I'm not saying it isn't a great ball. Value for money. The Srixon Z-Star XV is also a good alternative. Thread starter #1. Display as a link instead, × It's much softer with much lower compression. Take your pick. Also might be worth checking out Peter Finch's latest "tech Tuesday" on youtube where he makes some interesting observations that might have 'knock on' affects for premium ball makers not top far down the road if these balls really do stand up? The Srixon Z-Star XV is also a good alternative. we would like to discuss the Kirkland signature golf balls review today. Thread starter #1. Golf Monthly Forum; The Lounge; Kirkland Signature vs Pro V1. While that puts it squarely in the “firm feel” range, we should note that, because of its significantly thicker cover, it may feel firmer than other urethane balls with similar compression. Chrome + is a similar ball. Not a big fan. Chrome+ isn't a bad call either. You can find still last years model for $29 a dozen. Details of The Kirkland Signature Golf Balls … × It's a very different ball, but reasonably priced and the only ball in a long time to beat the ProV1(x) in Golf Digest's ball review. [/quote] In 2016, Kirkland golf balls took the market by storm with excellent reviews on its 3-piece ball. To sum it up, the Kirkland Signature lives up to the hype. PXG, Stability Tour, Tensei Pro Orange, Epic Flash Sub Zero!! The 3 piece golf balls are more durable than 4-piece ones. Firmer feel, less spin off the driver and a fair amount of green side spin. It's much softer with much lower compression. Thank you very much! There is nothing to worry if you do not … The Chrome+ is a little closer to the Pro V1X. You can find still last years model for $29 a dozen. Go with the Volvik S3 you can usually pick them up for under 40. ... makers of the top-selling and top played ball in professional golf, the Pro V1. Chrome+ isn't a bad call either. I'm saying it isn't comparable to the Pro V1X from a feel or compression standpoint. I would say Maxfli U/4, a 4 piece urethane. If you dont mind a slightly softer feel the "standard" Vice Pro will do as well. Chrome Soft that can be found for about £25/dozen. The average price for 12 golf balls is around $30, so this was a great value golf ball. The Kirkland Signature 4 piece balls are not sold by Costco anymore and due to low supply, their price is going up. Driver--Ping i20, 3 wood--Ping G25 The big difference is regarding durability - the Kirkland Signature scuffs and cuts faster and more easily than the Titleist Pro V1. Costco's Kirkland Signature golf balls have taken the golf world by storm since their introduction in fall 2016. Ill +1 on the Srixon XV, with the prior year model prices where they are now, its a great deal. I never felt that the old ball gave me my full distance that I was getting from the original 4 piece, or say a pro v1. [/quote] The currently available version of Kirkland Signature Golf Balls is the 3-Piece Performance Plus ball. The real difference was feel. ", Based on the early reviews, I'd give the Snell "my tour ball" a run, Wilson FG tour x....plays very similar IMHO, TM SLDR 430 10.5* w/ Speeder Great ball at about half the cost, Taylormade RocketBallz Tour 3 Hybrid 18.5 or MP Titanium 4W 16.5. I think I'll give vice golf balls a try though. Ball Snell MTBX, TM TPx [quote name='rlconklin' timestamp='1433344220' post='11681700'] 2020 Titleist Pro V1. Titleist 818 3, 4, and 5 Don't think they are, but I saw on facebook the other week that Today's golfer said they would be available from January here. I'll throw my vote in for the Chrome Soft as well. [/quote] T. Trini swinger Medal Winner. Post a Pic of Your Latest Purchase....... Rory wearing new Nike Tour Victory II shoes - 2021 WGC Workday Championship. Our Conclusion. They don't spin as much as the Prov1 or prov1x but I have no trouble stopping them on a dime on the green. … Ping Glide 2.0 raw 50 and 54 degree wedge 3 Wood Titleist TS2 Firmer feel, less spin off the driver and a fair amount of green side spin. As stated before, pretty much any ball with an "x" on the end. There'll ways be doubt in your mind that your playing an inferior ball. Let’s learn more about the ball. [/quote] I'm not saying it isn't a great ball. The golf balls are branded with the Kirkland Signature name, which is Costco’s in-house brand that makes all sorts of things: alcohol, food, house supplies and much more. The Pro V1 and Pro V1x have greatly improved all around preformance including more distance off the tee, bite around the greens and improved cover durability; Often times when I find a Pro V1 they are still in great condition because of the quality and toughness that they have. I have found them to be longer and straighter of the tee (Less Driver spin) and pretty good around the green. We are back on the ground at the 2021 Farmers PGA Tour event. [/quote] http://www.golfwrx.com/406976/917-vs-915-results-from-the-ultimate-titleist-driver-fitting-experience/, The z star xv will give you a similar launch to the pro v1x as will the b330. Golf Monthly Forum; The Lounge; Kirkland Signature vs Pro V1. Long off the tee with good spin around the greens. Paste as plain text instead, × In my opinion a great ball and comparable to ProV1s and any other tour ball. Seen peter finch discussing the figures from my golf spy on youtube.... one of the figures is less spinny on a driver but more spinny with wedges compared to a pro V1? Although the Kirkland Signature has excellent spin, it doesn’t have that same drop and stop technology that the Pro V1 has. Srixon Z-Star XV if you can find them discounted. Win It Before You Can Buy It!!! [quote name='DixieMafia' timestamp='1433295046' post='11678700'] The average price for 12 golf balls is around $30, so this was a great value golf ball. I saw the Bridgestone 330 for $35 at Academy Sports. Pro V1, Chrome Soft, Pro Plus — all 3 are great higher compression golf balls that deliver amazing accuracy, distance, softness, and control around the green, as well as low spin for tee shots. I had the same question. PXG Gen2 19 and 22 degree hybrids with Fuji Pro 2.0 8 stiff shaft They have similar feel as well. In comparison with the Pro v1, the TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x are the most similar option that you can choose. PING G410 LST 9* - Aldila Tour Green ATX 65XPING G410 14.5* - Aldila Tour Blue ATX 75XCallaway Apex 20* - Diamana S+ 80XPING i210 4-U - Nippon Pro Modus 105X Vokey SM7 56 & 60 - DG S400Spider X ChalkSnell MTB-X. But you have to surely buy a golf cart. The Kirkland Signature golf ball ... as a lot of balls from the value-for-money category don't have the performance benefits youo see from a TP5 or Pro V1. × It can be said that the Kirkland golf balls are priced well below its competitors. There are many budget balls that can go further than a Pro V1, but it is really about the control these premium balls deliver that makes them better to score with. It was originally intended as a sort of comeback after the legal issue of Costco vs Acushnet. What’s more, Kirkland’s Signature Golf Ball flew almost a full 1.5 mph faster than the Pro V1; it was faster and it went farther – the two things that make a golf ball, a great one. Not a Callaway's fan but the Chrome+ is a very good ball and worth a try....... Maybe it's just me, but the Bridgestone E6 is just as good. The 4 piece design is more suited for advanced players, while 3 piece works for both. [quote name='Hitn18' timestamp='1433331297' post='11680426'] In terms of design, build quality and materials, the closest an amateur can get to playing a pro’s golf ball is the Titleist Pro V1. Clear editor. What golf ball is most like the Pro v1? Here are links to all the galleries: Balls similar to Pro V1x that are not quite as expensive? I am a long time V1x player and tried the Chrome Soft for 3 rounds. Apprently around 15 GBP a box from Costco (although not suprisingly out of stock at the moment). But a "compromise" ball might be nice to consider; a little less performance and a little less cost. Cobra Bio Cell+ 13.5* w/ Matrix Ball--Original Chrome Soft. 2020 Titleist Pro V1. Callaway Chrome Softs. Kirkland Golf Balls are produced in South Korea and they became very popular in 2016 with their crazy low price of $30 for 24 golf balls. Callaway Mavrik 15 degree fwy with Ventus Blue 70 stiff shaft JavaScript is disabled. The currently available version of Kirkland Signature Golf Balls is the 3-Piece Performance Plus ball. Firmer feel, less spin off the driver and a fair amount of green side spin. We hit a 50-yard pitch, 7-iron and driver with the Kirkland Signature up against the latest Titleist Pro V1, which is also a three-piece ball and retails at £52 a dozen, on the Foresight Sports GCQuad launch monitor to assess how they compared. I know you get what you pay for, I don't expect the same performance. In terms of design, build quality and materials, the closest an amateur can get to playing a pro’s golf ball is the Titleist Pro V1. What golf ball is most like the Pro v1? They aren't available over here yet are they? On our gauge, the average compression of the Kirkland Performance+ is 90, effectively the same as the Titleist Pro V1. Look for an "x" in the name of the ball, which typically denotes a ball on the harder side of average. http://offpricegolf.com/collections/golf-balls/products/callaway-chrome-speed-1doz-golf-balls?variant=2646081219, Titleist TSi3 9 degree driver with Tensei AV Raw Blue 65 stiff shaft Wedges Mizuno T20 50, 54, 58 Any balls that play somewhat like a Pro V1x but not quite as costly? The NXT line might not be a bad choice - you're gonna lose some spin around the green, but a lot of people overestimate just how much they need that. [quote name='Hot Rod 71' timestamp='1433296364' post='11678864'] [/quote] You'll love them. If you try to get advice from experts before buying something, you are less likely to be cheated. The Chrome+ spins more around the greens and feels much better off the putter. The Chrome+ is a little closer to the Pro V1X. The 120 The Kirkland Signature Golf Balls contain 10 dozen 3-piece Performance+ model urethane cover golf balls and may contain one or more 4-piece Tour Performance model urethane cover balls. Chrome+ is the best ball in Callaway's lineup. This ball performs just as well, if not better, than the Titleist ProV1 or other premium balls in the market during our testing, whether it be an iron, a wedge, a driver or a putt shot. Upload or insert images from URL. Pro V1x xout or practice. It is not as firm as the V1x but it is close. Pretty much every tour ball on the market will provide similar performance at less cost. Wish they had tried to make the lettering look less like a pinnacle gold. The Srixon Z-Star XV is also a good alternative. They have a few different types of golf balls on the market, but their 3-piece signature golf balls are their most popular product. Best ball I've ever used. In the review, we are going to focus on the features, specifications, advantages, and disadvantages of the ball and so on. Irons--Taylormade Burner Graphite Shafts Srixon zx7 5-pw with Steelfiber i95 stiff shafts Noticed no reduce spin off the driver and no where near the amount of spin of V1x around the greens and just too soft for me. [/quote] You can post now and register later. The Chrome+ is a little closer to the Pro V1X. It was so so..... Not terrible but I was expecting more from the ball that changed the ball. PING G410 LST 9* - Aldila Tour Green ATX 65X, PING G410 14.5* - Aldila Tour Blue ATX 75X, 2021 Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by MasterCard @ Bay Hill - Discussion & links, 2021 WGC Workday Championship @ The Concession Photos- Links & Discussion (UpDaTeD), 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open - Discussion, 2021 FARMERS WITB & Equipment Photos- Links and comments. Their performance specs bear this out. Advanced players tend to adjust quickly to the 4-piece design. [color=#282828]Srixon Z-Star XV[/color], Vice Pro +(Plus) PXG 0811 X Prototype 9* driver - Head only. They don't spin as much as the Prov1 or prov1x but I have no trouble stopping them on a dime on the green. They reportedly claim that 11 patents relating to the industry-leading Pro V1 and Pro V1X golf balls have been contravened in the creation of the Kirkland Signature. Forget the Pro-V1 it has a place among the golf Gods….but every other Titleist ball are the ones in danger, why pay over $20 a dozen for a ball the is not in the same league as a Pro-V1, it is for sure no one will want models like the NXT line when you can get two dozen Kirkland for less the one dozen of the NXT or other Titleist balls and they all perform less then the Pro-V1. Conclusion. Ping G400 Max driver w/Aldila Rogue 125 Silver 60SCobra (Lexi blue) F7 5 wood w/Aldila Rogue Black 70SCobra (Lexi blue) F7 Hybrid w/Aldila Kuro Kage 80S I believe you can still get them at Dick's for $17.50 /dz. It also feels great off the putter and is fantastic around the greens. It’s not the same ball as the 2021 Pro V1, but it still sets the standard for professional quality pellets. [size=4]Scotty Cameron Golo[/size], Chrome+ on blowout for cheap...http://www.hurricanegolf.com/close-out-golf-balls/callaway. There are many budget balls that can go further than a Pro V1, but it is really about the control these premium balls deliver that makes them better to score with. e.g. If you want to buy a mobile, you will definitely consult a friend who knows the best about it. For more value and beginner-friendly design, we recommend getting the Kirkland Signature 3-piece golf balls. But a "compromise" ball might be nice to consider; a little less performance and a little less cost. Please post any questions or comments here. The reason for the suit, according to the complaint, appears to be a letter sent from Acushnet to Costco accusing the latter of infringing on 11 patents with the Kirkland Signature golf ball … Irons Mizuno JPX 919 Hot Metal You'll love them. Thread starter Trini swinger; Start date Nov 16, 2016; Nov 16, 2016. 20. For that, you can match it to your needs. In comparison with the Pro v1, the TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x are the most similar option that you can choose. Ping Anser/Arna putter - the "real deal! If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. It's a very different ball, but reasonably priced and the only ball in a long time to beat the ProV1(x) in Golf Digest's ball review. Ping Glide 55/60 wedges w/Recoil 110S Titliest say that the difference between their shortest and longest ball is 5-7 yards and the Kirkland was within that range of the Pro V1 and other similar balls. **GIVEAWAY** TaylorMade Spider S Platinum L Neck! 20. The COSTCO Golf Ball | Kirkland Signature Review. Chrome Soft is not even in the same ballpark as the Pro-V1X. Driver Titleist TS2 10.5 [quote name='DixieMafia' timestamp='1433295046' post='11678700'] Chrome Soft is not even in the same ballpark as the Pro-V1X. [quote name='Hot Rod 71' timestamp='1433296364' post='11678864'] And you can usually find good deals on last year's pro-line balls. Prov1 is a good ball but there are quite a few balls for much cheaper already that are just as good. Although the Kirkland golf balls last up to a round of play, they perform great on the whole. Should the PGA allow shorts during competitive rounds. As stated before, pretty much any ball with an "x" on the end. Go with the Volvik S3 you can usually pick them up for under 40. However, the ball was a hit as well and so it stuck around and made Costco forget the disaster with the 4-Piece ball. Chrome Soft is not even in the same ballpark as the Pro-V1X. You cannot paste images directly. In the fall, they will be releasing a Chrome Soft X, that will be similar to the ProV1X. Best Golf Ball for Sneaky Shoppers. Terrific Golf Ball that cuts thru the wind like a Surgical Knife. Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls (One Dozen) Perhaps the low handicaps get the most of it in terms of spin and control. Try the TM Lethal bought direct from TM for $2/ball. I'll throw my vote in for the Chrome Soft as well. Callaway Chrome Softs. Wedges--Taylormade Burner 2.0 Steel There's plenty of Callaway SR3's on sale sub-$40 and some even sub-$35 if you want a "current" ball that looks to be on the phaseout list. Hybrids--G25 Best ball I've ever used. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, March 2, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 23, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 9, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 2, easyyy posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 27, John Augenstein WITB - 2021 Arnold Palmer Invitational. It's a very different ball, but reasonably priced and the only ball in a long time to beat the ProV1(x) in Golf Digest's ball review. It's much softer with much lower compression. I'll throw my vote in for the Chrome Soft as well. You can find still last years model for $29 a dozen. [quote name='Gauchograd99' timestamp='1433296622' post='11678918'] After Costco claimed that the Kirkland ball meets or exceeds the quality of the leading balls on the market, a lawsuit was filed by the manufacturer of the Titleist Pro-V1 over a violation of up to 10 patents.. It’s not the same ball as the 2021 Pro V1, but it still sets the standard for professional quality pellets. I know you get what you pay for, I don't expect the same performance. Any balls that play somewhat like a Pro V1x but not quite as costly? Also look for Wilson FG TourX. Callaway Chrome Softs. When it comes to Kirkland Signature 3 Piece Golf Ball Vs. Kirkland Signatures 4 Piece Golf Ball, the choice depends on your playability level and preferences. Best ball I've ever used. Hit by all handicaps and tested on launch monitors, and numbers for the ball are extremely close to, if not better than PRO V1. It was originally intended as a sort of comeback after the legal issue of Costco vs Acushnet. You can buy the Chrome Speed for a pretty good price from the Callaway site as a limited release (edit: from Off Price Golf, link below). I gave away the couple sleeves I had left. That’s what purchasers of the latest version of Costco’s Kirkland Signature ball might have found out recently. Ironically, Callaway made a Chrome Speed ball, that was an update to the Chrome +, but they ended up canning it, because the Chrome Soft was so popular. Got to second this choice! I have ProV1 and NXTTourS in the bag, and can tell very little if any difference. [/quote] Putter Bobby Grace Blade 18 Custom Ladies, Gents, Anyone been able to play these yet? Kirkland Golf Balls are produced in South Korea and they became very popular in 2016 with their crazy low price of $30 for 24 golf balls. You'll love them. You can play with the damaged ball as long as you feel comfortable with the rough feel. Was super impressed with it in all areas. Conclusion. Kirklands have been tested against Callaways 2015 Chrome soft X which are around $40 per dozen for the 2016-2017 models, and performance wise came out almost exact match. I think they are $30 and $35 each. I found a SR2 on the course and played some holes with it but I remember the Chrome+ being a little firmer but it has been a few months. Pasted as rich text. TM Spider X Navy Blue 35 inch with white racing stripe. [/quote] That's one heck of a clear crystal ball you have !! For a cheap golf ball, the Kirkland Signature feel absolutely fine and better than other balls in that value-for-money category. Kirkland Signature Golf Balls vs Pro V1: Review & Comparison The 2.0 was getting out there where my best drives would be with the balls I know give me my best distances. Srixon ZTXII w/ TT TC X1 http://forums.golf-monthly.co.uk/sh...olf-Balls-Kirkland-Signature&highlight=costco. Your previous content has been restored. Costco says the Kirkland brand must be equal to or better than the national brands, … Rip off Britain so they should be about £30 a dozen. But the problem is that you will not find out many people who know about golf.Because of that, the possibility of getting help from them about the golf cart is a little too short. You must log in or register to reply here. There's plenty of Callaway SR3's on sale sub-$40 and some even sub-$35 if you want a "current" ball that looks to be on the phaseout list.