In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he has also presented many Golf Monthly videos looking at all areas of the game from Tour player interviews to the rules of golf. On flop shots, I would trust the Kirkland Wedges with my life. But if I’m trying to land the ball soft from distance, I would trust the precision of the Vokey SM9 wedges. Kirkland Wedges Vs Vokey: Distance

It took me a few shots to get used to these wedges. After I did, I have to say… I was really impressed with how these wedges performed! For instance, one shot required me to get over a tree limb to land on an elevated green. So I needed to hit a precise flop shot from about 50 yards with limited visibility of the green. Golfers working down through their teen handicaps towards single figures who want a great wedge setup without spending several hundred dollars on a new wedge set will do well with the Kirkland wedges. The grip and shaft play key roles in the feel and performance of any golf club. BombTech provides an upgrade here with its True Temper Dynamic Gold wedge shafts.

In testing, these wedges lost 6-12 yards on a full wedge shot compared to my Mizuno wedges with Dynamic Gold S300 shafts of the same loft, lie and length. There is hard evidence to suggest that Kirkland makes budget-friendly putter and wedges that are high quality. You can also try out the Kirkland Signature V2.0 golf balls . For beginner and high-handicap golfers, these are some of the best products to start with. The gap wedge and the sand wedge in the Kirkland signature wedges are both 10 degrees. The lob wedge is 8 degrees, so it is slightly lower in bounce. There are no specific grind or bounce options in the new Kirkland wedges; the clubs are sold as they are. What lofts are the Kirkland wedges? The manufacturer of Kirkland wedges is the Southern California Design company. While this may not be a widely known company, Costco has a close relationship with Callaway, who manufactures their clubs out of the same Californian city, Carlsbad. There is no official statement linking the two, but it seems too much of a coincidence, and it’s suspected that Callaway’s hands make Kirkland products. How Good Is The Kirkland Wedge Set?

You can find some high-quality budget-friendly products from Kirkland, but they won’t be right for everyone. Read on as we cover everything you need to know about: Limited Lofts: Lofts only range from 52° to 60° in 4° increments. No lower or higher lofted wedges offered. While I love the look of forged blades like Mizuno Pro irons, I know my game needs the hotter metal from the JPX iron line. Yes, Kirkland wedges are legal and based on the rules and specs set forth by the USGA and R&A. The grooves comply and can be used in any tournament worldwide. It’s difficult to find illegal wedges but keep an eye out just in case. The rules on grooves only recently changed in 2010, which is recent for golf. This may only affect you if you buy second-hand wedges manufactured before 2010. Are Kirkland Signature Wedges Forged?The Kirkland wedge set is good enough to play with and card a good score. They will benefit higher handicaps and new golfers more since they do not offer top-notch feel or spin. More advanced players will benefit from a forged club head which Kirkland signature wedges do not have. Is Kirkland Brand Made In China? From their cashews to their body wash, the brand has never done me wrong. And I’m sure I’m not the only consumer out there that feels the same way.

But total beginners who play infrequently can get by with the discount Kirkland model. Key Takeaways When evaluating wedges, distance control is one of the most important features and Kirkland struggled to keep up with the rest. Consistency With the GW of the Kirkland set, I was averaging 88.9 yards. With the GW of the SM9 set, I was averaging 86.8 yards. The important takeaway from that situation is that I was able to hit the ball confidently with the SM9 because I already knew it was a very consistent wedge.Around the green, the Kirkland Wedges spin about 80% as much as you would get from a brand-new premium Mizuno or Titleist wedge. The face of the Kirkland wedges has a unique groove pattern and milled face technology with plenty of texture to grab the ball. You know what? The Kirkland wedges don’t feel that bad! Don’t get me wrong, again, you won’t confuse these for nicely forged Tour-grade wedges when it comes to precise and buttery feel. The feel is somewhat muted, however, so it shouldn’t be harsh on your hands. I can’t tell you I felt a ton of “face location” at impact. Advanced golfers and better ball strikers will see the biggest advantages from BombTech’s spin, as they maximize groove engagement on crisp iron shots. But for novice players, Kirkland provides adequate spin.