CHOI: Normally yes, but like I said, how stiff the shaft feels does not have to correlate with the CPM. They are independently controllable. As I just showed you with the two shafts earlier, both measured at the same CPM and torque. It was only when I applied the CBT method to one of them that it became stiffer than before, as you have seen for yourself. The Kirkland Signature Wedges are an excellent value for money. I found they outperform any other wedge set in their price range. Once again, GolfWRX was granted an exclusive interview with Tim Farmer, Costco vice president and general merchandise manager, to discuss the new three-piece wedge set along with a number of other new products being introduced in the coming months and into 2021—but before we get into the details of the new wedges and more, its time for a refresher. 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. Kirkland Signature golf wedges are legal. The wedges are USGA-conforming and acceptable to use in any tournament situation. What are Kirkland wedges similar to?

I would have no hesitation putting these in my bag but would need a few mods first. 1. I’d grind down the 60deg so I could open up the face without digging. 2. Adjust the lies to 62deg (2 deg flat) and 3, change the grips to Lamkin cords. The last two are personal fitting issues that have nothing to do with the clubs. Carbon Bending Technology (CBT) is the latest brainchild of Dr. Choi, the inventor of FreeFlex shafts. As incredulous as his FFT may seem, his new CBT technology takes it even further by stating that a fourth variable, the shaft’s level of firmness, can also be controlled independently of the other variables.

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The Kirkland Signature wedge had an accuracy score of 80.10 out of 100. Golfers did not seem to have much trouble hitting the wedge straight. There was some trouble with controlling the distance. Who makes Kirkland golf clubs? Although the company does not clearly specify where the clubs are manufactured, evidence points to them coming from a factory in Carlsbad, California. Are they made by Callaway? We don’t think so. But many people do. There’s no hard evidence to suggest that. What do you mean these are the same shafts? This one is definitely stiffer.” My eyebrow arched in puzzlement at such a blatant contradiction. 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. I’ll say upfront that they really surprised me. ME: So you’re saying you discovered a new way to objectively measure how we feel or perceive stiffness?

The Kirkland wedges are only available in one option, meaning we all get a regular True Temper shaft and standard length and lie option in the three wedges. For this reason, you’ll have to adapt the findings in this section based on your own golf game and how that shaft may or may not suit you. I was expecting the Kirkland Signatures wedges to look and feel chunky, but I was super surprised – they look good, really good! Golf equipment coming from Costco doesn’t necessarily have the same design and development team that Mizuno or Titleist does, so I was pretty impressed. Like all Kirkland golf clubs, the KS1 putter also provides great value for money. The feel is solid, and if you’re into blade-style putters, this putter offers a good option to see if it suits your game.The Kirkland wedges would be well suited for a higher handicapper looking to take their game to the next level. In addition, the progressive center of gravity in the Kirkland wedges does help improve overall forgiveness. However, please note, these will be less forgiving for miss hits compared to chunky game improvement wedges. CBT technology involves bending or wrapping carbon in a certain way to control how stiff a shaft feels, independently of weight, flex, and torque.”– Dr. Seung-jin Choi, inventor of CBT Technology

Responsiveness around the green was not as impressive as other premium golf wedges in the MyGolfSpy 2021 wedge test. I was making small talk with Dr. Choi, the inventor & CEO of SJ Golf Lab, when a courier arrived to hand him a sealed envelope. Inside was a patent certificate for a new golf shaft manufacturing process, which was to be featured in SJ Lab’s latest MetaFlex series of shafts. Upon delving further, FreeFlex Technology (FFT) was far more amazing than I could have ever imagined. Against the norm, the inventor of FFT claimed that a shaft’s weight, flex (CPM), and torque are NOT relative to each other and that each variable can be controlled separately. According to SJ Lab, a lightweight, flexible shaft with a strong torque was possible, and vice-versa. The incredulous claim went largely unnoticed at the time, but the folks at SJ Lab recently decided to prove their technology by introducing the ultimate unicorn of a shaft. When hit off the center of the face, the feel is good. Outside of the center, the wedge is unforgiving. But this is where things get interesting. Who Makes Kirkland Golf Clubs? A beautiful golf course in Southern California near where Kirkland clubs are madeWe really could just give the Kirkland Signature wedge 10/10 when it comes to value and move on. Given their performance, the price is incredible. The wedges have very poor performance when the clubface is wet. The Kirkland Signature lost more than 40 percent of its spin on a 50-yard shot when the face was wet.