{"id":48137,"date":"2026-06-17T16:46:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T11:16:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/?p=48137"},"modified":"2026-06-17T16:46:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T11:16:46","slug":"who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Makes Kirkland Golf Balls? Manufacturer Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kirkland golf balls are perhaps the largest success written with regard to modern golf equipment. What began as a warehouse-store own label item, has become a major challenger in the golf ball industry. They are purchased by many golfers due to the value and others desire to experience whether it is possible to compete with high quality models such as those manufactured by Titleist, Callaway and TaylorMade. The question that comes up in various golf forums, in a Reddit discussion, in the reviews of different videos on YouTube, in search engines is the following: Who makes Kirkland golf balls? It is an interesting answer that many golfers are not aware of since Costco is not the one that produces golf balls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather, it collaborates with the manufacturer of specialized golf balls, which make the balls as per the design and quality requirements of Costco. This guide describes the manufacturer of Kirkland golf balls, the production process, history of various generations of the same ball, its comparison with other high quality competitors, and whether it is worth purchasing in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#Quick_Answer\" >Quick Answer\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#Why_Doesnt_Costco_Manufacture_Golf_Balls_Itself\" >Why Doesn&#8217;t Costco Manufacture Golf Balls Itself?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#The_Evolution_of_Kirkland_Signature_Golf_Balls\" >The Evolution of Kirkland Signature Golf Balls<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#Kirkland_Golf_Ball_Timeline\" >Kirkland Golf Ball Timeline<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#Who_Made_the_Original_Kirkland_Golf_Balls\" >Who Made the Original Kirkland Golf Balls?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#Why_Did_Titleist_Sue_Costco\" >Why Did Titleist Sue Costco?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#What_Happened\" >What Happened?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#Main_Issues_Raised\" >Main Issues Raised<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#What_Is_the_Current_Kirkland_Signature_Performance_Golf_Ball\" >What Is the Current Kirkland Signature Performance+ Golf Ball?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#Performance_Specifications\" >Performance+ Specifications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#How_Do_Kirkland_Golf_Balls_Compare_to_Titleist_Pro_V1\" >How Do Kirkland Golf Balls Compare to Titleist Pro V1?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#Kirkland_vs_Pro_V1_Comparison\" >Kirkland vs Pro V1 Comparison<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#Are_Kirkland_Golf_Balls_Actually_Good_for_Average_Golfers\" >Are Kirkland Golf Balls Actually Good for Average Golfers?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#Why_Many_Golfers_Choose_Kirkland\" >Why Many Golfers Choose Kirkland?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#How_Far_Do_Kirkland_Golf_Balls_Go\" >How Far Do Kirkland Golf Balls Go?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#Distance_Expectations\" >Distance Expectations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#What_Other_Golf_Equipment_Does_Costco_Sell\" >What Other Golf Equipment Does Costco Sell?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#Popular_Kirkland_Golf_Equipment\" >Popular Kirkland Golf Equipment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#Should_You_Buy_Kirkland_Golf_Balls_in_2026\" >Should You Buy Kirkland Golf Balls in 2026?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#Kirkland_Golf_Balls_Are_Best_For\" >Kirkland Golf Balls Are Best For<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#Premium_Balls_May_Be_Better_For\" >Premium Balls May Be Better For<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/who-makes-kirkland-golf-balls\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Makes_Kirkland_Golf_Balls\"><\/span><b>Who Makes Kirkland Golf Balls?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qingdao SM Parker is a Chinese based sports equipment company that now manufactures Kirkland golf balls under specifications of Costco.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costco is the owner of the Kirkland Signature label, yet they do not have any factories producing golf balls. Rather, the firm collaborates with established manufacturing companies that already have the technology, engineering skills and production unit to produce high-performance golf balls.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Answer\"><\/span><b>Quick Answer\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Question<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Answer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who owns Kirkland Signature golf balls?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costco<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who manufactures Kirkland golf balls?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Qingdao SM Parker<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where are they manufactured?<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">China<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current model<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kirkland Signature Performance+ 3-Piece<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover material<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urethane<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sold by<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costco exclusively<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium alternative comparison<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Titleist Pro V1, Pro V1x, Callaway Chrome Soft<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The existing Kirkland Signature golf balls, which are sold in Costco are largely considered to be of Qingdao SM Parker which specializes in golf related production and manufacturing of sports equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Doesnt_Costco_Manufacture_Golf_Balls_Itself\"><\/span><b>Why Doesn&#8217;t Costco Manufacture Golf Balls Itself?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costco has a similar approach with golf balls with which it operates in numerous Kirkland Signature products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rather than constructing their own factories, employing engineering teams and creating manufacturing facilities, Costco collaborates with established manufacturers and suppliers and those that already possess the skills and expertise within a particular industry. This solution will enable Costco to concentrate on distribution, pricing, and quality management and use the manufacturing potential of industry experts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is surprisingly difficult to create a modern golf ball. Manufacturers put millions of dollars into:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aerodynamic research<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover material development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Core technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compression testing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durability testing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch monitor analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robotic performance testing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constructing this infrastructure and dismantling an existing infrastructure would be of little business sense when there are seasoned manufacturers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to this, Costco is able to sell kirkland signature golf balls at a significantly reduced price in comparison to many of the high-quality competitors without showing poor performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Evolution_of_Kirkland_Signature_Golf_Balls\"><\/span><b>The Evolution of Kirkland Signature Golf Balls<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kirkland golf balls have no single story. Since the product has been on the market there are a number of generations that came with it and various other manufacturers were engaged along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kirkland_Golf_Ball_Timeline\"><\/span><b>Kirkland Golf Ball Timeline<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Model<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Manufacturer<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Original 4-Piece Ball<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nassau Golf<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017\u20132018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revised 4-Piece Models<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nassau Golf<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updated 4-Piece Version<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nassau Golf<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020\u2013Present<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance+ 3-Piece<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SM Parker<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2026<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current Performance+ Generation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SM Parker<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who remember the original four-piece ball best are many golfers because it provided unexpected performance at a low price and was soon acquired by a cult following.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The release brought such a buzz that golfers could hardly see stocks in Costco shops in their local areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Made_the_Original_Kirkland_Golf_Balls\"><\/span><b>Who Made the Original Kirkland Golf Balls?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initially, Nassau golf ball manufacturing company in South Korea had to produce the original Kirkland Signature golf ball.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The initial four-piece ball created by the first generation made a mark in history of golfing as many golfers thought that it was functioning lightly superior to the high-tier golfing ball albeit at a much lower price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the features that made the first model popular were:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High greenside spin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urethane cover construction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong distance performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium feel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extremely aggressive pricing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the day, golfers made a comparison of the ball to the Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x as there were not many products that would be of similar construction on a low price point.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is through this initial issue that was released that the name Kirkland golf balls enjoys its reputation even today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Did_Titleist_Sue_Costco\"><\/span><b>Why Did Titleist Sue Costco?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A question that is among the most popular questions regarding the Kirkland golf balls is associated with the lawsuit against Titleist&#8217;s parent company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happened\"><\/span><b>What Happened?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Titleist&#8217;s parent Company, Acushnet Holdings, sued Costco over patent infringement when the original four-piece Kirkland golf ball was introduced.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Main_Issues_Raised\"><\/span><b>Main Issues Raised<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Issue<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Description<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patent Claims<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acushnet alleged multiple patent violations<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ball Design<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concerns over protected technologies<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advertising Claims<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disputes regarding performance comparisons<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal Outcome<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Case eventually settled<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The case garnered tremendous publicity as most golfers considered the Kirkland ball a low-priced substitute to the high-end tour-grade products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though the court case had provided headlines, it is also the case that raised more awareness, about Kirkland golf balls, as well as exposed golfers who never contemplated purchasing a golf ball at Costco.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_Current_Kirkland_Signature_Performance_Golf_Ball\"><\/span><b>What Is the Current Kirkland Signature Performance+ Golf Ball?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is now called the Kirkland Signature Performance+, a three-piece urethane-covered ball. This model is the original golf ball of Costco and the one that most golfers would buy nowadays.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_Specifications\"><\/span><b>Performance+ Specifications<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-Piece<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urethane<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dimples<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">338<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low to Mid<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid to High<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Target Golfer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginner to Advanced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kirkland has a urethane cover as opposed to many budget golf balls which are covered with ionomers. This is important since urethane generally provides more greenside control and spin on the putting surface.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is that one characteristic that can be used to explain why a variety of golfers regard Kirkland as one of the best bargains in golf.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Kirkland_Golf_Balls_Compare_to_Titleist_Pro_V1\"><\/span><b>How Do Kirkland Golf Balls Compare to Titleist Pro V1?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The comparison of kirkland golf balls and the pro v1 seems to feature in nearly all golf debates. The truth is not as simple as the Internet arguments would suggest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kirkland_vs_Pro_V1_Comparison\"><\/span><b>Kirkland vs Pro V1 Comparison<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Kirkland Performance+<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Titleist Pro V1<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much Lower<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover Material<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urethane<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urethane<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greenside Spin<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very Good<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driver Distance<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistency<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elite<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Durability<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excellent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tour Usage<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry Standard<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When engaging in an easier round, most amateur golfers would find it hard to see significant differences. But the differences in: are common to elite amateurs, college players, mini-tour players and PGA Tour players.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance consistency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spin predictability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ball flight stability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple-round lifetime.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To average golfers the difference in performance is often significantly smaller than the difference in price.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Kirkland_Golf_Balls_Actually_Good_for_Average_Golfers\"><\/span><b>Are Kirkland Golf Balls Actually Good for Average Golfers?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, and here is one reason why they are still selling so well. A typical golfer will lose a couple of balls or more throughout a season. Outlaying quality cash on every single ball in golf can be very costly pretty soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Many_Golfers_Choose_Kirkland\"><\/span><b>Why Many Golfers Choose Kirkland?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget price Urethane cover.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong short-game performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent feel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comes in bulk supply.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good price per dozen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A golfer who is shooting between 80 and 100 is usually better served by consistently using a good ball, as opposed to changing between various manufactures of high quality balls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistency also enhances practice and distance control, so according to many teaching professionals, the same model should be used over and over again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Far_Do_Kirkland_Golf_Balls_Go\"><\/span><b>How Far Do Kirkland Golf Balls Go?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the hottest aspects of Kirkland golf balls is distance. Years of independent testing have found Kirkland balls overall competitive, but there has been some inconsistent results, with some studies indicating that Kirkland balls put up with some slight distance loss compared to the longest premium tour balls.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distance_Expectations\"><\/span><b>Distance Expectations<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Swing Speed<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Distance Performance<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under 90 mph<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comparable to premium balls<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90\u2013105 mph<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very competitive<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">105\u2013115 mph<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slightly shorter in some tests<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">115+ mph<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Premium balls may have an advantage<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To the average amateur golfers, the discrepancy is usually just a few yards and not dramatic differences as advertised over the internet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conditions under which the course is played, the standard of strikes, weather, and the conditions under which the ball is launched typically have a much larger influence on score than the difference in the ball speed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Other_Golf_Equipment_Does_Costco_Sell\"><\/span><b>What Other Golf Equipment Does Costco Sell?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The success of kirkland signature golf balls stimulated Costco to launch into other categories of golf. Golfers today have the opportunity to buy some of the products of the Kirkland brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Popular_Kirkland_Golf_Equipment\"><\/span><b>Popular Kirkland Golf Equipment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Product<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Category<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performance+ Golf Balls<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf Balls<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kirkland Wedges<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short Game<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KS1 Putter<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf Gloves<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessories<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golf Travel Gear<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel Equipment<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of these products have received favorable feedback since Costco is using the same formula which made the golf balls a success: quality products at aggressive prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The KS1 sets of putters and wedges, especially, have established good reputation among the cost-effective golfers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_Kirkland_Golf_Balls_in_2026\"><\/span><b>Should You Buy Kirkland Golf Balls in 2026?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, to the majority of golfers. Even professional golfer or elite amateur, who requires the highest level of consistency and performance, Titleist, Callaway, TaylorMade, Bridgestone or Srixon premium balls may have some benefit to you. But to the vast majority of recreational golfers, Kirkland is providing outstanding value.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kirkland_Golf_Balls_Are_Best_For\"><\/span><b>Kirkland Golf Balls Are Best For<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High handicappers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid handicappers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Casual golfers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget-conscious players<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Golfers who have lost more than one per round.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Premium_Balls_May_Be_Better_For\"><\/span><b>Premium Balls May Be Better For<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professionals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elite amateurs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tournament players<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Players who want to be as consistent as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The urethane cover, high greenside performance, and Costco price make Kirkland one of the best golf ball purchases ever.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its product maker is an easy question to answer since kirkland golf balls are sold by Costco under the Kirkland Signature brand, and the current generation is made by the Qingdao SM Parker based on the specifications of Costco. There were previous models made in Nassau Golf in South Korea, which consisted of four parts, which created a successful reputation of the product.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kirkland golf balls are the most common budget friendly golf ball today. They do not need to knock every upscale tour ball out of the market, yet they think they perform remarkably and have urethane construction and dependable playability at an unmatched affordable price. That is precisely why Kirkland has been causing disruption in the golf ball market every year and this is what makes Kirkland intriguing to most golfers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read About: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jbsagolf.com\/blogs\/best-wedges-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"bookmark noopener\">Best Wedges 2025: Top 10 Golf Wedges Ranked for Spin, Control &amp; Value<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kirkland golf balls are perhaps the largest success written with regard to modern golf equipment. 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