of Kirkland golf ball is one of the most talked about products in our ball testing each year.
After spending a lot of time digging into the 2025’s data and putting it in play myself, it’s clear that this isn’t a ball that you simply judge as “good” or “bad.”
What matters is how it fits YOUR game.
Here are five things I think you should know about the Kirkland Performance+ before you decide if it belongs in your bag.
1. You should not expect victory at a distance
If you’re looking for a ball that tops the distance leaderboard, this probably isn’t it. With that said, at most, it will probably only cost you a few meters.
Across fast, medium and slow drive speeds, the driver’s distance stayed right in the mix without relying on extreme launches or ultra-low revs. It may not be remotely a first choice, but it won’t hurt to put it in play.
2. This is one of those urethane balls that doesn’t care how fast it swings
Some golf balls clearly favor speed. with Kirkland Performance+ v3.5driver ball speed and spin remained tightly clustered across all swing speeds. There was no point where he could suddenly fall or jump.
At medium swing speed, Kirkland stands out for keeping spin under control without sacrificing distance. The data shows that it behaves differently (and more consistently) than previous versions.
3. With irons, you’ll notice control before you notice height
The 7-iron data showed slightly lower tip heights than many tournament balls, but the spin remained strong and the descent angles remained very playable. Carrying distance also stayed closely tied with the rest of the field.
What this suggests is that it is a ball that does not rest at extreme height or spin to stop. If you have already hit the ball high enough, Kirkland tends to produce more predictable shipping windows.
4. About green, Kirkland is all about predictability
In the 35-meter wedge throw, Kirkland spin more than ionomer balls but less than higher spin balls. The launch was slightly higher and the delivery was very consistent. I noticed the exact same thing when I tested the Kirkland on the course.
If your short game relies on maximum grip, you’ll probably want something with higher spin.
Sample wedge spin rates from the 2025 golf ball test (35 yard shot)
| Golf ball | Average Rotation (RPM) |
|---|---|
| Titleist Tour Soft | 4583 |
| Callaway ERC Soft | 5189 |
| TaylorMade’s tour answer | 5578 |
| Maxfli Tour S | 5580 |
| Callaway Chrome Soft | 5593 |
| Kirkland Performance+ v3.5 | 5612 |
| TOUR Srixon Q-STAR | 5623 |
| PXG Xtreme Tour | 5632 |
| AVX title | 5646 |
| TaylorMade TP5x | 5812 |
| Vice Pro Plus | 5823 |
| Maxfli Tour X | 5948 |
| TaylorMade TP5 | 6009 |
5. Where Kirkland Performance+ delivers value
Looking at the full 2025 ball test (driver, 7-iron, 35-foot wedge), Kirkland Performance+ v3.5 shows a consistent profile.
For the golfer on a budget choosing between a $50 tournament ball and Kirkland Performance+data suggests you’re giving up very little in overall performance across the board.
Final thoughts
For more information on how Kirkland Performance+ v3.5 performed at every swing speed, see our 2025 test results here: MyGolfSpy 2025 Golf Ball Test.
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