Counterfeit TaylorMade SpeedBlade. Did you also notice they said golf towel. I would not do it Chinese named registrar. The colors may be off on the shaft bands or the graphics if the club has a graphite shaft. looking at this site saw callaway razr x irons 3-9ps, for 388.00 are they la git, anyone know anything about discountpricegolf.com. I know it fosters research and development in many fields, and encourages companies to improve products and technology. : Do the right thing got to your local retailers, make comparisons, try out different models and be assured what you decide to buy will be the real deal. Tech Email: Billing Contact: I compare the feel of a Miura to that of snapping a young tree branch and a Mizuno to that of hitting a marshmallow. What I also found is that you could check out the golf ball section, and see whether their prices are reasonable. I 00:11:47 So, technically, they are not lying. We already have them. : Admin Street3: And why is it unbeatable? For example, the counterfeit has a different groove pattern, different color head, the T in titleist is not crossed, etc. I am looking at buying a set of Callaway clubs, and have come across http://www.golfbuyitonline.com which appear have some really good offers on at the moment. Administrative Contact: In this case theyve ripped off the RapidSSL logo and stuck it on their website. I have always had a soft spot for the 201's and 301's. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. It appears to be legit since the who is info points to the correct location and they do leave a lot of company information such as names, contact numbers, etc. In the Europe market, the R9 Ti heads were offered in October 2009 with a larger club head that should offer a little more distance and a higher trajectory. Thanks. We are here to help educate and empower golfers. I was wondering If its easier to counterfeit forged or cast irons and if its easier to counterfeit drivers vs irons. A R11 driver cost $15 us to manufacture and retail for $399. I think ive already bought fake R7 $^) driver on the internet.. $145 only.. The shape of the head will be off. : Admin Phone: +86.05946277277 I purchased (or thought I did) a Bang Storm driver from a company called golf discount center supposedly from San Mateo CA in late August 2010 and have yet to receive my order two months later. Furthermore, the website is not UK based, as it suggests, but in China! Bad for us in the long run. United States Sarah Brown I am sorry but I dont believe this practice is legal and the lawyers have worded the agreements so to be able to skirt the law. Listed without the pics of the soles. Over the last few weeks, I have noticed a bunch of auctions for counterfeit Miura MC-501 irons listed. fuzhou fujian 350000 I have spoken with Callaway who have said that they cost them more than that to make. I ordered the Taylormade R9TP irons and was contacted within a few hours by my CC company asking if I had purchased any electronic equipment from Toyontech.com. Does it have a telephone number which is not just for taking orders, does it have a physical address for an actual retail outlet, does it offer free delivery throughout the world. The paint fill is not solid and the grip is smaller than the authentic one on the right. If they were professionally built then the seller should be able to provide a receipt showing who built them and cost. Bill Organization: Brandgolfclubs It has just been in the last couple of years they have started using the laser etching process. I have a fake club sitting right here next to the computer desk that i bought a month ago. My friend went to the address given in Central Hong Kong We all want the best of both worlds, dont we? Bought a set of Mizuno jpx800 pros (which were stamped forged,not Pros) I questioned Mizuno Australia about this who told me this was the Japanese model. so i advise that if you decide to buy from an online store, do a little bit of research, sites like this will help alot of people, only had i visited here first!! I have not recived my clubs yet,but after reciving tracking number i can tell they vere shipped from new jersey. Like I said. Nice websitejust hope I did not find it too late. Oh dear I am another sucker, it all seems legit until you hit the order button. You may be aware that Titlist could soon be launching its 714 irons for 2014. My warning to any website with names such as this one. How about golfbase.us? Paste as plain text instead, Registrant FAX: +86.05946277277 Referral URL: http://www.networksolutions.com Have you ever bought a club on eBay and thought to yourself, I sure hope this club is authentic and I didnt just throw $300 down the drain? Well, you have come to the right place because this article has pictures and details of many of the counterfeit clubs we have encountered in our Golf Trade In business. spent $530. ohhh & they go bloody nice as well. I purchased Callaway Edge irons from onlinegolfwholesaler.com. The 8 iron has the serial number, and also did the magnet test. Lets at least try to keep as much of our hard earned money here in the US where it belongs, and give our business to legitimate companies that are doing what they can to support that, not trying to rip us off with cheap imitations. If the online stores were TRULY getting their products from the companies, then the prices of these golf balls should be low and updated to the latest inventory. [], WINNER ANNOUNCED: CJ Bush Brought To You By 14Stix.com The crew over at 14Stix.com and MyGolfSpy have joined forces today to throw a contest you dont want to miss. I am definitely thinking fake after viewing their prices. Check out the pictures on this web site, some are reversed. I never heard of overstock clubs being sold. It may be a company email address. Gurugolf and Empire-Golf both have a large supply and guarantee authenticity saying they purchase from authorized dealers. You can also try the magnet test on your driver to see if it will stick. I uploaded more on a the other Thread here. Any info on these two Ebay sellers? Im seeing about 10 yards additional distance with each club over my previous set (RAM Tours). Im not saying they are selling counterfeit clubs, but the deal is too good to be true and Im walking away. If you can only afford $500 (and IMHO thats all most average golfers should spend) find yourself a nice clone maker who will back their product with a warranty and you will not have to worry if your getting ripped off. Just a bit of advice for those of you who have been unfortunate enough to buy fake clubs. Rockbottom golf is offering Callaway X Forged 2009s for $399. 576K subscribers in the golf community. I knew Id get stuck otherwise, w/ either the club or a return shipping fee. Carlsbad, CA 92008 Sound and feel are spot on, which isnt easy to copy. Running as we speak. Tgib Marketing Inc is a private company categorized under Golf goods and equipment and located in Rochester, NY. Higgins, Russell stuck on tp labelsas well ! Thanks again. I visited a dealer at a flea market where he displayed a sign claiming to be an ADAMS distributre, but offered to sell a set of A12OS irons at a wholesale price. This has to be the biggest give away for a fake club. United States After 7 days the club had not been shipped yet. Just want to warn everyone that this site sells fake clubs, and wont refund your money when you try to return the club. ltd. At 2nd Swing, we get fake golf clubs traded in from time to time that are identified by our inventory. North Chili, NY 14514 Wondering if this is selling fake products. Free Tool: Download DomainTools Download DomainTools for Windows I spoke to this company using their chat software, i asked the question whether they were fake or original, and they told me the clubs are OEM product and are from an Asian company, does this mean they are totally genuine or just using original stolen parts? Me13:22:22 Higgins, Russell Has anyone ever purchased from him? Email: [emailprotected] So I sold the set I had just purchased with the intention of getting a new set with the changes already made. anyone knows about this shop. Miura doesn't need all of that, it looks beautiful in its restraint. Lighter finish - much lighter in the fake putter. AND what a surprise the clubs were shipped from China AND CC charge was on Toyntech.com. The momentium has shifted thanks to MyGolfSpy and all the contributors. And for the epoxy we should have included for retailers that claim they are brand new. The picture is unclear, but I decided to go to the official TM site and found the specific bag is not listed on TMs site. Anyway, keep in touch, and feel free to call us with any questions or concerns you might have. Being cheated is much worst than the loss of money. And then compare pictures from both because that's the easiest way to find out. Does anyone know any ways to dispute the payments? No phone #. Im normally very careful online. Thanks. mizuno mp 57 swing weight between c4 and d8 lies from 2 degrees flat too 4 degrees upright Can anyone chime in and help confirm if I am right?? Their website had spelling errors throughout and their emails were laughably written. welcome to our custom service! Thats where I found this thread. Thats actually an OK deal. Any scam here? I buy gift cards from Golfsmith & Golf Galaxy. Daisy 00:13:10 First off I just want to thank u for this blogit has really opened my eyes to this world of fake clubs. And that 50% of top blands as well, wow! They said they would answer my quirry but I doubt it. He played the golf as better improve. Hope every customer will be happy with our wholesale golf clubs and service. All vely, vely cheap. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. I took a closer look at it and it was indeed a fake, the manager of the store agreed so they had to take it off the rack. Very bad ones at that. And iron setsshewwww fogetaboutit! or by third parties who have licensed their materials to Golfskydiscount,Inc. Odyssey The more clubs they can get out on the market, means their brand has a larger market share. They say the clubs come from a OEM supplier. Learn how your comment data is processed. All, I just see that 2nd Swing has put up a set of obviously fake Miura MC-501s on their website. If anyone else has had encounters with fake websites or other crooks please let us all know. but stay away from suno golfeven their tee will be fake one ( youl pay for tee, you will receive toothpick hhihihi. Cobra F6 3, 5 woods Fujikura Motore F1 X 85 I bought some Ping G25s and while the shafts (TFC 360 graphite) and grips looked ok, the heads had a plastic covered piece of grey foam where the CTP should be (Tungsten insert). Since 2005 I have only seen one other set available. Sounded like an empty tea kettle! No worries. Browse MacGregor's clubs, bags and outerwear. http://www.supplygolfclubs.com/Titleist_Scotty_Cameron_StudioStyle_Newport_Putter.html. Clear editor. superquad overall length 46.2 inches shaft weight after pulling 106 grams hosel .350.. proper spec would have been 44.75 inches -65 grams shaft -.335 hozel Registrant Street1: 112-114 Des Voeux Road,Central,HongKong Rockbottom gets their inventory from pro shops, golf courses, and other types of retailers that are going out of business. Of course the set is over a year old. Tech Postal Code: 322000 MAP pricing does not allow for many deals nowadays. My R7s shot in the low 89s to high 70s. Heres a tip, Go to the golf store and pay retail price. The fact that the item was locatedFulton, Maryland and shipping from an overseas location caught my eye after I had paid and aroused some suspension. Looking that up, shows HUGE SCAM. I could clearly be wrong , just my opinion. Not so easy when the real deal is being shipped in from all over the world, as it currently is. Most all the product development goes on here in the west. too good! I think it about sums up the hundreds of bogus online golf retailers around the world. They have more fitting choices and more knowledgeable staff to fit you from my experience. Who cares if it is a Nike, Wilson, or a club that says XXX from planet Venus. I myself got counterfeit golf clubs however I thought I had done all I could to ensure it didnt happen to me Genuine, Serial No, Photos, emails and checked counterfeit lists even spoke to a client who purchased them prior to me and he confirmed the where genuine or so he thought, what I received was far from genuine and to cut a long store short theres no money refund its gone just a settlement figure and they cut you off once you start to make a noise. Spot The Fake. I am worried they either sell knock offs, or are trying to run a scam to get money or credit cards. He does have a great seller rating. Any info as to whether their authorized dealer is a Chinese? does this website sell gunuine clubs, they say they are sent from the OEM factory. There is something to be said for cheap labor in fulfilling our American thirst for products, but it also opens the doors for problems like we are discussing here. I just found this thread after seeing a set of three Miura wedge heads for sale on eBay and wondering if they are real. I sent the seller another email letting him know that I have discovered that his clubs are counterfeit and giving him 48 hours to credit my PayPal account. Website is Netherlands based. Club head could be a different shape than an authentic club. I 20:23:28 All of our clubs are brand new, 100% from the original factory, with high quality and excellent performance. Bill Email: [emailprotected]. Sorry error in last comment, if the magnet does not stick not stick. NS1.FASTNEXT.COM The internet is awash with counterfeit golf clubs but fools still line up to make purchases which keeps these thieves in employmnent. on ebay is the big ds house of golf real or fake? I am specifically looking at eBay listings (Yes, I know that the only way to guarantee authenticity is to buy new from an authorized dealer), https://www.ebay.com/itm/Miura-K-grind-Forged-1957-wedge-set-52-56-and-60-/254191423140?_trksid=p2047675.m43663.l44720&nordt=true&rt=nc&orig_cvip=true, i just recently bought 2 wedges(51,55) from 2nd swing, they were listed as mint. STEAL THESE FROM ME! Thank you! Anyway this is not going away soon, and my message is to do your research before buying. Instead of it costing me the $465 I spent on the real one, it cost me a further $250 on the fake so $715 all up for the driver. Not to mention the care in packaging. Why dont I send you some cash instead?Will 2000 do? They dont charge sales tax in any state the only way to get away with that is to not be located in the US. I recently made an enquiry on http://www.aliexpress.com regarding the Taylor Made R11 driver, i was assured that the product was original and no mention of OEM or anything like that, the price was alot cheaper than shops ect but more than most on ebay, so i thought i would be getting a bargain, and even cheaper if i bought more than one, so i thought that if i listed one of these on ebay, i could order 2 (one for me and one for whoever bought from me on ebay) and get it cheaper!! Since its founding by three high school friends in 2000, RockBottomGolf.com has grown to more than $21.4 million in revenue by 2006. Phoenix, AZ. 333 Bridge St I would not purchase from them Michael. So ask yourself where on Earth does it get it golf clubs from? There are some reputable dealers online believe it or not. AGAIN! Ive got a feeling its fake. So I refused to do so until the made the repayement and they did. The website http://www.cheapgolfsite.com is also a site that is selling fake clubs. ns2.cnolnic.com, Registrant Contact: Clue four: Free shipping Miura. Combines two of the common red flags of the small-time crooks or people who have been burned. Just wondering if anyone has had a problem purchasing from this seller. I thought they would have said the clubs are all fake and that they had made up the serials numbers. But I am fairly certain. All of them show Chicago. I am so glad I did some research and found this site. When I questioned their online customer service they said these are original Pings with serial numbers ? Edit: A little more research. Serial number , well they said when I get my clubs i can check to the serial numbers. I though it was an American site. I request any feedback from anyone who might have heard of them or had an experience. I didnt think it would be dumb question to ask based on the photos, especially regarding the differences with the numbers and MC-501 Logos. Hi Guys please be aware of this site http://www.wholesalegolfmart.com Cheers! website is cheap especially callaway. Edit: Just noticed there are duplicate listings from Israel with same shipping from China, even though seller says they're in Israel. I cant believe that theyre not just selling fakes. Like I said base the decision on how the club plays. > I assume the Miura heads on DHGate and AliExpress are fake, and it seems like discussions here suggest that is so. My last shot here is that if the OEMs were serious about fighting this problem, they would offer COMPETITIVE prices on used equipment that have been condition rated correctly. But i can hit it quite far. Thanks, However The LH TB-901 has a modified toe profile with a subtle shift in weight from toe to heel, allowing the player to more easily square up the club head at impact. golfonlinehotsale.com I have a set of Wilson made Arnold Palmer signature clubs marked Personal with Reg No 37380 and would like to find out any information on them. If you ever need to reach us, we can be reached at 877-570-4653, and for those that have called you probably know Mike. #PowerToThePlayer. buy from the golf warehouse( http://www.tgw.com) or golfsmith, you wont be disapointed..the price are higher but its the real deal, can any body tell me if golfdealonline.com is a legit seller, i would suggest you to stay away as much as possible.. they are written fake all the way. There are some great posts here and wonderful tips! I mailed it back May 20th and have yet to see my card credited as of 7-19-10.