I just spent a shit load of money on set of Ping G425's Got the driver, 3hybrid and the iron set , with 3 wedges. Also grabbed the Calloway Odyssey 7 putter. Cant wait to go hit some golf balls.
@jamesrobinsongolf James you really need to test Lombardi golf putter pc308 it’s the best putter ever you need to be first in uk to test these tell Paul from Lombardi Tommy sent you mate
I know it's trendy to love everything Costco, but you mentioned getting fitted etc. Why does nobody talk about Benross anymore? It's readily available in UK. You can try before you buy. You can even get fitted to a limited extent. And it's cheaper than Kirkland but with a better heritage. 🤔
Truegolffit free online questionnaire suggested this driver as best fit, and I have a Mizuno St-x driver laying around. It's should be a great experiment, Dr. Frankenstein
Hi James, when you hold up the driver just before setup, it looks as though you are shutting the clubface at slightly at address. Is this the case? If so, what is the benefit of doing this? Thanks
I genuinely don't think anyone would buy a costco driver then going to buy a premium shaft to put in it. Maybe if they could buy a cheap used shaft from mizuno that had the same sleeve but even then i dont think they would.
I wonder what I'd pick if I had to choose between a Costco driver with say a Tour AD or Fujikura Velocore shaft or a top end $600 driver with the Evenflow Riptide shaft that comes stock with the Costco driver. I know it should come down to which one I hit better but I'm talking about my ego.
I don't think it's fair to make the blanket statement that the stock shaft is bad and the new shaft is better. More context is needed for it not to be misleading. The new shaft is clearly better for you but it is highly likely there are golfers out there who would hit it better with the stock shaft. It all comes down to fitting the individual golfer's swing which is why fitting would help but unfortunately is not available for Costco clubs as you said.
Great idea …people will do this and hope it works ..I've always thought most new drivers now perform similar anyway it's what suits you at the end of the day …let bobby hit it
There's likely nothing wrong with the stock shaft. It's produced by True Temper and part of the Project X graphite series, though it's probably a "made for" version with cheaper materials than the top tier models. Based on the numbers, it looks like it was simply a bad fit for you as you benefited from the lower spin and launch provided by the UST shaft.
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Pressed a like for Bobby!
I just spent a shit load of money on set of Ping G425's Got the driver, 3hybrid and the iron set , with 3 wedges. Also grabbed the Calloway Odyssey 7 putter. Cant wait to go hit some golf balls.
Bobby is a legend – already!
Sorry..but IL spend the Xtra money buying a taylormade, pxg, titleist, Or a cobra driver, instead of a kuckland
@jamesrobinsongolf James you really need to test Lombardi golf putter pc308 it’s the best putter ever you need to be first in uk to test these tell Paul from Lombardi Tommy sent you mate
I know it's trendy to love everything Costco, but you mentioned getting fitted etc.
Why does nobody talk about Benross anymore?
It's readily available in UK. You can try before you buy. You can even get fitted to a limited extent.
And it's cheaper than Kirkland but with a better heritage.
🤔
So what would be the combined price of the Kirkland head, the Mizuno adapter and the upgraded shaft?
8:49 looks like a tour edge exotics adapter to me.
I will stick with my Black Ops, thank you!
Much more moneyfor 8 yards ,I don't think so
Truegolffit free online questionnaire suggested this driver as best fit, and I have a Mizuno St-x driver laying around. It's should be a great experiment, Dr. Frankenstein
Hey James, we see how the club improved at your golf swings but how does it work for mere mortals with golf swings of 80 and 90 mph?
How expensive is the replacement shaft?
Hi James, when you hold up the driver just before setup, it looks as though you are shutting the clubface at slightly at address. Is this the case? If so, what is the benefit of doing this? Thanks
Granted the included shaft isn't premium and neither is the price but isn't that the whole point of Costco Kirkland products?
Love your videos James!
It's better than the mini driver!
Good to see how it performs with a better shaft in
Good lad Bobby
Wow put a shaft from golf club for cash
Shout out Bobby!
As it's in a Mizuno shaft, how about testing it against the newest equivalent Mizuno head?!?
But is it going in the bag??
I genuinely don't think anyone would buy a costco driver then going to buy a premium shaft to put in it. Maybe if they could buy a cheap used shaft from mizuno that had the same sleeve but even then i dont think they would.
Gabe from @LetsPlayThrough is my homey! Shout out @LetsPlayThrough
it doesn't look anything like a tsr2.
James, you should join Costco consulting team and have them add premium upgrade shaft options!
Still waiting for Bobby to um punch someone in the face. Kirkland golf gloves best deal going..
I wonder what I'd pick if I had to choose between a Costco driver with say a Tour AD or Fujikura Velocore shaft or a top end $600 driver with the Evenflow Riptide shaft that comes stock with the Costco driver. I know it should come down to which one I hit better but I'm talking about my ego.
IMHO, Gabe has been on fire with his channel for the past few months. It's so cool your both are aiding in each other's channel.
“Picked up next to the ketchup.” Is a premium comment, hahahah 😂👏
I don't think it's fair to make the blanket statement that the stock shaft is bad and the new shaft is better. More context is needed for it not to be misleading. The new shaft is clearly better for you but it is highly likely there are golfers out there who would hit it better with the stock shaft. It all comes down to fitting the individual golfer's swing which is why fitting would help but unfortunately is not available for Costco clubs as you said.
You always say one thing smart and then follow it up with three dumb things 🤣
Great idea …people will do this and hope it works ..I've always thought most new drivers now perform similar anyway it's what suits you at the end of the day …let bobby hit it
THE SHAFT ISNT THE ENGINE OF THE CLUB!!!!
I think Cosco is changing the golf pricing landscape
You pump up Bobby too much, he will insist on a raise and then leave you, forming his own firm and making more than you …
What new shift did you use?
There's likely nothing wrong with the stock shaft. It's produced by True Temper and part of the Project X graphite series, though it's probably a "made for" version with cheaper materials than the top tier models. Based on the numbers, it looks like it was simply a bad fit for you as you benefited from the lower spin and launch provided by the UST shaft.
I'd do it just for that last reason, James 😁