Costco Kirkland Signature Wedge

The Kirkland Signature wedge from Costco. The review the golf world has been waiting for with bated breath for MONTHS. Following all of the hype from the best of the best in the golf world for the K-Sig balls and game-changing Kirkland putter, these new wedges were sure be on everyone’s radar. Available as a right-hand only three-piece set consisting of a 52º gap, 56º sand, and 60º lob, these milled-face wedges might be a good value if you can even find them.

The Looks

Much like the KS1 putter, the Kirkland Signature wedges just look fine. Nothing more, nothing less. If you’re a wedge player that likes the sleek look of something like a Callaway MD5 or a high-end forged Miura, these likely aren’t going to do it for you. From address, the profile is a solid medium and the head has a somewhat stubby toe. No, not like a classic vintage square toe. Just a stubby round toe. I will say, the branding is very…well…Costco. They aren’t going to pass for a nice National Custom Works wedge by any means.

How Does it Feel?

You know what? The Kirkland wedges don’t feel that bad! Don’t get me wrong, again, you won’t confuse these for nicely forged Tour-grade wedges when it comes to precise and buttery feel. The feel is somewhat muted, however, so it shouldn’t be harsh on your hands. I can’t tell you I felt a ton of “face location” at impact.

There is a lot of weight low in the head, because let’s be honest, these soles are super thick. This weighting helps get the club under the ball but also makes the head feel like it’s naturally swinging to the right contact point. Speaking of the thick soles, they’re sort of a one-trick pony which we’ll cover in performance, but they make a huge impact on feel. Through the turf, they are every bit of a thumper. I suppose a solid wedge player could still hit a nice crisp sweeper, but that’s just not what these are designed for and that crispy player likely wants a better wedge anyway. Just get that nice thump feel through the turf and move on.

A few last final feel notes: the shaft feels on the softer side of wedge flex. It’s made by True Temper so it’s going to be fine. They’ve been making steel shafts for a few years. Oh, and the gap wedge? To each their own, but not for me. I suppose it depends on how you like to use your gap wedge, but on full swings with this sole…it just didn’t feel good to me at all. Almost clunky.

How Does it Sound?

Much like the feel, the Kirkland wedge doesn’t sound that bad. It’s a fairly muted click, but very nondescript. The distinct sound is that thump through the turf I mentioned before. It’s a common sound for a decently struck wedge with soles of this thickness and shape. It’s fairly smooth and clean in terms sole thumping (that’s a technical golf term) through the turf with a wedge.

On-Course Performance

Let’s just get this out of the way up front. This is not a wedge designed for above average, serious golfers with solid wedge games. They are designed for the average player, that might consider picking up golf gear at Costco (don’t @ me, I know there are cult classics and a range of other golf gear available at Costco) where cost plays a major role. They’re also roughly $65/wedge after tax. What I’m saying is, the Kirkland wedge is designed to set behind the ball with a square face and pop it in the air.

With all of that being said, this is where the thick sole we’ve been talking about really comes into play. The soles aren’t designed for shot diversity and being cute around the greens. The thick design and shape are conducive to a relatively square face that will track through the turf fairly smoothly and pop your ball up in the air. Basic “get it on the green and roll out” stuff. I want to be clear, however. These wedges are perfectly fine in terms of performance if you’re looking to play a basic straightforward wedge shot. While doable, I wouldn’t say playing low one-hop-and-stop shots are the K-Sig’s forte.

Kirkland also talks about the milled face, but I wouldn’t look for them add any extra spin or anything. If you’re already good at spinning the ball, you’ll spin them. If you’re not, then you won’t.

Final Thoughts – Kirkland Signature Wedge

Listen, the Kirkland Signature wedges are fine, but let’s not get crazy here. These are not earth-shattering golf clubs and I wouldn’t say they’re worth the hype driving them off the shelves. I’m sure I’ll hear a lot of comments coming to their defense, but it’s not necessary. Look, I get a kick out of all this Kirkland golf stuff. Like the putter, I REALLY wanted to love these and find them to be a new gem of a steal in the golf world.

If these wedges are exactly what you’re looking for at $190, then that’s great. But I will argue all day that there are much better wedges out there whether it’s in performance or value. Or both. Frankly, for roughly $15 more, you can get a Tour Edge Hot Launch 521 E521 wedge with a Fubuki graphite shaft, much better feel, and more forgiveness. I’d rather go that route. That’s just one example. But again, that’s just me. Of course, I’m aware that there are big Kirkland collectors – golf or otherwise. If that’s you, by all means, add the wedges to the collection and get out on the course!

Stock Kirkland Signature Wedge Specs

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