsized Cord
Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Grips: Custom Switch Grip
Adam Scott
Driver: Titleist TS4
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X
3-wood: Titleist TS2 (16.5 degrees, A1 setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Rombax P95
Irons: Titleist 680 (4-9)
Shafts: KBS Tour 130X
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 (48, 52, 56, 60 degrees)
Shafts: Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putter: Scotty Cameron Prototype SC-X
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Abraham Ancer
Driver: Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero
3-wood: TaylorMade M4
Shaft: LA Golf Shafts 70x White Tie
5-wood: TaylorMade M2
Shaft: Matrix VLCT X
Hybrid: TaylorMade UDI (23 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi OT110 X
Irons: Miura MB-5005
Shaft: Mitsubishi OT110 X
Wedges: Artisan MT Grind (51.5, 56, 60 degrees)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey Stroke Lab #5
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Cameron Smith
Driver: Titleist TS2 (9.5 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Dj6X
3-wood: Titleist TS2 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana BF 70 TX
5-wood: Titleist TS2 (18 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei BF 70 TX
Irons: Titleist T100 (4-9)
Shaft: KBS Tour X
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM7 Raw (46-10, 52-10, 56-08, 60 degrees)
Shaft: KBS Tour 130X
Putter: Scotty Cameron
Ball: Titleist Pro V1X
Haotong Li
Driver: TaylorMade M6 (9 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 130 70TX
3-wood: TaylorMade M6 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Rogue Silver 130 80TX
5-wood: TaylorMade M5 (19 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 80X
Irons: TaylorMade M3 (3), TaylorMade P750 (4-9)
Shafts: Nippon Pro Modus3 120X
Wedges: TaylorMade MG (48) High Toe (52) Vokey SM7 (60T)
Shafts: Nippon Pro Modus3 120X
Putter: Bettinardi Custom
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
C.T. Pan
Driver: Titleist TS2 (9.5 degrees, A1 setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Atmos Blue 6X
3-wood: Titleist TS3 (16.5 degrees, A1 setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei Red 70 TX
Irons: Titleist U510 (3), Titleist U500 (4), Titleist T100 (5-9)
Shaft: Project X HZDRS Red 85 (3), Project X 6.0 (4-9)
Wedges: Vokey Design “Raw Heated” SM7 (46-10F, 52-08F, 58-10K, 62-08M)
Shafts: Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Purple S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron 009M
Ball: Titleist Pro V1X
Sung Jae Im
Driver: Titleist TS3 (9.5 degrees, D1 setting, draw CG)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7X
3-wood: Titleist TS3 (15 degrees) D1
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 8TX
Hybrid: Titleist 818 H2 (19 degrees, A1 setting)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 105 X
Irons: Titleist T100 (4-PW)
Shafts: Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 Raw (52-08F, 56-08 M, 60-04L)
Shafts: Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X-100
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom T6 STR
Ball: Titleist Pro V1X
Byeong Hun An
Driver: Titleist TS3 (8.5 Degrees) B2 Setting, Draw CG
Shafts: Accra TZ5 65 M5
3-wood: Titleist TS2 (13.5 Degrees) D4 Setting
Shaft: Project X HZDRS Smoke Black 80X
Irons: Titleist 716 TMB (3, 4, 5), Titleist 620 MB (6-9)
Shaft: Nippon Pro Modus Hybrid TX (3), Project X 6.5 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design Raw SM8 (48-10, 52-08, 56-08, 60T)
Shafts: Project X 6.5 (46, 48, 52), Project X 6.0 (56), True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 (60)
Putter: Scotty Cameron Proto
Ball: Pro V1X
Marc Leishman
Driver: Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero (9 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Speeder 757 Evolution II X
3 wood: Callaway Epic Flash (15 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC Tour Spec 9.2X
5 wood: Callaway Epic Flash (18 Degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC Tour Spec 9.2X
Utility: Callaway Apex UT (21 Degrees)
Shaft: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 130X
Irons: (3-9): Callaway Apex MB
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 130X
Wedges: Callaway Jaws MD5 (48, 52,56)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 130X
Lob wedge: Titleist Vokey SM7(60-08M),
Shaft: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 130X
Putter: Odyssey Versa 6 Black
Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft X
Adam Hadwin
Driver: Callaway Epic Flash (10.5 Degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana D+ 70x
3 wood: Callaway Rogue (14.5 Degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana D+ 72x
Utility: Callaway X Forged (3-4)
Shafts: True Temper Project X 7.0
Irons: (5-PW): Callaway Apex MB,
Shafts: True Temper Project X 7.0
Wedges: Callaway Jaws Mack Daddy MD5
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey Stroke Lab Double Wide
Ball: Callaway Chrome Soft
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Equipment
Forum Thread of the Day: “Is one brand OCD a thing?”

Today’s Forum Thread of the Day comes from IamMarkMac who asks WRXers whether they feel one brand OCD is a thing. Our members share their thoughts on the subject and discuss the pros and cons of having a one brand bag.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- Tim Sherwood: “I don’t mind having a bag where there’s a mix of manufactures (although my bag is now all Srixon except wedges and putter, as their gear just works for me); however, I cannot stand having a bag that is branded and having none of that OEM’s clubs in it. I recently had to buy an off-brand bag as I couldn’t bring myself to put zero Taylormade clubs in a Taylormade bag. Finding a clean, almost unbranded bag wasn’t easy though.”
- MattyO1984: “It’s something that I have thought about, and I definitely believe that I have OCD when it comes to my bag. I am all Titleist everything. My being a Titleist guy goes back to when I was barely even a teenager. Tiger had a Scotty putter and a 975D driver. I wanted them, and from there, over time, everything became all Titleist everything and everything in the bag has to match. There are plenty of other headcovers that I could have bought for my clubs, but because they aren’t black, white and red, I simply wouldn’t go near them. I even mark my ball with one black dot above the number and red dot below the number. I know it’s weird, but I am OK with it. If anything, I feel more confident using Titleist, and at the end of the day, confidence is a huge factor in golf so I can’t see my changing any time soon…well apart from my AP2’s which will shortly be switched for T100’s.”
- pheenomz4774: “Brand OCD is a thing for me. I sometimes don’t, but when I found a manufacturer, I liked I tend to go all-in. For me it’s not about being looking like anything to anybody else, it’s a trust in a company that’s engineered their own products to match feel, gapping, etc. throughout their own bag. Most manufacturers have several options in every spot in the bag, so while it may have been true in the past, it’s very hard not to find a type of club you want within a single OEM. If I were truly “min/maxing” to squeeze every possible yard and spin rate, I’d probably have several different brands in the bag. For how much I play, that chore seems way too exhausting to sift through, and so I found a manufacturer that got me “close enough” knowing my actual golf scores won’t differ so much.”
- ChipNRun: “Is it OCD, or does focusing on one brand save one time and money? Since about 2012, most of my club choices have been Callaway and Tour Edge. They just seem to fit my eye better. That said, Cobra hybrids have a solid place in the bag. I also like the Cobra FWs, but I can only have so many golf bag sets. As for Callaway, the top two pros at my club are Callaway guys. Golfers at the club get to hit a lot of prototype models the pros get for us prior to general release. They work closely with the Callaway rep, who shows up for general demo days and special Callaway-only visits. You can make a club selection decision over several months rather than after one day on Trackman. Tour Edge is good also. I got to know the regional TE reps very well the past ten years, and the lesson pro I work with is a knowledgeable TE fitter.”
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Frank Cruz
Jan 1, 2017 at 11:24 pm
This ball will hit the industry between the eyes and really hurt most everyone in the ball business. Titleist balls like NXT, Velocity, DT could be dust now, PRO V will definitely suffer as only the few loyalists wanting the label on their ball will pay the price. All the balls from Bridgestone, Srixon and others will face serious trouble (many millions) if the ball were to comeback. I don’t expect to see that Kirkland ball ever again! The collective industry will stop it, they may buy the plant that makes these and close it down, they may call it a test pilot or Beta run that could not be sustained…. blah blah.
Gary
Nov 17, 2016 at 4:35 pm
Bought Kirkland 4 piece about 3 weeks ago and have played 4 rounds. I am 65 yr young retiree with a 9 hdcp. Ball is great distance wise with fantastic spin on greens. I have have played Snell and Vice both great balls but higher price than Kirkland. They do scuff a little easier. On a fixed income I look for great buys for the $$ and this ball is. Another great ball if you can find them is a Wilson Staff Zip(24 for $20) this 2 piece spins better than than duos I had been using since they came out. Glen Kirk is a fantastic 8yr old single malt for $19.95, make it a habit to find great value
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Mad-Mex
Nov 5, 2016 at 12:16 am
I am willing to bet if you held a blind test here and told all the elitist who have posted here to try this ball, unbranded and were told it was the 2017 Pro-V1 platinum prototype, they would be acting like teen girls at a Justin Bieber concert, giggling and screaming about how wonderful it is.
Kevin A
Nov 4, 2016 at 4:52 pm
Someone these posts remind me of why some of my friends won’t play golf. Because some golfers are elitist buttholes.
Who cares what ball you play. Why rip another’s choice?
These are the guys who buy escorts and end up in tax fraud cases.
mitch
Nov 2, 2016 at 9:05 am
ughhhh! I get my Costco membership yesterday , and they are sold out online and in my Costco store!
nick
Nov 1, 2016 at 6:58 pm
the reviews on the costco website are phenomenal. people dont blow smoke on reviews for the fun of it… these balls got nearly 5 star reviews by everyone. this isnt a gimmick or advertisement. not sure why people feel the need to trash this article. clearly it has people interested. im definitely gaming these this weekend. thanks Costco and GolfWRX for the heads up!
all manufacturers make a legit 4/5 piece ball. just like all manufacturers make legit clubs. most pro’s play different setups from their clubs to their ball. most all golf equipment is created equal; different people winning every week on tour with different sponsors… Costco just changed the game here and these balls are only going to get better and evolve.
WLBR
Nov 1, 2016 at 12:00 am
Americans, I urge you to buy American-made golf balls, certain models of Bridgestone, Titleist, Callaway, etc. Please buy American. Show these companies you value keeping their manufacturing jobs in the states.
Mat
Nov 1, 2016 at 2:57 pm
I’ll buy what fits me best. Manufacturing jobs aren’t some magical thing. They’re just jobs.
“Made in the USA” failed in the Reagan era. No need to MAGA.
Dan
Nov 12, 2016 at 2:38 pm
Also Taylormade tour and Project A are American made…..
Uncle Sam
Dec 26, 2016 at 9:51 am
oh please…..a bit too late for that now….
Trumpthekunt
Oct 31, 2016 at 3:04 am
Geez how much did golfwrx/ TMZ get paid to run this article….. Golfers going mad for Costco ball….. Sure they are….. Best run down and get yourself some….. This website has just gone straight down the pan…
Mad-Mex
Oct 31, 2016 at 9:15 pm
With a name like that and the way your write, your what?!?! 15/ 16? Grow up!!!
Uncle Buck
Oct 30, 2016 at 7:13 pm
My apologies, I’m pretentious and concerned about how I’m perceived on the golf course. I wouldn’t be caught alive with any golf products from Costco, Gemco, Target, Thrifty, CVS, Sears, Penny’s, FedCo, YourCo, or my local grocery for that matter. Kirkland will remain on all of my finer camping needs and H2o bottles. I’d rather lose the extra $15 and roll out the ProV’s, thank you very much. Save your alleged dollars and tell me all about how much you’re saving on the other umpteen vices in your life.
Furious Styles
Oct 30, 2016 at 11:21 pm
9.5/10
Travis
Oct 31, 2016 at 2:25 am
Extra $15 for Pro Vs… Try more like $30 a dozen more for the Pro Vs. At $15 a dozen Id probably use them for most of my practice rounds and club events and save a few dozen Pro Vs for when it actually mattered.
PCR
Nov 1, 2016 at 10:32 am
Geez… When is it going to get into people’s skulls that the Kirkland balls at $15 per DOZEN. PER DOZEN, folks.
That’s:
$1.25 per ball or,
$3.75 per sleeve or,
$15.00 PER DOZEN or,
$29.99 per TWO (2) DOZEN (24 balls).
ultimate hacker
Oct 29, 2016 at 1:55 pm
these advertisements on this webpage are out of control extremely annoying.
cgasucks
Oct 29, 2016 at 10:06 pm
That’s what adblockers are for..
pepperwhiteknight
Oct 29, 2016 at 1:35 pm
Great article. I use recycled prov1x Academy sells $10-20 a dozen. Never heard of these balls but I am going to give them a try.
Jurrrayyyyy
Oct 29, 2016 at 1:14 pm
So this isn’t the right place to post a review but I picked up 5-doz Vice drive balls last week for around $50 (or ~ $10/doz) and I really liked them. Tee to green they were about the same as my V1x, good feel, spin, and distance off the driver and irons.. They were a little bit of a let down on the putting green, (very hot off the putter face) but after a few holes I got used to them. They aren’t a urethane ball, I think they are 2-piece Surlyn, but definitely worth considering if you want a budget ball. Much softer feel than the other Surlyn balls I’ve played like the e6. And like all Suryln balls they seem pretty indestructible – I’ve played 2 rounds now with the same ball and it doesn’t have a scuff.
Mat
Nov 1, 2016 at 2:59 pm
Vice quality leaves a lot to be desired. My shipment contained patterns that weren’t symmetric.
Freddie 4x4
Oct 29, 2016 at 9:56 am
I was planning to load up a pallet of these today. Am I supposed to feel self-conscious about that?
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Guia
Oct 28, 2016 at 6:21 pm
There are any number of very good golf balls that are around $30 a dozen, which I think is reasonable. Price is not really a major concern to me I can easily afford the $50 a dozen for Titleist but have found that they really don’t perform (for me) any better than the balls that are $30 a doz.
I have gone to the less expensive Taylor Made, Wilson, Bridgestone, or the colored Korean Balls (the name escapes me now).
More to the point, I have no interest in the Kirkland. The result of diminishing return applies at both ends of the spectrum.
Trackcoach13
Oct 29, 2016 at 11:54 am
Except these 4-piece urethane balls are $15 a dozen. Pretty scary that so many folks cannot comprehend something so simple.
Tom
Oct 29, 2016 at 12:31 pm
BAZINGA!
Guia
Oct 29, 2016 at 3:13 pm
So, they are a 4 piece ball. What is your point?
Trackcoach13
Oct 29, 2016 at 6:05 pm
It is $15 per dozen and not $30 as you mentioned. There is a huge difference between $15 and $47 per dozen for similar construction and performance. A number of folks here have made comments that at $30 it is not worth the savings. However, it is $30 for two dozen.
Guia
Oct 29, 2016 at 7:01 pm
That is sound reasoning.
GuiaRETARDALERT
Oct 30, 2016 at 8:59 am
“That is sound reasoning.” – Looks like somone actually has to spell it out for you eh?
Jamie
Oct 28, 2016 at 4:37 pm
I would love to step up to the tee and have the guy with the ProV1’s and PXG irons ask what ball i’m playing and say “Costco Black Dot” and then proceed to take his money.
Don
Oct 28, 2016 at 9:07 pm
I love this comment.
Steve Wozeniak
Oct 31, 2016 at 1:08 pm
AWESOME!!!!!!
Dylan
Oct 28, 2016 at 4:11 pm
37 people don’t mind paying $50 for 12 golf balls that perform about the same as a Pro V1, unless you’re a tour pro…doubt you guys could tell the difference if you played both balls without brands on them.
Justin
Oct 29, 2016 at 10:08 am
I’d be curious, as well. We can say that for almost any product made, though. The looks are different, to avoid infringement, but when it comes to performance, who can tell a difference?
Blind tests would be best. It’s incredibly hard to do, especially with club heads, and people will always find flaws in the methodology (shaft wraps altering performance, for example).
At the end of the day, though, Brand Loyalty is a thing, and it always will be. We gotta make ourselves happy, and if it takes a $50/doz ball or a $30/2 doz ball to do that, it is what it is.
Ronald Montesano
Oct 28, 2016 at 3:15 pm
I want to know what links course exists on the shores of Lake Erie!?!?
Greg Gaynor
Oct 28, 2016 at 10:31 pm
Probably Maumee Bay State Park on Ohio Rt.2 between Toledo and Port Clinton. It’s an Arthur Hills layout that’s about 25 years old.
Ronald Montesano
Nov 12, 2016 at 10:37 pm
Thank you, Greg. I’m always thinking eastern Lake Erie, and forget about the western portion every time.
Greg chambers
Oct 28, 2016 at 2:24 pm
I will wait for the site that does real testing to publish their results.
Deadeye
Oct 28, 2016 at 2:10 pm
I will buy some soon!
alfriday
Oct 28, 2016 at 1:12 pm
I give this “article” a shank.
The writer does nothing to advance the discussion on the ball. The article is nothing but two paragraphs of introduction, two paragraphs of transition and a number of quotes from a long forum thread on the ball.
This reads like an essay a high school student would put together an hour before class when the student forgot to do the assignment the night before. Write a couple of paragraphs, copy and paste liberally from Wikipedia and hope for a passing grade.
Mat
Nov 1, 2016 at 3:02 pm
That’s because either this article is an ad placement, or it’s an “article” with no research and a very lazy writer. It would be awfully nice if the article had anything on it more than “it’s a 4-piece”. It sounds as if it plays like a rock, but there’s no comparison with any other ball made by the SK firm…
B. Parsons
Oct 28, 2016 at 11:43 am
How can people not read? $30 for TWO dozen is a steal even if they perform half as good as everyone is saying! And there are way too many people speaking highly of this ball to doubt it is a very playable ball.
Tom
Oct 29, 2016 at 12:37 pm
for various reasons, some players/commenters are harder to convince than others.
Ron
Oct 28, 2016 at 11:37 am
$15 a dozen, and you know there is a small profit margin in that…so have you figured out why ProV1’s are $48 a dozen..besides every time you buy a dozen you are paying for at least one more dozen for the the pros on the driving range….this Kirkland will not be on any pro driving range, note it is made in Korea (a Korean company owns Titlist golf balls if you did not already know) This is not the first good Urethane ball at a good price point MG golf has had a good one (C-4) for years.
Jonny B
Oct 28, 2016 at 12:46 pm
Love the Tour C4’s from MG Golf. Been playing this season and just as good as other tour urethane balls.
moneypowerrespect
Oct 28, 2016 at 11:21 am
good deal for the hacker – I have the opposite problem, I try to find excuses to get rid of balls. A single ball could last many rounds. If it scuffs up I toss them to my friends. Don’t need to save money when you only use a box or 2 a year.
LookAtTheHeroAbove
Oct 28, 2016 at 1:10 pm
Congrats you’re a real hero. A little bit insecure are we? Jacked up truck? Mustang/Camaro/Challenger in a bright obnoxious color? European luxury vehicle that post all over social media? Cheesy high-priced designer clothes with logos all over so everyone know what you’re wearing? Will tell everyone that you make a ton of money without them even asking? McMansion that is decorated completely awful? I would guess at least one of these applies to you.
Jamie
Oct 28, 2016 at 4:35 pm
Hilarious! i was thinking the same thing.
moneypowerrespect
Oct 28, 2016 at 5:05 pm
hahaha, that was good, you are correct sir, my psychiatrist has mentioned that I’m insecure, but that’s ok, the people who leach off of me give me all the affirmation I need.
PCR
Oct 29, 2016 at 9:38 am
“Yeti” sticker on the rear window of the SUV?
Leave A Comment
Oct 29, 2016 at 9:45 am
Threads like this one is what makes the United States of America such a great country. Thanks to each and every one of you.
D.J.T.
Oct 28, 2016 at 10:36 am
Dimples look like they have a “hint” hexagonal shape to them. Callaway much? Anybody agree?
Tom
Oct 29, 2016 at 12:47 pm
interesting.
PCR
Oct 28, 2016 at 10:21 am
SHANK. LOL!!!
Cornholio Golf
Oct 28, 2016 at 10:20 am
On the site they are listed for $30.00. No thanks. I’LL rather spend a bit more for a better ball.
At $15.00, sure, $30.00? A shank all the way.
PCR
Oct 28, 2016 at 10:23 am
So you want a 4 piece urethane ball for $0.63, otherwise it’s a “shank”?
Trackcoach13
Oct 28, 2016 at 10:32 am
$30 for TWO DOZEN…reading is fundamental…lol
Jiro
Oct 28, 2016 at 10:38 am
30 for 2 boxes, so it is indeed 15 for a box.
Feel the Bern
Oct 28, 2016 at 11:06 am
Love your sushi.
Don
Oct 28, 2016 at 9:11 pm
No. It’s 2 dozen in a single box. $30 for the box, $15/dz.
G P
Oct 28, 2016 at 9:53 am
No kidding about the “shanks”! $30 for 24 four-piece urethane balls, and 9 CLOWNS are giving it a “shank”? I guess some folks have money to burn!
Tom
Oct 29, 2016 at 12:49 pm
or this competition is scaring them.
Sloop
Oct 28, 2016 at 9:33 am
I bet you get a free can of soup when you buy these.
Golfbuddy
Oct 28, 2016 at 9:28 am
I need to pick up double dozen or two next time I’m in the States. Not yet available in Canada, unfortunately.
Trackcoach13
Oct 28, 2016 at 9:17 am
Why did some people vote this article as a shank? A shank? Really?
erlybrd
Oct 28, 2016 at 11:45 am
Because for lots of folks here, brands they so admire and donate their money to are the only things that hold them together; so that they can escape the reality of their level of play.
Bushes are full of ProVs and other top level performance balls.
Mad-Mex
Oct 29, 2016 at 3:33 am
WOW!! You came off the top rope and the ones you aimed it at are to ignorant to reply!! Great post!!
Standing ovation with “golf clap”!!!
Tom
Oct 29, 2016 at 1:01 pm
It’s mind boggling! Virtually MIND boggling. $1.25 for a 4 /pc. ball or $4.00 for a 4/pc. ball. This information is scaring some posters back into a relapse event. The mere fact that something of same quality as a higher priced product can be produced and sold for less than what is currently being offered is MIND BOGGLING!