Today's Golfer
UK magazine, robot + human testing
“why wouldn't you go get yourself a box of Kirkland”
At roughly a third of the Pro V1 price it held up shot-for-shot on course, and he thinks most amateurs should just buy it.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Driver numbers essentially matched the Pro V1 (160 ball speed, 265 carry, ~2700 spin on his best strike)
- +Soft off the face on chips, checked up quickly even on wet ground
- +Bunker durability test showed no more wear than the Pro V1
- −Spun noticeably higher with the 7 iron (~8,000 RPM vs ~7,200 for the Pro V1)
- −Slightly clicky sound off the putter face compared to the Pro V1
For: Amateur golfers who lose a few balls a round and don't want to pay premium ball prices.
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