I bought the Costco Kirkland Driver & I'm SHOCKED!

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  • @HITGolfReviews
    @HITGolfReviews Před 22 dny +274

    Subscribe to H.I.T Golf for more reviews and the head to head Kirkland Vs Qi10!

    • @jimmycrustputts
      @jimmycrustputts Před 22 dny +4

      Why not put it up against the new A.I Smoke if it's rumored to be made by Callaway?

    • @MCChay
      @MCChay Před 22 dny +7

      Just a suggestion for a video idea, why not compare this driver to an older driver you can buy for £190 on GolfBidder?

    • @Lamster66
      @Lamster66 Před 22 dny +1

      Rick if you wanted free Costco Membership you're going the right way

    • @timsmith4617
      @timsmith4617 Před 22 dny +1

      Please compare this to the Callaway Optiforce Driver as they look so similar

    • @lloydwilliams4368
      @lloydwilliams4368 Před 22 dny +1

      Mizuno shafts fit Costco.

  • @jopo7996
    @jopo7996 Před 22 dny +2117

    I went to Costco to just buy this driver, but it was ridiculously expensive when you include the garden shed, barbecue, and 2 kayaks I left with.

    • @jamesk1806
      @jamesk1806 Před 22 dny +33

      Don't forget the 15 packs of water and bog paper!

    • @seanfinlay7393
      @seanfinlay7393 Před 22 dny +10

      😂😂😂

    • @dogsarefun2
      @dogsarefun2 Před 22 dny +33

      Did u break the budget wtih a buck fifty hot dog and soda?

    • @cubuffs4life275
      @cubuffs4life275 Před 22 dny +3

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @cup_and_cone
      @cup_and_cone Před 22 dny +10

      At least you spent less than a fiver for lunch and fed the whole family!

  • @jaydanbruhl-lara5281
    @jaydanbruhl-lara5281 Před 22 dny +1740

    You should do a break 75 with all Kirkland clubs.

    • @RickShielsPGA
      @RickShielsPGA  Před 22 dny +481

      👀

    • @Birdiebusinessgolf
      @Birdiebusinessgolf Před 22 dny +61

      @@RickShielsPGA come on and break it with your fitted set first 😉

    • @1970pizza
      @1970pizza Před 22 dny +4

      Brilliant idea , hopefully Rick will do it in the near future

    • @adamdise5210
      @adamdise5210 Před 22 dny +70

      Someone didn’t watch till the end of the video lol, literally says he will.

    • @JayTheTapp
      @JayTheTapp Před 22 dny +13

      With kirkland balls!

  • @theliftexpert
    @theliftexpert Před 22 dny +578

    A break 75 episode with 100 percent Costco , clothes,food,drinks,clubs,balls and bag would be epic ❤

    • @GTBMuckface
      @GTBMuckface Před 22 dny +17

      Costco Dad Challenge

    • @ArizonaLogan
      @ArizonaLogan Před 22 dny +1

      I'm in this camp as well, but I don't know if his clothing/hat/shoe sponsors will let him. I do think that he will be able to use the bags sold by costco as well as the Kirkland golf glove and balls.

    • @stui0ham
      @stui0ham Před 22 dny +6

      Smash a few Costco hotdogs too at halfway… right up Ricks street 🌝

    • @devonsmith6423
      @devonsmith6423 Před 22 dny +5

      I bet he'd break 75 with all of that! DO IT, RICK!

    • @AG-ck5xx
      @AG-ck5xx Před 21 dnem +3

      Plus a hot dog on top!

  • @tommyfraz.
    @tommyfraz. Před 22 dny +144

    I’m willing to bet there are two main areas that make this so much lower in price. 1 is Costco’s insane infrastructure. They’re able to mass produce and ship clubs far more efficiently than anyone else. They don’t need a huge profit margin on golf clubs. Number 2 is Kirkland/Costco isn’t paying out insane sponsorship money/marketing. When you’re buying a big name brand, I wouldn’t be surprised if at least 30% of the club cost is tied to marketing and player sponsorships.

    • @Sheriffoftippingham
      @Sheriffoftippingham Před 21 dnem +2

      all valid points and it shows you graphically just where your money goes on the monster brands.

    • @aimeagle
      @aimeagle Před 21 dnem

      I've heard that the adapter is a Titleist adapter but I don't know as a fact.

    • @danjeory3659
      @danjeory3659 Před 21 dnem

      Great observations!!

    • @DanB-
      @DanB- Před 21 dnem +1

      @@aimeagle Its a Mizuno one.

    • @aimeagle
      @aimeagle Před 21 dnem

      @@DanB- nice! I have a LA golf shaft with a Mizuno adapter.

  • @OblivionYouTube
    @OblivionYouTube Před 22 dny +54

    As a new golfer, I'm a massive fan of affordable golf products and love seeing Kirkland rock the boat amongst the big names. Good to see them producing across the whole range of equipment.

    • @redhed9776
      @redhed9776 Před 20 dny +1

      the other companies could follow suit, but I'm not sure they'd be able to endorse Pros .

  • @richardnavratil9661
    @richardnavratil9661 Před 22 dny +68

    If you haven't tried the golf gloves from Costco, you're missing out. In my area about $22.99 for 4-pack and they are the best glove I've ever owned. I don't use any other anymore.

    • @bjchid1
      @bjchid1 Před 21 dnem +2

      Can you remove the Kirkland logo?

    • @jeffalbrecht4560
      @jeffalbrecht4560 Před 21 dnem +1

      Just bought the 4 pack of gloves. Can't wait to try them out.

    • @surindersingh724
      @surindersingh724 Před 21 dnem +30

      @@bjchid1 🙄 I will never cease to be amazed by how much marketing can brainwash people into thinking that certain brand names carry some kind of value. Who cares what it says on the glove? Honestly. Grow up.

    • @ddeboy002
      @ddeboy002 Před 21 dnem +3

      titleist has the softest. It gives a better feel when hitting drivers.

    • @bjchid1
      @bjchid1 Před 21 dnem +1

      @surindersingh724 I do. I wouldn't be caught dead wearing something that said Cosco or Walmart or any other kind of budget brand. You do what you want with your $ and I'll do what I want with mine👍 I have plenty of it, so I don't care.

  • @robertflint4115
    @robertflint4115 Před 22 dny +39

    Something I am learning the more I golf. Golf is very challenging, but it's 90% the person and 10% the equipment. 🤘😎

    • @Xalta_Sailor
      @Xalta_Sailor Před 21 dnem +1

      Yup- it’s the Indian, not the arrow…..

    • @X22GJP
      @X22GJP Před 20 dny +7

      Why 90/10? Why not 95/5 or 99/1? At the end of the day, as long as you have a golf club in your hands, it's the person. End of. No amount of technology is going to help if you can't swing and hit the ball properly.

    • @danstory4286
      @danstory4286 Před 18 dny +4

      There is no substitute for having a fitted set.
      Period.

    • @JC-rr5wy
      @JC-rr5wy Před 17 dny +2

      Good equipment definitely makes a difference. Take a triple diamond callaway, with a proper shaft against a walmart special. 2 different games

  • @TS_Esquire
    @TS_Esquire Před 22 dny +16

    The PXG 0211 Driver is also $200. You should do a head to head with it. That driver is an absolute beast at that price point.

    • @goravens18
      @goravens18 Před 10 dny

      Love mine, have the 2021 when they still had adjustable weight slot.

    • @jeromeslenk9707
      @jeromeslenk9707 Před 2 dny

      100% agree - the 0211 is plenty long and by far the most forgiving driver I own. The other 3 are collecting dust.

  • @chrishargreaves8036
    @chrishargreaves8036 Před 21 dnem +41

    Does this just mean that the top manufacturers are having our pants down with their ridiculous prices?

    • @NickWainwright6970
      @NickWainwright6970 Před 20 dny +8

      Yep

    • @Joe0161
      @Joe0161 Před 19 dny +5

      Yes

    • @eclark9965
      @eclark9965 Před 18 dny +2

      Don’t buy new. There’s no reason. Fit for your specs and buy used

    • @ryanmorgan5677
      @ryanmorgan5677 Před 18 dny +4

      That's the case for every hobby/sport with high end equipment. Those $8000 bikes from trek, specialized, etc... have a margin of 50%+. Same with kayaks, tennis rackets, outdoor clothing, etc...

    • @michaelcronje8532
      @michaelcronje8532 Před 17 dny +1

      Always have

  • @michaelallen2501
    @michaelallen2501 Před 22 dny +62

    We'll know he's taking break 75 seriously when he rocks up with a Kirkland driver and Wilson Staff CB irons.

    • @teamstoweracing
      @teamstoweracing Před 21 dnem

      I've just 'upgraded' to a set of PING P425 irons from some WS C300's. And honestly as a 15 handicapper there isnt much difference in them other than the more fashionable name.

    • @X22GJP
      @X22GJP Před 20 dny

      Can you break 75?

  • @bigfraz23
    @bigfraz23 Před 22 dny +12

    You can always use an extra stiff Mizuno shaft. It fits the Kirkland signature driver.

  • @NinhLyUK
    @NinhLyUK Před 22 dny +76

    I legit saw someone with Kirkland Signature everything in their bag - (Driver, Irons, Wedges, Putter, Balls).
    Dude swears by them.
    Nice video Rick 👍

    • @lazerflavor
      @lazerflavor Před 22 dny

      How’d they play though?

    • @malgeo318
      @malgeo318 Před 22 dny +2

      I use the wedges and the balls. I love them, best clubs in my bag and the balls are so good for their price. I would switch everything to kirkland myself if it wasnt always sold out.

    • @skunkwerx9674
      @skunkwerx9674 Před 22 dny +4

      Taylormade are currently suing the design company Kirkland uses because they are basically identical to their irons. No joke.

    • @richardnavratil9661
      @richardnavratil9661 Před 22 dny +2

      It's interesting what people go with when they choose to not worry about brand snobbery. I have the wedges myself and they are good. Gloves I swear by. Balls I don't use anymore, but performance/value can't be beat.

    • @svk_5104
      @svk_5104 Před 22 dny +1

      @@lazerflavor doesn’t really matter too much seeing how he could be a 20+ handicap or a scratch golfer. The 20+ is still gonna suck and shoot in the 100s while the scratch golfer is still gonna be able to shoot around even par. What matters is how they perform and from all the reviews I’ve seen, they perform very well.

  • @william_hartman
    @william_hartman Před 22 dny +71

    IMO you shouldn't compare it to the latest model drivers, because it is so much cheaper it should be compared to similarly priced used drivers. Go to Golf Bidder again and find something around $200, maybe a Titleist TSI 1 or 2, or a Ping G425. The benefit of the used is you can get a shaft that might fit you better, but its older tech so it's a tradeoff.

    • @MS45636
      @MS45636 Před 22 dny +6

      Hit a ping g10 325 yards yesterday on top tracer, 15 year old tech still pretty good

    • @rambo1872
      @rambo1872 Před 22 dny +4

      Ping g425 is not old tech it’s pretty new

    • @bjchid1
      @bjchid1 Před 21 dnem

      Exactly this 💯 There's no way I'd pay $200 for a Kirkland when I can get loads of like new, 2nd hand big name drivers like Ping, Titleist etc. for the same price.

    • @markkline5660
      @markkline5660 Před 21 dnem +1

      ​@bjchid1 do you honestly think Costco has a manufacturing facility to make their equipment. They source it from another company like ping or callaway. It's just a rebranded club

    • @52t99
      @52t99 Před 21 dnem

      @@bjchid1to each their own. If you need a name brand to make you feel you play better go for it.

  • @tcofield1967
    @tcofield1967 Před 22 dny +32

    It uses a Mizuno tip. If you get your favorite shaft tipped in a Mizuno shaft you will probably get better results as well. It is a solid overall club, especially for the price.

    • @ScrewyDriverTheMan
      @ScrewyDriverTheMan Před 22 dny

      It's not the exact tip, but it fits for some reason, by a millimeter or whatever.

    • @J_B17
      @J_B17 Před 22 dny

      What you mean by tip?

    • @virtue946
      @virtue946 Před 22 dny

      @@J_B17the adapter for the shaft

  • @Gjtracer
    @Gjtracer Před 22 dny +2

    I love the work you do with reviews! I think an added feature that I would like to see would to see if the lofts and lie angles are what they state for all clubs.

  • @NineEyeRon
    @NineEyeRon Před 22 dny +9

    This reminds me that I need to play golf again soon, not played since Saturday!

  • @MisaelValdez24
    @MisaelValdez24 Před 22 dny +16

    Gives me Titleist TSI/TSR vibes! Very underrated driver. Most people’s ego won’t let them put this in the bag lol. But my friend stripes his down the middle and has hit a 300+ drive every time I’ve played with him. Very accurate driver as well. Sleeper for sure.

    • @samlee6749
      @samlee6749 Před 22 dny +4

      That's because it's clearly based on it.

    • @MisaelValdez24
      @MisaelValdez24 Před 22 dny +2

      @@samlee6749 yeah and it’s an awesome looking and performing driver. $215 out the door after taxes.

    • @MisaelValdez24
      @MisaelValdez24 Před 22 dny

      I actually bought 2 of them and sold one to my buddy. Just returned the other one last week. Brand new still sealed. Ended up finding a mint PING G430 MAX for $300!

  • @OG_Jack
    @OG_Jack Před 22 dny +2

    Thanks for the review, Rick. You could have borrowed it from James Robinson Golf; he's only done about 20 videos on Kirkland.

  • @rusty6247
    @rusty6247 Před 22 dny +1

    Awesome, really want to see the Kirkland break 75. I've also really wanted to see a Hickory break 75 for years! Maybe round a shorter track!

  • @fishnaldo
    @fishnaldo Před 22 dny +11

    There's a lot of talk about the Kirkland Signature range but a head to head against the Inesis 900 (Decathlon) range would be fantastic. They have driver, irons, wedges, putter and balls. Maybe even a video on the best Direct to Consumer clubs?

    • @MichaelBlanksonGolf
      @MichaelBlanksonGolf Před 22 dny +1

      I’m all over this. Has to be the best pound for pound golf club sets out there and would be great to see how they perform.

  • @dennism5731
    @dennism5731 Před 19 dny +3

    It’s not the Kirkland that is cheap, it’s the others who are ridiculously expensive, ripping people off, and playing on their vanity.

  • @KieronShea
    @KieronShea Před 22 dny +1

    There was so many rumours with Callaway making their clubs. There are a lot of similarities visually with the clubs. Callaway also used to use the Evenflow Riptide in the Mavrik driver… great review Rick and great product for people buying clubs on a budget 👍🏻

  • @Barneyrubble241
    @Barneyrubble241 Před 16 dny +1

    I play the Kirkland Signature balls, gloves and wedges. They ALL perform beautifully for an average golfer and the value is incredible. I even caught the wedges on sale for $120 for the set of 3. To my eye they look just like Vokey's and the combination of those wedges and balls give me more spin than I've ever had coming into greens. I've actually spun a few wedges off the green which was previously unheard of in my golf game.

  • @LordViettner
    @LordViettner Před 22 dny +3

    back at it with the fixed audio

  • @nicky_rads
    @nicky_rads Před 22 dny +5

    Kirkland sponsoring a tour player, coming soon !

    • @bjchid1
      @bjchid1 Před 21 dnem +1

      Not if they want to keep the price at $200!

  • @adamhossman1303
    @adamhossman1303 Před 22 dny +2

    I've watched you for years, and it's so great to see you doing well. Love the HIT channel as well. Great video. Thanks for all the great content!

  • @qbclay2
    @qbclay2 Před 22 dny +1

    have worked for costco for 16 years, I refuse to use any kirkland products for golf, as I golf to forget about work lol. but I think it's cool they have stepped into the golf market

  • @mikethewhizz5085
    @mikethewhizz5085 Před 20 dny +12

    "You CANNOT make an underperforming driver"
    Cobra: *sips tea nervously*

    • @jimmiematho8082
      @jimmiematho8082 Před 19 dny +1

      It's because Titleist owns Cobra and they never want to make a driver that will outperform their driver they want you to step up pay the extra money and buy the Titleist

    • @mikethewhizz5085
      @mikethewhizz5085 Před 18 dny +2

      @jimmiematho8082 not sure where you got that idea. Cobra is owned by Puma; Titleist is owned by Acushnet. They've never even come close to owning one another

    • @nate3972
      @nate3972 Před 18 dny

      Cobra has been the leading driver and wood making since the f9 what are you talking about

    • @jimmiematho8082
      @jimmiematho8082 Před 18 dny

      @@mikethewhizz5085 I used to work in the Pro Shop as a golf pro.
      Same Rep sold both companies🤷‍♂️
      "The company was acquired in 1996 by American Brands. (later known as Fortune Brands) and was grouped together under the Acushnet company umbrella"
      I just pulled that off Wikipedia quickly to show you you can go to their Wikipedia page to read it and see the link that I had to remove

  • @HughsReviews
    @HughsReviews Před 22 dny +14

    Why did you shut it off the first time I was watching it? RUDE!!!!

  • @brendanr4934
    @brendanr4934 Před 22 dny +2

    Great review, would be awesome to see an ALL Kirkland break 75. Balls too!

    • @RBMSVHAlen
      @RBMSVHAlen Před 20 dny

      Kirkland balls are the most inconsistent ball I've ever played. They didn't test well with MyGolfSpy either

  • @stevealino2899
    @stevealino2899 Před 22 dny

    Really enjoyed this vid Rick thanks ❤

  • @Freddyboyfaeirvine
    @Freddyboyfaeirvine Před 21 dnem

    Can't wait to check out the additional review on the HIT channel

  • @TheMagsterize
    @TheMagsterize Před 22 dny

    I have (and love) the putter and enjoy the feel of the golf balls. Color me intrigued.

  • @georgemccutcheon9867
    @georgemccutcheon9867 Před 21 dnem

    Personally have the wedges in the bag, absolutely love them, so good to see that quality clubs can be made and sold at a reasonable price.

  • @ddeboy002
    @ddeboy002 Před 21 dnem

    I have a whole set of titleist vokey 350s and tm driver and 5 wood. I recently had to send the 350s out for back repair as the backs were flying off of them. I need a backup set just in case and I think I might go kirkland set for backup. Or I might go 790 or Apex dbc-cost is a hell of a lot more but I'm just an amateur senior.

  • @carlosGarcia-xl1ql
    @carlosGarcia-xl1ql Před 22 dny

    I can’t wait for the HIT channel comparison video!! Those clubs sold out FAST in the US.. I was waiting for it to come back in stock.. I think it will be a LONG while!! Too bad they were only available online.

  • @kendalljennings8596
    @kendalljennings8596 Před 22 dny

    I have the Costco driver and irons. I love them! I feel like they are very forgiving and the irons go the distance.

  • @TheBachCelloSuites
    @TheBachCelloSuites Před 22 dny

    Would LOVE a Break 75 with Kirkland! You are swinging great these days, Rick!

  • @theoflahive374
    @theoflahive374 Před 22 dny +1

    Great content Rick👍

  • @NateEdwardsGolf
    @NateEdwardsGolf Před 22 dny

    I use to work at and game Costco clubs but now I have GoodGood clubs. Love the way their shafts feel in my hands😊

  • @mattrollman13
    @mattrollman13 Před 22 dny

    Rick! Would love to see another review with your own shaft. Mizuno tips connect to the KS driver!!

  • @peterdrake8392
    @peterdrake8392 Před 22 dny

    Great vid, will be looking for new irons soon so will be interesting if they do bring some out. Looks like a good driver- makes me happy I spent all that money on the Ping lol!! Like the idea of a break 75 with Kirkland gear but what about you playing Finchy - one of you hit the second hand stuff and one with the Signature bats, that would be cool??

  • @KevinDelaneyPGA
    @KevinDelaneyPGA Před 21 dnem

    I am looking forward to reviewing this club, shows that clubs can be made a sensible prices

  • @mehworth
    @mehworth Před 18 dny

    I got the Costcobra for Xmas and absolutely love it. Easily carrying 275+ yds with it.

  • @DavidJohnson-dv1tw
    @DavidJohnson-dv1tw Před 22 dny

    A certain other tuber named James has tested and even reshafted that driver with great success. Good video, and those clubs seem to be just as good as anything at a budget. Thanks for the vids, hope to see you and Guy battling it out again soon.

  • @gileslittlewood
    @gileslittlewood Před 22 dny +2

    As well as testing vs Qi10 can you test vs a second hand driver at the same price?

  • @52t99
    @52t99 Před 21 dnem

    Loved that sound. The driver manufactures are trying to dampen the sound. Loved that crisp metal sound

  • @robbiebain662
    @robbiebain662 Před 4 dny

    Agreed, I’d love to see you do a break 75 episode with all Kirkland clubs and Balls.

  • @robintompkins8745
    @robintompkins8745 Před 22 dny

    if callaway do manufacture this driver perhaps premium shafts used in callaway drivers may fit and then you may get your x stiff shaft to try

  • @chase_hanna
    @chase_hanna Před 22 dny

    I knew it was coming. Saw the box on one of the last HIT channel videos.

  • @krotos6134
    @krotos6134 Před 22 dny +2

    Man I love costco golf equipment

  • @MichaelSisley-fw3xr
    @MichaelSisley-fw3xr Před 22 dny +2

    I have stopped making clubs but for decades, I was building clubs and fitting people, repairing clubs, replacing shafts, grips even re-grooving irons. I do think the profit margin on clubs are out of sight these days. If you can find something reasonable in price, works well, you like it, by all means, use it. Most people make two big mistakes with clubs: 1) wrong flex and, 2) wrong iron design. Many folks use shafts that are too stiff. Imagine if your swing speed was complimented with a shaft to match! You will hit the ball farther. Next is iron designs. The pro golfers can handle blades. For that matter, they could hit just about anything. Non-pro golfers? Not so much. Game improvement irons for average duffers? It will help you be consistent and maximize distance. I see a lot of upsides in this driver from Kirkland.

    • @ddeboy002
      @ddeboy002 Před 21 dnem +1

      wrong flex and wrong shaft weight. It made a huge difference for me when I went from graphite to steel. I hit the ball higher and further with 115mph swing.

    • @MichaelSisley-fw3xr
      @MichaelSisley-fw3xr Před 20 dny

      @@ddeboy002 That is a good news story! Thanks.

  • @CaliforniaPette
    @CaliforniaPette Před 20 dny

    Nice review Rick. The driver looks premium and well functioning. I may get one for a back up or travel. Btw 90% of golf cloths are costco name brands like Pebble Beach or Oakley and 100% cost gloves -

  • @iu77bu81
    @iu77bu81 Před 16 dny

    Great review Rick, the psychological impact of out driving a fellow golfer with a driver of 1/2 the price of their driver can’t be underestimated!

  • @philipreynolds7492
    @philipreynolds7492 Před 22 dny

    Hey Rick just to note if you don’t like the shaft you can fit a Mizuno shaft from their drivers into it! Tip from James Robbinson’s reviews! Maybe worth a go to see the difference 🤷‍♂️👍 keep up the good work buddy

  • @aaronpreston47
    @aaronpreston47 Před 17 dny

    I played my second round of golf last week, I’m terrible at it but I love it. Just going out with the boys and having a blast. It feels good to hit a ball and have it go where you want it.

  • @FloridaManRacer
    @FloridaManRacer Před 20 dny +1

    This is like the perfect driver for beginners. Sub 200 bucks and until you get super consistent with the ball striking, it will give you all the performance you NEED to learn how to hit fairway finders and most amateurs can't carry the ball 280 yds anyway. I know my 2018 Callaway Rogue (not the ST) I get about 240 carry 265-270 total distance. I probably would be just fine using this driver instead... CostCo is NOT screwing around with this golf equipment. REALLY GLAD they're building a CostCo near me because as soon as the irons are available again (TaylorMade just sued them btw, that's why no one can find them right now) I'm sticking those in my bag to replace my 2017 M2's...

    • @garygary6729
      @garygary6729 Před 20 dny

      Except it was noticeably terrible on off centre hits, so how is it good for beginners? Or anyone?

  • @SmilingSynic
    @SmilingSynic Před 11 dny

    Some commenters here have mentioned that one of the reasons why Costco's clubs are so much cheaper is that it is not paying endorsement fees to professionals. I once sat on an airplane next to a professional golfer on the Senior Tour, and he explained the whole system to me. He was a lifelong amateur who miraculously qualified for the Senior Tour when he was around 50. He was arguably the LEAST known pro golfer on a much less popular tour (I later found out that he ended up leaving after a year or so because he did not win all that much), and yet he was paid more than I was making a year at time, PLUS he received brand new clubs from his sponsor every single tournament. He played every week with completely brand new clubs. If Costco is not paying famous top professionals any fees, no wonder these clubs are so cheap.

  • @scottmcdonald9924
    @scottmcdonald9924 Před 22 dny +1

    Mizuno tip to change shafts, don't know if anyone has said that yet but you can change the shafts with a Mizuno.

  • @kyleharms2313
    @kyleharms2313 Před 21 dnem

    "you sure about that..."
    Love the background chirp haha

  • @wessims3412
    @wessims3412 Před 21 dnem

    I think part of the reason that other manufacturers don’t sell a driver in this price range is because they’re giving all the equipment away and sponsorships to PGA Tour pros, and everyone else in the world that they see fit to donate the equipment to and support. Costco is not doing that. We’re paying for all those freebies that these people get across the world even the CZcams golfers that have a sponsorship somebody has to pay for all that stuff that gets given out so they figure if the average Joe wants to play PGA quality equipment the same as the pros that’s where we get hit. As for the driver, it is awesome, some testers have put different shafts in it and seen even better results with an upgrade. But there’s certainly nothing wrong with that driver when you pay it right and you get 308 yards! Keep the reviews coming

  • @xDTM788x
    @xDTM788x Před 22 dny +1

    Can you do a review of the new updated version of the Kirkland wedges?

  • @MrPreacherman75
    @MrPreacherman75 Před 22 dny

    Test it against the PGX 0211... similar price point but the PXG is customizable.

  • @XxxTheFireEmblemxxX
    @XxxTheFireEmblemxxX Před 22 dny

    I played my entire D1 career at UMN with Wilson Staff forged irons. These “secondary” brands always have hidden gems. I’m in the market for a new big stick, and this looks super appealing.

  • @parkerbragg7093
    @parkerbragg7093 Před 22 dny

    Cant wait for the Kirkland iron review. They’re so nice to hit

  • @silverarrow2558
    @silverarrow2558 Před 22 dny

    The best and most honest golf channel... Just watched you vs the golf life legends ... are you going to challange jimmy bullard this year?

  • @jacktait2532
    @jacktait2532 Před 22 dny

    When you do a head-to-head between this and premium drivers, would love to see you hit some shots with the Kirkland driver with an x-stiff shaft that you know you like! Would be awesome to see what that does to the performance and to see how the driver heads themselves perform when using the same shaft

  • @simonward4072
    @simonward4072 Před 22 dny

    The reason we pay so much for new golf clubs... raw materiials, R&D, manufacturing etc. Add to this the labour prices, marketing, staff, buisness locations (rent or mortgages). Plus the company has to make a profit.
    Got a feeling this driver is maybe a few years old tech so the prices are going to be much lower. Good on them tough for making pennies on the pound and providing cheap gear to get people playing.

  • @klaymoon1
    @klaymoon1 Před 20 dny +1

    Costco, thank you for the driver. Please release a mini-driver next!!!

  • @mikeallardii9713
    @mikeallardii9713 Před 20 dny

    You are so right, agree 💯%. Of course it comes with a wrench. Costco is a good store in the Chicagoland area in the US. They sell proper products. I am also surprised with how good their golf equipment is!🤙🏽

    • @courgettee
      @courgettee Před 19 dny

      can't wait for Costco to expand from Chicago - sounds like the secret's out now!!!

  • @paulburgess6379
    @paulburgess6379 Před 21 dnem

    This is a great honest review, just remarkable how they can do this the big manufacturers could prices there’s the same as they are mass produced but just profiteering because of name is my view

  • @andrewbuck4475
    @andrewbuck4475 Před 22 dny

    One interesting point is that with a stiff shaft there were no snap hooks. Maybe change the shaft in your normal driver as the x stiff might be the cause of the lefts

  • @parkermcfarland9083
    @parkermcfarland9083 Před 22 dny

    It would be great to see a head to head with other similarly priced used name brand drivers

  • @paulcowles9727
    @paulcowles9727 Před 22 dny +1

    It seems at the moment Rick that you are well behind the pack with your reviews as the world and his wife have done these reviews!!!!!
    Taylormade Burner, Kirkland driver and a few of the others.
    Please keep up Rick.👍

  • @gregbarthjr9621
    @gregbarthjr9621 Před 22 dny

    The TaylorMade mini driver out performed it and you can hit the Mini driver off the deck. Yes cost is more. But it has more forgiveness and more versatility. Thanks for this test Rick. Keep up the great work and Cheers.

  • @petermoffat3335
    @petermoffat3335 Před 21 dnem

    Apparently you can fit a mizuno shaft straight into the Kirkland driver. Interesting to see you try it with a couple of different shafts.

  • @TheDrMaSuess
    @TheDrMaSuess Před 19 dny +1

    People laugh at me cause I play a Kirky driver and wedges... but I love them. Just tried out some Mizuno t24 wedges and switched back to the Kirky's. They're quality!

  • @derekstemhagen2226
    @derekstemhagen2226 Před 20 dny

    You can however use a mizuno adapter to fit in the club head so you can get any shaft you want as long as you have that mizuno adapter

  • @DanFreebairn
    @DanFreebairn Před 22 dny

    Great review as always Rick, however I’d love to see a more realistic test. You’re obviously a very good golfer, and I’d argue this is aimed at mid-high handicappers. It would be great to see you bring in a mid-high handicap player (like me) and test this alongside something like the QI10 MAX or PING G430 MAX, maybe also alongside the Callaway Edge from Costco

  • @vintagegolffilms
    @vintagegolffilms Před 21 dnem +2

    You say ‘why don’t all make a driver for this price?’. I think they can but they get away with premium prices as long as we keep buying them 😊

  • @M--76
    @M--76 Před 21 dnem

    The dispersion is what impressed me the most. Well done Rick!

  • @toto_chanel6952
    @toto_chanel6952 Před 22 dny

    Hi Rick, thanks for this review and its format. Will be interresting to compare this driver with the Inesis 500 from Decathlon which is even cheaper (169.99£).

  • @kubashejbal6852
    @kubashejbal6852 Před 22 dny +1

    Hi Rick, what about try and make test some low cost but hyped golf brand's irons - Takomo, Caley, Haywood, Sub 70, Ram and for example make a compare between them? ☺️

  • @chucklucas8747
    @chucklucas8747 Před 22 dny

    I love Kirkland equipment i use wedges balls gloves an now i will be looking for the driver

  • @brenson1111
    @brenson1111 Před 22 dny +1

    you fixed the camera! gj

  • @cameronfrank4263
    @cameronfrank4263 Před 22 dny

    I'm pretty sure Rick giggled on every shot. Another win for Costco!

  • @gabriellew8529
    @gabriellew8529 Před 22 dny

    Considering most people buying this club are looking for something in the 200-300 usd range, you should also compare it to some older drivers like the sim 2 or the cobra king which you can buy used in that price range. This would probably help a lot of new golfers decide if a new Kirkland is worth more than a used big brand driver.

  • @troydessert610
    @troydessert610 Před 22 dny

    My local Costco sells out of these each time they come in. I have actually never seen one of them in the warehouse.

  • @thomascecchino7066
    @thomascecchino7066 Před 22 dny

    Rich as usual you have a great review and unfortunately I have been trying to buy one in the US and can't seem to get one. I have checked all of the secondary sources and still can't buy one. Do you think I can buy one in the UK and have it shipped to this side of the pond???????

  • @Drover1690
    @Drover1690 Před 22 dny

    Im not to clued up about these adjustable shafts but could you put ur own x stiff shaft in it and compare the data or is it not the same fitting for all shafts and heads

  • @adamant3316
    @adamant3316 Před 8 dny

    I'm in the market for a driver, been using a 15+ year old Tour Edge for 5 years but I'm not looking to break the bank, this driver is super solid. Appreciate the review

    • @nataliedeyton6829
      @nataliedeyton6829 Před 4 dny

      Go to Calloway used clubs .. I just bought a srixon zx5 mk2 that was labeled “good “ for 180 bucks .. it came it and is perfect!! I have bought 4 “good condition “ clubs and they are all great condition

  • @alexlee9394
    @alexlee9394 Před 22 dny

    i got one and found it quite forgiving, but not as long as my stealth 2. maybe a better shaft would help

  • @nategrimm4265
    @nategrimm4265 Před 20 dny

    You mentioned the rumor that Callaway makes their stuff for them. I can't confirm or deny, but for what its worth my local store also sells a full set of Callaway clubs.

  • @russmontgomery9110
    @russmontgomery9110 Před 4 dny

    I've tried them all, i keep going back to my Callaway Diablo. For me, it's hands down the best.

  • @ronj9460
    @ronj9460 Před 19 dny +1

    Compare it to Tour Edge Exotics E723, and the Wilson Dynapower. Two value friendly drivers!

  • @unpluggedfreedom1
    @unpluggedfreedom1 Před 22 dny

    This is the review I have been waiting for 😊🇨🇦

  • @jordanskates1231
    @jordanskates1231 Před 21 dnem

    The giggle during the first three shots sells this club for me

  • @tonysanta3497
    @tonysanta3497 Před 18 dny +1

    There is some Callaway influence. They sit draw bias like Callaway. Its like Maverik and TSi had a baby.

  • @EngineerInMotion
    @EngineerInMotion Před 20 dny

    I love this, making golf more accessible