Who makes Kirkland golf balls 2020?
It's a three-piece ball with a 338-dimple, injected urethane cover. The Performance+ is manufactured by Qingdao SM Parker in China. The factory, which was previously operated under the Fantom name, also makes ball for Cut. It also produced the Snell MTB Red.Oct 7, 2020
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That's up about four points over the previous model, placing it in the same general range as the Callaway Chrome Soft X and Vice Pro. In fact, it's the firmest three-piece ball in our database.Nov 4, 2021
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Who makes Kirkland golf balls?
The Kirkland golf ball manufacturer is the big brand Costco, and they came out with their first signature ball in 2016. Given that Costco is one of the most reputable wholesale brands on the market, it is tough to contest their entry into the golf ball market.
Is golf the cheapest sport to play?
Since golf is not the cheapest sport to take up, finding budget-friendly equipment is often the top priority for golfers. Kirkland brand golf ball s, are a direct to consumer option for budget seekers and newcomers.
Who is Lawrence Smelser?
Lawrence Smelser is part of the Golfible editorial staff and is a freelance golf writer. Smelser has covered the PGA Tour and most recently the 2019 Masters. He holds a journalism Bachelor's degree from Texas A&M and a Master’s journalism degree from the University of North Texas
The History of Costco
Costco’s history spans back to July 12, 1976, when Sol Price and his son, Robert, opening the first Price Club warehouse in San Diego. Through multiple mergers and acquisitions, the company expanded its product list and offering selling from 804 warehouses internationally of which 558 are located in the USA and territories.
The Golf Ball Saga
The initial Kirkland Signature golf ball was a 4-piece construction and supply could not keep up with the demand at the price point that it was sold at.
Costco Ball Comeback
In 2020 after addressing the quality control issues, Costco reintroduced the Kirkland Signature 3-piece V2.0 golf ball with a urethane cover. This ball received great reviews and have not shown the same quality issues. At the price point of around $24.99 per 2-dozen, it is highly regarded and appreciated by golfers from around the globe.
Back to Kirkland Golf Clubs
Now that we have a brief overview of who Costco is and its first foray into golf equipment let’s look at who makes Kirkland golf clubs.
Kirkland Wedges
The 3-piece wedge set was released late in 2020 after the putter was released in June 2020. Wedges come in a standard configuration of a 52-degree gap wedge, 56-degree sand wedge, and a 60-degree lob wedge. Unfortunately, you cannot select the bounce of the clubs as they are standard with one bounce option.
Final Thoughts
Costco has made its mark with the entry into the golfing equipment market with its Kirkland Signature golf ball, putter, and wedges.
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