Kirkland Signature vs. SM8 // Wedge Test
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Ian and Mike take a look at the Kirkland Wedges and compare them to the hottest wedge on the market.
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Those 14 haters that gave a thumbs down 👎 either work for Titleist/Vokey or they’re just pissed off because they just dropped over $500 for 3 new SM8 wedges !!
Amazing honest comparison!
Pissed I recon!🤣🤣🤣
That’s why this is a terrific channel. Unbiased reviews based on performance and value. Thanks!
They are Kirkland fan boys especially the scotch!
@@BidenIsKing Shit, I keep forgetting to check that scotch out! Must remember to pick up a bottle next visit. And honestly, you can NOT beat the value of Kirkland products!
@@hurfdurfy8167 I think it is excellent. I bought 2 bottles on sale. 2 for $50
Only matched by his way with the ladies... LOL. Love it Ian!
Had some older Vokey SM4’s in the bag and was waiting to get fitted for new clubs until COVID settled down so I bought a set of Kirkland Signature Wedges to hold me over. I am very pleasantly surprised and have lowered my handicap 2 strokes in the meantime and a lot because of my wedge play which Arccos says is +2.1 Strokes Gained since I began using them. Definitely recommend. Finally got fitted for clubs and although I replaced everything else I opted to stick with the Kirkland Wedges.
I know my friends think i'm nuts for it, but I love these wedges. They're excellent, good feel in the hand, my only complaint is the grip - hard to complain about something I can change in my garage in 10 minutes though.
What's your handicap now?:)
They feel similar to sm8s without the price tag and when i got them the first thing i did was switch to a midsize grip
So glad you were able to put them to the test guys. Very surprising results for the price. I appreciate your kind words as well. My best to the TXG family.
I think Costco should give you some shares after this TXG video. Those wedges are going to be sold out everywhere. 😁
@@dr6124 If that's your mentality about this, you're on the wrong channel.
@@dr6124 Yes but you can get them fairly cheap compared to the compared wedges. Almost 3x. That's the main point even if they didn't set out to show it from the creation of the test
You released this video right after I went to Costco😂
Side note is the quality. I had these Kirkland wedges since day one of release I play on the average twice a week and they still look amazing
That's really good to know!
@Tom Youngest Played about 20 rounds with them now and they still look new.
Sold my old vokeys and waiting for my Costco to get there back in...hope they play as well for me as the reviews.
Honesty! That's why I visit here! Would love to see one of the top PGA guys play these with a Costco logo on their hat. The WITB section of GolfWRX would go nuts!
Then the price goes to $450 a set, no thanks! I intend to replace my set every couple years
I just bought a set of these for my dad. They are absolute monster wedges for the price. They absolutely are easy to game. My Costco here had a bunch of sets still available. They also look really good at address as well and feel great
Just got these for my birthday, can't wait to get them on the course. Appreciate you guys using Mikey for the test (based on swing speed and ways with the ladies) and testing it against the Wedge standard in Vokey.
KS wedges are also only available in RH, so Matt is SOL
I have played these for 2 months. Excellent wedges, improvement over my previous premium set. Cost here in AZ is 159.95. I have gifted 2 friends with sets.
Would love to see something along the lines of a "budget bag challenge" with like these wedges the sub 70 irons etc.
Perhaps a little matchplay to see who can build better??
Sheeeeit, you just described my bad in a nutshell.
Team sub70 baby
Thanks for doing honest reviews on equipment you don't sell.
Nice to see Ian spellbound LOL. (Sorry Ian it was priceless). Thankyou Costco for providing the less-than-rich folks with a wonderful wedge opportunity at a fantastic price. And thankyou for reviewing these Ian... you’re awesome.
I got a set of these for Christmas and have been nothing but happy with them
The single best golf purchase I've made in a long time. Fantastic value.
Great stuff. I love it when you show one can get into the game without spending a small fortune. Clearly reinforces the agnostic approach.
Wow! That was an eye opener.
I wish they would make a 50, 54, 58 degree set.
I know... I'm going to end up searching for a 50 for a while
Can they be bent?
@@jamesjackson4264 Saw a Rick Shiels comparison of these vs. a Taylormade set the other day. He says no.
@@davidmayo3368 he’s a sell out that’s why he didn’t do it on a simulator lol
@@jamesjackson4264 I had my fitter bend these to 50, 54 and 58 all 2 degrees up. No problems.
I want this Kirkland Signature to continue to expand. It would be incredible to be able to get full iron sets, drivers, woods, hybrids all from Costco and not have to break the bank to have clubs that perform to this level.
Yeah they should.
An iron set would be sweet
Maybe even one lengths
They do exist. Callaway edge club set sold by Costco to include the driver, 3W, irons, KS1 putter. Wedges not included.
@@oneheadlight8000 Chinese are already here, but yeah I should spend $1800 on irons to support…the Japanese? Dip shit
@@oneheadlight8000 alot of the big brands already manufacture in china.
You know it’s a real result when Ian is complete befuddled during the recap 🤣
Just opened a box today...Just played golf....These clubs hit and felt real good.... Glad I bought them....
The standard deviation was considerably lower on all 3 Kirkland wedges as well! Meaning their spin was also more consistent than the vokeys. That’s impressive too!
Thats one of the first things I noticed too. Maybe I'll dump my SM5's?
@@dzaino1986 I don't see any reason not to. Except you'll have to adjust for now having a ton of backspin, lol
I've bought a set of these to replace my aging Cleveland wedges. I was shocked to see them in the Costco I shop and they, like the golf balls, have pleasantly surprised me! The golf balls seem to scuff easier than my Prov1X I normally use, but wow. These Kirkland wedges are not only way cheaper than name brand ones I could get, but I like them! Kinda scary to admit that, but they're in my TXG bag now! 👍 I didn't get the Kirkland putter, I've got a Scotty Cameron 2018 Select Newport 2 putter I'm VERY satisfied with, and love it! But the Kirkland putter looks fantastic and is quite heavy I thought in the store. Much cheaper than my Scotty too! 😎
Are you still nuts about them?
I use kirkland Wedges and as retired clubmaker I rated these up there with the best I"ve made from scratch. Of course the grip has to changed to any experieced golfer, the grooves are legal in tournament play,I would love to see a set of forged irons from Kirkland who ever make them for Costco they will probably be cast I"m sure they are coming. Good Program Guys
I have had these in the bag for a few months and love them. You just confirmed how great a buy these were. And if I ever move on from them, thank you for boosting resale by about $25!
This is one of the points that I love about TXG, completely honesty and non biasness (probably not a word). Thank you. Mike is becoming very comfortable behind the lens, and offers great value.
unbiased is the word you are looking for
I just purchased a set from Costco London ON. I was surprised to see they now have left hand wedges as well. Played today; a dozen of so balls on the range then off to the first tee. My old wedges were; 52 Volkey, 56 Cleveland and a 60 Taylor Made. I love the new Kirklands, looks, feel and performance. In my book the best "bang for the buck" in wedges out there. One fall back would be the lack of simple options such as grip size. After my round today I changed the standard grips to a midsize with 3 wraps; got a game set for tomorrow morning, looking forward to impressing a few more of my golf buddies with these wedges.
Let me know when y’all are coming down to Pebble, I’m a full time caddie there and would be more than happy to tag along!
I've had these wedges since last year and believe it or not they perform great in my opinion.
I had Vokeys in the bag, got the Kirklands over a week ago, BIG FAN. Hit the flagstick with my second shot with them. Can't complain. Value on these is unreal. Pick up a set while you can!
Im confused at the reaction here. The Kirkland wedges, beyond a shadow of a doubt, out performed the Sm-8s. Why is the advice here "if you are looking to save some money." The advice should be, these are the best performing wedges on the market, regardless of price-point, and you should be going to grab a set as soon as possible. If the brand was anyone else, Titleist, Cobra, Vokey, Cleveland or whatever that would be the case. But not here. Why?
Because Kirkland doesn't spend millions on marketing their wedges
Kirkland golf.. the unwankable company.
Amateur golf is funny, beat a guy by 3 strokes but in his world he won as I used a hybrid. Then he laughed even more when I used it for my bump and run shots. At end of day do what makes you play better, I’ll be getting these with the balls, if it means I can save a lot of money for same performance (then spend more on driver, putter but I am looking at the Kirkland putter…)
@@Ryyann1997Interesting… I’d call that guy an idiot, but what ever floats his boat.
Mikey was hitting these wedges. Someone with a higher swing speed or heavy loader may not have the same results. I play PX 6.0 in my wedges and get way better spin and lower launch than DG S400. I’ve tried these and the shaft was too soft; launched too high and didn’t spin enough for me YMMV
Hey guys. Great test! You have Matty doing the driver bracket, why not have the wedge snob do a wedge bracket? Be a pretty cool mini series to run along side the driver.
And Ian doing the fairway bracket!
They don't come in a lefty
@@geobots65 his right hand is better than most of the viewers 🤣
@@stevencarrier5060 sadly that’s very true, certainly in my case!
Kirkland wedges looked fabulous. Fantastic value for money.
Nice to see Ian list for words. Well done Mikey, nice to see Mike swing at a speed which we can relate to 👍👍
I bought the Kirkland wedges when the Cleveland Zip Core wedges were on back order, I'm glad they were now. I love the Kirkland's!
My pops just told me about these wedges today. He said he tried his friend set and really liked them. Then I came home and your video pops up so I had to watch. Can't wait to get a set.
If only Mikey could find a girl to look at the same way he looks at a kirkland wedge @ 6:43
He'd probably get arrested !!!
🤣🤣🤣
I’ve had them for months. Best wedges I’ve ever had. Love the bounce! Keep up the good work!
do you still love them?
agree. the bounces are better for "sweepers" or the ball, as they are definitely lower bounce clubs. more suited to playing off firm turf than soft and out of the rough
That's it I'm done watching videos on which wedge is the "best"...blah blah blah. Your channel is the best, period. Thank you, and because of this video, as well as others y'all have produced, my decision was made with confidence.
That little smirk on his face says it all. "I'd put these in my bag". He's a beast right. That's enough for me, I'm convinced let's go to Costco right now. Be right back, i need a hot dog and a new set of wedges. In-store $159.99 (USA-CA) Done. Grips need customization/replacement, good feel, just too skinny. Billy Bob's Golf installed 3 new Velvet Tour CMX knock off grips today and I'm off to the best practice facility around. Murrieta Valley Golf Range (Ricky's place)
OUTREACKINRAGEOUS!!!
I'm sorry guys, i'm very excited. Never had such nice wedges, they are easy on the eye and the feel is sweet. The beast was right! The 52 GAP carried 110yds... with range balls!!! I carried a 3 for most of the 90's, never could chip like i did today. Ba bye outdated Wilson Staff Tour Blades: 56 & 60 (1976)
Total: $177.99 for the best performing set of wedges, i've ever owned. Vokey wedges today start at $179.00 x 3 = $537 + shaft upgrade + grip upgrade + bend over fee...
I love the wedges. I went from only having a PW and 60. Feels great to fill in the gaps with one set that feels great and is
How people can dislike ANY of your videos, baffles me. Keep up the awesome job. Blessed be.
The most interesting piece of data for me was the spin standard deviation. The Kirklands had a lower std. dev. for all 3 clubs. Very impressive.
they did not expect these results. a bit speechless. thanks for the honest and difficult review based on the price difference.
Removed 3 Vokeys from my bag. 50, 54 , 60..
Bought these wedges and couldn't be happier. Feel and performance far exceeded expectations.
Wish they had a 50, but otherwise, great purchase.
I've had a set of these in my bag for a few months. I also put my favorite grips on all three. Love them, especially the increased speed.
Bought these the week they hit the market last year and love them. Not a scratch golfer so nice to see some pros giving them a swing. Thanks guys!
Did anyone else notice that the spin standard deviations were drastically tighter with the Kirkland’s 😳
That’s the number I was focused on and it was better with all wedges
Yes. I did.
@@alliejr that’s pretty impressive! I play SM8’s and don’t think I would buy Kirkland’s because I think a lot more is involved… numbers change person to person, how long they last, would they work as well outside or in wet conditions, etc. but I still find it really impressive. It’s good, people who can’t afford the higher priced manufacturers or people who don’t play as much or are as competitive can get quality wedges at a really cheap price!
@@justinrivet1085 Agreed. I also played with 56 and 60 SM8s. But wedges only last a few seasons before they need replacement. So last fall I retired my tired Volkey wedges and tried the Kirklands. Yes, they spin more, but that’s a positive for my game. I don’t see a need for anything more, at least for my poor golf game. And in terms of durability and quality, I cannot say that the SM8s were any better.
@@alliejr That’s awesome to hear! Maybe if more of these companies making more affordable golf equipment make a big enough dent in the top guys profits, it’ll bring the top guys prices back down to reality! Yes, tech and research cost a lot BUT, almost everyone knows that if you buy from the top guys, you’re paying more because they spend more on marketing and they pay their tour staff wayyyyyy too much to promote their brand.
I think it’s a great thing that more companies are making golf balls and equipment more affordable and are putting out quality products
Just got a set of the Kirkland wedges and played a couple of rounds with them. Love them, super easy to hit, no complaints with performance. Can't beat the price either.
Loved your test report on the Vokey and Kirkland wedges. I agree that there is more to the Vokey wedges, than mere snob appeal.
I am a high handicapper. I use the Kirkland ball and have these Kirkland wedges in my bag. With my slow swing speed, I have found the Kirkland 60 degrees wedge deadly accurate at 20 yards. A thin shot can travel 60 yards at ankle height: likely, the result of "operator error."
I got these wedges at Christmas and love them. My 1 main complaint is that the club face can become blinding in certain sun conditions.
Got the same problem with my chrome MD4's, not gonna keep these from my bag once my current ones wear out.
@@hurfdurfy8167 It's not a deal breaker, but hope if there is a version 2, they go for a more matte finish for the club face.
Great video and comparison. Wish they made them in left though.
I ordered these wedges. I'm an 12 handicap and for the money, Kirkland going to suit my game!! For all the options that the Vokey wedges would give you until I get down to the single digits, it might be a different story. Your test comparison has me very excited. Can't wait for the mail
They also sell Sun Mountain bags (branded with Pebble Beach) for easily $100 less than a same design SM bag.
I have these. I'm a wedge snob too. I have a ton of wedges from every manufacturer. These perform as good as anything. Feel a little light but you cannot complain about the performance.
Dave coming in clutch! And Mikey playing em pure! Great to hear I've been looking at these for a new golfer friend and couldn't have been better timed
I’ve been eyeballing these for a few months after seeing them at Costco and initially telling myself “no way”. After some research and some good reviews, I’m going today and pulling the trigger on these!! Thanks for your awesome channel!!
At US$169 for a set of the three, you can grind them yourself and not feel bad about it!
Great video. Costco keeps providing quality at an amazing price point, which now includes golf clubs. Their putter looks awesome as well! Too bad they don't make lefties for golfers like me :-(
Have had the Kirklands in the bag for a month now and have nothing bad to say about them. Awesome clubs for the price, especially for higher handicaps
I’ve had these wedges in the bag for 2 months. Once I put better grips on, they’ve been excellent. Great feel around the greens. They have a soft “forged” feel even though they’re not. Very good out of the bunkers, although they may just luckily fit my needs with the right bounce.
They do now!!
I'd love to see a follow up video on how to "grind your own" for those of us that might have a bench grinder collecting dust in the garage.
I've got a set in my bag. Love them. Only wish there were more options than 52/56/60, like 50/54/58
I like to use 50/54/58... I'm thinkin of having my Kirkland's bent 2 degrees stronger
@@clintonkildepsteen3982 I just got my wedges regripped and the guy at the store said don't bend them too much because he snapped one doing that for one of his clients.
Southern California Design Co. does have the Kirkland wedges on their website. They also say that some of their services include sourcing manufacturers for products, so it's entirely possible they don't manufacture them, but source them. They do list Indi Golf (wedge manufacturer in Southern California) as a client, so perhaps it's made by them.
Costco Canada website has them. $187. Ordered a set just on a whim last Friday received yesterday. Quality is top notch. I play SM8’s but will definitely give them a try.
I have a set for my backup set down in Florida and the negative I had with them was the grip seems very small to me but thats an easy fix.
@@scotts1691 Agreed, I changed out to GP Z Grip.
Guess I can't blame it on my Kirklands anymore. Thanks a lot guys lol
Been hoping you all would review the Kirkland wedges for a bit, thanks for taking the time to do so! Rick Shields reviewed them and loved them too.
I don't think you can give higher praise to these wedges than Mike saying he could put these in the bag considering he's been gaming Artisan wedges. If I didn't already have too many, I would've grabbed them a month ago when I finally saw them in store.
Much as I love watching Matt crush it, Mike gives me a better idea of how these clubs might work for me.
So excited for this video. I'm a big Costco fan and have been eyeing these wedges for a little while. I would be good just getting one new wedge to replace a very old one, but at this price why not get 3 new ones! Love it, great work TXG! Would love to see the Kirkland Signature KS-1 putter next!
I've gamed these for about 2 months and I have to say, I'm impressed. I've gamed SM6 and Ping Glide Forged, the latter abducted by my high-schooler, and while they're not a 'soft' feeling and harsher on off-center hits, they perform like the big boys. They sit nicely behind the ball even with the big bounce of the 60*. I'm very happy with them and may even pick up a backup set!
Great review.
Just exposes how golf equipment doesn't need to cost so much.
Had mine for about a dozen rounds now and love them!
My wife just got me a set and they are fantastic. Lots of spin. Unbeatable price
I have 13 Ping clubs plus 1 Kirkland 60* Lob Wedge. Best LW I've ever played. I didn't like the 52 and 56 Kirklands but the 60 for whatever reason works for me. 4 other 58/60 lob wedges sitting on bench.
Would like to see these tested around a green...All the odd shots is where these will either shine or show their weakness
Agreed...it's the sole and grind affecting those shots that has me worried enough to not buy them yet
agreed, would love to see how these get through the turf compared to the volkeys. Wedges especially are something that is really hard to test on mats.
got a set of these for xmas and they have performed well, they seemed to always stick on the green with pitch shots. Nice to see a comp with vokey to see how they match up!
Should have tested the costco ball and wedge together!
I purchased mine a while ago. Last year after I watched Rick Shiels. I love them. They check up nicely. Especially on short shots. 👍🏾👍🏾
Good day all. I purchased a set about 1 month ago. I seem to play well with them. As background I'm a fan of One Length. Built my first set 10 Years ago. Pinhawks. Loved the concept. 3 years ago I Purchased Cobra F7's and this last March I purchased 2020 Forged Tec OL. That sent me on a Wedge Search. F7's went to SW. The TEC's went to AW. The F7 SW feell lighter than the TEC's. Just felt wrong putting the SW with the TEC's in the BAG. My 60 Degree was a Calloway SURE OUT. Not a traditional wedge. I added an inch to the shaft. And it worked well with the F7's. But it did not Feel right with the TEC's. So instead of dropping $200-$350 for a couple of wedges I picked up a set at Costco and spent some time with them. After a couple of hours I pulled the TEC's out of the bag put the F7's back in added to Kirkland wedges. I have not looked back yet. I play a 9 hole PAR 30 with small greens. I played 2 rounds about a week ago and shot 60, even par for the first time. I know its not 100% because of the wedges. I averaged 1.4 putts for 18 holes so feel I can say I did not drop any shots because of the wedges. I never had a set of expensive new wedges before. But if I knew a set of wedges played like these KIRKLAND CLUBS do. I would have purchased good set a long time ago. If you would have a hard time putting a Costco Club in your bag get some head covers and know one will have to know.
I have a friend that I regularly play with that purchased the Kirkland’s and loves them! I myself play SM8’s. But then I have to have my Vokey’s bent to 3* flat. Obviously Ian mentioning that the Kirkland’s were difficult to bend.
Excellent wedge. Been playing them since they were released. Actually played with a Costco manager before they were released and he hinted that these were on the way. I get great spin around the greens and can't beat the price!
One of my mates is playing them he plays Ping G425s TM hybrids Epic 3 wood and G425 driver he loves em he also got the putter. We call him Mr Kirkland trying to get a Costco logo on his bag !!! Great stuff Ian and Mike you should do the putter. Cheers form Norcal
Rick Shiels did a terrific review on these wedges last year. Like you, he couldn't say enough good things about them. From looks to performance to value...all got checkmarks. I just received my set yesterday but due to the dumb lockdown, will have to wait to hit them on the course or range. I have a few impressive divots in the backyard though. lol I'll have to compare my SM7 60 D grind (12 degree bounce) to the Kirkland 60 that only has 8 bounce. I love my Vokey but don't think 2 60s are needed in the bag. FYI, if I recall, these are only available as a right handed set currently.
I own the 3-wedges, their putter, and hit the Kirkland balls. They’re all excellent quality, especially for the money. ✅⛳️
Bought a set of these this year cause I wanted to add a 60 to the bag and needed a new 56 as my other was worn. Lost too much distance and had to shelve the gw, but overall I love them. I play a Kirkland 3 pc, use the Kirkland gloves and now have two of the wedges. I know folks will look down on these items, but they all perform well and are best in class for cost. I take pride in the fact that I can play solid golf with less exclusive tools and joke with playing partners about the Kirkland stuff cause I know there’s a stigma but I just don’t care!
I find a lot of the balls when I’m out looking … they spin about the greens a lot I might buy a dozen lol
Love my Kirkland wedges. Have played several rounds with them now and my wedge game has greatly improved. I loved my Cleveland 54 but it is not in my bag any longer now. The Kirklands are definitely worth the money and more.
Still in love?
thanks for the review guys! Always the most thorough and stats based youtube reviews which is much appreciated.
Have you ever reviewed the Maltby line? or any other set that's more geared towards the DIY club builder?
After years of using MacGregor forged VIP wedges, then Cobra MIM’s I’m now using this Kirkland set.
I actually like them more than the Cobras.
Very steady and predictable lengths along with excellent feel around the greens.
Sand shots almost read my mind with the outcomes exactly as I envisioned pre-shot.
I recommend them.
For beginners and intermediate players, these are great! I hear from advanced players, they’re not so good for shot shaping. Still, a great quality bargain. Don’t sleep on these if you are getting into golf
I jist got the kirklamd wedges set for Christmas. Going to get them regripped for this season and replace my Cleveland wedges.
Had these for several months and they are fantastic. Nothing bad to say about them.
I bought these a couple days ago! Getting used to the different bounce a bit, but love them so far!
lmao the vokeys got schooled honestly 3 for the price of one vokey ya im in.
I got these wedges and put Wynn dri tec oversized grips on them. These are now my gamers. As good as any other wedges that I’ve played. (Vokey, mizuno, Cleveland). Not better, but just as good
I bought these so my daughter could have a 52 and 56 in her bag for high school and i kept the 60. I am going to change the grip to match my irons but i love the way it feels.
That is a mighty fine performance from the Kirkland's and the Spin standard deviation on each of their wedges was much tighter than the Vokey's!
It's unbelievable
I have a set... £144 for three great wedges. I did have them re-gripped though as I found them to be very thin. They also seem to have low bounce as on muddy ground they dig in a little. However, I've had a lesson since acquiring them and am hitting them great and the results are excellent too... just need to learn how to putt to make the most of the extra scoring opportunities.
I bought them a few months ago and found them to be solid in the looks department. Surprised on how minimal the offset is. My gamer 56 is a newish Vokey SM7 F Grind and I have not replaced it with the Kirkland 56, but I will once the Vokey grooves are worn. I replaced the grips straight away - they are cheap feeling and not to my liking. Shaft seems fine, not a distraction. Overall, they are a solid wedge and an outstanding value for those that can see themselves playing a Kirkland branded club.
Nice job lads. Love the scientific approach
I own these wedges. I use them 3-5 times a week and have been for two years. These wedges are by far my best golf purchase out of everything other than a pushcart. I cannot recommend them enough for a new golfer or someone looking for a full set. If these had the Cleveland or Callaway name on them they'd be 120+ a piece.
Just bought them this past weekend - found the last one in the area costcos (3 locations) and liked them on the driving range! Excited to get on the course.
This was soo funny the banter and faces so good! Okay, Kirkland wedge with Kirkland ball! Hehe