The difference in the lofts and sole designs between the three models give you plenty of choices around the green. Low bounce for hard pan and creating divot, medium bounce for most conditions, and high bounce for special situations. We started by testing the Kirkland Signature wedges up against a premium model using a SkyTrak launch monitor and Titleist Pro V1X golf balls. I fought for a long time whether I should carry one or not, but having that additional club with yardages for under 100 yards, just makes too much sense. The Kirkland Signature wedges are not forged clubs, so don’t expect butter (that’s down a different aisle in Costco).

Firstly, we hit a series of 50-yard shots with both 52˚ options - predominantly to check the spin levels (both wedges were brand new). In addition, the progressive center of gravity in the Kirkland wedges does help improve overall forgiveness. This is going to be great for durability, but the downside is that it really reflects light when you are trying to hit a shot, which can be distracting. It is important though for the game of golf to be affordable, it needs to be inclusive and not exclusive. 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.Throughout this Kirkland wedges review, we’ll cover the good, and the not-so-good, then suggest who these will suit and who should look elsewhere. If you are a beginner, intermediate or high handicapper who has a beginner golf club set or game improvement irons with chunky wedges and you’re after more control the Kirkland wedges are a great pick. SM Global has professional experience and global network in manufacturing, distribution and logistics for 30 years in the global consumer goods market.

However, going on the information on the list, like the first iteration, it appears consumers can expect a three-piece set comprising wedges of 52, 56 and 60 degrees with a steel head and Milled Face Technology. That extra friction of the face-milling is absolutely noticeable and I saw tons of spin being produced around the green, from chips around the green, and even out of bunkers. When looking a little bit deeper online, one of SM Global’s biggest product suppliers is QINGDAO SM PARKER GOLF CO.I feel the 52º gap wedge isn’t optimized for full wedge shots, but this combination of wedges allows you to hit every shot you could need around the greens. There are no specific grind or bounce options in the new Kirkland wedges; the clubs are sold as they are. The only issue I found with the Kirkland wedge was the sole: There are no grinds or sole relief on it, so when you have to manipulate the club head to hit a shot, like a flop, it had very poor turf interaction and made the shot more difficult. Based on the USGA conforming list, the new Kirkland wedges are produced by SM Global LLC, which is a logistics company based out of Korea. The lob wedge has a lower bounce for tight lies, whereas the sand wedge has more bounce (as it should) making it better from thicker rough and bunkers with soft sand.

It is well-known that Costco prides itself on offering value for money, and like the originals, the upcoming wedges are unlikely to deviate from that path. I've definitely been tempted to pick up a set do a little bending, grinding, and install some shafts just to play around a bit. I have played Vokey wedges for the past 10 years and I have found little to complain about in the transition to the Costco branded clubs.

Another factor that is worth mentioning is the consistency across these wedges – the progressive center of gravity helps improve forgiveness and control throughout the set. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.