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

[Girevik]

6 hours ago, Myherobobhope said:

Start going twice a week and I bet you can get down to $200 a visit!

 

I pretty much love the Costco meat department for everything but steak... the ribeye caps are good, but finicky to cook and my wife doesn't love them... I think the steaks at Whole Foods are better and they tend to be around the same price... might just be the way Costco and Whole Foods do their pricing and they are more competitive in California than they are in Kentucky...

 

Sadly, my wife doesn't like pulled pork, otherwise I'd probably smoke a butt once a week. My 7 year old also refuses to eat reheated food... 

 

Still looking forward to finding the 4 piece ball... going to be interesting to see how many they stock and how quickly they sell out.

 

I always feel like a wierdo when I get in line with only a couple of items (I wish ours had self checkout).  Almost like I'm doing something wrong.

[jpdx]

Happy to report. Full pallet of coke, cans and also a pallet of bottles and Coke Zero? 
 

also picked up a pack of rib caps ( left 4 other packs)

 

however, sadly, no 4pc balls to be found. 

[vernon]

You guys are killin' me with the rib caps!  

 

I asked at north Kansas City again yesterday and was told once again that they doubted they'd EVER be getting them again and for the same reason; "it's too time consuming to make them and with Covid......."

 

My next door neighbor who's a pretty good player had been custom fit for TaylorMade wedges a couple of months ago and flat out hates them.  Picked up a set of the Kirkland wedges a couple weeks ago and it knocking down pins with 'em!

 

I haven't tried them yet but he absolutely loves them.  And he's got a nice matching set of TaylorMade's to kill snakes with in the backyard I guess.

 

I did pick up a case of Basil Hayden's to assuage my emotional distress regarding the rib caps however.

[zebra2955]

The only way to get out of Costco without spending a fortune is to go with a list and stick to it

[localpar3guy]

On 3/6/2021 at 6:05 PM, localpar3guy said:

The V2.0 balls are better than the first 3 piece but that isn't saying much. Better off the tee, I think the spin is more realistic now but still good around the green. For $1 a ball it is much better than other cheap balls out there, 100%. Outside of recycled and logo overruns of Pro V1 balls, The V2.0 kirkland's are not bad for the price.

 

I should mention though that the covers are TERRIBLE. Recently played a round and some balls don't even last one hole without visible cuts or tears. So yeah, $1 a ball, but you end up buying a lot more over time. I've had some Pro V1's last multiple rounds before getting any noticeable cuts or tears into the cover.

[gioreeko]

1 hour ago, localpar3guy said:

 

I should mention though that the covers are TERRIBLE. Recently played a round and some balls don't even last one hole without visible cuts or tears. So yeah, $1 a ball, but you end up buying a lot more over time. I've had some Pro V1's last multiple rounds before getting any noticeable cuts or tears into the cover.

New covers are GREAT!!! very durable, have played many rounds with the same ball, and they look good as new.  Definitely a thicker cover than the OG 4 piece, but I'll trade a little spin that the 4 piece gives me for the durability right now.  It's pretty odd that some players cut this ball right away, and most players are saying it lasts over one round for them. 

[Jim E]

I like the ball. It’s nice to find a golf product that’s not over priced like Titleist, Callaway, Taylormade, Etc. I hope Kirkland comes out with drivers and iron sets. 

[trackcoach13]

5 hours ago, localpar3guy said:

 

I should mention though that the covers are TERRIBLE. Recently played a round and some balls don't even last one hole without visible cuts or tears. So yeah, $1 a ball, but you end up buying a lot more over time. I've had some Pro V1's last multiple rounds before getting any noticeable cuts or tears into the cover.

BS

[localpar3guy]

22 minutes ago, trackcoach13 said:

BS

Not really BS if my experience with the 2.0 is multiple balls cutting or tearing after a single iron shot and/or wedge shot. costco/kirkland are great, doesn't mean their golf ball is perfect. The 2.0's are better than the first 3 piece ball, but again, that isn't saying much.

[gioreeko]

2 hours ago, localpar3guy said:

Not really BS if my experience with the 2.0 is multiple balls cutting or tearing after a single iron shot and/or wedge shot. costco/kirkland are great, doesn't mean their golf ball is perfect. The 2.0's are better than the first 3 piece ball, but again, that isn't saying much.

some pics would be nice. I've played the V2 since they came out, and given a bunch to different friends I play with. Not one cut or tear. Are you using a machete for clubs? Do you work for another ball company?

[games]

I think it's funny how many long-time posters seem to have no problem with the Kirkland balls.  It's always posters with 20 posts or less that complain.  Hmm....

[bhj83]

1 hour ago, games said:

I think it's funny how many long-time posters seem to have no problem with the Kirkland balls.  It's always posters with 20 posts or less that complain.  Hmm....

I'm a long time poster. I've had problems with some Kirkland balls. Namely the 4pc V2 and I've stated the 3pc V2 isn't as durable as 3pc V1. Just my experience with the balls 🤷‍♂️ They're using a different cover on the 3pc V2 and it reminded me of the 4pc V2 cover but just more durable than that one (which wasn't a high standard). 

[torbill]

1 hour ago, games said:

I think it's funny how many long-time posters seem to have no problem with the Kirkland balls.  It's always posters with 20 posts or less that complain.  Hmm....

 

Exactly.  Nothing more than a claim, no supporting evidence such as a picture or two.  

 

I haven’t played the new 3-piece ball.  But this is the same sort of complaint I noticed with the original 4-piece, which I have played extensively and still play.  And it’s still happening, with the unsupported claims from Snagy, which I refuted a couple of weeks ago. Complaints about durability from people who produce no supporting evidence have no credibility with me .  

 

One of the specific reasons I continue to play the original 4-piece ball, other than the great performance, is that it is more durable that my previous ball - ProV1.  And it’s more durable for me than the Snell Black (which is an excellent ball and my second choice).  And it’s marginally more durable for me than the TPX (another excellent ball).

 

There was a cover problem with the second generation 4-piece and I think that it paved the way for people to pile-on on all of the Kirkland balls. 

 

As to the current complainer he may or may not be right.  As I said, I haven’t played it.  But the burden of proof is on him to support his claim with some evidece.

[snagy2000]

26 minutes ago, torbill said:

 

Exactly.  Nothing more than a claim, no supporting evidence such as a picture or two.  

 

I haven’t played the new 3-piece ball.  But this is the same sort of complaint I noticed with the original 4-piece, which I have played extensively and still play.  And it’s still happening, with the unsupported claims from Snagy, which I refuted a couple of weeks ago. Complaints about durability from people who produce no supporting evidence have no credibility with me .  

 

One of the specific reasons I continue to play the original 4-piece ball, other than the great performance, is that it is more durable that my previous ball - ProV1.  And it’s more durable for me than the Snell Black (which is an excellent ball and my second choice).  And it’s marginally more durable for me than the TPX (another excellent ball).

 

There was a cover problem with the second generation 4-piece and I think that it paved the way for people to pile-on on all of the Kirkland balls. 

 

As to the current complainer he may or may not be right.  As I said, I haven’t played it.  But the burden of proof is on him to support his claim with some evidece.

I did what a couple weeks ago? I've never once complained about the durability of of the three-piece ball. All I've ever said to those who complain is stop thining, banging them off trees and cart paths and expecting them to be a pristine condition. Those who play the ball or have played the ball for a long time know the durability of three-piece ball. The second iteration of the four piece golf ball did have cover issues which were well known. A lot of the complainers just combine that story with the three piece ball and drop their random horrible golf ball post like it's going to prevent the masses from purchasing the ball. 

[bhj83]

2 hours ago, torbill said:

 

Exactly.  Nothing more than a claim, no supporting evidence such as a picture or two.  

 

I haven’t played the new 3-piece ball.  But this is the same sort of complaint I noticed with the original 4-piece, which I have played extensively and still play.  And it’s still happening, with the unsupported claims from Snagy, which I refuted a couple of weeks ago. Complaints about durability from people who produce no supporting evidence have no credibility with me .  

 

One of the specific reasons I continue to play the original 4-piece ball, other than the great performance, is that it is more durable that my previous ball - ProV1.  And it’s more durable for me than the Snell Black (which is an excellent ball and my second choice).  And it’s marginally more durable for me than the TPX (another excellent ball).

 

There was a cover problem with the second generation 4-piece and I think that it paved the way for people to pile-on on all of the Kirkland balls. 

 

As to the current complainer he may or may not be right.  As I said, I haven’t played it.  But the burden of proof is on him to support his claim with some evidece.

I wasn't aware we were in a trial, but I will submit some evidence for your consideration. I don't think the comments were necessarily directed towards me but I have a Skytrak and both balls so I just did a quick experiment. Again, my statements have been that 3PC V2 isn't as durable as 3PC V1. 

 

Both balls new out of sleeve:

 

 

Experiment Parameters: All shots hit with 3/4 swing 56 deg RTX4 that's about 1 year old. Skytrak states to place logo facing the ST unit so I did that and I faced the number I put on each ball facing towards my net with each swing for consistent results. Balls were hit off a Fiberbuilt mat and into a Net Return Pro net. No balls hit any cart paths or trees 🙂

 

V1 after 5 swings:

 

V2 after 5 balls:

 

V1 after 10 balls:

 

V2 after 10 balls:

 

 

Conclusion: I think the pictures speak for themselves but happy to answer any questions. Spin averaged 11,082 RPM with the V1 ball and 10,753 with the V2 ball.

 

[torbill]

Well done!  

 

I declare this ball guilty as charged! 😉

[trackcoach13]

51 minutes ago, bhj83 said:

I wasn't aware we were in a trial, but I will submit some evidence for your consideration. I don't think the comments were necessarily directed towards me but I have a Skytrak and both balls so I just did a quick experiment. Again, my statements have been that 3PC V2 isn't as durable as 3PC V1. 

 

Both balls new out of sleeve:

 

 

Experiment Parameters: All shots hit with 3/4 swing 56 deg RTX4 that's about 1 year old. Skytrak states to place logo facing the ST unit so I did that and I faced the number I put on each ball facing towards my net with each swing for consistent results. Balls were hit off a Fiberbuilt mat and into a Net Return Pro net. No balls hit any cart paths or trees 🙂

 

V1 after 5 swings:

 

V2 after 5 balls:

 

V1 after 10 balls:

 

V2 after 10 balls:

 

 

Conclusion: I think the pictures speak for themselves but happy to answer any questions. Spin averaged 11,082 RPM with the V1 ball and 10,753 with the V2 ball.

 

So you are hitting into a net? Case dismissed...

[bhj83]

1 minute ago, trackcoach13 said:

So you are hitting into a net? Case dismissed...

What? Did you see that the V1 was basically unscathed and the V2 was cut badly? Care to explain why it’s “dismissed”?

[Bad9]

55 minutes ago, bhj83 said:

I wasn't aware we were in a trial, but I will submit some evidence for your consideration. I don't think the comments were necessarily directed towards me but I have a Skytrak and both balls so I just did a quick experiment. Again, my statements have been that 3PC V2 isn't as durable as 3PC V1. 

 

Both balls new out of sleeve:

 

 

Experiment Parameters: All shots hit with 3/4 swing 56 deg RTX4 that's about 1 year old. Skytrak states to place logo facing the ST unit so I did that and I faced the number I put on each ball facing towards my net with each swing for consistent results. Balls were hit off a Fiberbuilt mat and into a Net Return Pro net. No balls hit any cart paths or trees 🙂

 

V1 after 5 swings:

 

V2 after 5 balls:

 

V1 after 10 balls:

 

V2 after 10 balls:

 

 

Conclusion: I think the pictures speak for themselves but happy to answer any questions. Spin averaged 11,082 RPM with the V1 ball and 10,753 with the V2 ball.

 

 

The ball you have labelled as 2 in the first pic(which you state is "new out of the sleeve) where they are side by side clearly has damage too it already. There are is noticeable scuffing near the bottom of the ball just above where you can see the red Kirkland lettering.

[trackcoach13]

1 minute ago, bhj83 said:

What? Did you see that the V1 was basically unscathed and the V2 was cut badly? Care to explain why it’s “dismissed”?

I guess you consider it important to know the  durability of paint system of a ball being hit into a net? I am more interested in it's durability when being hit into a wall of razor blades. Can you please provide that data?

[bhj83]

1 minute ago, Bad9 said:

 

The ball you have labelled as 2 in the first pic(which you state is "new out of the sleeve) where they are side by side clearly has damage too it already. There are is noticeable scuffing near the bottom of the ball just above where you can see the red Kirkland lettering.

Yes I noticed that too. Just to be clear I did not hit on that spot if that makes a difference. It just happened to be the first ball out of the sleeve I pulled out of the box. 

[PuttCurseRepeat]

7 hours ago, snagy2000 said:

I did what a couple weeks ago? I've never once complained about the durability of of the three-piece ball. All I've ever said to those who complain is stop thining, banging them off trees and cart paths and expecting them to be a pristine condition. Those who play the ball or have played the ball for a long time know the durability of three-piece ball. The second iteration of the four piece golf ball did have cover issues which were well known. A lot of the complainers just combine that story with the three piece ball and drop their random horrible golf ball post like it's going to prevent the masses from purchasing the ball. 

 

I think he was confusing you with Stanks. 

[localpar3guy]

Some of you are really weird. Accusing someone of working for a ball company because they don't love a  certain golf ball? Being new to the forum doesn't mean someone can't have an opinion on a golf balls durability. I don't take pictures of golf balls that suck, I toss them.

[torbill]

50 minutes ago, PuttCurseRepeat said:

 

I think he was confusing you with Stanks. 

 

Oh, so sorry!  Yes, I was thinking Stanks and wrote your name.  Sigh...

[gioreeko]

2 hours ago, localpar3guy said:

Some of you are really weird. Accusing someone of working for a ball company because they don't love a  certain golf ball? Being new to the forum doesn't mean someone can't have an opinion on a golf balls durability. I don't take pictures of golf balls that suck, I toss them.

I call BS, too many players on here and my playing partners have used the ball and it's just as durable as any.  And the great thing about Costco, lifetime returns. If they're scuffing and tearing after a single shot (which is highly doubtable) take them back and get a full refund. 

Edited March 15, 2021 by gioreeko

[localpar3guy]

1 hour ago, gioreeko said:

I call BS, too many players on here and my playing partners have used the ball and it's just as durable as any.  And the great thing about Costco, lifetime returns. If they're scuffing and tearing after a single shot (which is highly doubtable) take them back and get a full refund. 

 

Dude you are weird. If you don't care about my opinion on a thread about Costco golf balls ok that's one thing, but to be this weird about it? The I literally said earlier that they are better than the original 3 piece but again, that isn't saying much. They are cheap golf balls and for what they are they aren't the worst, but my god dude to be some captain save-a-golf-ball? Really weird.

[Duffman57]

9 hours ago, localpar3guy said:

 

Dude you are weird. If you don't care about my opinion on a thread about Costco golf balls ok that's one thing, but to be this weird about it? The I literally said earlier that they are better than the original 3 piece but again, that isn't saying much. They are cheap golf balls and for what they are they aren't the worst, but my god dude to be some captain save-a-golf-ball? Really weird.

 

Isn't there a obvious middle ground here with the fact that inconsistency comes with cheap prices, so while one person may get a box that is incredibly highly durable, someone else may get a box that is trash under the same label? Is it that hard to comprehend for some people?????

[bhj83]

Just now, Duffman57 said:

 

Isn't there a obvious middle ground here with the fact that inconsistency comes with cheap prices, so while one person may get a box that is incredibly highly durable, someone else may get a box that is trash under the same label? Is it that hard to comprehend for some people?????

I think, in general, Kirkland Signature products are held to a higher standard so maybe that's where it comes from. I loved the 4PC ball and I've wanted to love the 3PC balls. I typically play a Pro V1 (3 piece ball) so I'm always hopeful for a 3PC ball to compete with that at a lower price. The only reason I had durability concerns in the first place with the V2 was because I took them out right when I got them and noticed a scuff on a ball after 2-3 holes. I retired that one and the same thing happened with the next one. That never happens with any other premium ball I play unless it's hitting a cart path or tree or something. Costco's liquor tastes just like the big guys and gets me drunk in the same fashion so I was hopeful the balls would be similar lol.

[Scootre]

How can anyone complain about the last 4 piece ball when Costco refunded your money?? I got 4 dozen free balls. They had a problem with the cover, a good percentage cut, showed wear very easily. Some of them were very durable. Again.. Costco gave them away. 

 

 

 

[bhj83]

4 minutes ago, Scootre said:

How can anyone complain about the last 4 piece ball when Costco refunded your money?? I got 4 dozen free balls. They had a problem with the cover, a good percentage cut, showed wear very easily. Some of them were very durable. Again.. Costco gave them away. 

 

 

 

Agreed. Disappointed/surprised that Costco even let them through QC. Unfortunately it appears as though at least some of the 3PC V2 might have similar issues just not on the same scale. Covers aren't peeling off but are getting damaged quicker than they should in my experience. I've only bought one box so maybe I got a bad batch.