I bought the Costco Kirkland Driver & I'm SHOCKED!
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Why not put it up against the new A.I Smoke if it's rumored to be made by Callaway?
Just a suggestion for a video idea, why not compare this driver to an older driver you can buy for £190 on GolfBidder?
Rick if you wanted free Costco Membership you're going the right way
Please compare this to the Callaway Optiforce Driver as they look so similar
Mizuno shafts fit Costco.
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.
Don't forget the 15 packs of water and bog paper!
😂😂😂
Did u break the budget wtih a buck fifty hot dog and soda?
🤣🤣🤣
At least you spent less than a fiver for lunch and fed the whole family!
You should do a break 75 with all Kirkland clubs.
👀
@@RickShielsPGA come on and break it with your fitted set first 😉
Brilliant idea , hopefully Rick will do it in the near future
Someone didn’t watch till the end of the video lol, literally says he will.
With kirkland balls!
A break 75 episode with 100 percent Costco , clothes,food,drinks,clubs,balls and bag would be epic ❤
Costco Dad Challenge
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.
Smash a few Costco hotdogs too at halfway… right up Ricks street 🌝
I bet he'd break 75 with all of that! DO IT, RICK!
Plus a hot dog on top!
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.
all valid points and it shows you graphically just where your money goes on the monster brands.
I've heard that the adapter is a Titleist adapter but I don't know as a fact.
Great observations!!
@@aimeagle Its a Mizuno one.
@@DanB- nice! I have a LA golf shaft with a Mizuno adapter.
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.
the other companies could follow suit, but I'm not sure they'd be able to endorse Pros .
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.
Can you remove the Kirkland logo?
Just bought the 4 pack of gloves. Can't wait to try them out.
@@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.
titleist has the softest. It gives a better feel when hitting drivers.
@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.
Something I am learning the more I golf. Golf is very challenging, but it's 90% the person and 10% the equipment. 🤘😎
Yup- it’s the Indian, not the arrow…..
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.
There is no substitute for having a fitted set.
Period.
Good equipment definitely makes a difference. Take a triple diamond callaway, with a proper shaft against a walmart special. 2 different games
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.
Love mine, have the 2021 when they still had adjustable weight slot.
I legit saw someone with Kirkland Signature everything in their bag - (Driver, Irons, Wedges, Putter, Balls).
Dude swears by them.
Nice video Rick 👍
How’d they play though?
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.
Taylormade are currently suing the design company Kirkland uses because they are basically identical to their irons. No joke.
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.
@@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.
You can always use an extra stiff Mizuno shaft. It fits the Kirkland signature driver.
We'll know he's taking break 75 seriously when he rocks up with a Kirkland driver and Wilson Staff CB irons.
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.
Can you break 75?
Does this just mean that the top manufacturers are having our pants down with their ridiculous prices?
Yep
Yes
Don’t buy new. There’s no reason. Fit for your specs and buy used
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...
Always have
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.
It's not the exact tip, but it fits for some reason, by a millimeter or whatever.
What you mean by tip?
@@J_B17the adapter for the shaft
This reminds me that I need to play golf again soon, not played since Saturday!
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.
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.
Hit a ping g10 325 yards yesterday on top tracer, 15 year old tech still pretty good
Ping g425 is not old tech it’s pretty new
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.
@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
@@bjchid1to each their own. If you need a name brand to make you feel you play better go for it.
back at it with the fixed audio
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!
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 👍🏻
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?
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.
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.
That's because it's clearly based on it.
@@samlee6749 yeah and it’s an awesome looking and performing driver. $215 out the door after taxes.
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!
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!
Thanks for the review, Rick. You could have borrowed it from James Robinson Golf; he's only done about 20 videos on Kirkland.
Kirkland sponsoring a tour player, coming soon !
Not if they want to keep the price at $200!
"You CANNOT make an underperforming driver"
Cobra: *sips tea nervously*
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
@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
Cobra has been the leading driver and wood making since the f9 what are you talking about
@@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
Great review, would be awesome to see an ALL Kirkland break 75. Balls too!
Kirkland balls are the most inconsistent ball I've ever played. They didn't test well with MyGolfSpy either
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.
Why did you shut it off the first time I was watching it? RUDE!!!!
Same! Super rude!
Can't wait to check out the additional review on the HIT channel
I am looking forward to reviewing this club, shows that clubs can be made a sensible prices
Rick! Would love to see another review with your own shaft. Mizuno tips connect to the KS driver!!
Really enjoyed this vid Rick thanks ❤
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.
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
I use to work at and game Costco clubs but now I have GoodGood clubs. Love the way their shafts feel in my hands😊
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??
Would LOVE a Break 75 with Kirkland! You are swinging great these days, Rick!
I got a cherry Taylormade M1 -- practically mint -- online for like $150 about 2 years ago and it's served me well ever since. You absolutely do NOT need to spend $400 for a driver.
Find a good swing first, those are free.
For a side video you should put a super high end shaft or the one you play in that driver head
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.
I have (and love) the putter and enjoy the feel of the golf balls. Color me intrigued.
I have the Costco driver and irons. I love them! I feel like they are very forgiving and the irons go the distance.
Mizuno tip to change shafts, don't know if anyone has said that yet but you can change the shafts with a Mizuno.
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.
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
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
I got the Costcobra for Xmas and absolutely love it. Easily carrying 275+ yds with it.
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!
Loved that sound. The driver manufactures are trying to dampen the sound. Loved that crisp metal sound
Test it against the PGX 0211... similar price point but the PXG is customizable.
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
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
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.
Man I love costco golf equipment
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 -
Can you do a review of the new updated version of the Kirkland wedges?
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
I knew it was coming. Saw the box on one of the last HIT channel videos.
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.
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.
It would be great to see a head to head with other similarly priced used name brand drivers
I love Kirkland equipment i use wedges balls gloves an now i will be looking for the driver
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!
The best and most honest golf channel... Just watched you vs the golf life legends ... are you going to challange jimmy bullard this year?
I love this, making golf more accessible
I honestly love playing the Kirkland Signature golf balls. Has the same feel as a new pack of Pro V1s to me. 100% will bite the bullet and rock the costco brand on the course for golf balls!
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!🤙🏽
can't wait for Costco to expand from Chicago - sounds like the secret's out now!!!
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
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£).
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
Cant wait for the Kirkland iron review. They’re so nice to hit
Compare it to Tour Edge Exotics E723, and the Wilson Dynapower. Two value friendly drivers!
Apparently you can fit a mizuno shaft straight into the Kirkland driver. Interesting to see you try it with a couple of different shafts.
what a great product if you have to work to a budget. Products like this really help to grow the game 👍
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
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.
As well as testing vs Qi10 can you test vs a second hand driver at the same price?
Costco, thank you for the driver. Please release a mini-driver next!!!
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...
Except it was noticeably terrible on off centre hits, so how is it good for beginners? Or anyone?
Your swing in the studio v swing on the course is different. Alot more rythmn and tempo on these videos. Looks good.
Any chance a review on the vessel bags? Would love to see your thoughts, thinking of buying one myself 🤙
It’s not the Kirkland that is cheap, it’s the others who are ridiculously expensive, ripping people off, and playing on their vanity.
There is some Callaway influence. They sit draw bias like Callaway. Its like Maverik and TSi had a baby.
Love to see you test the srixon zx7 irons as im in the market
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.
Great content Rick👍
You should review the version 2 Kirkland wedges, as I know you’ve done the originals.
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? ☺️
Hey Rick, I'm not familiar with how the adjustible heads work and being able to swap out shafts but it would be interesting to see a 'head' to 'head' comparison with an identical shaft if thats possible
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 RUclips 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
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 😊
Could you do a review on the new PXG clubs, like the driver and irons, they always claim to be so good and look great, I value your opinion on clubs and equipment in general more than anyone else on youtube or the golfing world.
I need to see Kirkland signature vs the Adam’s idea club
Would love to see how it performs if you do a fitting for a shaft, especially against the bigger OEM.
i got one and found it quite forgiving, but not as long as my stealth 2. maybe a better shaft would help
"you sure about that..."
Love the background chirp haha
As a new golfer playing with charity shop clubs, I would love to be able to buy / afford clubs like this Kirkland driver and wedges
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.
I find the Kirkland balls all over the course. They feel pretty good to me. Never tried the clubs though.