that will probably resemble an M2Who wants to guess when the Kirkland driver and fairway wood line will hit the market and which brands current (or recent past) offering it will resemble?
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that will probably resemble an M2Who wants to guess when the Kirkland driver and fairway wood line will hit the market and which brands current (or recent past) offering it will resemble?
Callaway apparel is licensed. It is designed and manufacturered by PEI.I view it as most private label goods ... the quality and performance are unknowns, so proceed with caution. Costco has done zero R&D, obviously, but somebody somewhere has. How much is the big question. Of course Costco's guarantee takes the risk out, so those willing to try it have an "out" if they don't like it. But there's no denying Costco's reputation for private labels is generally excellent, and they've shown that in the rare event they put out an inferior product, they'll acknowledge it and pull it if necessary. Personally, I won't touch it, because right or wrong, looks matter to me. I wouldn't have a problem gaming a Maltby wedge, however. What I buy must appeal to me, and what appeals to me must perform.
Speaking of private labels, I have a massive collection of golf apparel. I'm fairly certain most or all of the Nike, Adidas and Under Armour items were designed in house, and possibly the Puma as well, but what about my Callaway, and Ping golf shirts? My Mizuno and TaylorMade caps? And all those various branded golf gloves I have all over the place? Do we really think they were designed by the company whose logo they bear? Or is it more likely their procurement teams found a suitable partner who specializes in the design and manufacture of such things?
Not really. I appreciate the gesture.Here is an interesting thought exercise:
Let’s say instead of a tie or golf shirt for Christmas, the wife and kids get you a fresh new set of Kirkland Signature wedges. Are you happy?
Callaway apparel is licensed. It is designed and manufacturered by PEI.
Here is an interesting thought exercise:
Let’s say instead of a tie or golf shirt for Christmas, the wife and kids get you a fresh new set of Kirkland Signature wedges. Are you happy?
I understand what you’re saying completely and agree on the golf ball. With the wedges I see them no different from the house brands from Dicks’s/Golf Galaxy. For someone who doesn’t know it’s a start. For the budget minded folks like me, I’d rather buy new old stock from Budget Golf or the likes.I am not sure that I agree that they only divert customers from Bombtech. Costco was a big enough threat with golf balls that Titleist filed a lawsuit.
It is not just the equipment manufacturers. The golf retail specialty stores make a percentage of their profit from selling less expensive equipment to the not so serious golfer. Anyone who buys from Costco never darkens the door of those stores.
@radiman made a good point. I’m not saying they’ll have issues and truthfully I hope they don’t. In fact, I’m a huge Kirk sig fan. Costco does a lot of things right, hence their success.Did you buy one of those $400 wedges from PXG then?
What kind of 'issues' do you foresee with these, or any other Kirkland club thus far? Not sure what I should hold Costco accountable for on a golf wedge. I personally don't like the Kirkland balls, but I have no complaints on their quality, just don't like their feel off the driver.
I'm sure I can find a little extra room on my tie rack.Here is an interesting thought exercise:
Let’s say instead of a tie or golf shirt for Christmas, the wife and kids get you a fresh new set of Kirkland Signature wedges. Are you happy?
If you think Titleist, Cleveland, Callaway, and the rest are doing it for "love of the game", then I've got oceanfront property in Arizona to sell you.One of the reasons that I think those of us who really love this sport should be cautious about supporting an entity like Costco who jumps in and offers a discounted product is that we need the OEMs who are dedicated to innovation and are dependent upon the golfing population to make a profit to remain healthy and financially viable. Costco is not in this because it loves golf or the golfers. This is pure capitalism. If the golfing population does not support this release, Costco still makes bundles in the thousands of other products it offers for sale. In a sense, Costco is sort of a parasite upon the golf equipment universe. It is entitled to do what it is doing, but I would rather support those companies truly dedicated to this thing we all love so much.
He'll, yeah. I'd be thrilled.Here is an interesting thought exercise:
Let’s say instead of a tie or golf shirt for Christmas, the wife and kids get you a fresh new set of Kirkland Signature wedges. Are you happy?
Are you saying the OEMs don't source their clubheads overseas? That's news to me.@radiman made a good point. I’m not saying they’ll have issues and truthfully I hope they don’t. In fact, I’m a huge Kirk sig fan. Costco does a lot of things right, hence their success.
Back to the point. Let’s say you purchase a wedge from a major OEM (Cobra, Callaway, Titleist, Taylormade, Cleveland, etc) and the finish starts peeling off on every single one of their clubs. What happens? Do they refund and not say a word about it? Or do they fix the issue, find out why it happened and make it right with you as the customer, giving you a new club? They have skin in the game so it’s more personal. Plus THEY manufactured and creates the club, if something goes wrong, it’s completely on them. Their reputation is on the line.
Costco is outsourcing these products. If they work and function appropriately, they cash in. If not, they don’t really care, refund money or they find someone else to build them. People will continue to buy tubs of peanut butter and overrun pairs of jeans there whether these wedges are good or not.
If you think Titleist, Cleveland, Callaway, and the rest are doing it for "love of the game", then I've got oceanfront property in Arizona to sell you.
Is that REAL milled face technology? Never thought I’d see the day.
Why so worried about billion dollar companies like callaway?Obviously, they are in it to make a buck, but let’s not get caught up in semantics and be so cynical about it, either. If Golf as a sport/pastime struggles, those companies struggle. If Golf struggles, Costco doesn’t even hiccup. Whatever semantic you want to use is fine, but the OEMs have a vested interest in growing the game and in golf thriving. Costco has no such incentive.
How is this any different then crappy insurance companies like "the general" and "safe auto" selling insurance? Do you really think companies like state farm and allstate care about them?
Why so worried about billion dollar companies like callaway?
Not at all. You are always going to have bargain basement/dollar store companies that cater to a certain demographic. As an allstate agency owner, I have no problem with companies like safe auto and the general. They serve a purpose.Labeling them as "crappy" aren't you making the same case that are you arguing against in this thread?
Not at all. You are always going to have bargain basement/dollar store companies that cater to a certain demographic. As an allstate agency owner, I have no problem with companies like safe auto and the general. They serve a purpose.