The 19th Hole Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Just put an order in for one of the new Costco KS1 Putters and it should be here in the next few days. Starting this topic for anybody else who is also getting/got one already who wants to post their thoughts on it. Exited to see how it stacks up to my other putters! Unfortunately, the weight set was sold out online right now, so I will have to go check my local stores to see if they have it, or will just have to sit back and wait/hope it comes in online again soon. Quote Driver: TSi4 8* w/ Tensei AV Raw White 65gr X shaft set to D-1 Hosel 3 wood: M1 13.5* Head set open w/ Fade bias weights. Irons: I-Blades PW-3i, 2* up standard length. Wedges: Glide 1.0 TS 60*, Glide 2.0 56 ES, Vokey 52* Putter: Sigma G Kushin . Ball: Various: Testing: AVX, BX, TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwhite86 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Mine is set to arrive Tuesday (fingers crossed) and I should be able to take it out immediately for league play. I'm pretty sure the weight kit will be online only, so you'll have to keep checking. If I see something I'll let you know. Jebncgolf and The 19th Hole 1 1 Quote WITB Driver: Titleist TSi2 9º w/ Diamana DF 60 TX 3 Wood: Titleist 915F 16.5º w/ Diamana Blueboard or Taylor Made 300 Mini 11.5º w/ Fuji Ventus TR Red Hybrids: Callaway Super Hybrid 17º w/ Tensei Orange Titleist 816 H1 21º w/ Diamana Blueboard or Srixon U85 w/ UST Recoil Irons (6-43º): Titleist T400 w/ DG AMT Red Wedges: 48º Vokey SM6, 54º SM8, 60º Tour Issued Hand Ground Vokey Putter: Titleist Scotty Cameron Newport Masterful Tourtype SSS CT A048277 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro808 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 My local Costco got their KS1 putter in so picked it up a few days ago. The putter felt a little light to me. I use a Stroke Lab #7 putter so compared to that the head on the KS-1 was light. The putter is the same length as my SL#7. I didn't care too much of the sound of the KS-1 but for a $150...I can live with it. Will have to wait till they have the weights for sale on Costco.com and order it to make the head a little heavier. I like how Costco is trying to enter the golf realm! The 19th Hole 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Ross Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 The feedback I'm seeing so far is that it's too light. Definitely interested in what people think once they get weight kits back in stock.Sent from my SM-N975U using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote In my Lux XV Cart Bag: Driver: RADSPEED XB PTC 10.5° Fujikura Speeder Evolution 661 VII Stiff Utility: Apex UW 17° and 19° Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 70 6.0 4 Hybrid: KING LTDx 21° KBS PGI 85 Stiff Irons: ZX5/ZX7 Project X LZ 6.0 Wedges: 2.0 49°, 53°, 57° Project X LZ 6.0 Putter: LINK.1 34" Ball: Tour (Thanks MGS for allowing me to test these!) Check out my Official MGS Reviews Below! LX5 Watch - Link Here! Tour and TourX Golf Balls - Link Here! Approach S70 Watch - Link Here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.B. TexasEx Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 On 5/25/2020 at 12:11 AM, Jeffro808 said: My local Costco got their KS1 putter in so picked it up a few days ago. The putter felt a little light to me. I use a Stroke Lab #7 putter so compared to that the head on the KS-1 was light. The putter is the same length as my SL#7. I didn't care too much of the sound of the KS-1 but for a $150...I can live with it. Will have to wait till they have the weights for sale on Costco.com and order it to make the head a little heavier. I like how Costco is trying to enter the golf realm! Getcha some lead tape in the meantime. NRJyzr 1 Quote My C-130 cart bag currently includes; Driver: z565 10.5*, Miyazaki Kaula Mizu 6 S-Flex Fairways: X-Hot 15* & 18*, Project X PXv R-Flex Irons: Apex Plus, 4-PW, Apex S4-Flex Wedges: CG10; 50*, 54*, 58*, Dynamic Gold W-flex Putter: White Hot Pro Blade #2 Grips: Golf Pride MCC-Plus 4 & Lamkin UTx Ball: Kirkland Signature 3-Piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 19th Hole Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 I got mine in today and rolled some putts in my office. I agree that the head is a little light for my preference so far. I also noticed that in some hits it sounds more “clicky” than on others. I think once I get my hands on a weight kit I’ll like it a lot more though. As to other thoughts, the club cover seems decent. It is Velcro (saw somebody ask about that on a different post) and my grip was aligned fine. My main complaint with the cover is that it is a bit small in my opinion. I have a few other covers I have picked up over the years and will probably swap it out if I end up using it in a round. I am going to try and stop by a local course tomorrow after work to see how it feels on real grass. And I’ll update more. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy downlowkey 1 Quote Driver: TSi4 8* w/ Tensei AV Raw White 65gr X shaft set to D-1 Hosel 3 wood: M1 13.5* Head set open w/ Fade bias weights. Irons: I-Blades PW-3i, 2* up standard length. Wedges: Glide 1.0 TS 60*, Glide 2.0 56 ES, Vokey 52* Putter: Sigma G Kushin . Ball: Various: Testing: AVX, BX, TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorbob Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 I finally received my KS1 Putter after a shipping snafu. Bottom line - I like it and I’m keeping it. Glad I bought the weight kit. Before I get to my impressions I’ll let you know a bit about my putter history so you can frame what i say: I have only ever had one putter in my bag - bought in 1992 from the thrift store. It was J.C. Snead Northwestern 405 Brass head putter from the 70’s. That means my frame of reference is limited. It made me a better putter because it was so unforgiving, but it was time to move on. I also used a pistol grip(SNSR 140cc). My main issue was distance control - the swing weight of my putter was C1, which is apparently on the light side. KS1: It feels solid but the sound is not uniform. I recently started using Snell Blacks full time. On the practice green I purposely mishit some shots. Distance was pretty consistent from the sweet spot out towards the tow though the sound changed. Hits towards the heel were noticeably shorter. But on the whole, I would say that the putter is very forgiving of mishit shots. It turns out that I don’t like the standard setting as much as when i adjusted the weights. My distance dispersion was much better with the weight kit than without. I wouldn’t call the greens I worked with fast, they were solidly in the normal range. I tried every combination I could think of and it came down to one with the 15’s and the 20’s with the grip weight. I will likely tweak it further when I have time and patience. The logo is not near as bad in person as it is in pictures. But I never see the club from behind so that may have something to do with my impression. I have been playing with it for two weeks and have not noticed it once. On first glance when I opened the box it was off-putting, but on the course at address - the club looks good. My grip was properly aligned unlike the other reviewer. I preferred a pistol grip, but I can deal with this. It has a flat end which I appreciate and I’ve adjusted to the feel It was a little less upright than my previous putter, but is .5” shorter, so my view at address felt about the same. I feel that standing over it (and being left eye dominate) that I am able to hit it where I think I am aiming it. As for the distance control - That is still my weak spot. Turns out that a new putter does not fix everything! But I do think that it did improve my on course performance P.S. Kirkland could get away with much smaller packaging. The weight kit packing is ridiculous and the putter packaging is not much better. They could easily compress the layout. berkeleybob, Rtracymog, GolfSpy MPR and 3 others 6 Quote Epic Flash Sub Zero 10.5; Aldila Rouge White 130 MSI 60S TS2 15 Deg; Hzrdus Smoke 6.0 70g 818 H1 19 deg; Atmos HB TS 8S JPX919 Forged 4-gap; C-Taper lite 110S SM 8 56 08M and 60 12D MTB Black Costco KS1 Bushnell Pro XE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Nice review. Interesting that you consider/phrased the changing sound as you hit balls on different spots on the face as a negative. For me that is one of the big pluses; I get feedback that I missed the center. Too many of today’s putter attempt to hide that feeling. My reasoning js that when I don’t hit the center I know the putt won’t be as good as a center strike. Feedback is good! Golfsquid 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: TM-180 Testing: Backups: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorbob Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 4 hours ago, cnosil said: Nice review. Interesting that you consider/phrased the changing sound as you hit balls on different spots on the face as a negative. For me that is one of the big pluses; I get feedback that I missed the center. Too many of today’s putter attempt to hide that feeling. My reasoning js that when I don’t hit the center I know the putt won’t be as good as a center strike. Feedback is good! I didn't mean to phrase it as a negative. Just a statement of fact. Since I played a solid putter before it was a new input to my stroke. But you are absolutely correct that it does provide more feedback - feedback I am still figuring out as I get used to it. Josh Ross and cnosil 2 Quote Epic Flash Sub Zero 10.5; Aldila Rouge White 130 MSI 60S TS2 15 Deg; Hzrdus Smoke 6.0 70g 818 H1 19 deg; Atmos HB TS 8S JPX919 Forged 4-gap; C-Taper lite 110S SM 8 56 08M and 60 12D MTB Black Costco KS1 Bushnell Pro XE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guests Guest Delete Posted June 15, 2020 Guests Share Posted June 15, 2020 I saw this at the local Costco for $139.99 ($10 less than online) and, thought to myself I could buy it, list it on eBay, and sell it for a quick profit. But, then I thought to myself that it would only be reinforcing part of the problem in society of people trying to make money off of others above actual value. I left it at the store for the lucky guy who actually wanted to buy it. I am happy with my Evnroll ER8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 19th Hole Posted June 15, 2020 Author Share Posted June 15, 2020 2 hours ago, TimoTe said: I saw this at the local Costco for $139.99 ($10 less than online) and, thought to myself I could buy it, list it on eBay, and sell it for a quick profit. But, then I thought to myself that it would only be reinforcing part of the problem in society of people trying to make money off of others above actual value. I left it at the store for the lucky guy who actually wanted to buy it. I am happy with my Evnroll ER8 If you happen to see the Weight Kit that goes with this putter in store, you can for sure buy it and sell it online for a small profit and many people such as myself would be greatly appreciated. Can't find one for the putter I have already. Quote Driver: TSi4 8* w/ Tensei AV Raw White 65gr X shaft set to D-1 Hosel 3 wood: M1 13.5* Head set open w/ Fade bias weights. Irons: I-Blades PW-3i, 2* up standard length. Wedges: Glide 1.0 TS 60*, Glide 2.0 56 ES, Vokey 52* Putter: Sigma G Kushin . Ball: Various: Testing: AVX, BX, TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebird Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 Great review. Puts hit on the heel should always be short as the putter head is moving slightly slower, where as put hit on the toe will generally be similar in length as the head is moving faster and that extra speed compensates for missing the sweet spot. Did not realise that it came with a counter balance grip, nice touch. I do not know your putting style but one of the tricks I was taught with regard to distance control was.... Bring the putter back till it reaches your big toe and then release, do this 6-10 times from the same spot and see how far the ball travels. Next question after this is how consistent was the distance of each ball, in theory they should be about the same. Next, half the distance between the ball and your toe, hit 6-10 more. Same question, then double the distance between the ball to your toe etc. This then gives you an understanding of where the putter head needs to stop for a particular distance. I was always taught that your forward putting stroke speed should be slightly faster than your back swing and that distance control is controlled by the length of the swing not by increasing the speed. BTW, what is the most consistent club in my bag - my putter. Hope this helps. kingsxman and Gatorbob 2 Quote Callaway Epic Flash 9 Degree Callaway Epic Flash 3 wood 15 Degree Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid 19 Degree Callaway Steelhead Pro 4-AW Irons Cleveland 54 Degree Wedge Steel Shaft Recoil Graphite Shafts in all Callaway Cobra Vintage Series Stingray 40 Preferred ball - Seed 001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guests Guest Delete Posted June 16, 2020 Guests Share Posted June 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Firebird said: Puts hit on the heel should always be short as the putter head is moving slightly slower, where as put hit on the toe will generally be similar in length as the head is moving faster and that extra speed compensates for missing the sweet spot. That is absolutely NOT correct with an Evnroll putter that all go the same distance, speed and line anywhere in the groove face. You are correct on putters that do not have any face tech to correct for it like: Scotty Cameron, Odyssey, and the KS1 Kirkland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guests Guest Delete Posted June 16, 2020 Guests Share Posted June 16, 2020 4 hours ago, The 19th Hole said: If you happen to see the Weight Kit that goes with this putter in store, you can for sure buy it and sell it online for a small profit and many people such as myself would be greatly appreciated. Can't find one for the putter I have already. Will do! If I find it I will sell it to you for exactly what it costs me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrawberryShortCake Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 On 5/24/2020 at 10:36 PM, Josh Ross said: The feedback I'm seeing so far is that it's too light. Definitely interested in what people think once they get weight kits back in stock. Sent from my SM-N975U using MyGolfSpy mobile app Can you lead tape a putter? Quote Driver: Rogue Sub Zero 9* stiff Wood: Tight Lies TI 3 wood stiff Hybrid: XR 3 19 deg stiff Irons: JPX 900 Tour std loft/lie Wedges: 52,56,60 Putter: #7 Red Ball: Q-Star 12.9 Handicap Comox Valley, B.C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Ross Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 9 hours ago, StrawberryShortCake said: Can you lead tape a putter? Yeah you definitely can. I have a putter that I taped up to get the feel I wanted. StrawberryShortCake and NRJyzr 2 Quote In my Lux XV Cart Bag: Driver: RADSPEED XB PTC 10.5° Fujikura Speeder Evolution 661 VII Stiff Utility: Apex UW 17° and 19° Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 70 6.0 4 Hybrid: KING LTDx 21° KBS PGI 85 Stiff Irons: ZX5/ZX7 Project X LZ 6.0 Wedges: 2.0 49°, 53°, 57° Project X LZ 6.0 Putter: LINK.1 34" Ball: Tour (Thanks MGS for allowing me to test these!) Check out my Official MGS Reviews Below! LX5 Watch - Link Here! Tour and TourX Golf Balls - Link Here! Approach S70 Watch - Link Here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebird Posted June 16, 2020 Share Posted June 16, 2020 The only issue with face tech is I often hit putts off centre deliberately. It is a technique I was taught when putting down hill on fast greens as an off centre hit does not come off the face as quick. NRJyzr 1 Quote Callaway Epic Flash 9 Degree Callaway Epic Flash 3 wood 15 Degree Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid 19 Degree Callaway Steelhead Pro 4-AW Irons Cleveland 54 Degree Wedge Steel Shaft Recoil Graphite Shafts in all Callaway Cobra Vintage Series Stingray 40 Preferred ball - Seed 001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisco Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 (edited) I Purchased the putter the other day and noticed that on the front the milling is inconsistent. I understand that there are different vertical stripes on the face but it appears that on those lines it is a little uneven. Does anyone else have this problem? Does it make a difference or should I buy a new one?? Edited September 1, 2020 by Bisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 19th Hole Posted September 10, 2020 Author Share Posted September 10, 2020 WEIGHTS ARE IN STOCK TODAY ON COSTCO.COM For anybody who has the putter but has been wanting the weight set (myself included) I have been checking every day since this putter launched and it is in stock right now as of this post (just placed my order)...GOOD LUCK everybody! https://www.costco.com/kirkland-signature-putter-weight-kit.product.100657236.html Quote Driver: TSi4 8* w/ Tensei AV Raw White 65gr X shaft set to D-1 Hosel 3 wood: M1 13.5* Head set open w/ Fade bias weights. Irons: I-Blades PW-3i, 2* up standard length. Wedges: Glide 1.0 TS 60*, Glide 2.0 56 ES, Vokey 52* Putter: Sigma G Kushin . Ball: Various: Testing: AVX, BX, TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebird Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 How is the face weighted, Toe, or Mid Point? Quote Callaway Epic Flash 9 Degree Callaway Epic Flash 3 wood 15 Degree Callaway Apex 21 Hybrid 19 Degree Callaway Steelhead Pro 4-AW Irons Cleveland 54 Degree Wedge Steel Shaft Recoil Graphite Shafts in all Callaway Cobra Vintage Series Stingray 40 Preferred ball - Seed 001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbyT Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 On 5/22/2020 at 12:55 PM, The 19th Hole said: Just put an order in for one of the new Costco KS1 Putters and it should be here in the next few days. Starting this topic for anybody else who is also getting/got one already who wants to post their thoughts on it. Exited to see how it stacks up to my other putters! Unfortunately, the weight set was sold out online right now, so I will have to go check my local stores to see if they have it, or will just have to sit back and wait/hope it comes in online again soon. I think the weight set is back up now on the site. The 19th Hole 1 Quote Radspeed 10.5* TS 15* 3 Wood CLK 19* Hybrid JPX 900 Forged P-4 Irons SM7 52*&56* Wedges SM6 60* Wedge Ghost Spider Putter Tour B XS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The 19th Hole Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 2 hours ago, RobbyT said: I think the weight set is back up now on the site. Thanks. yeah I saw it pop up about 2-3 weeks ago and managed to snag one. That said, I have not been able to test out any of the weights as the air quality was terrible for a while, and now I have a new born so may not be out playing a lot anytime soon...Hopefully I am wrong on that part though wife permitting... Quote Driver: TSi4 8* w/ Tensei AV Raw White 65gr X shaft set to D-1 Hosel 3 wood: M1 13.5* Head set open w/ Fade bias weights. Irons: I-Blades PW-3i, 2* up standard length. Wedges: Glide 1.0 TS 60*, Glide 2.0 56 ES, Vokey 52* Putter: Sigma G Kushin . Ball: Various: Testing: AVX, BX, TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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