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Costco Kirkland Signature Golf Balls Back in Stores
When golfers everywhere were distracted with the start of The Masters, Costco was busy stocking shelves with golf’s most controversial golf ball, the Kirkland Signature. On Thursday morning in Costco’s Livonia, Mich., location, we spotted Costco’s Kirkland Signature Tour Performance golf balls being sold at the price of $29.99 for two dozen.
After appearing on the USGA golf ball conforming list in early March, it seemed that the release of a new “Kirkland Signature Performance One” golf ball was inevitable. That speculation seems to have been proven false, at least for now. The golf balls we photographed have the same sidestamp and markings as the original Tour Performance ball, indicating that they use the same construction.
The only difference we found between the original “K Sigs” and the new golf balls we photographed is the packaging. The sleeves we spotted use a blue color around the Kirkland Signature logo that was black in the original release.
According a Costco representative, the golf balls are currently available at select locations around the country. On a related note, Costco has since filed a complaint against Acushnet — Titleist’s umbrella company — in United States Federal Court where it’s seeking declaratory judgement.
Related: See what GolfWRX members are saying about the Kirkland Signature golf balls.
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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/18/24): Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made.
From the seller: (@DLong72): “Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made. ?: $1150. ?? 100% milled collectors item from the limited releases commemorating when Ping putters won every major in 1988 (88 putters made). This was the model Seve Ballesteros used to win the 1988 Open Championship. Condition is brand new, never gamed, everything is in the original packaging as it came. Putter features the iconic sound slot.
Specs/ Additional Details
-100% Milled, Aluminum/Bronze Alloy (310g)
-Original Anser Design
-PING PP58 Grip
-Putter is built to standard specs.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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As you probably know by now, Collin Morikawa switched putters after the first round of The Masters, and he ultimately went on to finish T3.
The putter was far from the only change he made last week, however, and his bag is continuing to change this week at the 2024 RBC Heritage.
On the range of The Masters, Morikawa worked closely with Adrian Reitveld, TaylorMade’s Senior Manager of Tour at TaylorMade, to find the perfect driver and 3-wood setups.
Morikawa started off 2024 by switching into TaylorMade’s Qi10 Max driver, but since went back to his faithful TaylorMade SIM – yes, the original SIM from 2020. Somehow, some way, it seems Morikawa always ends up back in that driver, which he used to win the 2020 PGA Championship, and the 2021 Open Championship.
At The Masters, however, Rietveld said the duo found the driver head that allowed “zero compromise” on Morikawa’s preferred fade flight and spin. To match his preferences, they landed on a TaylorMade Qi10 LS 9-degree head, and the lie angle is a touch flatter than his former SIM.
“It’s faster than his gamer, and I think what we found is it fits his desired shot shape, with zero compromise” Rietveld told GolfWRX.com on Wednesday at the RBC Heritage.
Then, to replace his former SIM rocket 3-wood, Morikawa decided to switch into the TaylorMade Qi10 core model 13.5-degree rocket head, with an adjustable hosel.
“He likes the spin characteristics of that head,” Rietveld said. “Now he’s interesting because with Collin, you can turn up at a tournament, and you look at his 3-wood, and he’s changed the setting. One day there’s more loft on it, one day there’s less loft on it. He’s that type of guy. He’s not scared to use the adjustability of the club.
“And I think he felt our titanium head didn’t spin as low as his original SIM. So we did some work with the other head, just because he liked the feel of it. It was a little high launching, so we fit him into something with less loft. It’s a naughty little piece of equipment.”
In addition to the driver and fairway wood changes, Morikawa also debuted his new “MySymbol” jersey No. 5 TP5x golf ball at The Masters. Morikawa’s choice of symbols is likely tied to his love of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.
Not enough changes for you? There’s one more.
On Wednesday at the 2024 RBC Heritage, Morikawa was spotted with a new TaylorMade “Proto” 4-iron in the bag. If you recall, it’s the same model that Rory McIlroy debuted at the 2024 Valero Texas Open.
According to Morikawa, the new Proto 4-iron will replace his old P-770 hollow-bodied 4-iron.
“I used to hit my P-770 on a string, but sometimes the distance would be a little unpredictable,” Morikawa told GolfWRX.com. “This one launches a touch higher, and I feel I can predict the distance better. I know Rory replaced his P-760 with it. I’m liking it so far.”
See Morikawa’s full WITB from the 2024 RBC Heritage here.
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Why Rory McIlroy will likely use the new TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver Copper at the RBC Heritage
Although we spotted Rory McIlroy testing the new TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver Copper last week during practice rounds at the Masters, he ultimately didn’t decide to use the club in competition.
It seems that will change this week at the 2024 RBC Heritage, played at the short-and-tight Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head.
When asked on Wednesday following his morning Pro-Am if he’d be using the new, nostalgic BRNR Copper this week, McIlroy said, “I think so.”
“I like it,” McIlroy told GolfWRX.com on Tuesday regarding the BRNR. “This would be a good week for it.”
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According to Adrian Rietveld, the Senior Manager of Tour at TaylorMade, the BRNR Mini Driver can help McIlroy position himself properly off the tee at the tight layout.
Here’s what Rietveld told GolfWRX.com on Wednesday:
“For someone like Rory, who’s that long at the top end of the bag, and then you put him on a course like Harbour Town, it’s tough off the tee. It’s tight into the greens, and you have to put yourself in position off the tee to have a shot into the green. It kind of reminds me of Valderrama in Spain, where you can be in the fairway and have no shot into the green.
“I’m caddying for Tommy [Fleetwood] this week, so I was walking the course last night and looking at a few things. There’s just such a small margin for error. You can be standing in the fairway at 300 yards and have a shot, but at 320 you don’t. So if you don’t hit a perfect shot, you could be stuck behind a tree. And then if you’re back at 280, it might be a really tough shot into the small greens.
“So for Rory [with the BRNR], it’s a nice course-specific golf club for him. He’s got both shots with it; he can move it right-to-left or left-to-right. And the main thing about this club has been the accuracy and the dispersion with it. I mean, it’s been amazing for Tommy.
“This was the first event Tommy used a BRNR last year, and I remember talking to him about it, and he said he couldn’t wait to play it at Augusta next year. And he just never took it out of the bag because he’s so comfortable with it, and hitting it off the deck.
“So you look at Rory, and you want to have the tools working to your advantage out here, and the driver could hand-cuff him a bit with all of the shots you’d have to manufacture.”
So, although McIlroy might not be making a permanent switch into the new TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver Copper, he’s likely to switch into it this week.
His version is lofted at 13.5 degrees, and equipped with a Fujikura Ventus Black 7X shaft.
See more photos of Rory testing the BRNR Mini here
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steve
Jun 28, 2018 at 12:19 am
97% of all golfers worldwide cannot take advantage of these high performance balls because their impact dynamics are faulty. They could play any cheap golf ball but will buy a ProV or Kirkland for status and to salve their neurotic angst… 😛
Jeff R.
Jun 1, 2017 at 1:09 am
I am having zero luck in Canada finding these balls in Costco stores!. I have been to at least 10 different Costco locations hoping to find these on the shelf, and nada… zip!. It amazes me that Costco haven’t restocked faster with the crazy demand for it.
crying foul
May 12, 2017 at 11:29 pm
I think it is a shame that Costco does not offer the ball online. It can only be a deliberate act meant to create higher demand. I was excited to try the ball but will not simply based on principle and what I see as unfair marketing practice by Costco.
CDub
Jun 27, 2018 at 10:00 am
I’ve bought them online before, but they sold out really quickly. Went back a week later to order two more boxes and they were already sold out.
Carl
Apr 26, 2017 at 7:09 pm
I wonder if it is true that he South Korea company that made the ball lost it’s contract to make Taylormade balls for the Asian market??? If true they will have plenty of time to make Kirkland balls…..
GolfSwag
Apr 24, 2017 at 1:32 pm
I’m honestly laughing at some of these comments. People going this insane over this ball, when there are so many other options out there that not only are in stock, but are available now, without all the time and money wasted calling and driving all over just to get a ball that will probably be sold out in an hour or two. MGGolf make a ProV1 type ball for $20 a dozen. It’s no secret, and they are always in stock, and I don’t have to drive anywhere to get them. Best turnaround time for orders of any company. Order on a Monday; have it in the mail on Wednesday. But you guys carry on with the stupidity.
Swizzle
Jul 8, 2017 at 9:20 am
No kidding, driving around everywhere and making phone calls. I can go to Dick’s and get some Srixon Trispeed Tour Balls for as low as $12 a dozen with promotions and coupons and they are legit, I’ll check the MGGOLF ball out now.
Steve C
Apr 10, 2017 at 11:26 am
Called my local Costco about these balls. Having worked there, I was confident that I would get an honest response. They told me the balls had been pulled off the floor due a lawsuit (I assume with Acushnet). I find that interesting as other posters said they were able to buy the balls.
BMT
Apr 9, 2017 at 12:52 pm
Spoke to a Costco employee at the store featured in this article. He stated they sold out within two hours. Five box limit per customer with limited supply equals little chance of scoring any unless you where in the right place at the right time.
TMAC
Apr 9, 2017 at 6:24 am
Any In KONNECTICUT Yet????
Brad King
Apr 8, 2017 at 8:50 pm
Irvine Costco has none and never had them they tell me as of 1 hour ago.
Carl
Apr 8, 2017 at 8:14 pm
For anyone that thinks Costco cannot keep supplying this level a ball for such a low price..Rockbottom golf was selling a 4 piece Urethane ball for $17.50 a dozen when buying two or more the other day called Callaway Hex Pro. I’m sure if Callaway can stamp their name on a 4 piece Urethane ball in the budget range Costco will have no problems finding a source…
Mad-Mex
Apr 8, 2017 at 4:54 pm
What they had at Palm Desert, CA COSTCO were the same as their initial batch, IMHO I think this article should have been withheld until it was officially announced they were going to be available, all this caused was another case of hoarding by flippers to make money and left those who want to try them out again.
Joey5Picks
Apr 8, 2017 at 1:25 am
More like; for the guy who doesn’t want to pay inflated prices for essentially the same product.
mik
Apr 7, 2017 at 10:12 pm
Any word if they are going to release a LH version?
Double Mocha Tan
Apr 8, 2017 at 10:30 pm
I have a 4 handicap, but haven’t heard if LH version is coming.
Dennis Mcmahon
Apr 7, 2017 at 9:03 pm
The bigger question is when can i get a Costco golf cap or visor?
James A. Smith
Apr 7, 2017 at 5:11 pm
Not available in the Norfolk, VA store. I was told by an employee there that they never had them last year when they were all the rage. Apparently they won’t be available online.
Miuralovechild
Apr 7, 2017 at 4:23 pm
Haven’t seen anything here in Vegas. Have a friend that works at the worlds largest store in Salt Lake City (235,000 sq ft.). He thinks they’ll get some soon.
toad
Apr 7, 2017 at 4:34 pm
Summerlin received 300 units. Maybe last until noon? 🙂
The Dude
Apr 7, 2017 at 1:40 pm
Curious…..is the Titleist Promo (Buy 3 get 1 free) a response to this ball??
TR1PTIK
Apr 7, 2017 at 2:07 pm
Titleist has been doing that every year for at least a few years now. Nothing new. People do know there are other brands besides Titleist and Ksig right? No way would I drive an hour or more just to pick up an overrun of some product that Costco has rebranded and repackaged. I’ll pay the little bit extra to get Vice golf balls delivered to my doorstep. Oh wait, I already did that and now I’m stocked for the whole season…
The dude
Apr 8, 2017 at 4:23 am
Who makes Vice?
Matty
Apr 7, 2017 at 11:33 am
Good, but are they available in Canada??
Dale Doback
Apr 7, 2017 at 10:40 am
Are they the same 4 piece tour ball or did they change them to a different overrun product?
Ace
Apr 7, 2017 at 12:24 pm
Looks the same
Juan
Apr 7, 2017 at 9:56 am
Which Livonia store? The one on Middlebelt or Haggerty?
Zak Kozuchowski
Apr 7, 2017 at 10:25 am
We found them at Haggerty.
Mat
Apr 7, 2017 at 3:27 am
I can’t wait to get some from lostgolfballs. 😀
cgasucks
Apr 7, 2017 at 8:58 am
They already are selling it on their website….but are you willing to pay $40/doz for them!!?
darktary
Apr 7, 2017 at 11:04 am
I love your comment..#lostandfoundgolfballs..hahaha
Ace
Apr 6, 2017 at 10:13 pm
Laguna Niguel Costco sold out by 4pm
toad
Apr 6, 2017 at 10:00 pm
Total units that Costco got on this order is 16,800. More dropping tomorrow at various stores. Nothing else on the horizon after these are gone.
SC
Apr 7, 2017 at 10:27 am
How’d you get that number? That a good number? I heard much less…
toad
Apr 7, 2017 at 1:27 pm
From a manager at the Covington, WA store. Doesn’t sound like that many to me.
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Ace
Apr 6, 2017 at 9:10 pm
I checked with the rep in Torrance (Los Angeles county) CA, and she rattled off a few (3) stores in Southern California (mostly in the Palm Springs area) that had orders waiting for delivery. Then she told me that the Laguna Nagell Costco was stocked with one pallet. I immediately hit the freeway while getting the store on the phone to verify.
By the time I got there one hour after opening at 11 AM half the power was sold. Needless to say I got mine
Mad-Mex
Apr 6, 2017 at 10:50 pm
AM an hour from Palm Springs, did she say which one?
Ace
Apr 7, 2017 at 12:30 am
I think San Juan Capistrano and Palm Desert weee the other two places in So Cal
Paul Oei
Apr 18, 2017 at 12:17 pm
San Juan Capistrano had (300) SOLD OUT in 1 hr. and Palm Desert had (600) SOLD OUT in 4 hrs.
Mad-Mex
Apr 6, 2017 at 11:00 pm
Palm Desert expects to have them tomorrow, opens at 10:00am,,,, live an hour away, why not?
Ace
Apr 7, 2017 at 12:26 am
Yep. That sounds right
Ace
Apr 7, 2017 at 12:28 am
I drove an hour to get them. Was well worth it
Gally
Apr 7, 2017 at 10:07 am
Depends on how much you make an hour Ace.
Mad-Mex
Apr 6, 2017 at 8:43 pm
According to employee who was kind enough to check in computer Riverside, San Diego and Los Angeles COSTCO’s received and are receiving- ZERO
toad
Apr 6, 2017 at 7:15 pm
Issaquah WA sold out all 600 boxes today.
toad
Apr 6, 2017 at 8:30 pm
Called back and the gal said this order was kind of a one off and they are not expecting any more for a long time 🙁
GolfWRX's best golfer
Apr 6, 2017 at 4:34 pm
I shoot 55 every time I play, I can’t wait to try them also.
gary
Apr 6, 2017 at 3:28 pm
got 10 dozen today for $160
Chip
Apr 6, 2017 at 2:56 pm
A real GolfWRX fan would have taken a circular saw to the store and cross cut them right then and there!
coolhandbirdman
Apr 7, 2017 at 8:37 pm
a hand held band saw would be much more suitable but id like to see some one try and cut a golf ball with a circular saw.
Ambulance to aisle 4.
Apr 8, 2017 at 1:46 am
I’d like to see you try with a hand held bandsaw also to be honest. Both you dudes are losing fingers.
PVC pipe cutter. Too easy.
Double Mocha Man 4 pres
Apr 6, 2017 at 2:17 pm
Cool.. i have a 4 handicap. I’ll try them if i can find them.
ooffa
Apr 7, 2017 at 10:07 am
You can try them with any handicap. Costco won’t make you bring your handicap card with you.
Joseph
Apr 7, 2017 at 12:30 pm
Maybe he can play them in British Open this Summer
jerry miller
Apr 6, 2017 at 12:14 pm
I have read they were coming out with a different ball that is a little different but don’t know if these are the different ones or not.
TCJ
Apr 6, 2017 at 11:47 am
US only?
xjohnx
Apr 6, 2017 at 10:52 am
Based on what we know about how the old ball came to be, is it safe to assume this might not be the exact same ball?
cgasucks
Apr 6, 2017 at 11:20 am
Possibly. The original wave of those balls were actually overstocked inventory of TM balls that Nassau wanted to blow out through the back door. I’m a little surprised that they kept the same price point for the same amount of balls. There is a good chance it could be a slightly different ball that might not perform as well as the original batch. I hope I’m wrong.
john
Apr 6, 2017 at 8:16 pm
nope, original ball was a rebranded Nassau Quattro, these are still rebranded Nassau Quattros. Love golf, the rumors spread so strongly it’s hilarious, they’re not Nassau’s they’re Miura’s!
Billy T.
Apr 6, 2017 at 9:51 pm
Same ball, same packaging, made in Korea, same everything….
cgasucks
Apr 6, 2017 at 10:47 am
Horray! I hope they have enough balls in stock to satisfy the huge demand for them!