Is COSTCO'S KIRKLAND SIGNATURE Ball Still Worth Buying?
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- Is COSTCO'S KIRKLAND SIGNATURE Ball Still Worth Buying?
Matt Fryer golf tests out the Kirkland Signature golf ball from Costco, to see if it is still a golf ball worth buying in 2023
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I find the 2.0s aren't as durable as the originals but because of the price vs potential to lose 3-4 balls per round anyway the price outweighs the durability issues. Once I regularly keep the same ball for 18 holes I'll start looking into the more expensive balls 👍
More expensive balls aren't going to last 18 holes either to be honest
They are bad though. One good wedge and it’s unplayable. I get around 18 holes or more from a pro v 1
Agree with you, Simon. The durability problem is real. They had to change the formula after Titleist sued them over the original K-Sig ball.
I'm with you on this. Scuffs so easily now. In saying that though, I shot my first ever sub 80 round with a ball that was at the time 2.5 rounds old and it made it to the end!
I played 36 holes with one ball. Barely a mark on it. Broke 80 both times, no issue with distance either, no way am I buying more expensive balls, pointless.
Matt, you are a Pro and would hit the ball relatively consistently. The “average golfer” (not Andy) I.e. 10hc and above wouldn’t notice these differences as much and frankly, they would probably lose a ball quicker than they would need to change it - at nearly £3 a ball difference, it’s an absolute no brainer ! GREAT REVIEW 👍🏼👍🏼
Exactly let the average golfer hit 10 ProV1 and 10 Kirkland in the simulator and you will most likely find the average delta is much much less.
As others have said, in store you can get these a lot of times at about $1 per ball. They spin a lot on drivers/woods so they definitely lose some distance and can balloon, but is 10ish yards worth spending 4 to 5 times more on golf balls? It really comes down to how many you put in the woods/water.
Doesn't it depend on your swing speed? You're testing it against your normal driving distance of 290 yards. So the Kirklands aren't right for you specifically. But most people don't have that kind of power. I would think a better test would be from someone who hits their driver 210. That's a lot more common than 290.
That's something that frustrates me about a lot of these ball tests and club tests. The people doing the testing aren't normal golfers.
It does. But I always heard 2layer balls is better for low swing speed
I'd be more interested to see a comparison between the Kirkland and (say) the - closer in price - Titleist Tour Soft. Not everyone is looking for a "premium" golf ball (except in the long grass if play is slow 😁 ).
Trufeel are nice
K-Sig 2.0 strike/fly, chip and putt more like a ProV1 or a Snell MTB than anything else, but the K-Sig urethane cover is noticeably not as durable as any Titleist.
TruFeel are the best two-piece ball on the market. Tour Soft are surprisingly nice but putt VERY soft compared to ProV1 or the K-Sig 2.0.
Yo dude, Matt vs Gloss finished balls, Wilson Duo Optix, would love to know what the difference is from the DX2 soft……🤷♂️
Been playing the Kirkland Signiture for about a year now, have absolutely no problem with them, think they're a great golf ball at a great price,good honest review as always Matt cheers.
I paid $30 for 2 dozen. I really like the ball. I know from experience they go further when it's warmer, I guess you can say that about most balls.
I played them most of last season and enjoyed them very much. I didn't experience any issues at all. Just as long and straight off the driver as Pro-V1s and I found them just fine off my wedges. Because they're so inexpensive compared to premium balls, I also bought a couple of boxes to put in my practice bucket to hit into the backyard net and to chip around with. I'll likely play them again this year.
I found this ball to be absolutely wonderful. The only time that I ran into any issue was a full wedge into a green I noticed the increased spin and less distance on thos clubs because of it. Other than that it was very consistent for me
I'll continue to buy my 1 to 3 boxes of Pro V1s for special days or if I'm really striping the ball and just play the brand new Kirklands everyone sprays around my local courses. It's hilarious how many brand new Kirklands I find on any given day cause no one cares enough to spend the time looking for them.
I think if you're a low handicapper, where losing a ball during a round is the exception rather than the rule, then these probably don't make economic sense. However, as a high handicapper, if I was to use Pro V1's, then I'd probably need to take out a mortgage every time I played around, just to fund the purchase of the balls! This also means that durability tends not to be an overly important consideration in my case.
Why did you add TAX to the Kirkland... but not the PRO V1??? Bias is uh heck of uh thing!
This is NOT the ball that has been compared to the pro v. The ball was a four piece and for legal reasons Costco had to stop making them. This ball is a revised version of the cheaper ball
The durability issue is real. Costco had to change the formula after Titleist sued them over the original K-Sig ball.
Everyone has their personal tolerances for scuffs, but as a decent golfer hitting less than say 3 “soft hazards” (moderate hits on trees or sand shots), I can get a ProV1 to last 2-3 rounds in very playable condition.
The softer and thinner urethane compound they now use in K-Sig 2.0 breaks down significantly after even one impact or sand shot or even as few as a dozen normal iron/wedge shots as Matt showed.
It would take at least 4x as many standard strikes to see even close to that amount of damage on a ProV1.
Guess they’re good enough to do yet another video about them.
I play off a 15 handicap index... so buying 24 balls for $29.00 Canadian (plus 13% tax :), is a great deal. They are very playable for me at my level and I hope to drop a couple points this year. I drive 215 - 230 yards so they go far enough for me. If I lose one, it's a $1.37... not a great loss.
Great video. Would be nice to do the same review by a mid handicap player and compare the results.
I have news!!! I'm a Costco employee in Idaho, USA we are rolling out "V3" here in the next few months!!!
Awesome thanks for the heads up
I’ve been playing Kirklands for a few years. They’re not quite Pro V1s, but I’m not a quite a pro. At all. But I love the feel of the balls, particularly around the green. My drives could afford to go further, but I find I make up strokes in my short game.
Or, you know, it all falls apart, but that’s not the balls’ fault 😅
Excellent review - Thanks Matt. I play these - partly because I have a slower swing speed and have noticed that I can't compress a Pro V. I have noticed the durability issue on the 2.0s, which for me is saying something because a ball would usually be lost before wearing out. My rule of thumb - I buy the Kirkland balls and I find or let people give me the Pro Vs - seems to be working for me. Oddly enough - I find more Pro Vs where my ball goes (right), so it is less the ball and more the swing for most of us.
I’ve played this ball on and off for a couple of years. Although the price has gone from $25 to $36 per 2 dozen they are still a top value. I’m 70 yrs old and my swing speed is no where near what it once was but here is what I’ve found. The 2.0’s grab around the green like no other ball I’ve played, including the Titleist. They are great downwind but the driver losses a few yards into the wind. Is it enough to make me bag the ball, no. Like everyone else, I’m always looking for that Silver Bullet but at least for now, these are keepers. A nice review, thank you.
I play the Kirkland balls...great deal. Here in the states they are $27.99/2 dozen. I am not a very good golfer and I really don't notice a difference in distance ...I also, on occasion, play the ChromeSoft and I have not seen any drop off in distance....but that is for me. Kirkland all the way baby! Thanks Matt.
I played these for the first time, this season.... the durability is AWFUL! I'm not even close to pro-level swing speed, and the cover was absolutely GOUGED after any short iron shot. I don't care how "affordable" these are... NO BALL is cheap enough to replace EVERY 1 or 2 HOLES.
Good review Matt. These are my go to balls. I literally did a test on these vs TP5x on an indoor sim. TP5x went on average 8 yards further in total and carried 5 yards further. 7 iron was 2.8 yards total further for the TP5x and 1.7 carry. With all that being said, it's about £80 for 24 TP5x and £27 for the Kirklands. There isn't enough performance difference for me to spend £50+ extra for a little distance. I've never had durability issues with this ball so it's strange seeing one chew up so easily. Good stuff though Matt.
I like the Kirkland, but feel it lets me down on distance and feel, i like a firmer feeling ball so play the Zstar XV, if they brought out an X type version of the Kirkland then i will certainly be buying.
For the price and performance how can you go wrong, they spin plenty on the irons, they are shorter then most premium urethane balls but if you lose one , so what! They are made in the same plant and have the same dimple count as the new PXG! Would this be a better ball for an average swinger? Nice review Matt, thanks!
My hcp ranges 4-7 and I normally play an AVX for comps etc but use the Kirkland for casual/practice rounds, don't see much drop off really and both feel similar on well struck shots
Love this ball and VICE. Cheaper balls with great performance.
That’s what I’ve noticed too. Driver was about 10-15 yards shorter. I think it’s because of the spin. Higher than my normal shot. Irons and wedges were about equal. Maybe a little more stopping power actually. Putter felt fine. Currently gaming the maxfli tour. Bought some tour x’s and we’ll see what the difference is
Since PXG and Kirkland seem to use the same factory, I'd love to see you do a review of the new PXG ball especially the durability. Of course a comparison to Kirkland, Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls.
I find the 2.0 are more durable, longer off the tee……odd to see people saying otherwise🤯
Its a bit too spinny for my game unfortunately!
I think these balls are great value, cheaper in store, around £25 for 24. I think they spin a little less than pro v1, feel more like pro v 1x. Probably not as good as the premium balls, but not far off
Matt I've heard that for the likes of you who can spin a ball any will do but the average golfer does not spin it they want distance . NOW I PAUL COULD BE WRONG HERE , IN MY CASE AS A 16.2 H/C MY GAME IS DIETANCE CHIP AND RUN WITH 9I NOT GO FOR THE PIN AND SPIN IT BACK. PAUL
I’d like to see the various brands of balls all hit and tested on the same day to give a fair nod. Not just on past numbers as from day to day human performance will vary.
They're not £32.98 PLUS VAT - They are £32.98 INCLUDING VAT and INCLUDING delivery online - They are £29 something including VAT in the shop!!!
It’s a fine ball for sure- if you’re in the 90s + you can’t go wrong. Just mark your ball, everyone else is playing them too! 😉 🏌️♂️💥
Cheers from across the pond-keep em straight! 🍻🍻
Why didn’t you hit 10 Pro v1’s with your driver in the studio, to compare (different days, different swing and rhythm), along with 10 wedge shots with 1 Pro V1, to test durability? Seems like an unfair comparison when you don’t actually hit the ball you are comparing it against. Just my thoughts. Damian
I haven’t seen these balls at my Costco I go to in Memphis, TN. I’ve used them all of 2022 but haven’t seen any in stock in 2023. Is anyone else having this problem?
I just assumed they stopped making them until I found people posting YT reviews in 2023
i see a lot of people comparing these to pro v1s and they are coming up slightly short, but that surely is understandable considering they are less than half the price... as a high handicapper (26.5) i want to be spending around £20 a dozen because i lose them but im after something that will perform to inspire confidence. these do everything i need and have the added benefit of being different from the other balls that playing partners use. brilliant for me!
it might be more interesting to see the comparison to some of the other £20 odd balls, maybe Srixon AD333, Callaway Supersoft, Titleist Trufeel and taylormade soft response.
It’s a shame no actual informative data was included to show strike location, club speed, smash factor etc to actually back your review.
Saying I hit 10 shots with the driver and middled them is rather misleading, you can see from the shot lines there were some very different shots within the test.
A fairer and more informative review would have been to hit 1 Kirkland, 1 ProV for 10 shots each then compared the results with the actual data and show the averages.
Since you didn’t show smash factor, let’s go with your claim of “middling them” and say you got a perfect 1.5 smash factor that would mean your club head speed was 105mph. 277 carry for 105 club speed seems pretty much on the money?
Appreciated the review and please don’t take this as me being toxic but it seems key information was missed and when you have the equipment there to record the information why not use it and show the audience all the information. Always adds a large amount of doubt in my mind when sponsored influencers don’t include the basic and key information to fairly make a clear, honest review.
It's a higher compression ball (90) NOT suited for slower swing speeds - originally designed to be a knockoff of Titleist Pro V1...!
So you are saying all ther other pro that tested it are wrong ?? They had the same distance as the v1 and Tp5 (Rick Shield, TXG, James Robinson...)
Matt, you've been ripped off there. Yesterday I bought 24 for £28. Won't find a better ball for £1.17 a pop.
I’ve been using the V2 as a winter ball, what with leaves and soggy fairways, I don’t feel so bad when I lose a ball in winter conditions costing under a third of the cost of my regular ball.
I cut them up with my 7 and lower clubs in the past. Do they hold up now? Looks like not really.
That caused me to change the ball out. About three a round. I don't like that.
You buying then online ?? as I bought last week at Costco for in person 24.99 inc vat !!! That’s £1 a ball ….
Kirkland's have been made in three different Countries. The early ones in Korea, then China and now Vietnam. The Korean version was great, the China version pretty poor, the current version is pretty good
There is a new ball on the shelves I bought yesterday, $27.99 for 2 dozen that’s around 22.50 uk pounds.
Kirklands are my fall ball. It spins too much with driver and woods, easily 8-10 yards shorter on average.
Edit: I typed this before even watching the video based on my own experience. Turns out we think the exact same thing
If you want to save cash, get a Vice ball. Good savings and a great ball. Actually compares to a PROV1.
Interesting you did not do the 10 shot wedge test with the prov1, you work for BlackRock don't you!???
Matt, heading to the uk end feb/beginning march..fancy a match?
i feel the new model remains excessively spinny, and bad in wind. for a average golfer who doesnt hit the ball hard enough to really see these issues they are absolutely phenomenal balls. but faster players may see the same high spin issues i did with it . that being said, it is amazing around the greens.
People who are buying these balls are going to lose more of them before they wear the ball out. It is the best golf ball for the money hands down. You should put your amateur hat on when reviewing a golf ball like this.
10 full shots with a new wedge must equate to a full round of golf minus a few full short irons. A pro v1 isn't worth the extra unless you're a top pro.
I wasn't too impressed as the balls don't last more than a couple of holes. Srixon ad333 are more comparable and they last longer
Matt what do you do to get on back foot toe , try as I may after my follow through my back foot is sort of on the toe but to one side not like yours straight . Am I not turning enough , should I move my front foot back or open to do this. Paul
Used this ball a few times. I’m just gonna say it: Nope. Way too much distance loss off the tee.
Nope! Tried them last week and don’t last more than a few holes. Would be using two or three every round 👎
Compare this ball to those of similar price and then, for the money, it's the best ball in the game. It's silly to compare it to balls that cost 3x more.
I've been playing these a year now and great feel to them but the durability is questionable. Can carve up a bit
Are they plastic badminton shuttlecocks with the end removed you are using for tees?
For us normal golfers that don’t hit 290yd drives, they’ll be fine
Better players never buy balls based on drivers distance. Nobody hits ten wedges in a row on the course
Why you getting stitched up they have been 28quid at most in last 3-6 months
Matt, I completely agree. Very soft, lacks distance.
Matt fryer you are not quoting correct price within Warehouses.
Matt your video's of instruction are great , that said cheap balls are OK for those not so good players from around 24 upwards and those in my bracket 14 to 23 well 3 or 4 piece balls are the way players like you and upto 13 Pro v is the ball for you . I find the balls for me are callaway yellow Bridgestone yellow even TITLEIST but the best ball I've used and had for consecutive rounds WILSON DUO I had one for 20 rounds retired it one for 16 rounds before winter came then switched to callaway and Bridgestone all yellow they are a brighter ball paul
Despite his findings everyone else think they are absolutely fine..Note the new PXG ball is made in the same factory as the Kirkland , but the ball is not the same ..
This comment is off-topic but I don't know where else to post it. Back in the heyday when You, Matt, and Rick were having a great time posting content together it was great fun for all of us to watch. But it seems that Rick has broken up the band with his massive popularity and is now a little too important to team up with his old mates. I too miss that old content but understand that everyone has to move on. I find your swing instructions and challenges to shoot low rounds very satisfying. You and Matt have advanced your games and hopefully your subscriptions. Cheers!
The real question should be, "is the pro v, tp5, chrome soft or any $50 plus a dozen golf balls worth buying in 2023"? The DTC ball market is getting better. Is it worth the money big manufacturers are charging?
Good review but we don’t get them here in Spain. Try seed. I used one for 36 holes last week with hardly any marks. Oh and please straighten up the princes flag behind you in the video, my ocd was troubled 😂😂 keep up the good work Matt!
I gave these balls a run as well. I relegated them to back yard shag balls now as on course, they spin far too much off the driver and that costs me 10-12 yards off the tee. Tee balls that feel great when I strike them, fall 10 yards short of expected landing zones on my home course. No likey.
It's not really fair to compare these to pro v1. They're not in the same category.
Maybe revisit and compare against Srixon AD333, Titleist True Feel or Tour Soft, Callaway Hex Soft and TaylorMade RBZ.
I think these are all ionomer covered balls so it would be interesting to see how the urethane covered Kirkland's compare against those.
I normally play a AD333 which I honestly think is the best ball on the market but had a box of the original Kirkland balls which I used for a quick 9 holes tonight. I shot 46 through 9 holes with the same ball and there is hardly a mark on it. Might keep them in the bag for a while.
For the price point, the issues are off-set. Great review!
Another informative review Matt thanks. Would've loved you to hit a pro v with your new wedge for comparison. Played with Kirkland for the last couple of years and love them. My premium golf ball of choice would be the TP5 but like most comments I would rather lose a Kirkland than tp5 anyway. Also I don't know where you're getting ripped off on price as I purchased a 2 dozen box 3 weeks ago for £26
I play these all year round, but in the summer I'll take a sleeve of Pro V1's and then a few sleeves of these. That way I aren't burning a whole box of pro V1's on a bad day and destroying my wallet and on a good day I have 3 top quality balls and a very decent back up should I lose those 3.
I found one of these balls on my golf course last week after nine holes. I used it on the back nine and thought it was ok nothing special. I'm lucky that a lot of members at my club use Pro V 1 balls and I have found a bucket load around the course. For me I believe you get what you pay for and Pro V 1 and X are a top ball and I only use them in competiition thanks to the mombers. I wouldn't four quid a ball.
Have tried this ball a couple of times and didn't like it very mutch, I found it a little bit clicky sounding with irons and not as soft as some say, I've never played great with it and durability isn't great as you point out. I much prefer for a decent performance value ball a srixon Q-Star and im a midhandicaper at 13 handicap, each to their own and definitely not for me.
On a muddy golf course in Winter with little run, the drop in distance is not so much of an issue. Around the greens found them a lot better than a Titleist TruFeel (also scuff easily) which is probably a better comparison. If you are thinking of buying other more budget balls. Don't, just buy the Kirkland.
I tried these and found the same thing as you but I use them anyway. They are very cheap and costco here in sweden had a sale where you could buy the at half price so I just had to buy a 48 balls🤣 they are will worth the price and you won't find any ball as good in the same price range but more expensive ball will be better for sure.
It would be better to se the difference between someone with a shower swingspeed aswell. My guess is the distance difference will be a lot smaller. Not everyone has an average carry of almost 290 with a pro v1🙃
So for someone with an average carry of 220 or so my guess is the difference will be to small to care.
Have you tried the Wilson FLI? They are £12.99/dozen on Amazon UK. I like them for price and durability.
I used the Srixon ZStar XV. Never seen a ball cut up like that ever. I play yellow balls so don't know if that made it easier to cut up. But i feel in general that all golf balls including all premium balls are not lasting as long as they used to, Maybe a deliberate ploy to get Golfer's to buy them more quickly and spend more money
Someone tell him it's performance and not preformance!
I play these as my winter ball...less upset if I lose them in the muck or plug them never to be seen again. Save the premium balls for summer play, and play a mix spring and fall depending on conditions.
Tried them didn't like them spin way to much with driver for me ...cheap though use them in summer no issue due to run out ...play a TM tour stripe now great ball
Great review!! Definately still a good buy for the price!!! Taylormade Tour Response....played/loved the Project A and I believe this is the replacement.
I use these as my beater balls. When I’m not playing good or just put to practice or play for fun I use the Kirkland. They do scuff up easily but for the price you can’t beat them. I buy one dozen of pro vs and only use them when I’m playing a more serious round
But what about a lower club head speed ? Like 85 mph … will it be 10 yards shorter ?
What I want to know is who's manufacturing the Kirkland ball? Kirkland signature range are just another brand branded as Kirkland.
Great video, Matt! I think Kirkland is a great choice for most recreational golfers. I would love to see you review the Vice Pro Drip (two color options) golf balls. I went on a trip last year and realized at the hotel the night before that I had forgotten my box of TP5's at home. All the local Walmart had in stock with a urethane cover (plus a good swing speed to compression match - I can't compress any of the X or Plus models) were the Pro Drip from Vice. I was so blown away with how well they felt and performed I switched to using them as my "preferred ball" over ANY other ball. I prefer the blue and red splatter color but both are incredible golf balls and are $20 cheaper per dozen!!! Please check them out!
Good review. What are those tees you were using in the simulator? I haven't seen those before (was wondering what they were so I could pick up a few).
Great video Matt, I found one of these at my local course Moyola Park but I never knew anything about them.
Also, did you chip one of them into the bunker ? Lol
I used these for about 3 months. Thought they were good for the price until I played in windy conditions. For me with the wind against they just climbed high and went nowhere. In cross winds they seemed to float on the wind and went in the direction of the wind. They weren't very durable and couldn't be used for more than one round.
I’ve bought these but I’m not a huge fan. Find they mark up far too easy and don’t feel as good. I’ll be playing the AD333 again after I get through these and start the new season.
Baldie is a little late, Costco no longer sells this version.
I was reading an article on who makes kirkland signature products and that stated that calloway make the kirkland signature golf balls..