Spotted: Costco Kirkland Signature Performance One Golf Ball
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Spotted: Costco Kirkland Signature Performance One Golf Ball

Spotted: Costco Kirkland Signature Performance One Golf Ball

The longer a curiosity lives without explanation, the more rumors take hold.

Case in point, the disappearance of the Costco Kirkland Signature Tour Performance Golf Ball. What was it really, why wasn’t Costco able to keep up with demand, and will it ever come back?

Was D.B. Cooper involved?

We’ve discussed that before. Well, maybe not the D.B. Cooper connection.

Back then we surmised that if any more Costco balls hit the shelves, they’d be different from the original K-Sig, and so here comes your proof.

USGA Approved: K-Sig Performance One

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Effective March 1st, the USGA has approved a new Costco Kirkland Signature golf ball. The new ball is called the Costco Kirkland Signature Performance One. Let’s call it the K-SigP1.

Like the original (the Tour Performance), the Performance One has a 360-dimple cover and is designated by the USGA as a mid-high spin ball. While the USGA doesn’t specify such things, it’s not the slightest stretch to assume it also features a urethane cover.

Where the balls differ is in their construction. It certainly doesn’t help that the USGA’s construction descriptions were written for 2 and 3 piece balls and haven’t been adjusted to fully account for 4 and 5-piece balls, but it is noteworthy that, as far as the USGA is concerned, there are differences.

The USGA lists the construction of the Performance One as 4P-3c (four-piece/triple cover). The previous ball (Tour Performance) is listed as 4P-SC-3c (Four-piece, solid center, triple cover). Obviously, both balls have solid centers, so it’s likely the distinction is related to the thickness of the individual layers.

Short version – it’s a different ball. In fact, unlike the original K-Sig (which shared specs with the Nassau Quattro), no other ball on the USGA’s current list matches the K-SigP1 specification. It appears to be unique.

My guess, different guts, same cover.

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What About the Manufacturer?

While the K-Sig Tour Performance was originally listed as manufactured by Nassau in South Korea, the most recent lists show the manufacturer as SM Global, LLC. The same company is listed as the manufacturer for the new ball.

Frankly, I’m not sure why USGA allows this as it appears to be an effort to obfuscate the true source of the golf ball. SM Global isn’t a manufacturer; it’s packaging company located in southern California. They manufacture as many golf balls in their facility as I do in my basement. Zero.

Do words not having meaning? I digress…

We’ll know more when we’re able to cut a Costco Kirkland Signature Performance One open, but we’re confident the cutaways will reveal a mostly different ball – and that’s not surprising.

I’d wager that the balls were produced in the same Nassau plant using different cores.

Here’s why.

As mystery around the original ball and its disappearance grew, a few different plausible explanations emerged.

We were told that Costco bought a massive amount of scrap cores (loosely called overruns) – and those cores may not all have come from the same model of golf ball.

A few weeks back we got a tip that Costco was sitting on a sizeable inventory of finished golf balls. While those could be the original Tour Performance, they could just as easily be a batch of the new Performance One (awaiting USGA approval).

Obviously, Costco has no pressing need to release a new ball. Unlike your average golf company, it’s certainly not bound by any type of release cycle, and it’s not like demand for the original has waned.

The new ball is almost likely born out of necessity – and it’s more than a little likely that necessity comes from the fact that Costco ran out of one pile of cores and is now working off a different generation of scrap. Depending on exactly what else Costco bought, it’s entirely possible there could be another new Costco ball six months from now.

At a minimum, the new ball seemingly validates much of what we’ve been told about the origins of the original K-Sig.

The second story we’ve heard (now from multiple sources) is that what may have been the 3rd shipment of the original K-Sig was halted due to the threat of legal action from one of the industry’s leading ball companies. Of course, that 3rd shipment could just as easily be the Tour Performance, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that threats weren’t made.

These two things are not mutually exclusive.

Some industry insiders don’t believe the type of letter exchange that’s common within the golf industry is likely in this case. The argument is that the K-Sig’s market impact isn’t significant enough to threaten anybody.

Regardless of what’s already transpired, if there is a new ball, and it performs well, and it remains dirt cheap, I believe competitive ball companies will make an effort to shut it down for good.

My sense from talking to insiders at the PGA Show was that, for the industry, the K-Sig was fun, almost cute…while it lasted. It was tolerated because most believed it would run its course, and for all intents and purposes, it did.

If it pops up again – and it looks like something similar is about to – just about everyone who makes a tour ball is going to be taking a long hard look at their ball patents. I’ve been told that if a company looks hard enough, there’s almost always something in a competitor’s product it can argue infringes on existing intellectual property.

What’s Next?

Apart from the fact that the USGA has approved a new Costco ball, the rest is admittedly speculation. Take it for what it’s worth, but my 2 cents; it’s unlikely the K-SigP1 will be $15/dozen. Nobody, the factory included, makes reasonable money at that price. $20/dozen is plausible, I’d say even likely, but if there are legal threats, that won’t put an end to them.

$30 is more sustainable, though I don’t think it will happen. And, of course, all of the above assumes Costco is able to source more cores and make more balls.

I suppose we’ll have some answers soon enough. For now, keep checking the Costco website for Kirkland Signature Performance One availability.

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      Richard Branson

      8 years ago

      Tony,
      Will you be testing the new ball?

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      Michael Weill

      8 years ago

      I lived in Vero Beach most of my friends had Costco memberships because gas was 20-40 cents cheaper when gas was $4.00 gallon.
      We all played golf, jump on the golf balls as a side benefit.
      Costco is not fading away.

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      Zack

      8 years ago

      Do you people not understand how companies like Costco work? They could drown every single golf company in legal action and paper work, and fund a 1,000 year legal battle with every large golf oem using toilet paper money. They are worth about 20x what Callaway and Acushnet are combined. Trying to sue them over a golf ball would be a worthless endeavor. Costco could run them dry funding a legal battle, and it wouldn’t even break a sweat. If Costco is getting in the golf ball business, the oem’s better be ready to fight for their life. They have the resources to lower the price point to a level that Callaway or Titleist could only dream of. Callaway, Titleist, and others best tread lightly, because Costco could put them under with this product. They have more resources than anyone, and they have the distribution network to charge next to nothing for a good product. Costco operates by making goods through the Kirkland Signature label that are just as good as competitors, at a lower price. They do it really well, with ton of different products. If Costco is serious about this, they will dominate the golf ball industry in less than a decade. Things are changing in the golf industry. We are facing a massive debt crisis, and wages aren’t going up. People are going to look for goods comparable to name-brands from big-box stores or discount outlets to save everywhere they can. Costco sees that, and either they’re going to take that market from the current manufacturers, or someone else like Wal-Mart or Amazon will. When that happens Titleist, Callaway and Bridgestone balls will go the way of Goodyear.

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      Steve K

      8 years ago

      All of the Costco shareholders, employees, and superfans (weird) need to take a deep breath and exhale. Nobody is suggesting Costco is going out of business, in trouble, or doing anything illegal by selling great golf balls at a great price.
      If you haven’t done so, please read the MGS interview with Dean Snell http://mygolfspy.com/dean-snell-golfs-matador/
      Costco is not a threat to the golf or golf ball industry. And, yes, we “people” do understand how companies like Costco work. Apparently you do not. Costco is NOT in the golf ball manufacturing business. They are opportunists, seeking to make a quick and easy (albeit small) profit through the inefficiencies and opportunities created by those who ARE in the golf ball manufacturing business. Just like they do with wine, olive oil, etc, etc. Kudos to them. If the consumer chooses to take advantage, it’s no doubt a win for them.

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      Steve K

      8 years ago

      P.S. Never knew Goodyear made golf balls. Were they good?

      Stoney

      8 years ago

      “Costco is not a threat to the golf or golf ball industry.”

      Ignore Costco at your own peril.

      Phil M.

      7 years ago

      Well said, on all points. Thank you titleist for changing the game with the prov1 , however the time has come to put greed aside and fall in line, you don’t need to charge 47.00 for a dozen 3pc urethane golf balls, other OEM’S are cutting their prices

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      Eric Cooper

      8 years ago

      Yes it will go crazy

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      Ray

      8 years ago

      I play the K-sig and it’s the real deal! Played the same ball everyday for a week and it held up as good or better than a pro-v1x. Performance wise I could not tell the difference between it and the pro-v1x. I play to a + 1 hcp.

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      Brian Cook

      8 years ago

      It’s entirely possible that Costco doesn’t expect to make a decent profit from selling this ball. The ball is produced for well under $10 per dozen. That means Nassau is making a decent margin and Costco is able to agitate an industry, a goal that it has had for decades. Time will tell.

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      Andrew Smith

      8 years ago

      Why would anyone buy these now when the 2017 Srixons are $10 for six packs??

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      Jim Giles

      8 years ago

      I am confused by your article. I have right in front of me the Conforming ball list from 11-2-16 and the TOUR PERFORMANCE listing is IDENTICAL FROM THAT LIST TO WHAT WAS JUST PUBLISHED 3-1-17 . YES, there is now a 2nd ball with different characteristics but the Tour Performance listing (which was the ONE ball listed as of 11-2-16 has everything the same including the manufacturer as SM Global, LLC. While there was speculation and assumption and I think actually reported by you guy’s that the Manufacturere was Nassau, it was NOT listed that way on 11-2 .

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      MyGolf Spy

      8 years ago

      Jim Giles I’m not 100% on the timing, but I believe the change from Nassau to SM Global was made between the October and November lists. It *might* have been September, but at the time we did our test, it absolutely 100% was listed as manufactured by Nassau. I believe other outlets published the same info as well. I don’t think anybody disputes that Nassau made the ball. That’s a small part of the intrigue – why the change from a legitimate ball manufacturer to a packaging company that doesn’t actually make golf balls? – TC

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      George Hanson

      8 years ago

      I could be wrong but I think Jim’s point to you is the technical specs in terms of construction/features of the TOUR PERFORMANCE ball that Costco previously sold, and what’s on the list as a possible offering forthcoming, are identical.

      Yet, you say “Short version – it’s a different ball.”

      Jim?

      Jim Giles

      8 years ago

      I agree with you but it is funny Taylor Made is listed as Manufacturer of ALL their balls and if I understand correctly, they don’t manufacture correct but Nassau does their balls (including their brand new one) in the same plants.

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      MyGolf Spy

      8 years ago

      It’s pretty clear from the SM Global thing that the USGA allows some flexibility in the manufacturer listing. TM designs its own balls, and the covers are put on the Tour Quality balls at the TM plant in SC, so that’s a unique situation. Snell comes out of Nassau as well, but also listed as Snell on USGA list. Similar story (though different factory) with Vice, Volvik, Nike (once upon a time) and others. In most cases, the manufacturer listed matches the logo. -TC

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      Joe Howsley

      8 years ago

      At a point I think most golfers play the name at the local club. It just looks good to hit a V OR X Most players would find out after a good ball fitting it is not the best for them. But when one pays 16,000 to join a club 47$ a dozen is pocket change.

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      MIKE MAUNEY

      8 years ago

      Costco business model is unlike any other I know of. Their Rx prices are way low, but who walks into a store just to get a prescription and does not buy other stuff? Even if they lose some money on the golf balls but increase their membership rolls they will be fine with that. I expect the price point to be less than $20 and if the balls perform, then the brand names will have to suck it up.

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      Dave S

      8 years ago

      I did a case study in B-school on Costco and I can tell you that their business model is as simple as it is genius. They go to product manufacturers and play them off of each other to get the best wholesale deal possible. For example, have you ever noticed that Costco typically only sells one or two brands of the same product? That’s because they go to the companies, lets say Hebrew National and Ballpark, and say “We will carry only one brand of hot dog in our stores, but we will buy in enormous bulk; whoever gives us the greatest mark-down on the wholesale price will be our sole hot dog supplier.” Companies are willing to do deals like this for Costco because they have such wide distribution and very loyal members. It’s advantageous for the company to do the deal because they know Costco will move a lot of their product (they’re the only hot dog for sale in the store) and this will in turn produce continuous, very large purchase orders. The company’s margins on individual packages sold might be smaller than when they sell to a typical grocery store, but it’s worth it because of the volume of product being moved via Costco. This is how Costco keeps prices so low, because they’re able to negotiate lower wholesale deals on products.

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      Gary

      8 years ago

      One other thing about Costco Business Plan: The reason they can operate on the lowest margin in the industry from their store sales is because the membership fees are the true source of their “profit”. Costco operates at just over break even, “banking” the membership fees and thus they will always be profitable! Brilliant

      Mark

      8 years ago

      So the last one had multiple different cores, and nobody seemed to care that the ball could play differently between one ball and the next.. Also, remember big bad bully companies work the price of staff deals, free balls to teaching pro’s sales reps marketing blah blah, so how can anyone expect them to sell a golf ball for 15 dollars a dozen? Kirkland I am sure had no R and D costs, no reps to get the ball in the hands of retailers, and they work on razor thin margins because they make their money on memberships. To try and compare Titleist or any other ball company to Costco is as ignorant as it gets.

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      Tony Covey

      8 years ago

      The last one did not have multiple different cores. That would have required a separate entry with the USGA. If Costco boxes included non-conforming balls it would be a big issue.

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      Steve S

      8 years ago

      Only if someone used them in a sanctioned tournament AND someone actually checked them. How often does that happen? I think the production of mass produced golf balls has a lot more variation in them than most people think. I “balance” all my golf balls in a salt bath and find at LEAST one per dozen that are not true. Even some Pro V’s I’ve purchased.

      Dave S

      8 years ago

      Steve – You really balance all of your golf balls in a salt bath!? Jeez man… I can think of very few things that are a lesser waste of time. To each his own though…

      Mark

      8 years ago

      My Bad, I thought I saw a pic of multiple balls cut open and they all had different colored cores… Regardless, the main point I was trying to make is I am sick of the bashing of a company like callaway or titleist for their pricing of tour balls, each company works the cost of R and D and multiple other things into the prices they charge, and Snell doing it out of an office and a warehouse would obviously have far less overhead for a ball and can pass that on to consumers, where anyone in business would work the price of R and D and sales reps and people answering phones and donating balls to junior programs etc. into the price they need to charge. Golf companies are not getting rich, see TaylorMade, so to act like they are gouging people is laughable. But that never seems to get discussed, just that the bullies are keeping the little guy down. I would sue if there was patent infringement as well, and they should have the right to do that, the lack of respect for the industry in some of these comments tells me all I need to know.

      Tony Covey

      8 years ago

      Mark – you raise an interesting point. Golf ball costs vary tremendously beyond reasons we traditionally consider.

      Costco has zero R&D. No real knowledge of ball technology, but the market it such that they’re able to sell a ball for well less.

      The white label balls often leverage technology from expired patents and use less expensive urethane covers (firmer, less durable). Coscto bought a ball that very likely was developed from big OEM technology. Others do this to, but Costco’s model allows them to sell for less.

      Titleist, Bridgestone, TaylorMade, Srixon, etc., they have REAL R&D, they have employee costs, they eat the cost of the new tooling, and they do the materials research that allows for breakthroughs big and small. You should expect to pay more for a big OEM ball, and to an extent, it’s reasonable to say Costco (and others) benefit disproportionally from the work the big guys do.

      That said, the consumer contributes more than he should to offset the marketing – not the least of which is tour play. Titleist pays close to 100 guys a week to play a Pro V1 on the PGA tour. Toss in other tours it ads up. Other brands don’t pay as much in the ball category, but it’s all baked into the cost of the ball.

      Snell has some R&D and plenty of past expertise. He does what I suppose you’d call reasonable marketing, and he doesn’t pay tour guys. For $32 a dozen you get a legit tour ball with a cast urethane (best) cover. The company makes enough to pay its people a reasonable wage, and the consumer gets a good ball at a fair price.

      We’ve tried to pin down actual costs on a golf ball – and it’s proving difficult, but for consumers wondering what’s both fair and what’s sustainable without having to contribute to tour pro paychecks, I think Snell’s price is the model.

      roho

      8 years ago

      Just read that Costco is in deep financial trouble. Revenues are way down so they announced a membership increase-brilliant!

      I envision the same thing happening if a new ball comes out. The hoarders will buy 100 dozen each and leave the rest of out in the wind.

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      Ray Gawlak

      8 years ago

      Costco in deep financial trouble? Where’d you hear that, at Sams?

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      P-Gunna

      8 years ago

      Not true at all

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      Steve K

      8 years ago

      VERY TRUE. Costco reported earnings yesterday and they missed expectations on income (13% below expected), revenues, earnings, and sales. All are down year over year. Total income was $515 million. They got $636 million from membership fees, which means they are operating at a loss. Also true that they are raising membership fees June 1.

      Jonathan Tepper

      8 years ago

      Costco is not operating at a loss and is not in trouble. Read the report and while membership numbers are downot slightly, stores are still being added and the stores are still profitable. Just not at the return per store that was expected.

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      fred

      8 years ago

      It’s true that Costco has increased its membership price, but there is no news suggesting that the company is financial trouble.

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      Don

      8 years ago

      Costco last raised membership rates in 2011. So it has been 6 years. I have seen organizations up rates every year. I do not think this is a big deal.

      I don’t understand the hate-on for Costco by some of the commentors. They have really good bargains. I don’t see a downside to lower prices for equal items at other stores.

      George Hanson

      8 years ago

      Costco shares closed at $170.26 on Friday. While this share price is slightly below the all-time high of $178.16 (from Thursday) it is still significantly higher than the stock traded in 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984…

      …I think Costco is going to be OK.

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      Kevin Colbert

      8 years ago

      The big mystery of the Kirkland is really not that mysterious. They found a way to make a golf ball for $15 a dozen. All the other manufacturers claiming it can’t be done are just trying to keep their margins high. I found 2 golf ball makers at the PGA Show that told me in high quantities they can make a 4 piece ball that could be sold at a profit for $15 a dozen. I am pretty sure Costco has the buying power to make that happen.

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      Fred

      8 years ago

      It’s not hard to sell a dozen balls for $15 when your selling overruns… possibly by TaylorMade. If you’re actually manufacturing balls, and your selling them for $15 a dozen, you might be making $1 pure unit if you’re lucky. No one in the business can afford that. No, these are overruns. TaylorMade, or whoever, just came up with another load to sell, and Costco is happy to pick them up.

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      Alex

      8 years ago

      You do realize you’re claiming that Costco is going to have a steady stream of “overrun” golf balls then, right? What manufacturer creates enough overruns of 1 product to consistently supply an entirely different line? Do you think they’re really going to come out with a new ball with every “overrun” purchase, and then go through the process of conforming those balls every time?

      Are you familiar with Costco itself? Do you know that their “Kirkland Signature” line is basically never a 1-time overrun sale item, and is expected to regularly be in stock? Why would Costco even go through any of the trouble of designing their own graphics/box/etc. for a 1-time overrun item that they wouldn’t have any idea if they could get more of? What real benefit would they see in that?

      Kevin Colbert

      8 years ago

      I should be more clear on one statement I made.

      “I found 2 golf ball makers at the PGA Show that told me in high quantities they can make a 4 piece ball that could be sold at a profit for $15 a dozen.”

      These were companies that actually make the balls and not the OEM that puts their name on the ball. So, it wouldn’t be overruns.

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      Steve Forney

      8 years ago

      Do you even know how they were able to sell a ball for 15 and why they aren’t selling the same ball? Read the story bud.

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      Fred

      8 years ago

      I never suggested that Costco would have a “steady stream of overrun balls. Obviously they won’t, which is why they ran of out the first batch of balls in the first place; they get the balls and sell them as they become available. This trend will probably continue because Costco is not in the ball manufacturing business. By the way, if the balls are someone else’s overruns, they’ve already met and passed the conforming process. If the next batch of balls is different from the first, then so be it; maybe they’re overruns from a different company than before. All Costco has to do is throw them in a box and sell them. I don’t really think they care where they come from as long as they’re high quality.

      Kevin Colbert

      8 years ago

      I read this article and most other articles about the Kirkland ball. Was offering my opinion and personal experience on what I was told at the PGA Show.

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      Ron Gillette

      8 years ago

      I found an original ball during a round and loved it…until I hit it in the water. But if the new ball doesn’t perform as well and is substantially higher priced, I’ll stick with medium priced balls

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      Dave Conner

      8 years ago

      Guess I’ll have to wait til next year . Bought my stock of balls for the year already .

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      Plaidjacket

      8 years ago

      Interesting. I have a nice stock of the original Ksigs. So, if and when a “new” ball comes out I will be able to compare the two.

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      Lance Matteo

      8 years ago

      I was one of the lucky ones who where able to purchase 2 dozen of the Kirkland Signature Performance several months back. I was able to try them out on a trip to south Florida in the beginning of February and they are the real deal performance wise. I play to 14 handicap and was able to do just about anything I wanted as far as getting the result from the ball when trying to create the shot I intended. As far as I’m concerned, if Costco decides to get into the ball business and their specs meet all legal requirements without any copyright infringements, I will continue to support the sale of the product. One important note: getting back to the big bullies of the ball business, if for any reason they are able to make costco cease in producing a ball at a much lower price point than they can compete with because of all the sponsor dollars they shell out for the tour players, then that would defy all the American freedoms we should have at our disposal to create competitive businesses in this country. If the Big Ball Companies would be successful in stopping the production of a perfectly legal ball, than that would be nothing short of communism on that act.

      Best Regards,

      Lmatteo

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      Andrew

      8 years ago

      Not sure what definition you’re working with here, but that is about as far from communism as you can get. That would be our “free” market system- companies suing each other over intellectual property, even at the expense of the consumer. Not saying it’s wrong…

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      Busterfudd1

      8 years ago

      No, please consult a dictionary. That would be market control/monopolization, a common form of the United States “free market Ronnie Rayguns” system.

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      Sam Shelton

      8 years ago

      Thank you for admitting the possibility of legal action taken against k-sig (Nassau) for the first batch of balls. I was nearly driven off of your site with pitch forks for even suggesting such a thing in a previous article.

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      Tatsuro Oshimoto

      8 years ago

      Now it will.

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      Cameron Kashani

      8 years ago

      It reads like a spy novel…lol

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      Joe Goffin

      8 years ago

      The Nassau Quattro ball cut in half, as an FYI. Once these newest Kirkland balls arrive, someone will probably open one of them up to check it out!

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      Jason Cooper

      8 years ago

      One problem with the guessing of the price point, Costco is looking to sell memberships. They will most likely keep the same price point because for them it is about selling memberships. They famously sell thousands of rotisserie chickens every day at a low price and their 1.50 hot dog deal has been the same since the 80s. http://time.com/money/3901655/costco-rotisserie-chickens-hot-dogs/

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      Josh

      8 years ago

      Cost + 15%. Costco doesn’t change price due to popularity or demand

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      Kenny B

      8 years ago

      No, but they just raised their membership fees!

      Chad Middleton

      8 years ago

      That’s good stuff

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      Uhit

      8 years ago

      Independent of what really happened, this ball will keep moving…
      …and the golf community.

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      Swingie

      8 years ago

      Daaaaaaang!! Here we go again, getting my popcorn ready for the show and will order some of course

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      John Hardiman

      8 years ago

      Based on what we’ve learned over the last few months, this can’t be the same ball, right?

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      Hazen

      8 years ago

      I’m super interested in trying these. But, since I prefer to play yellow golf balls only, they’d have to have a yellow version for me to try them. Even if they are inexpensive, where Costco can make the money would be in the increased memberships for those who just want to buy the golf balls. They got me one year just to get a great deal on a computer. I may have kept up the membership yearly if I knew and could get the golf balls regularly.

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      Steve K

      8 years ago

      Let’s say the new balls are $20. If you have to pay for a membership, you’d need to buy 10 dozen or more for it to make sense. You can get Snell Tour balls cheaper if you buy 6 dozen from their website – and know what you are getting! The Snell Get Sum balls come in yellow, and are even cheaper.

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      Joe Golfer

      8 years ago

      In a previous article about this ball, there was a notice that one did not need to buy a full annual membership in order to purchase the balls. However, there was a slight extra fee. I’m not sure, but I think it was three dollars per two dozen balls (the balls were sold only as two dozen for $30). So a price of around $33 for two dozen still was pretty good.

      Ross Johnson

      8 years ago

      Hopefully these balls are the real deal and at an affordable price. Maybe I’ll get to try these ones, since I didn’t get to try the other ones.

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      Nevets Soriedem

      8 years ago

      Used a kirkland golfball yesterday at a golf simulator. Ball gets beat up pretty quickly. Also thinned a wedge shot which put a tiny cut in ball. Feel and distance is great but durability leaves something to be desired. But at price i guess thats the trade off.

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      Brad Taylor

      8 years ago

      Don’t forget availability at that price either.

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      Joe Gendron

      8 years ago

      I have used the same Kirkland for 36 holes in the Simulator and had no issues.

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      Shawn Shelby

      8 years ago

      I had the same experience. It gets worn fast.

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      Stimp Meter

      8 years ago

      I have played multiple rounds with the last falls kirkland ball, yes the same ball and it has shown no sign of wear. Even hitting a few off the cart path has not put any unusual damage to the ball.

      sorry, but its the real deal.

      Clay Chadbourne

      8 years ago

      I’ve been playing them for the last 3 months…they are durable as the Titleist TruSofts or Wilson Duo soft ball…

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      Brad

      8 years ago

      I played 8 full rounds on a simulator with the same KSig before it finally split in half. Hitting into a tough screen will always add more wear to the ball.

      I used them on the course as well and I will say the durability seems slightly less than a ProV, it’s expected with that soft a cover.

      Reply

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