Kirkland Signature (Costco) golf balls (MERGED) (NO BST POSTS)

[deathbymuffin]

I played them this morning and gave one to my playing partner to try out. I normally play chromesoft, so my comparison is to that.

• Driver: Low driver spin compared to Chromesoft. The drives went much straighter, which accounts for the 5-10y additional yards I was averaging with the Kirkland ball.
  
• Irons: I really like the ball off of the irons and around the green. Felt very similar to the Chromesoft and got similar distances and ball flight.
  
• Wedges: Balls tended to check a bit harder than Chromesoft. Par 3's had the ball rolling back about 1.5x as far as Chromesoft.
  
• Putting: Pretty much similar in feel.
  

Overall, I really like them and I think I have found a new ball. I will test it a few more rounds to make sure there is not a "new ball excitement" biasing my review.

 

My golf buddy normally plays a proV1x and his impression was that they felt "heavy" off the driver compared to his proV1x, not entirely sure what he meant by this. Seems to have liked it around the greens as well.

 

Just curious. Did you pick these up in store or order online? I'm in San Diego as well. I would love to get some in my hands for this weekend.

 

Also, are you comparing to 2016 or 2015 chrome soft?

[coghillcutter]

I have been stalking this thread since day one waiting for these to show up on the costco site. Just ordered 2 boxes, for the money this could be the perfect fall/winter ball.

[Trane5]

I played them this morning and gave one to my playing partner to try out. I normally play chromesoft, so my comparison is to that.

• Driver: Low driver spin compared to Chromesoft. The drives went much straighter, which accounts for the 5-10y additional yards I was averaging with the Kirkland ball.
  
• Irons: I really like the ball off of the irons and around the green. Felt very similar to the Chromesoft and got similar distances and ball flight.
  
• Wedges: Balls tended to check a bit harder than Chromesoft. Par 3's had the ball rolling back about 1.5x as far as Chromesoft.
  
• Putting: Pretty much similar in feel.
  

 

Overall, I really like them and I think I have found a new ball. I will test it a few more rounds to make sure there is not a "new ball excitement" biasing my review.

 

My golf buddy normally plays a proV1x and his impression was that they felt "heavy" off the driver compared to his proV1x, not entirely sure what he meant by this. Seems to have liked it around the greens as well.

 

Thanks ......what a great review! I already couldn't wait for my shipment and now this makes the wait even harder!!

[lookylookitzadam]

 

Just curious. Did you pick these up in store or order online? I'm in San Diego as well. I would love to get some in my hands for this weekend.

 

Also, are you comparing to 2016 or 2015 chrome soft?

 

 

I ordered them online Tuesday and they were delivered to my house Thursday morning. I tried calling around yesterday, but no local stores that I checked with stocked them and they didn't even have the item number in their system.

 

This review was comparing a 2016 Chromesoft to the Kirkland Ball. I played the 2015's until I tried the 16's and like them much better.

[ryanv16]

I played them this morning and gave one to my playing partner to try out. I normally play chromesoft, so my comparison is to that.

• Driver: Low driver spin compared to Chromesoft. The drives went much straighter, which accounts for the 5-10y additional yards I was averaging with the Kirkland ball.
  
• Irons: I really like the ball off of the irons and around the green. Felt very similar to the Chromesoft and got similar distances and ball flight.
  
• Wedges: Balls tended to check a bit harder than Chromesoft. Par 3's had the ball rolling back about 1.5x as far as Chromesoft.
  
• Putting: Pretty much similar in feel.
  

Overall, I really like them and I think I have found a new ball. I will test it a few more rounds to make sure there is not a "new ball excitement" biasing my review.

 

My golf buddy normally plays a proV1x and his impression was that they felt "heavy" off the driver compared to his proV1x, not entirely sure what he meant by this. Seems to have liked it around the greens as well.

 

Thanks ......what a great review! I already couldn't wait for my shipment and now this makes the wait even harder!!

 

Solid review indeed. I'm not sponsored and a $4 ball isn't on my utility curve for marginal golf benefit. Prior to seeing this review, I bought two sets...may go out and get a couple more today. Cost basis after tax is about $1.05 a ball!

[deathbymuffin]

Just curious. Did you pick these up in store or order online? I'm in San Diego as well. I would love to get some in my hands for this weekend.

 

Also, are you comparing to 2016 or 2015 chrome soft?

 

 

I ordered them online Tuesday and they were delivered to my house Thursday morning. I tried calling around yesterday, but no local stores that I checked with stocked them and they didn't even have the item number in their system.

 

This review was comparing a 2016 Chromesoft to the Kirkland Ball. I played the 2015's until I tried the 16's and like them much better.

 

Thanks. Nice to hear that they shipped so quickly. I ordered mine this morning so I'm guessing there's a good chance I get them by midweek.

 

Good to hear it compares well to the 2016 CS. I like that ball as well. The 2015 not so much (poor carry with woods, not enough short game spin).

[dicko999]

I have been stalking this thread since day one waiting for these to show up on the costco site. Just ordered 2 boxes, for the money this could be the perfect fall/winter ball.

 

Fantastic avatar. I watch the outtakes of that scene weekly. "Let the boy watch!"

[Hateto3Putt]

Since they're shipping out of California, naturally you west coast guys are getting them much quicker than us easterners.

 

I ordered On Tuesday 10/4 and they won't get here until Wednesday 10/12...

 

dayum

 

I played yesterday and have two rounds scheduled between today and the 12th...

 

My luck, I'll get them and the wheels will fall off the weather.

[The Chicken Connoisseur]

I played them this morning and gave one to my playing partner to try out. I normally play 2016 Chromesoft, so my comparison is to that.

• Driver: Low driver spin compared to Chromesoft. The drives went much straighter, which accounts for the 5-10y additional yards I was averaging with the Kirkland ball.
  
• Irons: I really like the ball off of the irons and around the green. Felt very similar to the Chromesoft and got similar distances and ball flight.
  
• Wedges: Balls tended to check a bit harder than Chromesoft. Par 3's had the ball rolling back about 1.5x as far as Chromesoft.
  
• Putting: Pretty much similar in feel.
  

Overall, I really like them and I think I have found a new ball. I will test it a few more rounds to make sure there is not a "new ball excitement" biasing my review.

 

My golf buddy normally plays a proV1x and his impression was that they felt "heavy" off the driver compared to his proV1x, not entirely sure what he meant by this. Seems to have liked it around the greens as well.

 

Edited to add comparison ball was the 2016 Chromesoft.

 

What's your swing speed?

[driveandputtmachine]

Well damn, how did it come to this? Ordering 4 dozen Kirkland Golf Balls, what has the world come to?

 

I know what it has come to. I am tired of paying 4+ dollars for a ball that costs less than a dollar to make. Who knows, they may dethrone the Snell that I am playing currently.

[cz13X4]

lower spin off the driver, more greenside check and same feel as a cs 16 .....yes please

[lookylookitzadam]

 

 

What's your swing speed?

 

Not super fast sadly. My driver swing speed was measure at 100-105 mph when I was fitted. That's my comfortable driver speed.

[drn92]

Well damn, how did it come to this? Ordering 4 dozen Kirkland Golf Balls, what has the world come to?

 

I know what it has come to. I am tired of paying 4+ dollars for a ball that costs less than a dollar to make. Who knows, they may dethrone the Snell that I am playing currently.

 

I bet the balls cost less than $0.50 to make. But, they do need to pay for all the R&D.

 

drn92

[Golfing Boiler]

Just ordered some for myself...Looking forward to trying them out

 

Darn CostCo credit card and executive membership always tempt me into impulse buys :swoon:

[dicko999]

That was quick as I just got mine. They smell like pure gasoline and feel like your normal urethane ball off the putter. Can't wait to put one in play this weekend.

[ucfdad]

Ordered 2 dozen a few minutes ago. When will the first Costco vs Snell comparison be posted? I love the Snell but the Costco is even cheaper

[NV825]

My order got delivered today, so that means I get to put it in play this weekend. :D

[jslane57]

The thing that is so great about this Costco ball: It is just the opposite of PXG. Rather than making top line equipment so expensive that no one can afford it, it's making top line equipment more affordable. Hope this ball is as good as they hype!

[Kevmonton]

My son showed me Costco now is in the golf business offering a 4 layer urathane cover golf balls. What interest's me about this was I watched a documentary about Costco and they run all products they sell with their name on through very extensive testing. At $15 a dozen it might be fun to try them out!

 

http://www.costco.com/Kirkland-Signature-Four-Piece-Urethane-Cover-Golf-Ball,-2-Dozen.product.100310467.html

[augustgolf]

sheeesh

 

 

[JDMRN81]

There's a thread on this ball in the golf ball section and I've been following closely. Lots of people are just receiving their online orders and so far I've seen a lot of positive reviews. I'm sure there will be a ton of feedback over the next week. I'm on the verge of getting a few dozen.

[Kevmonton]

Boy, a Google search turns up nothing about these balls except for the thread here on WRX.

 

Hope there is a yellow option. Probably not based on previous golf ball offerings from Costco.

http://www.costco.com/Kirkland-Signature-Four-Piece-Urethane-Cover-Golf-Ball,-2-Dozen.product.100310467.html

[Saskwatch]

Probably out here in Canada they'll be releasing the Kirkland brand hockey puck, dog sled and igloo building kits soon.

[md1m]

Someone is making it for them and just putting the Kirkland stamp on it. I'll probably try them out. My guess is many wrx'ers will be too proud to play them even if they are good performers.

[Saskwatch]

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/1378818-kirkland-signature-costco-golf-balls/page__fromsearch__1

[DatSliceDoe]

Just wait until Amazon release their drone powered ball! Delivers itself to your door, and then to the nearest hole once you tee off!*

 

*(prime members only - some exclusions apply for tour players and WRX'rs)

[GWD]

Boy, a Google search turns up nothing about these balls except for the thread here on WRX.

 

Hope there is a yellow option. Probably not based on previous golf ball offerings from Costco.

http://www.costco.co....100310467.html

 

Yes, I know. My post was from back in August.

 

In fact, just today I received a sales email from Costco with these balls highlighted. And no, they don't come in yellow (yet).

[GolfGrouch]

These are the real deal. At least 1 yard longer than my ProV and it bites so hard it chews up the green.

 

How did you determine the 1 yard distance gain?

[Swoff57]

These are the real deal. At least 1 yard longer than my ProV and it bites so hard it chews up the green.

 

How did you determine the 1 yard distance gain?

 

The highly accurate..... Step it off method!

[Swoff57]

I think this has come out at a great time. This is going to be a great ball that a lot of people would try as a winter ball. Then I would think if its good, keep using it.