Golf Monthly
UK magazine, season-long testing
“Behind the value is actually a really good golf ball”
Behind the famous value is a genuinely good three-piece urethane ball that held its own against a Pro V1 and earns the ball spot in his DTC bag.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Three-piece urethane construction that really held its own against a Pro V1 in his testing
- +Strong ball speed and a consistent flight window
- +Good feel and durability
- −Gives up a little greenside spin versus a more premium ball
For: Golfers who want near-premium ball performance without the premium price
James Robinson Golf
Mid-handicap everyman reviews
“The Kirkland for me is always going to be a standout golf ball for the money”
The three-piece urethane Kirkland remains the budget standout, launching higher, stopping quicker on greens and going near head-to-head with the Pro V1 in every number, and it is the ball both players would pick at this price.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Three-piece urethane performance ball at a budget price
- +Numbers go nearly head-to-head with the Pro V1 with around 270-yard carries
- +Higher launch and stops much quicker into greens than the Amazon
- −Felt surprisingly firm off the putter next to the ultra-soft Amazon
- −Higher flight cost distance into the wind on the day
For: Any golfer who wants Pro V1-adjacent performance for a fraction of the price
MyGolfSpy
Data-driven independent testing
“urethane cover at this price point, nothing's close”
The Great Buy pick at every swing speed: spin has come down dramatically, no severe cuckoo balls, and nothing touches it for urethane at the price.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Massive spin reduction from the previous, absurdly spinny generation
- +No severe quality outliers, apparently benefiting from PXG's factory push
- +Urethane cover at a price nothing else can match
- −They may have dialled the spin back too far; now near the bottom of urethane balls around the green
- −Not a ball he'd pick for one shot to win a million dollars
For: Anyone wanting a well-rounded urethane ball for as little money as possible.
Rick Shiels
The biggest golf channel on YouTube
“That putter-ball combination feels really, really good”
Played the full nine holes without complaint and paired well with the Kirkland putter.
+ the facts · 2 pros− the facts
- +No performance issues over nine holes
- +Feels good off the Kirkland putter face
For: Golfers wanting a cheap ball that holds up in play.
Club Champion (TXG)
Tour-level fitting studio
“that is insane”
Used as the test ball throughout and spun noticeably more than a low-spin tour ball, which the reviewers saw as a good match for the hollow-body Kirkland irons.
+ the facts · 2 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Three-piece urethane at roughly $34.99 for two dozen
- +Higher spin pairs well with the hot Kirkland irons
- −Reviewer's driver spin was unusually low with it and he had no prior reference
For: Value shoppers buying the rest of the Kirkland set.
