Costco Putters are in... (MOD EDIT - NO CORONAVIRUS, POLITICS, BUY/SELL/TRADE POSTS)

[TheMoneyShot]

> @bripgall3265 said:

> > @TheMoneyShot said:

> > > @bripgall3265 said:

> > > > @TheMoneyShot said:

> > > > > @bripgall3265 said:

> > > > > I can't believe people are serious about this........

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> > > > Why not? Club ho central around this place..

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> > >

> > > I am a putter ho through and through but I am NOT buying a putter from Costco, Sam's Club or whatever food chain store...

> >

> > Lots of other people may though...

>

> I understand and I am sorry if I am passing judgement, but it is just baffling to me.. too each his own I guess.

 

That is what makes this site great! Everyone has different tastes for their inner ho...

[J13]

> @TheMoneyShot said:

> > @bripgall3265 said:

> > > @TheMoneyShot said:

> > > > @bripgall3265 said:

> > > > > @TheMoneyShot said:

> > > > > > @bripgall3265 said:

> > > > > > I can't believe people are serious about this........

> > > > >

> > > > > Why not? Club ho central around this place..

> > > > >

> > > >

> > > > I am a putter ho through and through but I am NOT buying a putter from Costco, Sam's Club or whatever food chain store...

> > >

> > > Lots of other people may though...

> >

> > I understand and I am sorry if I am passing judgement, but it is just baffling to me.. too each his own I guess.

>

> That is what makes this site great! Everyone has different tastes for their inner ho...

 

I pray to god that it's stamped "Kirkland Signature GSS"

[nlinneman20]

Everyone on here saying they arent buying a Costco putter.....I'll bet anyone here any amount of money that an existing brand is making this putter and stamping kirkland on it. BUT BUT IT DOESNT SAY SCOTTY ON IT...O NO!!

 

Just like Kirkland vodka is made in the same damn facility as some of the high end vodkas.

 

Just like almost every single TV is made in one of two factories overseas just get stamped with a diff name.

 

You think Costco opened up their own golf club making facility to manufacture a putter that may or may not sell well? Some people need business school

[raynorfan1]

> @nlinneman20 said:

> Everyone on here saying they arent buying a Costco putter.

 

Oh, I'm buying a Costco putter.

 

 

[blink3665]

> @nlinneman20 said:

> Everyone on here saying they arent buying a Costco putter.....I'll bet anyone here any amount of money that an existing brand is making this putter and stamping kirkland on it. BUT BUT IT DOESNT SAY SCOTTY ON IT...O NO!!

>

> Just like Kirkland vodka is made in the same **** facility as some of the high end vodkas.

>

> Just like almost every single TV is made in one of two factories overseas just get stamped with a diff name.

>

> You think Costco opened up their own golf club making facility to manufacture a putter that may or may not sell well? Some people need business school

 

Whoa. Deep breaths. In through the nose, out through the mouth. :D

 

I agree. Ksig doesnt make any of their own stuff. They mostly outsource to existing manufacturers. (Except their yummy $5 chickens, but I digress.) That being said, depending on the price point and materials I'd totally buy a Costco putter.

[Nixhex524]

> @nlinneman20 said:

> Everyone on here saying they arent buying a Costco putter.....I'll bet anyone here any amount of money that an existing brand is making this putter and stamping kirkland on it. BUT BUT IT DOESNT SAY SCOTTY ON IT...O NO!!

>

> Just like Kirkland vodka is made in the same **** facility as some of the high end vodkas.

>

> Just like almost every single TV is made in one of two factories overseas just get stamped with a diff name.

>

> You think Costco opened up their own golf club making facility to manufacture a putter that may or may not sell well? Some people need business school

 

RAM is an existing brand, and I'm not buying one of their putters. You may not be wrong but dont act like this putter will secretly be made by any putter specialist company. It may be fine, putters are putters but I wouldn't expect the quality to match most of the higher end designs. You're not getting a rebranded Scotty Cameron, it's probably not even at TM level.

[J13]

> @nlinneman20 said:

> Everyone on here saying they arent buying a Costco putter.....I'll bet anyone here any amount of money that an existing brand is making this putter and stamping kirkland on it. BUT BUT IT DOESNT SAY SCOTTY ON IT...O NO!!

>

> Just like Kirkland vodka is made in the same **** facility as some of the high end vodkas.

>

> Just like almost every single TV is made in one of two factories overseas just get stamped with a diff name.

>

> You think Costco opened up their own golf club making facility to manufacture a putter that may or may not sell well? Some people need business school

 

So like they hired some garbage manufacturer to make and stamp Kirkland Sig onto their ball ? That worked out well huh?

[nlinneman20]

> @J13 said:

> > @nlinneman20 said:

> > Everyone on here saying they arent buying a Costco putter.....I'll bet anyone here any amount of money that an existing brand is making this putter and stamping kirkland on it. BUT BUT IT DOESNT SAY SCOTTY ON IT...O NO!!

> >

> > Just like Kirkland vodka is made in the same **** facility as some of the high end vodkas.

> >

> > Just like almost every single TV is made in one of two factories overseas just get stamped with a diff name.

> >

> > You think Costco opened up their own golf club making facility to manufacture a putter that may or may not sell well? Some people need business school

>

> So like they hired some garbage manufacturer to make and stamp Kirkland Sig onto their ball ? That worked out well huh?

 

uhh ya it did with the 4 piece

 

I dont think Titleist sues someone cuz their ball sucks so bad, they sue because its significantly cheaper and performs similarly to what they are peddling for $40/dozen.

 

Now what happened between the lawsuit, three piece and the new 4 piece I couldnt tell you.

 

But yes if the original 4 piece was still being made it would be selling like crazy.

[nlinneman20]

> @Nixhex524 said:

> > @nlinneman20 said:

> > Everyone on here saying they arent buying a Costco putter.....I'll bet anyone here any amount of money that an existing brand is making this putter and stamping kirkland on it. BUT BUT IT DOESNT SAY SCOTTY ON IT...O NO!!

> >

> > Just like Kirkland vodka is made in the same **** facility as some of the high end vodkas.

> >

> > Just like almost every single TV is made in one of two factories overseas just get stamped with a diff name.

> >

> > You think Costco opened up their own golf club making facility to manufacture a putter that may or may not sell well? Some people need business school

>

> RAM is an existing brand, and I'm not buying one of their putters. You may not be wrong but dont act like this putter will secretly be made by any putter specialist company. It may be fine, putters are putters but I wouldn't expect the quality to match most of the higher end designs. You're not getting a rebranded Scotty Cameron, it's probably not even at TM level.

 

 

In the 1990s, Ram split its company into the Ram Golf Club Company and Ram Tour Balls. While the manufacturing operations still exist in a Chicago suburb, the club unit was eventually sold to Tommy Armour, with Ram Tour Balls being purchased by TaylorMade. The four Hansbergers retired, while Al's son Gary founded Vulcan Golf in Chicago. **The Ram Golf Company now only exists as a brand subsidiary of other corporations.**

 

 

[Sparky14]

Here's my hunch....Costco putters out on Black Friday. You get a 60" TV, a putter, and a hot dog for $549.

[TheMoneyShot]

> @Sparky14 said:

> Here's my hunch....Costco putters out on Black Friday. You get a 60" TV, a putter, and a hot dog for $549.

 

Sold?

[Nessism]

> @blink3665 said:

> > @nlinneman20 said:

> > Everyone on here saying they arent buying a Costco putter.....I'll bet anyone here any amount of money that an existing brand is making this putter and stamping kirkland on it. BUT BUT IT DOESNT SAY SCOTTY ON IT...O NO!!

> >

> > Just like Kirkland vodka is made in the same **** facility as some of the high end vodkas.

> >

> > Just like almost every single TV is made in one of two factories overseas just get stamped with a diff name.

> >

> > You think Costco opened up their own golf club making facility to manufacture a putter that may or may not sell well? Some people need business school

>

> Whoa. Deep breaths. In through the nose, out through the mouth. :D

>

> I agree. Ksig doesnt make any of their own stuff. They mostly outsource to existing manufacturers. (Except their yummy $5 chickens, but I digress.) That being said, depending on the price point and materials I'd totally buy a Costco putter.

 

LOL. Some people take these things WAY too seriously! What's wrong with Costco contracting with a club company to make a putter? Can't wait to see them!

[Scotty1140]

> @Sparky14 said:

> Here's my hunch....Costco putters out on Black Friday. You get a 60" TV, a putter, and a hot dog for $549.

I’m in for that haha

 

 

[kgk]

> @Llortamaisey said:

> Can’t wait to pick up a fine milled Chinese Scotty Kirkland with my 10 lb bag of oranges and rotisserie chicken. It Costco really wanted to come up with a product that everyone would love, they come up with a gas station with no lines.

 

Buy a German car. The filling holes are usually on the passenger's side of the car. No lines on that side of the pump!

[snagy2000]

Dude, don't let the cat out of the bag about filling up...

[J13]

> @nlinneman20 said:

> > @J13 said:

> > > @nlinneman20 said:

> > > Everyone on here saying they arent buying a Costco putter.....I'll bet anyone here any amount of money that an existing brand is making this putter and stamping kirkland on it. BUT BUT IT DOESNT SAY SCOTTY ON IT...O NO!!

> > >

> > > Just like Kirkland vodka is made in the same **** facility as some of the high end vodkas.

> > >

> > > Just like almost every single TV is made in one of two factories overseas just get stamped with a diff name.

> > >

> > > You think Costco opened up their own golf club making facility to manufacture a putter that may or may not sell well? Some people need business school

> >

> > So like they hired some garbage manufacturer to make and stamp Kirkland Sig onto their ball ? That worked out well huh?

>

> uhh ya it did with the 4 piece

>

> I dont think Titleist sues someone cuz their ball sucks so bad, they sue because its significantly cheaper and performs similarly to what they are peddling for $40/dozen.

>

> Now what happened between the lawsuit, three piece and the new 4 piece I couldnt tell you.

>

> But yes if the original 4 piece was still being made it would be selling like crazy.

 

But it's not made because they chose the wrong business partner and factories. Which is my original point. You are saying they are working with Odyssey or Scotty Cameron to make these putters. History in golf for Costco says otherwise. My guess is China Blanks with Kirkland stamped in them. Dirt cheap, stainless steel, probably getting them for $10 a piece if that. And my guess is Anser style and no other option

[huskerturf]

Costco fuel hoses are long enough to stretch to the other side of the car anyways.

[capking]

> @kgk said:

> > @Llortamaisey said:

> > Can’t wait to pick up a fine milled Chinese Scotty Kirkland with my 10 lb bag of oranges and rotisserie chicken. It Costco really wanted to come up with a product that everyone would love, they come up with a gas station with no lines.

>

> Buy a German car. The filling holes are usually on the passenger's side of the car. No lines on that side of the pump!

 

To be fair the Costco Gas Pumps can be pulled to the opposite sides

[snagy2000]

Everyone stop already, geesh...

[dasams]

Hack Daddy: Is that your handwriting on that pallet?

[trackcoach13]

> @J13 said:

> > @nlinneman20 said:

> > > @J13 said:

> > > > @nlinneman20 said:

> > > > Everyone on here saying they arent buying a Costco putter.....I'll bet anyone here any amount of money that an existing brand is making this putter and stamping kirkland on it. BUT BUT IT DOESNT SAY SCOTTY ON IT...O NO!!

> > > >

> > > > Just like Kirkland vodka is made in the same **** facility as some of the high end vodkas.

> > > >

> > > > Just like almost every single TV is made in one of two factories overseas just get stamped with a diff name.

> > > >

> > > > You think Costco opened up their own golf club making facility to manufacture a putter that may or may not sell well? Some people need business school

> > >

> > > So like they hired some garbage manufacturer to make and stamp Kirkland Sig onto their ball ? That worked out well huh?

> >

> > uhh ya it did with the 4 piece

> >

> > I dont think Titleist sues someone cuz their ball sucks so bad, they sue because its significantly cheaper and performs similarly to what they are peddling for $40/dozen.

> >

> > Now what happened between the lawsuit, three piece and the new 4 piece I couldnt tell you.

> >

> > But yes if the original 4 piece was still being made it would be selling like crazy.

>

> You are saying they are working with Odyssey or Scotty Cameron to make these putters.

 

Where did he say that?

 

[Ivyguy]

Well, let's not kid ourselves. There's not going to be a ton of options. It will be an Anser 2 style, putter with a branded rubber grip. It will be available in 34 and 35 inches lengths. It will more than likely be in a blast pack type head covering.

 

But, Cleveland sell 100 dollar putters that are milled. Ping has been selling non milled putters at that price point for years.

 

They may be cool, they may be garbage. But let's wait to see until someone starts rolling them.

 

You never know, they may be really good.

[J13]

> @trackcoach13 said:

> > @J13 said:

> > > @nlinneman20 said:

> > > > @J13 said:

> > > > > @nlinneman20 said:

> > > > > Everyone on here saying they arent buying a Costco putter.....I'll bet anyone here any amount of money that an existing brand is making this putter and stamping kirkland on it. BUT BUT IT DOESNT SAY SCOTTY ON IT...O NO!!

> > > > >

> > > > > Just like Kirkland vodka is made in the same **** facility as some of the high end vodkas.

> > > > >

> > > > > Just like almost every single TV is made in one of two factories overseas just get stamped with a diff name.

> > > > >

> > > > > You think Costco opened up their own golf club making facility to manufacture a putter that may or may not sell well? Some people need business school

> > > >

> > > > So like they hired some garbage manufacturer to make and stamp Kirkland Sig onto their ball ? That worked out well huh?

> > >

> > > uhh ya it did with the 4 piece

> > >

> > > I dont think Titleist sues someone cuz their ball sucks so bad, they sue because its significantly cheaper and performs similarly to what they are peddling for $40/dozen.

> > >

> > > Now what happened between the lawsuit, three piece and the new 4 piece I couldnt tell you.

> > >

> > > But yes if the original 4 piece was still being made it would be selling like crazy.

> >

> > You are saying they are working with Odyssey or Scotty Cameron to make these putters.

>

> Where did he say that?

>

 

I'm referring to post #49 where he says an existing oem is making the kirkland putters. So I used two main OEM's making putters which are Odyssey and Scotty. If it makes you happier I'll add Ping and TM to that list.

[drbonesvt]

Anyone know if it’s a real shaft or made for in the putter - happy Friday folks!

[Hack Daddy]

> @drbonesvt said:

> Anyone know if it’s a real shaft or made for in the putter - happy Friday folks!

 

I literally just laughed out loud.

 

As for the OEM comment - my guess would be Odyssey...

[Nessism]

> @J13 said:

 

> My guess is China Blanks with Kirkland stamped in them. Dirt cheap, stainless steel, probably getting them for $10 a piece if that. And my guess is Anser style and no other option

 

LOL dude. $10 putter being rebranded by Costco??? Haha!

 

It seems clear that it will be Anser style. Nothing wrong with that! Costco owes us nothing. They will put a product out there and if people like it they will buy. End of story.

 

 

[raynorfan1]

If Costco sticks to their usual pattern with Kirkland Signature, they'll sell a putter that competes head-to-head with the high end of the retail market (call it Odyssey, Ping, etc.) at a price point sub $100. I would assume that it will be a milled face anser-style putter with an insert and interchangeable weights.

 

They will **not** compete with the 'boutique' brands (Toulon, Scotty, Bettinardi) - that's not the Kirkland game. They usually try to eat the lunch of the highest-tier mass produced good by using their supply chain muscle to build something just as good, with a distribution model that lets them sell it for way less money.

[Nessism]

> @"Hack Daddy" said:

> > @drbonesvt said:

> > Anyone know if it’s a real shaft or made for in the putter - happy Friday folks!

>

> I literally just laughed out loud.

>

> As for the OEM comment - my guess would be Odyssey...

 

Odyssey is not making putters for Costco. Maybe the same subcontractor that manufacturers Odyssey heads, but not Odyssey as an entity.

[RSinSG]

This is turning into another great Costco thread. Some literal LOL gems here. Now we just need to get the Costco haters from the greatest thread ever to chime in.

[GeorgeHWB]

> @raynorfan1 said:

> If Costco sticks to their usual pattern with Kirkland Signature, they'll sell a putter that competes head-to-head with the high end of the retail market (call it Odyssey, Ping, etc.) at a price point sub $100. I would assume that it will be a milled face anser-style putter with an insert and interchangeable weights.

>

> They will **not** compete with the 'boutique' brands (Toulon, Scotty, Bettinardi) - that's not the Kirkland game. They usually try to eat the lunch of the highest-tier mass produced good by using their supply chain muscle to build something just as good, with a distribution model that lets them sell it for way less money.

 

The price was revealed to be $149.