KS1 in stock form was a little too light for me, got the weight set – now it is perfect! Great point. Does Scotty Cameron need to watch his back? 9 month old discussion..I’ve read reviews on the balls and gloves..Then I took a retirement job at Costco and decided I had to dig deeper and personally experience all the golf offerings in the name of product knowledge (I can justify ANY Golf purchase, given some time). And that’s no easy proposition — today’s putters come in a variety of lengths, weight placements, clubhead shapes, and alignments.  Use this guide to find the right putter, and putter components, for your short game. I have played the current 3 piece ball and I agree that it’s a good everyday ball for up to 100-105 mph swing speeds.. As I’m older now and top out at 100 mph, it plays well from tee to putts. They sell fully assembled milled putters for under $100. Found inside – Page 159Or do I go with steel ? 9. What type of putter should I use : center - shafted , end - shafted , or a long putter ? 10. If you are going to buy new clubs ... Maybe if the logo said only KS1 that would have been a bit more compelling. The vast majority of putter manufacturers adhere to these measurements. Agree and add to that, if it’s from Costco or Walmart then it’s probably made in China… and yes, it does matter. MyGolfSpy, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The other hand should be on top of the grip with your knuckles or back of your hand facing the hole and weight in the balls of your feet. After torching the putter to the desired color, it was time to do paint. Cameron is making millions off of his name. I buy the golf gloves, but hate the Kirkland logo on the velcro. Here’s how you choose the correct length: 1. I basically agree with what you say. So when will the testing be done so we can see this bad boy in action? And don’t tell me that milling is the crucial element of how it works. When Acushnet/Titleist sued Costco for infringing on their ball patents with their $15 4-piece ball (an overrun of the Nassau Quattro), it was a little-guarded secret that when anybody crosses Costco, they don’t get mad, they get even. But do they live up to the hype? Every successful round of golf starts with a strong tee shot. Titleist doesn’t sell a Scotty for 400, my shop does. Hi, I’m Dave, and I have a putter problem. It’s not the milling, it’s how well it works. 01. Maybe if they offer a flow or slant neck putter, but I agree it’s not all that attractive with that busy branding on it. The original blade putters were completely flat, and some could be used from both sides. This contrast of the white color against the green grass really helps maintain focus on the alignment lines that help ensure that your putter is on target at start. Found inside – Page 237... who am no putter , should have to write a paragraph on putting . ... You may have two looks at the hole and get the line from behind it , or the ball ... I just don’t see Kirkland golf taking over or even making a small dent. It’s a really good view on how they can sell products so inexpensively, and why it’s members are so devoted. I was born at night and many people were but hopefully not lasts night. The KS1 looks extremely cheesy and cheap. If you are using a screen reader or other assistive technology and are having problems using this website, or if you have any other difficulties accessing this website, please call 877-846-9997 for assistance. Found insidefrom outward, inward – he must advance his left foot and retire his right foot ... putterhome, and practise again over the pattern in the carpet to get the ... Scotty really isn’t that great of a putter. Quality is known as good, and the fact they never say who makes it (sometimes you can tell by the label) it doesn’t degrade the true manufacturers brand so win-win. Nice to see for the everyman golfer that is not spending a fortune on clubs! Found insideIn this position you should not be choking down on the putter grip. Head: I highly recommend that the putter head be a mallet style, i.e., about 3 inches ... While it may perform adequately or even remarkably it just doesn’t look the part. If you have a Costco in your town, you probably encountered these people. I have not heard anything about that click. You might remember when it set the golf world on fire three years ago with that $15 golf ball. Being able to play with the putter on real courses over an extended time is so much better than using it for an hour or so in store on a synthetic mat. As Rick Shiels said, it’s hard to buy a putter without having ever used it or having been fit for it. On the green, your putter helps you feel the ball. But I’d still consider it to be a full set, as let’s be honest, as a high handicapper or beginner do you really need (or use) 14 clubs? Costco has an opportunity to make KS its golf brand. A putter-obsessed recreational golfer, constantly striving to improve his game while not getting too hung up about it. No sales may have occurred at this price. (Tongue in cheek, just a personal justification). I’ve literally tested hundreds (maybe thousands) of flatsticks. Very hard for me to change clubs so I don’t anticipate switching anytime soon but I will always consider stock shafts going forward. Found inside – Page 119Instead, experiment a little with different putters and soon you will know ... I do think you should get a putter that has a head made from a soft metal. The weights for the KSIG putter are currently back in stock on costco.com. The Peoples Club Shop is a full-service online golf store specializing in custom built tour issue clubs & has built over 15,000 clubs. I have a stock shaft I hit almost as well though and it cost me nothing. It is the most used club in your bag, after all. I’ve read the comments and agree with most observations. Going to something simple like KS1 for this initial line and then KS2 etc for follow-up lines would make it easier on the eyes. Counter balance Super Stroke grip is a good addition. Looking to improve your short game? Toe hang,, CG, feel.. Who will do the fitting? Disc Information. I’ve been talking about putters on MyGolfSpy for over 10 years. Hmmm. Found insideAs you get farther from the ball, the lie angle of your clubs should be flatter. What grip size do I need? The bigger your hands are, the bigger grip you ... True with any brand, any club. 2) the click sound you can get when gripping the end of the putter and twisting. Costco, the multi-billion-dollar warehouse store better known for selling 5-gallon jugs of mayonnaise, has just released its first golf club ever. Found inside – Page 607The young shot - putter should , therefore , have weight behind him ; and if ... so that a shot - putter may get the same distance when thirty - eight as he ... I’m not saying Costco is going to take over the putter market, but the Kirkland Signature brand carries some weight. Does it feel like a cheap putter? Found insideChoosing a Putter Now, how do you go about choosing the right putter? ... Lie A poor lie angle makes it doubly difficult to get your putts started on the ... Wish they would run with KS rather than the full name. It’s interesting, but I’m not buying. For my part, the KS1 is a novelty that I look forward to trying, but its purchase won’t translate into any less revenue for my pro shop. The consumer assumption is that price equates to quality. You can get a face milled in China for about 50 cents. To be clear, it does not look like a $400 putter. Is it a milled insert or is the face actually milled? Today’s blade putter is a little larger than this, but the clubhead does not extend nearly as far back as it does with the mallet head design. (And this holding of the putter handle against the forearm does not constitute anchoring — it is legal under Rule 14-1b.) Will get it on grass tomorrow. Bold claim. Costco’s double-dozen boxes sold so quickly, it literally couldn’t keep them on shelves. If a fitting does not improve your scoring you were improperly fit.. The shaft of your putter should fall neatly in line with your forearm when you’re in the address position. Counterbalance putters have extra weight in both the grip and clubhead. I admire those that admit to club snobbery and purchase clubs that possess jewel like precision components and head covers, cuz they can! Not a Scotty? 1) grip slightly turned to the right and The quality of the glove is great. Found inside“Do you have a problem with me buying these clubs?” “Sir, if you want to buy ... He smiled, “That's a little better, but you don't have a wedge or a putter. Found inside – Page 32I can certainly understand why putters seem to get all the attention . ... You use it more than any other club , and you should spend a lot of time finding ... That’s why they can sell it for 150.00. Still comes out cheaper if you pay a few bucks to have it adjusted. Ned, it appears you and I are thinking the same thoughts. This is absolutely the best putter deal ever. I love the Kirkland putter. A Cabretta glove that fits me and is well made. #staytuned, A post shared by Dave Wolfe (@golfspydave) on May 20, 2020 at 8:02pm PDT. Once a cup is made, place a cover over the hole to remove it from play. To make these shots count, you will want to come ready with the right driver. And now that we’ve taken a broad look at this product, let’s examine some of the features in a more in-depth way. 90 day only pertains to electronics and stuff. “Who cares. Stroke Use the barrel as your alignment aid and keep the putter face and dominant hand square to the target, maintain your posture throughout the entire stroke and extend your hand towards the hole. I don’t know too many golfers that are not concerned was a little girl name brand etc. Costco is not afraid of anybody and they have manufacturers all over the world who make beaucoups of stuff for them and are willing to do almost anything they want. Mike is right, however, most don’t give you back your money, just credit on the next purchase. PGA Tour Superstore for example, has a 90 day return policy for store credit that has to be used on the same day and for the same type of product. Admittedly, since my old putter was old and poorly crafted compared to Scottys or Odysseys or any expensive putter, my comparison is sort of apples to oranges. The PGX SL putter has an premiere alignment system that will help you sink more putts. While I’m an unabashed Costco fanboy, I have to agree with Rick Shiels on this one: buying a putter, without even so much as touching it, just won’t work for me. The KS1 is better inside of 10 feet, especially on fast greens that require more finesse. Which Hand Do You Use? This minimalist aesthetic and unwavering commitment to American sourced materials and craftsmanship was one of the keystones in the development of all Bomar Putters. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, (your email address will not be published), We Tried It: TaylorMade MySpider EX Putter Designer, Bettinardi Forever 90’s Limited-Run Putter, Rick Shiels video about the putter has over, Costco sold out the first batch in only a few hours. Post runs (more than 10 posts per day) to reach 75 posts are monitored and will result in account suspension. Solid putter. Are the balls and gloves as great as Pro-Vs and Foot Joy premium gloves? Swing into action at an iconic Brisbane golf course. Buy the Callaway Edge and you’ll get: Titanium Driver with head-cover; 3-Wood with head-cover; 5-Hybrid with head-cover These putters are packed with tech. Make sure you have enough room between your body and the ball so you’re able to take the putter away without any interference. We’re used to the established golf brands being at a certain (high) price point. Who the heck cares about resale for a $150 putter dude? This union should not separate at any point of the stroke. - Members must have 75 posts to create a new listing in BST forum. The point is no one is gonna care about the resale of a $150 putter. The stock shafts quality is improving. Played four rounds with this putter and love the feel. Nike didn’t own a massive distribution channel…. And if you’re clutching your standard-size putter below its grip, you should probably opt for a shorter-length shaft. Found inside – Page 237There should be a slight bend in your arms, with your elbows pointing in ... The ball should merely get in the way of the putter as it swings through. Costco give you your cash back. The original #KSIG golf ball was inarguably one of the most hyped golf products in the past 20 years. But the KS1 putter is a very solid putter and at a great price point. Can’t believe how good they are now. Players get fit all the time with clubs that are too light, too stiff, too long, not enough loft or not forgiving. Anyone else get this? It’s a lot of vanity in the sport of golf why do you think so many guys play namebrand clubs and balls that can’t even hit them. All side-saddle putters are assembled by fusion welding which gives a unique sonic quality when the ball is struck making for a soft feel on impact. Could be that the counter core weight needs a bit of tightening. Found inside – Page 52You will still want to bend forward from your hips , to help you get your eyes ... The sole of the putter , assuming the putter fits you , should be flat on ... I have a 5 year old Ping I-20 with a stock shaft that I absolutely smoked when I tested it against 15 other combos at PGA Tour Superstore. Best putter grip for finding your inner-Tiger Ping PP58. Give Me A Break!!! Found insideThe basic standards to be applied to the selection of a putter should be: * The ... out a number of putters to get a feel for the various types of putters, ... I never played the original ball that got the Kirkland rolling. It is our top selling Dynamic disc … It needs to stop. Great equipment at a great price. If you’re not familiar with the Costco/Kirkland Signature brand, here are the cliff notes. Costco’s KS1 is half the price (technically, it’s 37.5%) of the market leader. You can even choose between which clubs you get, shafts, grips etc. So, when that same company releases a putter for $149, and it’s 100% milled, you better believe there will be some hype. Costco’s loyal fanbase and outsider status are the reason is why there’s so much hype around this putter. Bottom line, I’ve bought far more expensive putters that didn’t perform nearly as well..it’s graphics are utilitarian, but the view at address is great. Just took mine on-course today. The timing could not be worse for the big boys in golf – just struggling to get back on their feet and Costco takes a shot at their knees. All those companies are there to make a profit off the products they sell. If they change the branding now before adding even more products they’ll hit a grand slam instead of a solo home run. In my group of friends, it’s this crappy honma set my friend got when he worked there. The cooler bag works well and is a great feature, I like cooler bag has its own pocket and concealed. Kirkland isn’t making industry leading products but they’re catering to a huge market of new players, prospective players and limited budget players. Initial garage rolls are promising. From the shaft to the insert, the face to the weighting, Odyssey has loaded these putters with all of the modern elements that they believe make for better putting. In 2019, Costco had 98.5 MILLION members!!! Found inside – Page 69The putters and the drivers and odd men off any other occupation and start to put . Yes . ... We could not possibly get more - we are short now of putters . Drivers are commonly used on par 4 or 5 tee shots and are designed to be the club that produces the most distance. That is NOT the COSTCO model. As far as supporting your local golf shop- you either do or you don’t and theres far too many who don’t. As Rick Shiels said, it’s hard to buy a putter without having ever used it or having been fit for it. If you love Costco you’re buying it for the novelty as much as anything. Even a Bettinardi-loving, nose-in-the-air, putter snob like myself has no issues putting this in the bag. Pick the wrong size and you’ll throw off your putting line. I can just as easily head over to my local PGA Superstore (when they reopen here in NJ) and put every single putter to the test, for hours on end. In September of 2019, Billy and Brittany Bomar decided to take their successful and unique putting style and turn it into a business by combining their extensive knowledge of the side-saddle stroke, the belief of facing the target with binocular vision,  alongside a redesign of their original putter into a custom made high quality product produced in the Inland Northwest. Can you see the Kirkland logo at address? Buy individuals or a complete set of new or used golf clubs from a variety of brands. Found inside – Page 607The young shot - putter should , therefore , have weight behind him ; and if ... so that a shot - putter may get the same distance when thirty - eight as he ... But the construction is solid, the weight kit makes is customizable to your taste. Instead, you drop your $150 (or $180 if you get the weight kit) and take the putter out for 3 or 4 rounds and some practice sessions. I bought the KS1 and the weight kit from Costco, love it. Costco is full cash back refund. Copyright 2021. So really you’re just putting down a sizable deposit and if you like it they keep your deposit, and if you don’t, when you bring it back you get the full deposit back. It’s a problem no golf club company has right now. Found inside – Page 109Golfers buy a putter off the rack because they like the looks, or the alignment technology it ... Custom fitting is a service every Pro-Shop should provide, ... You must not care much about your golf game. Loft. I will be giving it another go for sure. They’ve laid this whole thing wide open for new entries like Costco. Then go to the practice green and putt a few balls with this dowel-rod, doing your best to perform a proper putting stroke . 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