So how you solve this is by having a unique code that is placed on the club after manufacturing (avoid overseas counterfeiting of the code) and only by the golf company itself. This code could then be texted by the consumer to a phone number that will instantly give you a response back whether or not it is “authentic”.
How to identify counterfeit golf clubs?
The serial number is much larger on the counterfeit. If you think this guide will help you identify counterfeit golf clubs, please share it with your friends by clicking the share buttons below. The best way to put counterfeiters out of business is to educate buyers on how to avoid buying their products.
Why can’t you easily see a fake golf club?
In golf, you won’t easily see it because even if you know what to look for, you won’t have a comparison between the legitimate club and the counterfeit. It has become that precise …
How can you tell if a golf club has a good grip?
A good grip shouldn’t have a notable rubber smell. The club on the right is the counterfeit, because as you can see, the detailing is lower quality and not up to code.
How much money can you make from Golf Club counterfeiting?
But…and this is a big but…they can make up to $10,000 for stealing an original design by an OEM…which is a huge motive when you consider the fact that it is more than they make in 5 years! Secondly, and no less important to the cause of golf club counterfeiting is the fact that so many people now touch this product or design before it is completed.
How can you tell if golf clubs are fake?
0:2412:51How to Spot a Counterfeit Golf Club | The Hot List - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd I think it's important to start off to know the difference between counterfeit. And a knockoff aMoreAnd I think it's important to start off to know the difference between counterfeit. And a knockoff a knockoff is when you have a brand name that's kind of closed kind of a cutesy play on words.
Do people sell fake golf clubs on ebay?
Fake or counterfeit clubs do exist and people do sell them on Ebay.
Are there fake golf irons?
1:5012:35DON'T BUY FAKE GOLF CLUBS!!! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipOne it's almost like anything in life it sounds too good to be true it looks too good to be true.MoreOne it's almost like anything in life it sounds too good to be true it looks too good to be true. And it feels too good to be true. Guess what it's probably too good to be true.
Are wish golf clubs fake?
12:0212:54I bought a FAKE golf club from WISH (shocking result) - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThis look look at that look at the neck. The screw has actually come out the screws. Gone driver'sMoreThis look look at that look at the neck. The screw has actually come out the screws. Gone driver's dead guys i think the moral of the story.
How do I know if my TaylorMade is real?
Authentic TaylorMade golf clubs have a serial number on the hosel of each wood and on the 5-iron or the 7-iron (depending on the model) in each set of irons. If your club does not have that serial number, it may not be a genuine TaylorMade.
Are Titleist iron heads made in China?
Some of the individual parts may come from China or Japan, but every club is assembled in the Carlsbad manufacturing plant, undergoing the tight scrutiny of Titleist's industry-leading quality assurance.
Does global golf sell fake clubs?
At GlobalGolf, we go through an extensive process to find and eliminate fake clubs so our customers always get genuine products.
How can you tell fake Ping irons?
Note the serial number and distinguishing features of the club. Call Ping at (800) 4-PING-FIT (800-474-6434) and provide the details of the club and the manufacturer. Ping should be able to tell you if the club is a genuine Ping product.
How can you tell a fake Pro v1?
0:260:55The dimple test: identifying fake golf balls - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipBecause I played for Titleist for so long you can tell by the dimples that's not the pro v1 theyMoreBecause I played for Titleist for so long you can tell by the dimples that's not the pro v1 they have very symmetrical even dimples around the whole golf ball.
Where are TaylorMade clubs made?
The TaylorMade golf clubs are not entirely manufactured in the United States. Just like Titleist and Callaway, the parts are made overseas and then brought back to the United State to be put together. Like the other companies, TaylorMade also produces its clubs in Carlsbad, California.
How can you tell a fake TaylorMade SIM?
3:0923:29BEWARE - He was sold a FAKE Taylormade Driver... HOW TO SPOT!?YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd shafts and grips. And lettering is all very similar that being said if this was held out likeMoreAnd shafts and grips. And lettering is all very similar that being said if this was held out like that or in the top of a bag i don't think you would ever be able to tell that that wasn't a good tip.
Do all Titleist clubs have serial numbers?
I contacted the retailer in question and I was told that all standard stock clubs will have a serial number (makes sense) but club heads that have been allocated for custom stock wont have a serial number as the full spec of the club is not known at time of manufacture.
Do golf clubs sell misprints?
But golf manufacturers generally don’t sell “misprints.”. If it looks wrong — extra glue, discoloration, different engravings, etc. — it almost certainly is. And if the deal sounds too good to be true, chances are it is. Putters.
Is a golf club on the left or right counterfeit?
Differences in the centerweight and screws are a giveaway that the real product is on the left, and the club on the right is counterfeit. Golf’s biggest equipment companies can agree on one thing: counterfeit clubs are bad for the consumer — and bad for business.
What Would You Do?
Imagine this for a second…there are tens of thousands of people across the globe accessing your bank account and stealing $0.01 from you every day. Would you notice? Of course you would..your talking hundreds of dollars a day being wiped from your bank account.
Golf Companies Losing Millions To Counterfeiters!
I give you that example because golf companies are losing millions of dollars in profits each and every year due to counterfeit golf equipment purchases. There are basically thousands of thieves across the globe every day stealing money from their bank accounts.
But here is the problem (s)
ENFORCEMENT WON’T WORK! – Well at least what the group is doing so far won’t work. They employ a similar system that our current drug enforcement uses (Education & Enforcement). This all sounds great but it’s all about how you mobilize that education & enforcement.
Golf Manufacturers Counterfeiting Group – Launches Website
While I will say that their new website is a start I will also say it is a MAJOR disappointment in my view. Not only is it lacking when it comes to distribution as of now but it also lacks information.
How To Stop The Thieves!
Now…by no means is this an all encompassing list or full proof ways to eliminate golf club counterfeiting…but if they really want to get serious about this…in my opinion these might be better options then launching a website with 4 tips to help consumers avoid buying fakes.
Your Thoughts & Your Help!
Help spread the word about golf club counterfeiting…share this article or others like it with your golfing friends. Have thoughts about this article or maybe you have your own ideas on how they could reduce the amount of counterfeit golf clubs sales. I want to hear them and I am sure the U.S. Golf Counterfeiting Group would as well.
Golf Balls
The one on the left is the fake. The cover and core are made from lower-quality materials, the cover is thicker, and as you can see, uneven. The counterfeit golf ball flies like a knuckleball as a result.
Irons
A cross-section of this iron shows the one on the right side is the counterfeit model. The cavity isn’t hollowed-out, which means the ball won’t come off the face as hot.
Driver
The driver on the right is fake. How can you tell? Because the detail on the painting is off, and the hosel doesn’t include any adjustability.
Grips
Grips can be tough, but ultimately, you can differentiate the fakes from the real ones by the detail on the grips, the quality of the material and the smell. A good grip shouldn’t have a notable rubber smell.
Woods
The club on the right is the counterfeit, because as you can see, the detailing is lower quality and not up to code.
Balls
One of the most effective ways of telling a fake dozen from a real dozen? The hologram. Never, ever buy a dozen Pro V1s that doesn’t have one.
Counterfeit grips: How to identify & avoid them
Despite Golf Pride’s daily efforts & a global team dedicated to eradicating them, counterfeit grips are still pervasive in the market.
LOW PRICES
Golf Pride suggests a retail price for our authorized retailers with each grip model we produce, and that price rarely wavers or is discounted. If you see grips online for a price that seems too good to be true… it probably is.
STRONG ODOR
A regular complaint Golf Pride’s anti-counterfeit team receives around counterfeit grips is that the grips have a powerful, petroleum-like odor.
MOST-COPIED GRIP MODEL
The MCC is one of Golf Pride’s most popular grips at retail, and it’s our most-copied grip by counterfeiters. Steer clear of buying these from unauthorized retailers.
