Kirkland Irons (*** MERGED ***)

[95124hacker]

Solid construction or hollow?

[Steele47]

So funny these comments about the logo and/or branding.  

 

What do they look at address position?  What does the wedge look like at address position?  That's what I wonder..

 

Many golfers nowadays seem more like 'well to do' ladies shopping for handbags.

 

 

[delacruz.c5d]

1 hour ago, 95124hacker said:

Solid construction or hollow?

 

My guess is hollow, due to the "tungsten" marking on the back plate.

 

It also makes sense that Costco/Kirkland would make an iron that would be desirable to a large swath of the market...i.e. 12 index and higher.  So, my guess is that they are:

Hollow

P790-ish size

30 degree 7 iron loft

90-100g steel shafts.

 

Hell, they might even have a graphite set as well.  Regular flex?  Maybe a stiff flex skew as well?  Speculation is fun!

 

Considering how my handicap ballooned last year...I might be in the market for those when they come out.

[CyFan]

Both the Kirkland and the Ram irons look very nice!  The kind of clean blade I wanted when I got my Mizzy HMBs.  Not looking for anything new, but if I was I’d give them a look. 

[grm24]

4 hours ago, SnowbirdTom said:

What pro is gonna use them and what tournament?  

The same one that used their golf ball, putter and wedges.

 

Noah Buddy.

[tacklingdummy]

They are probably decent irons, but to make them more appealing, they should rename the brand to something else other than Kirkland. No golfer wants the same branded golf clubs as their grocery items. 

[TERRORMOTO]

11 hours ago, Klubster said:

I could deal with a logo or cursive signature on the blade, but I do not want clubs that are boldly stamped COSTCO or KIRKLAND.  I bet they will soon figure that out.

 

With all the golf gear Costco has now, you would think with these irons and just overall they would pull a Dick's, like with their MaxFli,  and come up with their own "golf" brand name and then stamp that on these irons. If these irons just had a minimalist K for Kirkland or something like that they would sell like hot cakes....and make the Takomo guys annoyed.

[ode]

1 hour ago, tacklingdummy said:

They are probably decent irons, but to make them more appealing, they should rename the brand to something else other than Kirkland. No golfer wants the same branded golf clubs as their grocery items. 

Apparently there is a distinction to be made with clubs and balls🤔

[st1800e]

2 minutes ago, ode said:

Apparently there is a distinction to be made with clubs and balls🤔

Yes,  they could brand them ‘KS’, or “CKS” or something along those lines ….. could be confused with KE4 or KZG or whatever.   Consumer fascination with technical sounding terms.  

[elwhippy]

If they perform well they will sell. 

[Bad9]

9 hours ago, grm24 said:

The same one that used their golf ball, putter and wedges.

 

Noah Buddy.

 

Its always interesting on the site where "I'm too informed on gear to be influenced by pros play", "I don't buy anything until I test it exhaustively" and "I don't care how it looks I'll play it if it performs for me" seem to be mantras for 75% of the members that one of the first things that comes up is some variation of "It can't be any good if its not played on tour", "I already preordered it" the day a new club is announced (even if there's a 3 month wait time) and my fave "I could never play that" based solely on a low res pic of the sole or the colour of the paint fill on the sole. Its makes for entertaining reading.

 

I'm not saying you are guilty any of the above, its just that your post inspired mine.

[Jag80]

Costco is selling their golf equipment to MEMBERS... As such, these members have accepted Kirkland Signature as a line in the store.  I don't think it will be an issue.  

[capifico22]

12 hours ago, Steele47 said:

So funny these comments about the logo and/or branding.  

 

What do they look at address position?  What does the wedge look like at address position?  That's what I wonder..

 

Many golfers nowadays seem more like 'well to do' ladies shopping for handbags.

 

 

What car do you drive?

[Shilgy]

Any idea why this is in Tour Talk?  Someone sponsored by Costco on tour ?🙄

[WillyL]

Maybe Club Pro Guy will get a new sponsorship deal😂😂

[js707]

Wrxers aren’t really the target market for these or any of their clubs, imo. But from my understanding the putter and wedges were very successful and based on the wedge pricing, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the iron set be priced in the $300 to $400 range which will make them an incredible deal.

 

Regarding the branding, a lot of people out there love the Kirkland Signature brand because it almost always means good quality at a great price. There are people on Etsy who design clothing with the logo because Costco doesn’t sell very much branded clothing and people absolutely love it. Again, this forum isn’t really filled with their target market.

 

Personally I think the design on the back is better than the wedges mainly because it’s simpler and basically just includes the logo.

[ilikegolf26]

I’d give them a shot if they make a LH option. I never actually saw any LH wedges, putters or gloves in my local store but I guess they were available online. 

Edited January 1, 2023 by ilikegolf26

[TwistedSister]

21 hours ago, ChristopherMcDonald said:

Didn’t know Indi was affiliated. Won a wedge from them on here years back. Solid offering from what I recall but loaned it to a pal and never got it back 

Some pal.  Who needs enemies?

 

[bekgolf]

More than likely Costco will have to limit purchase once they hit the stores and gain a cult following.  I've seen plenty of Kirkland putters in use, the gloves are as good as anything else out there, and the wedges are well liked by those I know who play them. 

[mkidding]

I can see myself golfing with Kirkland Irons/balls and Kirkland single malt 12 or 15 in hand 😆

[Klubster]

Logo aside, if they perform well, they will sell.  But the logo will put off a lot of people just because of the vanity factor.  I would rather see an exclusive brand like Dick's did with the Tommy Armour 845's.  I am sure they would not have sold as well if they had stamped Dick's on the back.

[Stanks]

Long time coming. Wonder if we will ever see the version 1. This is good for golf.

Now if they could only just fix their ball situation.

[azgreg]

https://golf.com/gear/costco-bolstering-its-golf-gear-with-shocking-equipment-reveal/?utm_campaign=forecast&utm_source=golf.com

[Jetsguy1792]

This is perfect for a second set. Leave my main one at the club and have these if I want to play elsewhere without having to go pick up the main set 

[Net67]

I love this. Would be hilarious to see Costco come in and become an actual force in the equipment market. Considering how well received the wedges and putter were, I’m sure these are going to be a hit. They look like they’ll be a great iron for a huge portion of golfers.

I’m sure there’s not a wink of fear from the big brands, but maybe with some better branding and continued quality clubs for cheap… we might see some ruffled feathers 🙂 (what weekend golfer isn’t buying these for 1/4 the price of some $1,500 hollow body big brand club?) 

[chisag]

3 hours ago, bekgolf said:

More than likely Costco will have to limit purchase once they hit the stores and gain a cult following.  I've seen plenty of Kirkland putters in use, the gloves are as good as anything else out there, and the wedges are well liked by those I know who play them. 

 

 

... Amen. Always interesting to hear what maybe 1% of the purchase audience has to say on golf forums. Costco couldn't care less what a forum member thinks of their product, unless they are a Costco member. And even then they make up about the same 1% of Costco members. Virtually every golfer I have been paired up with on a public course that uses Costco balls, gloves and clubs (and there are plenty out there) are actually kinda proud they found a genuine bargain. 

[WasatchBogey]

2 hours ago, mkidding said:

I can see myself golfing with Kirkland Irons/balls and Kirkland single malt 12 or 15 in hand 😆

The Kirkland 21 single malt is the best deal in whisky.

 

Only been able to find it once, if I ever see it again I'm buying a case!

[GHIN n Juice]

6 hours ago, Shilgy said:

Any idea why this is in Tour Talk?  Someone sponsored by Costco on tour ?🙄

I’m sure Daly would play em.  He could get his clubs, Diet Coke and booze all in one stop.  

[Glock917]

Like we all assume these are middle of the road game improvement/players distance category with the 7 iron being 30°ish and PW 45°ish but if that’s the case there’s no way to blend this set to the wedge set being the gap wedge at 52°. Does that mean these can potentially be traditional lofts to match the wedge? 🤔 if so that would catch my eye more

[TheMoneyShot]

Will be interesting to see what the set makeup will be. 3-PW or maybe 4-AW?