Jul 25, 2010 acushnet is the largest manufacturer of golf equipment in the world. Titleist driver righthanded golf clubs for sale ebay. So the following has to be true for the seller to be selling fake stuff. While we have a program to aggressively pursue those who engage in these practices, some counterfeit product finds its way into the marketplace, especially via the internet.
The authentic driver is the allpink club in the foreground. If you have purchased counterfeit titleist product, or have seen counterfeit product online or in a retail physical location, we would like your assistance. It doesnt matter if you are looking for used golf clubs or new golf clubs the counterfeit golf club industry is wellestablished and can trick many into believing their products are the real thing. Even the motore f3 shaft was a fake as confirmed by a legit titleist seller. Use our driver selector to find the best titleist driver to match your golf game. Browse all the latest titleist drivers, fairway woods, irons, wedges, hybrids, putters and complete sets. I bought two 816h hybrids online yesterday from an authorised titleist reseller, both clubs arrived today, one has a serial number stamped on it while the other one does not. The main difference is the club face is very rough. This page contains information that may assist you in avoiding becoming another victim of a counterfeit seller. Mar 03, 2016 what you need to know about counterfeit golf clubs.
Counterfeiters will copy serial numbers anyway so its not a reliable method. Tips to keep you from buying counterfeit golf equipment, so you dont waste your money. On the other hand it has paved the way for scam artists selling counterfeit golf clubs to unsuspecting golfers. However, on some websites which allow members of the public to buy and sell directly amongst themselves counterfeit golf clubs are a very serious problem.
Instead i am going to write about counterfeit golf clubs. To the regular guy you would not notice a difference, but a club junkie would and you would notice rust after a few uses. Aug 23, 2011 can clone golf clubs perform as well as the higher priced name brand golf clubs. Identifying counterfeit callaway clubs from ebay clubs. Complete guide to identify counterfeit golf clubs golf. Ts3 driver snapped and head cracked golf clubs team titleist. If you have purchased counterfeit titleist product, or have seen counterfeit product, report it here. Im looking to swap with another golfer who has your ap1s 4pw. Jul 11, 2011 tips to keep you from buying counterfeit golf equipment, so you dont waste your money. Inside the world of counterfeit golf clubs golfwrx. Both models have titleists surefit hosel for independent loft and lie adjustment. Anyways, as topic says, this is about counterfeit callaway clubs. The driver showed up today, shipped from china, and without a doubt, a counterfeit.
We did a random survey of 100 golf club listings on ebay a couple months ago and our golf club scam alert system we found that there was a highprobability that 24 of those listings were fakes since this has become such a problem we thought it would be a good idea to help you know what you are. What you need to know about counterfeit golf clubs golf digest. Im happy to read some press releases one posted below that almost 200 websites which sell counterfeit golf clubs have been shut down recently. The wedge was shipped very fast and upon taking it out of the box it is truly not used. Counterfeit golf clubs golfbidder information golfbidder. Just purchased these clubs for my son of ebay but dont know if theyre genuine, as i cant seem to find the model on the internet anywhere. A recent golf digest test showed that one counterfeit driver was 15 or more yards shorter and produced a ball flight 50 yards farther to the. I might recommend that you consider the new d2s that should be hitting the market in november.
Hi, im new to this forum and have been following the discussion here since a month ago. That and the serial number the real clubs seem to have a more subtle serial number etchpaint vs the fake one thats just the same bright white paint. Counterfeit equipment an authentic problem global golf post. Jul 16, 2009 i seldom create remarks, but after browsing through some of the responses here 10 ways not to buy fake counterfeit golf clubs i do have 2 questions for you if you do not mind. Titleists free driver selection tool helps you begin the club fitting process by recommending the best driver for your game. The first thing you need to know is that no counterfeit clubs are sold on golfbidder. There are good counterfeit clubs and bad ones in terms of appearance and finish as well as performance. Well today youre going to find out once and for all. Explore the stories that follow to find out what it takes to be a titleist. With this in mind, lets get started with some general tips on. Hes in the states but has an illegal supply route from china. Oct 23, 2019 the titleist emblem on the crown is too close to the front edge on the counterfeit club. Since they were essentially all custom ordered, the number shouldnt be too hard to check. For players looking for maximum forgiveness and a highlaunching, lowspinning driver that will provide a naturally straight shot.
Utry gives you the freedom to take golf clubs, gps or. Genuine and counterfeit ping g10 driver headcovers. Since you normally dont have a known authentic club to compare to, lets get started with some detailed. Where are these people buying these clubs from if there is doubt of the authenticity.
Both of titleists new drivers, the ts2 and ts3, were designed to give golfers faster ball speeds and more distance, but there are subtle yet important differences between the two as it relates to playability. Titleist pro v1 counterfeit and authentic golf balls are placed side by. They make about 85% of all the counterfeit golf clubs on the market today. You can check with titleist customer service listed at the bottom of this website. Despite taylormade and the rest of the golf industrys efforts, sales of counterfeit and knockoff golf products to unsuspected consumers continues to occur. Report counterfeit product titleist golf balls titleist. Mar 22, 20 callaway, cleveland, nike and acushnet parent company of the titleist, cobra and footjoy brands are among the companies who have suffered from the boom in fake clubs and although its reckoned. Hes been to china and either knowingly or unknowingly has purchased fake clubs and now trying to unload his fake club to you. I remembering hearing this years ago that when a company introduces a new club, it could be found on the secondary market fakes in a day. Unfortunately there are always going to be counterfeit clubs on the market. Many people fail to do this so there is no complete registration databank for clubs against serial numbers. The term to remember when describing the 917 d2 is fast.
When you buy brand name golf equipment you buy from. If held side by side with an authentic club, it will be easy to identify the counterfeit golf club because of the inferior quality. Ts3 driver snapped and head cracked golf clubs team. The club was also 55 degree instead of the 52 claimed. Lately there has been an increase of counterfeit golf products making their way into the marketplace. How to know if titleist irons are authentic sportsrec.
Its estimated that as many as 2 million counterfeit golf clubs are produced each year. Note the different colour on the fake ping g10 headcover left. I recently purchased two single irons 3 and 4 that were supposedly. Find out if titleist s ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game. Titleist golf clubs will bring your game to the next level. Complete guide to identify counterfeit golf clubs golf club. Find out if titleists ts golf clubs are the best fit for your game.
How to check if you have a fake ts1 driver golf clubs team titleist. How to check if you have a fake ts1 driver golf clubs. This topic has been pretty taboo and heated for many reasons. Titleist offers an extensive selection of shafts, grips, specifications and other customization options to help you perform to your potential. To play your best golf, you need the best equipment. Buyers should know that if they purchase a new club on the internet from anyone other than a reputable online golf store, there. It all starts with the highest quality materials and our commitment to constantly push the standards of golf club manufacturing. A recent golf digest test showed that one counterfeit driver was 15 or more yards shorter and produced a ball flight 50 yards farther to the right. The first thing you will notice about a fake club is the quality doesnt compare to the real deal.
This information will help us in our fight against the counterfeiters. May, 2017 thankfully, the counterfeit golf club issue has slowed some in the last couple of years thanks to people being more aware of the problem. Official callaway golf site golf clubs golf equipment. Titleist only tracks the serial numbers after you register it. Distance meets forgiveness in this driver with higher launch and less spin than its predecessor. Just purchased these clubs for my son of ebay but dont know if theyre genuine, as i cant seem to find the model on the internet anywhere please sign in to comment please login to post a comment. The club has a titleist grip and the club head looks exactly like a vokey design. May 05, 20 the club its self has the titleist authentic silver hologram sticker at the top of the shaft however it doesnt have any of the other stickers that in my experience with titleist clubs come on the shaft such as the black sticker at the bottom of the shaft that says the club was assembled in the states. Its important to make sure that you are aware of some of the noticeable differences before making a purchase. I can easily find 100 or more counterfeit clubs being sold on ebay i have. A friend if mine bought them from ebay, and when reading about many other counterfeit clubs bought on ebay i decided to look around for some help. Is it simply me or does it give the impression like some of these remarks appear as if they are coming from brain dead individuals. View the custom options book shaft performance guide.
We hope to contribute to the decline in counterfeit club sales by giving you all the information you need to identify counterfeit golf clubs. The titleist 917 d2 driver is designed to deliver the most complete performing driver to date. I got these clubs as a gift, but there are a few things that kind of alarm me, especially the grip and the serial number. As an example, titleist and mizuno normally use a longer ferrule, but almost all the ferrules on counterfeit irons are shorter. The company was founded in 1910 and originally processed rubber before launching its golf division in 1930. Essentially all fake counterfeit golf clubs come from china. Yeah, the really bright white looks like stock cheap paint vs the other which has more of a metallic pearl type of flavor going on that looks more fitting of a high end driver. When you open your box stamped with the titleist script, rest assured youre playing the very best.
Counterfeit clubs are out of control, but whos really at fault. Counterfeit titleist 910d2 driver golf club brokers blog. Titleist 917d2 drivers titleist golf balls titleist. Callaway, cleveland, nike and acushnet parent company of the titleist, cobra and footjoy brands are among the companies who have suffered from the. Never have been and never will be so right away you can relax. Titleist ts2, ts3 and ts4 golf drivers deliver speed, distance, and incredible performance. Experience effortless distance with the titleist ts1 golf driver. Youve found the right golf club but are you sure it is not a fake. Fake golf clubs have always been a problem and with the growth of the internet over the last decade, that problem has grown right along with the web.
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