Yooo 1/4th the price of a Prov1 and I lose nothing but 2 yards of driver carry distance? I'm happy I picked up two dozen of these on my last Costco trip! Best value golf ball of all time? Thanks for the review Rick!
This comment is right on... At least you didn't pay ~$5/ball... When I loose a golf ball, I don't want it to hurt. The loss/cost/performance ratio works great for me too!
How far does it go when you top it? Does it make a solid “donk” off a tree? At what depth does it remain visible in murky water? So many unanswered questions.
Rick, I love the fact that you aren’t a gear snob. Sure, you will continue to play your Pro V1, but you recognize and respect a product that might be a shade less dynamic off the tee. Fairness in your reviews is what keeps me subscribed to your channel. Awesome job as always!!!
Most reviews compare this to much more expensive balls, but would also love to see how much better this compares to other balls at the same price point. Just a different way to look at it
I think a good test to do would be to blindfold Rick and put either a Kirkland ball or Pro V in front of him for putts. This way we would be able to see how close the feel is to the Pro V.
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@@lf8672 lol your doing too much. Even if your a professional golfer you still need to see what your hitting lol You could literally just take logos of the balls or just a even coat of paint on each ball
@@solekefs626 just like someone who knew theirs wines could do a blind taste test, someone who is good at putting could do a blind putting test. I believe you are not thinking about this enough.
I've been playing the V2 Kirkland Signature for the past year, and at least as a high-handicapper, I love them. Great feel, good spin, and if one goes in the pond, oh well, it was a buck. Arguably the best deal on golf balls you can find.
@@divac7777last year, the were $24.99/24 in store. They've gone up a bit since I last bought any, I think they're $27.99/24 now, though they've occasionally been on sale.
Got a box of these for Christmas, was a bit unsure about them when I opened the gift, but this review gives me a ton of confidence. Looking forward to using them… as soon as the ground thaws and I can get a tee time 🥶
@@TripsView Agree. I found them to be fine with short game , putting and even irons but with driver, fairway woods and long irons they do not carry as far as premium balls.
@@rayhayduk3668 yeah they’re awesome around the green to be fair. Check nice and feel soft and anything up to about 8 iron is not bad but once that swing speed starts climbing the back spin is too high
@@codybryant8458 5-7 yard on driver was pretty consistent against most balls on good strikes. Miss hits it way overspins. It is awesome around the green tho.
I found a mint condition one of these at my local course on the weekend. Played the rest of the round with it and was seriously impressed. Went straight to Costco from the course to get some more and of course they were sold out.
It definitely performs like a ProV1. I use them for practice rounds only. The difference I found is that the ball does get scuffed up much sooner than a ProV1. I go through 1-2 balls per round & ProV1 will last for about 27 holes with minimal scuffs (unless I’m hitting trees). Durability is not that good if you’re hitting out of fairway bunkers or if you’re hitting, say, 50-60 yard shots that you want a lot of spin to stick it or zip it back. The cover can’t handle too many of those. All in all, still a good ball for the price.
After watching this video I bought some used kirks at Walmart. First day out I shot the best round of my short golf career. Putting with them was amazing. Performed as well as the vice pros I normally buy. Since then I have gotten a Costco membership just to buy the balls as they will pay for themselves. Thanks for the continued reviews of good products rick
Thanks Rick. I especially like the fact that you do the durability tests. Sure we might lose a ball before we scuff it. But that is one of the big areas were cheaper balls fail. I will play with a lot of different balls, but Titlist Pro V1 is my favorite. It is a great ball and very durable. For example, I love Pinnacle Gold balls, they feel great and I play well with them. But they are not the most durable balls out there. Also used to love Top Flight XL 2000 but they also have the same issue. So the fact that these Kirkland balls are more durable is a huge selling point.
I was in the golf business for over 10 years and changed careers . At my peak I was a 5 handicap and would play either the Srixon XV or Pro VIX ; I went through a period of not playing much at all over a 2 year period and recently getting back into it and refused to pay 48 dollars for a dozen of golf balls and came across the Kirkland ball and bought them on a whim before a family vacation to Destin and was really impressed with the ball. It’s a much softer feel than what I was used to but for the price you can’t beat it
Love it. Bit of a comment on your method, I think you need to compare to ProV1 every time you do this test because yes you're showing club and ball speed but there will be variability to how you're striking it that day and as you know you'll get different spin and carry depending on where you're hitting on the face. This great but that would improve your methodology I think. I used to describe these balls as 98% of a ProV1 at a quarter of the price back on the V1 which had the durability weaknesses and a bit of driver distance issues. I'm thrilled to see it passed your durability test on the V2 and kept up to ProV1 in the driver, now I can say it's 99.5% of a ProV1 at 25% of the price :)
Even if it’s 1/3 as durable for 1/4 the cost, you’re better off with the cheaper ball. Just switch out the ball 3x as frequently. You’re still saving money.
I used the previous model last year. For my swing I didn't notice any loss of distance and received a noticeable increase in spin on approach shots and especially the wedges. Durability was exceptional I must say. I was never able to get stop and drop from any ball but have found this was doable with this golf ball. Costco has been methodically making more and more inroads into the retail golf market with "quality for price" products. Good to see these type of changes in the market because people can afford to get into the game or upgrade what they now have or even upgrade more frequently because of these lower priced quality for dollar offerings.
Been using these for a while, was on the V1 before that. For most amateurs they are more than enough. Plus, if I hit a £1 deep into the trees I'm not wasting time, slowing up the course, looking for it. :). Basically it shows that what was once expensive R&D is now commodity knowledge.
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I’ve watched every TH-cam ball test of the Kirkland and the results are all similar. Unless you have a 120+ clubhead speed, which resulted in higher than desired spin numbers with driver, its pretty hard to beat them. TXG did a fairly extensive test and they were shocked at the results. If you think about it logically, they’re (more than likely) saving costs on quality control, R&D, but most importantly, (as far as cost) marketing. The big Golf brands spend exorbitant amounts of money on marketing and endorsements. And as far as the qc goes, I may be mistaken, but I believe Bryson had said he chose Bridgestone balls because he was floating several manufacturers balls in water with epsom salt to find the center of gravity. He said Bridgestone balls were the most consistently centered. Meaning there were several $50/box balls that were not. I understand elite golfers buying ProV1s etc, but if you’re launching 2-3 balls in the woods a round, they’re worth a try, they’re $24 for two dozen!
Just bought a box of these yesterday - looking forward to giving them a shot. My wife bought be the wedge set for Christmas and I have been doing really well with them. Pretty impressed!
Hey Rick! Big fan of all of your videos and product reviews! Have been a follower for a few years now! As a club fitter here in the states, I was wondering if you have ever considered making a video describing different shafts and what a mid/low kick point looks like and who these shafts would fit better? I see a lot of amateur golfers swinging shafts they have no right swinging and it hurts their game. I think with your touch, you can show viewers the importance of having the right weight/shaft for their driver/woods etc Anyways cheers and thanks for providing quality content for us golfers!
See those dimples definitely look a little different to some of the big boys, so it’s a little hard to tell. But whoever it is, they’re making a solid ball haha
I been using the same Kirkland version 2 golf ball for 4 rounds now, which is a miracle in itself! After about 360 shots, including out of bunkers, it still looks almost as good as new. It is indeed durable and seems to go and fly as well as any premium golf ball. Great value for just over a Pound each! 👍
What a find! Purchased 12 from eBay for 19£ to try them out. First impressions as good as any premium ball. So far used to practice putting indoors. They will be in the bag for summer/ dry golf as don’t believe you need a three piece ball to play winter golf in the uk. Cheers Rick.
The owners of Titleist literally sued Costco for the first iteration of the ball. The Kirkland golf ball is quite simply the best ball at the price range available in the UK. If you're paying full whack for Pro V1 or TP5, the truth is you're paying for the brand...400% more than what you should be paying
I think when it comes down to the best ball for 95 percent of golfers it would be the Kirkland without question. Yes there are better balls for specific players and styles, but the quality for the cost makes this the best overall ball on the market.
Just picked up a box, I'm from Saskatoon SK Canada 24balls =$30.00 I started golfing 2 years ago and watch you, Matt and Peter all the time to learn and improve my game. Its fun to watch you guys just play but I take and keep notes on cards to help improve my shots while I play. Best advice you give is just to enjoy a very difficult game. Thanks for all the help and advice you give to all golfers.
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Rick, would be great to see the real world difference between a ball flight in summer and winter. Some balls warmed up, some frozen? Hit some very cold balls (left in the car overnight) and it was like hitting concrete. Would love to see the difference in flight and distance etc.
I’d like to see this ball compared to the Prov 1 in the simulation. It looked a little chill out when you were hitting the Kirkland. (Would effect ball speed and distance)
Just bought some because I watched this video and happened to go grocery shopping that night. Hit them on the sim and surprised at how good they felt. Great honest review!
I love the way this ball performs! Just to see how long one holds up I’ve played 4 rounds with the same ball. AMAZING! I stock up on them every time I can BUT, BEWARE! A lot of COSTCOs still have the origins in stock. Look for the “2” on the box. Plus it’s a couple of dollars more than the original.
@@Resist4 yes, the new one is Kirkland’s Three-Piece Urethane Cover Golf Ball V2.0. I’m sorry if I wasn’t clear. To be honest I’ve never played their 4 layer ball.
@@wschield608 that original Kirkland 4 layer ball was supposed preform just like the ProV1, unfortunately my local Costco never got them before they were removed entirely.
It looks a wee bit cool today. It would have been interesting to see a few shots with the ProV1 to compare what the extra clothing and cooler temp did to the ProV1 distance and stats.
I've been spin checking ball center points for a couple years now and the Kirkland lineup continues to impress on and off the course. I'm all in on all the Kirkland golf gear spending my savings on tee times and instruction. If you've got the ego to take it, that "supermarket" gear does the trick...and then some. Can't wait to see their next entry into the market. Thanks Rick, great content as always.
Ive been playing Kirkland for a couple of years mainly because the rough to our place in summer is knee deep and anything that goes in stays in (pathetic but don't get me started) Some of my regular group scoff at my 'cheapy' ball until the other day I switched out my ball for a pro v1 on the tee.....he creamed the drive, hit an 8 iron 10 yards past the pin and spun it back to 3 ft...i then congratulated him on his use of the Kirkland.....at his request I bought him two dozen yesterday !
Durability is this balls down fall, bought v2s last year scraps and scuffs definitely show quicker than normal but for $ a ball still prefer these over other balls. For the price and feel they are hard to beat
Budget balls are especially good for amateurs who shoot more wild shots and go swimming more than pros do. Why lose a $4 ball every few shots when you can lose $4 every few holes? Averages out nicely, and you get the same money invested that good pros do. Then, when you're accurate enough that the same sleeve or two sit in your bag every outing, you can invest in the premium balls.
I have been using this ball exclusive. Love the green side short iron feel, control, spin. The only knock I have is you will give up around 10 yards off the tee vs. some Premium golf balls. For me, it comes down to a cost of $4.00 American Dollars per ball for that 10 yards. Not worth it to me.
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THANK YOU. I’ve done a lot of ball testing on my launch monitor. And so many people try to claim it isn’t shorter when side by side it is 100% shorter and spins more
I normally play Srixon ZStar but after watching this, I went down to Costco and bought a box. I have to admit, was super impressed. Will definitely be using these going forward. Makes those lost balls a lot easier to swallow...
Do they have a similar feel to the Pro V1? I’m thinking about getting a few dozen for my backyard practice set up. I want something similar in feel, performance isn’t huge because it’ll be going into a net.
@@RealCalebValde they feel similar, both have nice soft feeling covers but the Pro-V1 has more feel imo but it’s also 3x the price. Overall the Kirkland is great overall, just not for high swingspeed players.
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Great review Rick, just one thing missing to make it perfect. To eliminate variables in the distance test, just hit a few Titleist's in the same session.
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If I’m hitting multiple full wedge shots into greens the ball is scuffed after nine holes that being said I love the ball and it’s great. I’ve heard complaints about it ballooning off the driver but I haven’t had that issue and this ball is at least for me 5-8 yards longer than the Bridgestone 330rx I used to play. I’m also stunned the amount of spin I get on chips out of the rough around the green. Love this ball.
Played 5 rounds with the same Kirkland Signature ball. Hit trees and many sand shots and the ball still looked and performed well. I have no issues with durability.
I bought the Kirkland golf balls because of this video. My opinion is they are great and light on the wallet. I am horrible at golf but absolutely love to play. A dollar a ball is amazing and I can't tell the difference between the Kirklands I bought vs the Titleist, Bridgestone, or Taylor mades I find on the course.
They're great for high-mid handicap golfers who want something decent without spending a lot much on golf balls they realistically won't see after a few holes. One of these days I hope to be good enough for Pro V1s to make a difference in my game, but for now I've been settling with Costco and it's good to know I'm making a good choice. Gonna have to get a few boxes for next summer.
So glad Rick tested these. I've been using the Kirkland V2s for a while now. Glad to know that I'm hitting a premium ball when I'm not slicing it. And when I am, it's only $1.04 when I lose the ball. Win Win.
It reminds me of the TOP FLITE YOUR from early 2000’s. It was a three piece with the ursthane cover. It was $20 when every other ball was $36-$50. I wonder who owns that patent that allowed a great ball to be sold so cheaply. I want to try the new Kirkland!
I have used the Kirkland golf balls for awhile now. I do like them quite a bit. The differences between a Kirkland and prov1 are so subtle. However, I will say all it takes is one bladed wedge for them to unplayable. I even competed in a tournament recently at my club, brand new ball, first hole, perfectly struck gold ball from 100 yards (full wedge), and you could see considerable damage. It looked very similar to what a premium golf ball would look after hitting the cart path. This stuck out to me so much because I grabbed a new ball (only did so because it was a tournament) and the exact same thing happened on the third hole. They are 1/4 the price but are not durable, I play them, just something to keep in mind.
Hi Rick. Great video. I enjoy how you remain unbias towards your tests. Your way of presenting is refreshing, factual and entertaining, without any attempts to create hype. Stay as you are, humble and friendly👍
In terms of the best budget 3 piece balls, Snell is my personal favorite. I also really like the MG C4 balls. The Kirkland balls are okay…but I always thought they were a bit short off the tee. My understanding is the older Kirkland balls were really good and played very close to a Pro V1…much closer than the newer ones at least.
I have two bags. One I use for tournaments and travel. I keep Titleist Pro V1 balls in that bag. My second bag I use for every day playing at my home course. I keep the Kirkland Signature in that bag as my everyday ball. It feels and performs as good as any other ball I ever played. Maybe a few yards shorter with the driver than a Pro V1, but nothing that noticeable. I haven’t had any issues with durability and I been gaming these balls since they came out. I originally started gaming the Four piece Costco balls and switched to the three piece when they stopped making them. I still have four boxes of the original four piece Costco balls that I am keeping as souvenirs. Great video like always.
Cheers Rick. When I went back home to Manchester, I used the original Kirkland model back in October for the first time and shot my lowest score of 79 around The Mere. Said at the time, I couldn't tell any difference with the Pro V1. Went the entire round with the same ball, last really well too. Will have to get my parents to ship me a box of these over to Singapore!
I'm 72 years old. I play 80-90 rounds a year during our April to November golf season in New Jersey, USA (based on entries into my GHIN). Out of season, December to March for the past 6 years I've played 25-40 rounds (can only play when there is no snow on the ground). I keep Titleist Pro V1s and Kirkland Signature in my bag. Regular season at my course, I play Pro V1s. At strange courses, very tight tree lined courses or courses with a lot of blind shots I normally leave the prov1s in the bag and pull out the KS balls. When I go out for a practice 9 I play a ProV1 vs a KS. I find that in normal weather conditions I get about 10 more yards from the ProV1 than the Kirkland (off the tee with the driver). The rest of my clubs seem to be very close to the same distance. In the winter, the 10 yard advantage for ProV off the tee disappears. I tend to use Kirkland all winter. As a person in retirement I don't have to explain myself about saving a few dollars here and there. The Kirkland balls are good.
I’ve still got 5 sleeves left from my last Costco ball purchase of “performance +” models which was 2-3 yrs ago? Distance suffered so I will now buy the V2’s for a mere $25 😎
I purchased a two dozen box early fall last year 2021 and found them very good all around, except they were soft off of the putter face, I consistently left 15 to 20 foot puts short, just could not get them to the hole without changing my stroke/hit for that length of putt. I put that putter in the locker and went to my old Zapp Kappa IV putter and got the ball to the hole, first putter used just has a soft face insert for this ball. Good video Rick, thanks.
I always played Prov 1 until I tried the Kirkland ball. They are great. Good distance and feel. I play off 7 handicap and have noticed no difference from Pro V1's. The Financial benefit is superb.
My partner and I use them and like the feel. We are both high cappers at this point so no need to throw away good money. Thanks for doing the review Rick!
Good video Rick, I've used Kirkland balls for about a year now, and to start with I was the only one at my club using them, but recently one or two others have also started to use them and seem very happy with their all round performance, distance, feel and durability.
Glad to see you use them Rick, I played them for a year but MGS slated it so I started to blame the ball every time I hit a bad shot. Switched to tp5. Will be going back to the Kirkland
Just bought box of 24 V2.0 Kirkland signature ball in Australia $56.00 pretty close after currency conversion $Aud- £UK pound. For comparison ProV1 are about $75.00Aud for 12.
Finally! I’ve been waiting for you to do the V2:).these balls are a godsend to my sons on a college budget! I really love them too. I wonder if the big companies will go on attack mode with Kirkland again.
Golf balls have transformed more than anything since I started golf--back in the days of only three options: wound/balata or wound/surlyn(DT), or hard like bricks 2-piece balls. These new ones are all pretty damned good.
Great Review Rick. I used the v1 Kirkland balls last summer and found they weren't as durable as the TP5s I'd been using (was trying to save money). Nice to see the v2 is holding up well. Currently using the Srixon Q-Star Tour as they are great.
Who do you think makes the BEST golf ball?
I like that football looking one
I find the Srixon Z star to be helpful for me but I am a high handicap
Yooo 1/4th the price of a Prov1 and I lose nothing but 2 yards of driver carry distance? I'm happy I picked up two dozen of these on my last Costco trip! Best value golf ball of all time? Thanks for the review Rick!
Been gamin Vice for years and i couldnt be happier with them
I love the Z Star.Only ball i play since Nike stopped making balls. The RZN One was my absolute favourite ball!
I love the Kirkland balls. I get a consistent 5 to 10 yards of extra carry off the tee into the woods.
At least it’s consistent!
Do they come in yellow? That at least hides the tree strikes a little better😂
This comment is right on... At least you didn't pay ~$5/ball... When I loose a golf ball, I don't want it to hurt. The loss/cost/performance ratio works great for me too!
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How far does it go when you top it? Does it make a solid “donk” off a tree? At what depth does it remain visible in murky water? So many unanswered questions.
no donk? no buy.
Asking the real questions.
Wait for Tubes to test it on his channel
Visibility in murky water is key, surprised he left that metric out.
You sound like my kind of golfer. LOL
I would absolutely love to have the problem of possessing a golf ball long enough for it to scuff and need changing 🤣
haha ultimate durability is to hit the cart path.
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My real world tests: how does it handle hitting trees, and how easily can it be found after I hit it out of bounds
Rick, I love the fact that you aren’t a gear snob. Sure, you will continue to play your Pro V1, but you recognize and respect a product that might be a shade less dynamic off the tee. Fairness in your reviews is what keeps me subscribed to your channel. Awesome job as always!!!
You don't get the feeling like he's trying to sell you something 24/7 like most people who do this kind of video
Most reviews compare this to much more expensive balls, but would also love to see how much better this compares to other balls at the same price point. Just a different way to look at it
Based on what I’ve heard this is the best budget ball to buy.
I think a good test to do would be to blindfold Rick and put either a Kirkland ball or Pro V in front of him for putts. This way we would be able to see how close the feel is to the Pro V.
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@@CR7hg I think you would be able to tell the difference by appearance. The blindfolded test is the true feel test.
@@lf8672 lol your doing too much. Even if your a professional golfer you still need to see what your hitting lol You could literally just take logos of the balls or just a even coat of paint on each ball
@@solekefs626 just like someone who knew theirs wines could do a blind taste test, someone who is good at putting could do a blind putting test. I believe you are not thinking about this enough.
I love how much fun this Rick has on the course and just in life it seems. I wish everyone could have his disposition. Good on ya Rick!
He's like a labrador. And I mean that as a compliment
I've been playing the V2 Kirkland Signature for the past year, and at least as a high-handicapper, I love them. Great feel, good spin, and if one goes in the pond, oh well, it was a buck. Arguably the best deal on golf balls you can find.
Where do you get them for one dollar? I see them for $35 for 24 balls
@@divac7777last year, the were $24.99/24 in store. They've gone up a bit since I last bought any, I think they're $27.99/24 now, though they've occasionally been on sale.
Got a box of these for Christmas, was a bit unsure about them when I opened the gift, but this review gives me a ton of confidence. Looking forward to using them… as soon as the ground thaws and I can get a tee time 🥶
They don’t fly as far and spin alittle more. Done weeks of testing on them
On the launch monitor and course. Great for price
@@TripsView Agree. I found them to be fine with short game , putting and even irons but with driver, fairway woods and long irons they do not carry as far as premium balls.
@@rayhayduk3668 yeah they’re awesome around the green to be fair. Check nice and feel soft and anything up to about 8 iron is not bad but once that swing speed starts climbing the back spin is too high
@@codybryant8458 5-7 yard on driver was pretty consistent against most balls on good strikes. Miss hits it way overspins. It is awesome around the green tho.
And just like that, Kirkland will see a big jump in sales! Nice review Rick, thank you!
Just ordered 2 boxes of 24
Already sold out at my store
As a Costco shareholder….thanks Rick!
Yeah and drive the price up
I found a mint condition one of these at my local course on the weekend. Played the rest of the round with it and was seriously impressed. Went straight to Costco from the course to get some more and of course they were sold out.
It definitely performs like a ProV1. I use them for practice rounds only. The difference I found is that the ball does get scuffed up much sooner than a ProV1. I go through 1-2 balls per round & ProV1 will last for about 27 holes with minimal scuffs (unless I’m hitting trees).
Durability is not that good if you’re hitting out of fairway bunkers or if you’re hitting, say, 50-60 yard shots that you want a lot of spin to stick it or zip it back. The cover can’t handle too many of those.
All in all, still a good ball for the price.
After watching this video I bought some used kirks at Walmart. First day out I shot the best round of my short golf career. Putting with them was amazing. Performed as well as the vice pros I normally buy. Since then I have gotten a Costco membership just to buy the balls as they will pay for themselves. Thanks for the continued reviews of good products rick
Love these balls, it bounces off trees much much more and giving me more chances of finding them.
Good point, pity they don't float as well.
Thanks Rick. I especially like the fact that you do the durability tests. Sure we might lose a ball before we scuff it. But that is one of the big areas were cheaper balls fail. I will play with a lot of different balls, but Titlist Pro V1 is my favorite. It is a great ball and very durable. For example, I love Pinnacle Gold balls, they feel great and I play well with them. But they are not the most durable balls out there. Also used to love Top Flight XL 2000 but they also have the same issue. So the fact that these Kirkland balls are more durable is a huge selling point.
I was in the golf business for over 10 years and changed careers . At my peak I was a 5 handicap and would play either the Srixon XV or Pro VIX ; I went through a period of not playing much at all over a 2 year period and recently getting back into it and refused to pay 48 dollars for a dozen of golf balls and came across the Kirkland ball and bought them on a whim before a family vacation to Destin and was really impressed with the ball. It’s a much softer feel than what I was used to but for the price you can’t beat it
Love it. Bit of a comment on your method, I think you need to compare to ProV1 every time you do this test because yes you're showing club and ball speed but there will be variability to how you're striking it that day and as you know you'll get different spin and carry depending on where you're hitting on the face.
This great but that would improve your methodology I think.
I used to describe these balls as 98% of a ProV1 at a quarter of the price back on the V1 which had the durability weaknesses and a bit of driver distance issues. I'm thrilled to see it passed your durability test on the V2 and kept up to ProV1 in the driver, now I can say it's 99.5% of a ProV1 at 25% of the price :)
100% he needs a proV as a control group and then his testing method would be significantly better.
@@ishannage248 Might have to get a little more sponsor money before he does direct comparisons. lol
@@hurfdurfy8167 haha good point🤣
It was also very cold during this test. All balls will have lower speeds in those conditions.
Even if it’s 1/3 as durable for 1/4 the cost, you’re better off with the cheaper ball. Just switch out the ball 3x as frequently. You’re still saving money.
You are implying I give a shit, or am even good enough to give a shit, about a scuffed ball
Well I’ll be losing it before it wears out so even better value for me
@@michaelwilkinson8065 same here lol
I don't think I've ever worn out a golf ball 🤣🤣🤷
Can't be any less durable then a pro v. They are about the worst there is for durability
I used the previous model last year. For my swing I didn't notice any loss of distance and received a noticeable increase in spin on approach shots and especially the wedges. Durability was exceptional I must say. I was never able to get stop and drop from any ball but have found this was doable with this golf ball. Costco has been methodically making more and more inroads into the retail golf market with "quality for price" products. Good to see these type of changes in the market because people can afford to get into the game or upgrade what they now have or even upgrade more frequently because of these lower priced quality for dollar offerings.
The gloves are really good!
Been using these for a while, was on the V1 before that. For most amateurs they are more than enough. Plus, if I hit a £1 deep into the trees I'm not wasting time, slowing up the course, looking for it. :). Basically it shows that what was once expensive R&D is now commodity knowledge.
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I’ve watched every TH-cam ball test of the Kirkland and the results are all similar. Unless you have a 120+ clubhead speed, which resulted in higher than desired spin numbers with driver, its pretty hard to beat them. TXG did a fairly extensive test and they were shocked at the results.
If you think about it logically, they’re (more than likely) saving costs on quality control, R&D, but most importantly, (as far as cost) marketing. The big Golf brands spend exorbitant amounts of money on marketing and endorsements.
And as far as the qc goes, I may be mistaken, but I believe Bryson had said he chose Bridgestone balls because he was floating several manufacturers balls in water with epsom salt to find the center of gravity. He said Bridgestone balls were the most consistently centered. Meaning there were several $50/box balls that were not. I understand elite golfers buying ProV1s etc, but if you’re launching 2-3 balls in the woods a round, they’re worth a try, they’re $24 for two dozen!
Just bought a box of these yesterday - looking forward to giving them a shot. My wife bought be the wedge set for Christmas and I have been doing really well with them. Pretty impressed!
Hey Rick! Big fan of all of your videos and product reviews! Have been a follower for a few years now!
As a club fitter here in the states, I was wondering if you have ever considered making a video describing different shafts and what a mid/low kick point looks like and who these shafts would fit better? I see a lot of amateur golfers swinging shafts they have no right swinging and it hurts their game.
I think with your touch, you can show viewers the importance of having the right weight/shaft for their driver/woods etc
Anyways cheers and thanks for providing quality content for us golfers!
I'm interested in seeing this
Love seeing Rick laugh so much!
Would be interesting to know who actually makes this ball. What factory produces it, is it essentially a rebrand of another existing ball?
See those dimples definitely look a little different to some of the big boys, so it’s a little hard to tell. But whoever it is, they’re making a solid ball haha
Kirkland Golf Balls are manufactured by the Acushnet Company who also produces Titleist, FootJoy, and Nike golf products.
@@fhartse interesting!! I played them a lil bit last week and was definitely impressed.
I been using the same Kirkland version 2 golf ball for 4 rounds now, which is a miracle in itself! After about 360 shots, including out of bunkers, it still looks almost as good as new. It is indeed durable and seems to go and fly as well as any premium golf ball. Great value for just over a Pound each! 👍
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What a find! Purchased 12 from eBay for 19£ to try them out. First impressions as good as any premium ball. So far used to practice putting indoors. They will be in the bag for summer/ dry golf as don’t believe you need a three piece ball to play winter golf in the uk. Cheers Rick.
The owners of Titleist literally sued Costco for the first iteration of the ball. The Kirkland golf ball is quite simply the best ball at the price range available in the UK.
If you're paying full whack for Pro V1 or TP5, the truth is you're paying for the brand...400% more than what you should be paying
Funny how Titleist stole Callaway's patents and turns around and sues Costo. Just saying.
I think when it comes down to the best ball for 95 percent of golfers it would be the Kirkland without question. Yes there are better balls for specific players and styles, but the quality for the cost makes this the best overall ball on the market.
Just picked up a box, I'm from Saskatoon SK Canada 24balls =$30.00 I started golfing 2 years ago and watch you, Matt and Peter all the time to learn and improve my game. Its fun to watch you guys just play but I take and keep notes on cards to help improve my shots while I play. Best advice you give is just to enjoy a very difficult game. Thanks for all the help and advice you give to all golfers.
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Rick, would be great to see the real world difference between a ball flight in summer and winter. Some balls warmed up, some frozen? Hit some very cold balls (left in the car overnight) and it was like hitting concrete. Would love to see the difference in flight and distance etc.
I think TXG has done this exact experiment and same with Mygolfspy
Yeah check txg golf or search YT a few tests in there👍
I’d like to see this ball compared to the Prov 1 in the simulation. It looked a little chill out when you were hitting the Kirkland. (Would effect ball speed and distance)
TXG did a test. Performed almost identically to a Prov1
Just bought some because I watched this video and happened to go grocery shopping that night. Hit them on the sim and surprised at how good they felt. Great honest review!
Made my first par with a Kirkland signature ball I found in the golf cart.
So as far as I'm concerned these are the best golf balls on the market
I love the way this ball performs! Just to see how long one holds up I’ve played 4 rounds with the same ball. AMAZING! I stock up on them every time I can BUT, BEWARE! A lot of COSTCOs still have the origins in stock. Look for the “2” on the box. Plus it’s a couple of dollars more than the original.
Is the 2 you refer to an indicator of the latest version?
@@thegolfguy68 yes, unless the v 2.0 is on the box you have last years model.
@@wschield608 and you mean the Kirkland version 1 of their 3 layer ball right? Not their original 4 layer that was pushed off the market.
@@Resist4 yes, the new one is Kirkland’s Three-Piece Urethane Cover Golf Ball V2.0. I’m sorry if I wasn’t clear.
To be honest I’ve never played their 4 layer ball.
@@wschield608 that original Kirkland 4 layer ball was supposed preform just like the ProV1, unfortunately my local Costco never got them before they were removed entirely.
It looks a wee bit cool today. It would have been interesting to see a few shots with the ProV1 to compare what the extra clothing and cooler temp did to the ProV1 distance and stats.
Yeah something I noticed as well, temperature does affect ball speed, would have been good to have a more well known ball as a standard on that day.
I've been spin checking ball center points for a couple years now and the Kirkland lineup continues to impress on and off the course. I'm all in on all the Kirkland golf gear spending my savings on tee times and instruction. If you've got the ego to take it, that "supermarket" gear does the trick...and then some. Can't wait to see their next entry into the market. Thanks Rick, great content as always.
Ive been playing Kirkland for a couple of years mainly because the rough to our place in summer is knee deep and anything that goes in stays in (pathetic but don't get me started) Some of my regular group scoff at my 'cheapy' ball until the other day I switched out my ball for a pro v1 on the tee.....he creamed the drive, hit an 8 iron 10 yards past the pin and spun it back to 3 ft...i then congratulated him on his use of the Kirkland.....at his request I bought him two dozen yesterday !
Durability is this balls down fall, bought v2s last year scraps and scuffs definitely show quicker than normal but for $ a ball still prefer these over other balls. For the price and feel they are hard to beat
Budget balls are especially good for amateurs who shoot more wild shots and go swimming more than pros do. Why lose a $4 ball every few shots when you can lose $4 every few holes? Averages out nicely, and you get the same money invested that good pros do. Then, when you're accurate enough that the same sleeve or two sit in your bag every outing, you can invest in the premium balls.
I have been using this ball exclusive. Love the green side short iron feel, control, spin. The only knock I have is you will give up around 10 yards off the tee vs. some Premium golf balls. For me, it comes down to a cost of $4.00 American Dollars per ball for that 10 yards. Not worth it to me.
I noticed that distance difference go away after moving from V1 to V2, are you still seeing that difference on V2?
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I like them too. They wear faster than other brands, but not a big deal at $1/ball.
THANK YOU. I’ve done a lot of ball testing on my launch monitor. And so many people try to claim it isn’t shorter when side by side it is 100% shorter and spins more
@@mackenziec 100% still a difference with v2 side by side testing on launch monitor over a month showed it was half club shorter than all major brands
Bought these today, excited to try them on the course
I normally play Srixon ZStar but after watching this, I went down to Costco and bought a box. I have to admit, was super impressed. Will definitely be using these going forward. Makes those lost balls a lot easier to swallow...
Great balls but not for high swing speed players. I loose about 20 yards off the tee compared to my Pro-V1s.
Seriously is that proven test? Sounds v hard to believe imo. How did you come to that conclusion?
Do they have a similar feel to the Pro V1? I’m thinking about getting a few dozen for my backyard practice set up. I want something similar in feel, performance isn’t huge because it’ll be going into a net.
@@RealCalebValde they feel similar, both have nice soft feeling covers but the Pro-V1 has more feel imo but it’s also 3x the price. Overall the Kirkland is great overall, just not for high swingspeed players.
i have had similar experience. ball doesn't go as far compared to prov1x
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Great review Rick, just one thing missing to make it perfect. To eliminate variables in the distance test, just hit a few Titleist's in the same session.
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If I’m hitting multiple full wedge shots into greens the ball is scuffed after nine holes that being said I love the ball and it’s great. I’ve heard complaints about it ballooning off the driver but I haven’t had that issue and this ball is at least for me 5-8 yards longer than the Bridgestone 330rx I used to play. I’m also stunned the amount of spin I get on chips out of the rough around the green. Love this ball.
Played 5 rounds with the same Kirkland Signature ball. Hit trees and many sand shots and the ball still looked and performed well. I have no issues with durability.
I bought the Kirkland golf balls because of this video. My opinion is they are great and light on the wallet. I am horrible at golf but absolutely love to play. A dollar a ball is amazing and I can't tell the difference between the Kirklands I bought vs the Titleist, Bridgestone, or Taylor mades I find on the course.
They're great for high-mid handicap golfers who want something decent without spending a lot much on golf balls they realistically won't see after a few holes. One of these days I hope to be good enough for Pro V1s to make a difference in my game, but for now I've been settling with Costco and it's good to know I'm making a good choice. Gonna have to get a few boxes for next summer.
Love the Kirkland v2 golf ball been playing it all year no complaints
Thanks for this! Will try gaming a box. Also am I the only one now craving hard boiled eggs?
I remember hitting quite a few thin shots with the old titleist proffesional 90, it would leave a nice smiley face in the ball🤣
So glad Rick tested these. I've been using the Kirkland V2s for a while now. Glad to know that I'm hitting a premium ball when I'm not slicing it. And when I am, it's only $1.04 when I lose the ball. Win Win.
Love the way Rick test, enjoy watching it
Just been on trackman at mooregolf in Boughton testing a new driver, these balls came out on top in the stats, 👍👍
I really liked the information you provided in this review. Will you make a video on the Seed golf ball ?
I've heard a lot of good things about these too, but I've been holding off. Would love to see Rick review them.
4:46 drone footage ? wayyyy cool
Have you ever tested the ONCORE VERO balls? Would love to have your opinion on that! Will definitely give the Kirkland balls a try.... Thanks!
Thank you for honesty. Received a box at Christmas.
Been playin these for a couple years, zero complaints.
Thanks for another unbiased review Rick.
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I think I've found my new ball for this season.
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It reminds me of the TOP FLITE YOUR from early 2000’s. It was a three piece with the ursthane cover. It was $20 when every other ball was $36-$50. I wonder who owns that patent that allowed a great ball to be sold so cheaply. I want to try the new Kirkland!
I have used the Kirkland golf balls for awhile now. I do like them quite a bit. The differences between a Kirkland and prov1 are so subtle. However, I will say all it takes is one bladed wedge for them to unplayable. I even competed in a tournament recently at my club, brand new ball, first hole, perfectly struck gold ball from 100 yards (full wedge), and you could see considerable damage. It looked very similar to what a premium golf ball would look after hitting the cart path. This stuck out to me so much because I grabbed a new ball (only did so because it was a tournament) and the exact same thing happened on the third hole. They are 1/4 the price but are not durable, I play them, just something to keep in mind.
Hi Rick. Great video. I enjoy how you remain unbias towards your tests. Your way of presenting is refreshing, factual and entertaining, without any attempts to create hype. Stay as you are, humble and friendly👍
Hi Ric, normally use Bridgestone premium ball I really like them ….. over winter I found some Bridgestone extra soft for £14.26 x12
Really like them .
yah had me when you showed the cut open balls in the intro! i miss the baby blue cutters though!
In terms of the best budget 3 piece balls, Snell is my personal favorite. I also really like the MG C4 balls. The Kirkland balls are okay…but I always thought they were a bit short off the tee. My understanding is the older Kirkland balls were really good and played very close to a Pro V1…much closer than the newer ones at least.
Would like to see a Snell comparison, too.
Original K-Sig 4 piece was a great ball. Still have 3 sleeves
Just bought me 2 dozen! Gonna try them out! Thanks Rick!
I have two bags. One I use for tournaments and travel. I keep Titleist Pro V1 balls in that bag. My second bag I use for every day playing at my home course. I keep the Kirkland Signature in that bag as my everyday ball. It feels and performs as good as any other ball I ever played. Maybe a few yards shorter with the driver than a Pro V1, but nothing that noticeable. I haven’t had any issues with durability and I been gaming these balls since they came out. I originally started gaming the Four piece Costco balls and switched to the three piece when they stopped making them. I still have four boxes of the original four piece Costco balls that I am keeping as souvenirs. Great video like always.
Love the Kirklands, im a 20 Handicapper dont see any point in spending loads on a Pro v1 at this stage. This ball performs more than enough for me.
Is a Must to do comparisons the same day, same conditions with 2 brands of products !
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Cheers Rick. When I went back home to Manchester, I used the original Kirkland model back in October for the first time and shot my lowest score of 79 around The Mere. Said at the time, I couldn't tell any difference with the Pro V1. Went the entire round with the same ball, last really well too. Will have to get my parents to ship me a box of these over to Singapore!
I'm 72 years old. I play 80-90 rounds a year during our April to November golf season in New Jersey, USA (based on entries into my GHIN). Out of season, December to March for the past 6 years I've played 25-40 rounds (can only play when there is no snow on the ground). I keep Titleist Pro V1s and Kirkland Signature in my bag. Regular season at my course, I play Pro V1s. At strange courses, very tight tree lined courses or courses with a lot of blind shots I normally leave the prov1s in the bag and pull out the KS balls. When I go out for a practice 9 I play a ProV1 vs a KS. I find that in normal weather conditions I get about 10 more yards from the ProV1 than the Kirkland (off the tee with the driver). The rest of my clubs seem to be very close to the same distance. In the winter, the 10 yard advantage for ProV off the tee disappears. I tend to use Kirkland all winter. As a person in retirement I don't have to explain myself about saving a few dollars here and there. The Kirkland balls are good.
I’ve still got 5 sleeves left from my last Costco ball purchase of “performance +” models which was 2-3 yrs ago? Distance suffered so I will now buy the V2’s for a mere $25 😎
I purchased a two dozen box early fall last year 2021 and found them very good all around, except they were soft off of the putter face, I consistently left 15 to 20 foot puts short, just could not get them to the hole without changing my stroke/hit for that length of putt. I put that putter in the locker and went to my old Zapp Kappa IV putter and got the ball to the hole, first putter used just has a soft face insert for this ball. Good video Rick, thanks.
thanks for the review, gonna have to try these out.
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I like playing Vice Pro Line balls. Feel as good as Pro-Vs and I get the same distance too for a fraction of the price.
I use the Kirkland ball versión 1. I love how they respond around the green. I also use the Sirxon q stars.
Vice Pro Plus and/or Snell MTBX - love 'em both.
what i am playing! great to hear! I lose them too often to worry about scratches on the ball.
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I always played Prov 1 until I tried the Kirkland ball. They are great. Good distance and feel. I play off 7 handicap and have noticed no difference from Pro V1's. The Financial benefit is superb.
My partner and I use them and like the feel. We are both high cappers at this point so no need to throw away good money. Thanks for doing the review Rick!
Thanks for this video I am going to try them this weekend. It wouldn't be a golf ball review without you cutting it in half.
I play these pretty consistently because my course has a lot of overgrown native grass and I love them. Plus, it’s not too painful when I lose them.
Good video Rick, I've used Kirkland balls for about a year now, and to start with I was the only one at my club using them, but recently one or two others have also started to use them and seem very happy with their all round performance, distance, feel and durability.
Glad to see you use them Rick, I played them for a year but MGS slated it so I started to blame the ball every time I hit a bad shot. Switched to tp5. Will be going back to the Kirkland
Just bought box of 24 V2.0 Kirkland signature ball in Australia $56.00 pretty close after currency conversion $Aud- £UK pound. For comparison ProV1 are about $75.00Aud for 12.
One of the best niche golf ball brands in my opinion is Vice. Their Pro Soft is bloody brilliant.
Tried the old ones and they were great on and around the greens but had issues with carry distances being inconsistent. Will give these a go 👍
It appears the V2 model has better durability over the original ball. Indoor testing against the ProV1 would be interesting.
Finally! I’ve been waiting for you to do the V2:).these balls are a godsend to my sons on a college budget! I really love them too. I wonder if the big companies will go on attack mode with Kirkland again.
Golf balls have transformed more than anything since I started golf--back in the days of only three options: wound/balata or wound/surlyn(DT), or hard like bricks 2-piece balls. These new ones are all pretty damned good.
Great Review Rick.
I used the v1 Kirkland balls last summer and found they weren't as durable as the TP5s I'd been using (was trying to save money). Nice to see the v2 is holding up well.
Currently using the Srixon Q-Star Tour as they are great.
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