That is something I was happy to deal with seeing shots check-up quickly or rip back across a green. In fact, I saw so much spin that I was consistently losing a couple of yards of carry compared to my gamer wedges. That extra friction of the face-milling is absolutely noticeable and I saw tons of spin being produced around the green, from chips around the green, and even out of bunkers. I tended to see more spin than usual with Kirkland Signature wedges when compared to my gamers. My expectation was that they would spin noticeably less than other wedges I’ve used and tested lately. While the looks and price were surprising, the most shocking aspect of these clubs was their performance. Since the putter has also seen a lot of success, and because of the established relationship between SuperStroke and Costco, I would have loved to see SuperStroke grips on these wedges. This is doubly surprising because Costco’s other Kirkland Signature club, the KS1 putter actually has a SuperStroke grip on it. Thin and a bit slippery, they feel like knock-off Golf Pride Tour Velvet grips (review HERE ). Don’t get me wrong, they’re not terrible, but the quality of the grips feels noticeably worse than the quality of the shafts and club heads. What I will say is that the grips are disappointing.
However, buying these in a box means you can’t “try before you buy.” Although Costco has quite the generous return policy saying, “If you’re not completely satisfied with this Kirkland Signature product, your money will be refunded.” Kirkland wedges are noticeably higher-pitched and what many would call “clicky.” Normally, I would say go try it yourself to determine if that’s something you’d enjoy or at least could deal with. The sound was also different to some like the SM7. The feeling of a larger sweet spot didn’t keep me from being able to diagnose where exactly either. As a result, it strangely felt like the sweet spot was larger when striking the ball. Compared to other wedges I’ve recently hit, it felt as though there was less mass behind the ball, despite the club head being the same size. That said, the wedges feel satisfying but thin at impact. The Kirkland Signature wedges are not forged clubs, so don’t expect butter (that’s down a different aisle in Costco). While many wedges look similar to one another as designs across all clubs are streamlined, there’s one club I found to be very similar - the Titleist Vokey SM7 wedges (review HERE ), minus Kirkland Signature’s… well, signature logo on the backside of the club.
Speaking of other OEM’s, it’s often said that imitation is the best form of flattery. Besides the CNC milling across the faces designed to generate more speed, there’s also a clear movement of weight into the toe for higher CG, similar to Cleveland’s Zipcore wedges (review HERE ) among others. Sporting T rue Temper shafts, these wedges aren’t devoid of technology either. The wedges feature a wide sole, milled faces, and a traditional silver color. They look just as sleek and classy as any other OEM’s wedges, and at that price point, it’s actually shocking. These wedges don’t look like they cost $57 apiece and yet, they do. At just $170 for the whole package, they demand attention from both new and established golfers especially with the industry-standard Titleist Vokey SM8 wedges (review HERE ) selling for $159 per club. The set - made up of a 52° gap wedge, a 56° sand wedge, 60° lob wedge - was beyond a pleasant surprise. Costco has produced great wedges in the Kirkland Signatures. However, getting these in my hands quickly changed my mind. That’s what my first thought was when I saw that they were on offer.
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I know what you’re thinking: a store that’s famous for its hot dogs and free samples can’t produce a quality wedge. What they lack in customization, they make up for in quality. Offering tremendous value, Costco’s wedges - the Kirkland Signature three-piece set, also provides surprising feel and performance.
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