Solving the Costco YELLOW GOLF BALL MYSTERY! 

Thank you so much for covering the yellow ball Gabe. I asked a few weeks ago and you delivered. Top notch. Great review!.

I bought the yellow very disappointed didn’t like the feel also shorter then other balls I use

Pro v1 vs Kirkland sig?

Just a pure guess on my part (maybe a Costco associate can give us some inside information on the sly). Costco goes to third party product manufacturers. They may have used a different manufacturer for the yellow ball. Since these were released well after the white v3, that would be my guess for the differences anyone may be noticing. Great video. Thanks.

It would help if you alternated yellow and whites while you hit and then grouped them by color, so in case there is swing degradation from fatigue, it would be reflected in both balls.

I wonder if they are gearing the yellow balls to someone with a slower swing speed

ive been playing the v3 since it came out and when the yellow ones dropped I got a pack and the feel much harder when chipping and putting and has a higher pitch sound

Yellow Kirkland ball is manufactured in China White Kirkland ball is manufactured in Vietnam

Espon salts to examine the core position, but must be a system to test each balls compression. Some form of hand clamp you apply compression to a pressure then check using calipers. I would love see what the true out ofthe box compression is? Kirkland should be 86 comp same as prov1.

I picked up a box of the yellow Kirklands a few weeks ago. I was very pleased with the results and I enjoyed the feel. I preferred them over the V2 white and I have not tried the V3 white balls.

There are some interesting differences there! Ok! I wonder if it’s the same with other balls? It might be worth a test! Thanks Gabe

Hi for me producing a yellow ball for the range is progress. However won’t they have less compression to be softer ?

Always love the Kirkland content.👍👍 One thing to note about the Kirkland balls, they cost $7.00 more online than in the store. I guess that gets me to the store more often so I will buy lots more other stuff. 😜

What a way to start lunch.

The white ball superior in this test.

Surprised no one here reads two color balls are manufactured by two plants, yellow in China white in Vietnam, of cause there are differences. 😅

The yellow ball is trash. I just returned them. The dimples and coating were different, feel was terrible. Spin around greens were not as good. The yellow also bounced 6 inches less at shoulder height compared to the white or Srixon z xv

I got both play the yellows in winter fall whites spring summer

It looked like the outer cover thickness white vs yellow. At least that was what I immediately noticed when you held them side by side in the opening.

The molding department where i work uses different color cores in items that are marketed to be the same. The different color cores are so we can keep track of which machine (out of 4 machines running the same exact part in different colors) the cores were made on in case one machine starts cranking out defective units.

Maybe yellow uses the older version urethane outer cover, based on comments about significant scuffing. I think Costco fixed that issue on the v3 white ball, yes? A thinner or softer outer shell that might lend to the slightly softer feel of the yellow one…

Do you have a slow motion video of your very effective golf swing? It would be a good model to emulate.

I play a lot at a rough little muni where it can be easier to lose a ball, so the lower price of the Kirkland's suits it well. I got the yellow in hopes they would be easier to find. To me, it seemed like the cover showed damaged quicker than I remember of the white.

Love your content Gabe. As I was watching your video, I was wondering if you could ever do a video where you compared your GC4 with a Trackman and talk about the differences and why one might be preferable to the other. Depending on who you listen to, people strongly prefer one to the other. Also, it always seems to be one or the other when you go to the big shops. Example: Golf Galaxy - Trackman, PGA Tour Superstore - GC4, 2nd Swing - Trackman. I trust your opinion and would find that content super interesting. What do you think?

This would never happen at Ball Plant One.

Best golf channel on RU-vid! Keep kill'in it bro.

Look at your numbers. They're the same ball.

Nice Find on Differences in Golf Balls.

Super review Gabe! Thanks for doing this analysis and the shout out. Loved it!

Abe, your swing speeds and carry are very similar to me in the irons, but you definitely have me off the tee. I can't seem to break 92mph (consistently) w my driver... 220 +/- carry is typical for me. Also I've been playing Kirkland balls for 3 years.

Bought the yellows haven't used them yet..... LOL, lawsuit, false advertising, free balls for life!

I was very excited to see your review as I just bought the Costco yellow ball last week and I have played a couple of rounds with them. I prefer yellow for some reason I see them better. I have always said if Costco come out with yellow balls I would never need to purchase any other other brand for my skill level. That being said I think the balls are a bit to green I prefer the color of Sirxion and Calloway but not enough to pay the difference. Also they did to seem to scuff easily. Of course that is due to the urethane cover I' sure. Performance was great! So yes for me I can't see any reason to use anything else. Thank you so much for your channel as I really enjoy and value your opinion. keep up the good work. One question. Do you have a way to actually measure compression? You never know they could be different.

Another great episode

Do you happen to know why the wedges and putters are no longer available? Checked 3 different stores and non has them

Early video comment. My assumption is yellow is made for cold weather

Is there a Costco in the Netherlands? Is Kirkland sold by another company in the Netherlands? I’m really interested in these balls. Would love to try them out.

I picked the yellow ball haven’t gone back very good ball I like how I can see the ball more in the sky. Just my pick plus l like the color lol 😂

My wife got me the yellow balls. Straight and long. First time i ever played a Costco ball. I love the yellow. Ball. 😂😂

Differences more from you Than the ball

I still play the Spadling SD Tour. I have found nothing better on this planet. The hit jobs are hilarious since I normally break 80 with them and have never felt a bad one yet.

those numbers really just show that they are probably the same ball.. 5 shots a piece is no where near the data to see a real difference. Those numbers were all so so close .. same ball. The interesting thing is the "feel" that you say felt different. Wonder if there is something there... but I'm gonna say probably just same ball different color dye in the material.

I would like compare balls to Pro v 1 balls , the only thing that counts , -- cheaper balls are more inconsistent than prov1

if you use a yellow golf ball in Australia you are more likely to have a magpie or crow pick them up and fly off with them. sounds weird but I have witnessed it a bunch of times and it is always the yellow balls they go for.

I have litterally an few thousand golf balls all good and clean and Seperated with compression ratings,and Cover on an home made chart and yet Play nothing but the Prov1 ,to me nothing has ever beat it!

would you consider doing a video on F2 face forward irons 4-PW they have the hosel back behind the face that is suppose to stop shanking

Im guessing they just ran each color in huge batches and the color of the core varied for whatever reason. Perhaps a running change to either improve performance or reduce manufacturing costs. Could have even come from different plants.

New wedges tear into the cover, making the ball unplayable.

Gabe, soft compression = lower spin. That is why the Callaway super soft golf balls are one of the lowest spinning on the market. So your hunch about the yellow balls being softer seems to be borne out.

Wow I’ve been strictly playing the new kirkland v3 balls both white and neon yellow and had no idea they were different! I thought I was only playing the neon yellow because of the color but now that I think of it, I definitely subconsciously preferred the feel of them too! When just messing around at the house and juggling them around or what not, the neon yellow always felt nicer. Makes sense that they are a little softer. Now looking at both in front of me, they forsure feel slightly different. Very interesting observation, great review.

you should really alternate shots between the 2 colors so your not finishing every session a tad more tired than the first...especially when it comes down to driver in the end....

great test, using the yellow ball at the moment and glad I'm now screwing myself over for the extra visibility

You had one yellow ball outlier (215 carry) with the Driver, that impacted the average distance stats.

Have you tested the most recent Maxfli Tour, Tour X, and S?

There is a disturbance, I love red non-mat balls from Vice. Can see them well and find them great. Have found visibility of yellow, green, and red have much better visibility with the same feel.

Are you willing to have a discussion about your swing?

The same ball, except one is white and the other yellow 😂 only difference was launch condition with the driver

Thank you Gabe for doing this review and clearing up the matter. Basically unless you have a robot hitting the ball for consistency, the numbers that you showed are absolutely normal for a human testing and it depends on where there was hit on the club face as well as another guys swing could produce either more or less spin and produce even different results possibly some of them identical with both balls. So any differences were so minimal for the average golfer I would say with robot testing there likely would be almost spot on the same. Is nothing to worry about here, there’s no point in people being critical about splitting hairs. It’s a great product and for the price if it bothers them… Let them go pay for the pro V1 or something else that breaks the bank

I enjoy when you do golf ball reviews. I’m always testing on my own. Have gotten to really like the Oncore Vero X2s, basically all I use now. Want to get some of these you tested against the Oncore. Side note … Oncore in my testing was better than Pro V. Will let you know what I see with Costco ones against the Oncores.

In my limited experience with the yellow balls, the covers do seem to get torn up faster by my wedges than with the white ones.

The only variable here is the guy holding the club

Sounds like they had an accidental upgrade haha. The firm feel of the white ball has always been the one thing i wish they would soften up a touch. Also find it interesting that the internal coloring of this ball looks almost identical to the Titleist yellow AVX, which is coincidentally just a touch softer than the Pro V1, which the white Kirkland is always compared to. PS, softer compression leads to less spin, so your assumption there was backwards, which is why you were surprised by the reality of that in the results.

FYI online Costco doesn't even have the irons listed.

Ive bought both. I mainly wanted the yellow balls for the visibility on cloudy days. I did feel the yellow ones were a tad softer.

You look like you’ve lost a few lbs! 👍🏻

Thanks for answering the question Gabe. Keep up the great work!

Gabe,Good-on -You for sending the driver to James Robinson! You and he have led the charge for Kirkland Signature Golf products the past 2+ years.

Yellow golf balls = better performance by having less lost balls! Nice video, thanks!

Fantastic , great value for both

Softer balls spin less.

TLDR: no difference.

I finally hit the point that i confidently play 1 to 2 balls max over 18 holes. I appreciate the budget reviews, but at a $1/ball difference, I'll play a prov1 or TP5. I dont lose enough balls anymore for price to matter, and the inconsistencies in other balls just isn't worth it.

What you continue to prove is the performance consistency of today’s equipment. Whether it’s Driver, Irons, Putter, or in this case, Balls, it all comes down to personal preference. Is there any toxic manufacturer out there?

glad you did this video, I've always assumed color balls weren't as good. Looks like I'll have to change my opinion. Look forward to the next video!

Forbidden gobstopper

interesting content. thanks Gabe

I think golf spy testing shows there are differences between white and yellow with the pro v1. The yellow pro v1 is a little longer than the white. They suggest it may be due to paint thickness but aren’t sure

I lost the yellow ball as easily as the white so from my standpoint there was no performance difference. Or its just me.

Bark bark, RP dog

Any idea when the Kirkland Signature Driver will be back in stock? I need a new driver!

Thanks for this great video!!

Carrolwood 😍

How do you tell the difference between v2 and v3?

Nice test and review. But…. I no longer use Kirkland golf balls. I stopped using them for over a year now. Reason: they will not last a round-not even a 9 hole round. The surface gets damaged too easily and the ball has to be replaced, even twice on the same hole sometimes. People offer me found Kirklands or I find them myself. I just throw them back in the bushes. There are plenty of more durable golf balls out there that still have the soft feel and control that we all like. Might I suggest Callaway Chrome Soft as an alternative.

My son (8 y/o) plays the neon Costco and I play the yellow Pro V1. Speaking of which,,, is there a difference between white and yellow ProV1s?

Possibly adding color to the resin could cause a small difference in the two balls. I experienced something similar a few years ago with the Snell balls.

the Costco's up here by me in Canada ( Calgary and area ) suck when it comes to golf equipment hardly see any ever really would be nice if they carried the same product as the states do Just sayin

The ball turns white in the air!

Great video, Gabe! I thought there was a little difference. The white V3 felt a good bit firmer/clickier than the V2. I think the yellow V3 is somewhere in between them, which I really like. I have really enjoyed the overall performance of the yellow V3 so far its seems to be just as durable as the white V3, which was a big improvement over the V2's durability.

It's irrelevant to me due to the fact I'll never play that ball. The only Kirkland ball I've ever seen were lost balls I found.

You got your compressions backwards the higher the compression the further the ball goes an E9 or a Titleist Pro V1 left Dash higher compression balls the higher the compression the harder the ball