Yesterday, I went on the Hank Haney & Michael Breed show to talk Kirkland (vs) Titleist Pro V1.
(This happened really fast. I got a call that yesterday Haney was discrediting our test on the radio. I listened and confirmed that was in fact the case and I reached out to try and explain our protocols and he asked to come on the show. While getting ready for the show I see Michael Breed tweet that he is discussing the ball test on Sirius radio. His tweet included a phone number, so I called and they put me right through. So, went from being asked to be on Haney’s show to calling in the Breed show. Slightly crazy mornin.)
They had a few issues with our test protocols. We trust the test protocols we have refined over the past 6 years but understand it’s hard for many to believe a $15 ball could outperform the #1 Ball in Golf that cost $50.
So, they claimed:
1. All balls go the same distance
2. Player testing was not as good as robots (not true)
3. And the quality control was poor with Kirkland ball (FYI Breed is a Titleist guy, Haney a Callaway guy, we are a YOU guy)
They tried to find just about anything to discredit the test. Once again understandable. Breed went on to ask if there was any robot data to support our data and if we could publish it.
So, here is a robot test performed by GolfLabs for another ball company Vice Golf
It is a test that shows that not only do balls not go the same distance it shows yet another ball going farther than a Titleist Pro V1. And not a ball many recognize as a leader in golf ball tech either.
As we gather more testing data from independent sources we will continue to publish our findings so the consumer can ultimately make the decision on what is right for them.
Also for those questioning the QC, we remind you this ball is made in the same plant that makes Taylormade balls, Snell balls and others.
TopPakRat
7 years ago
PAYOLA SCHEME better known as PAY TO PLAY has been exposed!
Is it so hard to see the facts! Let’s be honest. The Kirkland golf ball has created the biggest golf ball industry buzz in the last decade. The reality is that it has shot a hole into the hype and payola scheme of the professional. Lets see: Titleist pays how many pros to play their ball? Titleist pays how much in advertising per year not just in commercials but print ads, tournaments,endorsements and on and on? Titleist cost to do this is in the MULTI- MULTI MILLIONS of dollars. Now who pays for this. You do when you go out and buy a dozen PRO V1’s at $48.00. If you take away all the PAYOLA (COSTS) the Titleist ball at best would be a $20.00 a dozen golf ball. If it was based on the Costco structure to run on a gross margin of 15% the PRO V1 would be a $17.00 a dozen golf ball. After all this people still dispute the fact that a company can produce a quality golf ball at a much lower price than Titleist. The people who dispute this such as PIMPS like Haney are now concerned that the gravy train or as I call it PAYOLA scheme has been exposed. Hank and the rest of you I have decided I am no longer going to pay you a dime.