THE ONE AND ONLY KIRKLAND SIGNATURE BALL THREAD

[downlowkey]

Wasn't intentional, both of these started 21 hours ago and I hadn't seen anything up before I posted mine. I did a quick search before I posted mine and thought I was safe

No big deal Curly, it happens regularly around here with new threads started in quick succession.

 

I'm guessing GolfSpy Rob (that still feels weird CG2) or GolfSpy STUDque will likely merge both of the recent Kirkland 4-piece threads with the main one from last year.

[chisag]

... Thanks for the Heads Up! I just bought 4 dozen TP5x with the buy 3 and get 1 free deal that will last me this season but the Kirkland Signatures are my sons favorite balls. So I just ordered 4 dozen and they will arrive just in time for his birthday. 

[Jiro]

Thanks for the heads up.

 

 

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[revkev]

Sorry but I have no confidence in these balls from lot to lot.

 

I know the first batch was good but who knows with this one?

 

I enjoy golf too much to take the chance.

 

Thanks though.

 

 

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[Ronoc]

Great... I just promised myself I wouldn't buy any new balls for this season.

 

 

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[Kenny B]

Sorry but I have no confidence in these balls from lot to lot.

 

I know the first batch was good but who knows with this one?

 

I enjoy golf too much to take the chance.

 

Thanks though.

 

 

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I bought some from the first batch and also some from the second batch.  I can't tell any difference.  I just bought 2 doz from this batch and the new 3-piece; will compare to the first batch.  I really don't think I can tell any difference in the 4-piece balls; I liked them, especially for the price.  I actually hope the new 3-piece ball is good and that ball will stick around for awhile.

[AH1980MN]

I know there was an article on the blog about this, but what are the three piece balls all about? Anyone tried them?

[tehuti]

 

Got'em. Can't wait to try them out this weekend.

 

 

 

 

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[Peterpc2828]

Just ordered my max, thanks for the heads up!

 

 

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[PlaidJacket]

I'm not a member. But they used to let you buy without being a member. That's how I purchased the Ksigs before.

I wanted to try the 3-pc ball. I still have 4 dz of the originals though. Guess that will have to do.

 

EDIT: I did see on the packaging that they are made in China as opposed to Korea where the original ones were made.

[Peterpc2828]

I'm not a member. But they used to let you buy without being a member. That's how I purchased the Ksigs before.

I wanted to try the 3-pc ball. I still have 4 dz of the originals though. Guess that will have to do.

 

EDIT: I did see on the packaging that they are made in China as opposed to Korea where the original ones were made.

If you stop into a Costco you can ask for a trial membership, it worked for my buddy and yes he did it only for the ability to buy the balls.

 

 

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[TBT]

I am not a member, we've looked at it and just didn't think we would get enough benefit from it

[Kenny B]

I am not a member, we've looked at it and just didn't think we would get enough benefit from it

Around here, the membership is easily recouped just by the difference in the price of gasoline.

[TBT]

Around here, the membership is easily recouped just by the difference in the price of gasoline.

 

Gas prices aren't that much different here...but it's a 20 mile drive to Costco for me....not convenient for gas fill ups.

 

[dgriffinwsu]

This is the year of golf ball testing for me. I just ordered 4 dozen of these along with the Snell test pack. Should be set on golf balls for awhile. Will be interesting to see what ones i like the best. 

[grad2004cca]

Mine just showed up. Going back to my shop to cut one open now. Y'all let me know what it looks like compare to the last ones.

 

 

 

 

 

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[abovetherimcd]

Ordered my 8 dozen.

[chisag]

... I ordered 4 doz of the originals and 4 dozen of the 3 piece for the Mrs. Should be a good ball for her and last this season as well as next season too as she rarely loses a ball. 

[HardcoreLooper]

I'm in for 4 dozen of the 4 piece.

 

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[Peterpc2828]

Holy god speed! Ordered my 4 dozzz yesterday and received this morning! Boy that's fast!

 

 

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[grad2004cca]

Interesting find here. Here is a picture from MGS original Kirkland Signature vs. Titleist post from 11/16.

 

 

Here is a picture of my 2018 K Sig ball that just showed up.

 

 

My not so scientific analysis is that the components of each layer look to be of the same material and are the same thickness.

 

 

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[HardcoreLooper]

Interesting find here. Here is a picture from MGS original Kirkland Signature vs. Titleist post from 11/16.

 

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Here is a picture of my 2018 K Sig ball that just showed up.

 

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My not so scientific analysis is that the components of each layer look to be of the same material and are the same thickness.

 

 

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Looks like Costco got Nassau to make them another run of the same ball. Given the cult status of the original 4 piece K-Sig, Costco would be crazy to try to pass off another ball in that black box.

 

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[ThatKyle]

I played with them all last season and liked them enough to stock up for all of 2018 when they last went on sale in the fall. If you're not scratch or better, I don't think you'll really notice a massive enough difference between them and a Pro-V. In fact, I think the low price point mentally helps my game at times as I'm not standing over the ball concerned about chucking $4 into a pond or woods. 

 

I'm in for 4 dozen of the 4 piece.

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[BIG STU]

Just saw this on Twitter and I'm gonna call it confirmed that this IS NOT the same Costco ball. No one feel like you need to cut up your golf balls unless that is what your heart desires.

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Good enough if Tony said it then I believe him--- He is pretty spot on

[BIG STU]

Interesting find here. Here is a picture from MGS original Kirkland Signature vs. Titleist post from 11/16.

 

IMG_1310.PNG

 

Here is a picture of my 2018 K Sig ball that just showed up.

 

IMG_1309.JPG

 

My not so scientific analysis is that the components of each layer look to be of the same material and are the same thickness.

 

 

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Looks the same to me thanks for your sacrifice on the ball

[GolfJunkie302]

Those look pretty much the same. Is it just me or is there a thin black line between the red and green layers? Camera angle maybe?

 

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[Jim418]

That box still says Made in Korea. If they didn't get Nassau to make them maybe they moved to Volvik? 

[grad2004cca]

Those look pretty much the same. Is it just me or is there a thin black line between the red and green layers? Camera angle maybe?

 

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I think it's the way I cut it. I used an air compressor dye grinder wheel. It wasn't the prettiest cut so I hit it with some fine grit sandpaper and some silicone polish to clean it up. I didn't have a pair of ratchet pliers to make a clean cut.

 

 

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[chisag]

I played with them all last season and liked them enough to stock up for all of 2018 when they last went on sale in the fall. If you're not scratch or better, I don't think you'll really notice a massive enough difference between them and a Pro-V. In fact, I think the low price point mentally helps my game at times as I'm not standing over the ball concerned about chucking $4 into a pond or woods. 

 

... I will take that a step further. I don't care what your index, the Kirkland Signature is equal in performance to the ProV1. I played with a mini tour player in Orlando that said he found a ball or two that felt different than others in the 2 dozen he was given. He loved the balls performance but said he would not trust it in a tournament. I remember my first 2 dozen and the KS ball I tested against my gamers was clickier and firmer than I expected. It turned out I picked out the 1 ball out of my 2 dozen that was harder feeling than all the others. So there may be a consistency issue as far as feel, which may explain the insanely low price, but it is a potential trade off I am willing to make for such an excellent performing urethane covered ball at $15 a dozen. 

[ThatKyle]

Totally agree. Unless you're playing at that level of the guy you ran into and/or just have enough cash to blow on ProV's, the trade-off is 100% worth the savings. 

 

 So there may be a consistency issue as far as feel, which may explain the insanely low price, but it is a potential trade off I am willing to make for such an excellent performing urethane covered ball at $15 a dozen.