When approached with the proof the Power Seller told the buyer that I sell a whole lot of stuff and sometimes a counterfeit set might get in Please keep the set, I will refund your money as long as you dont post negative feedback on my account. The buyer get a free set of counterfeit clubs and the Power Seller keeps a 98% approval rate and gets to keep selling counterfeits. After delivery, I sent them an e-mail that I found the club to be fake, but of course, no reaction! Notice the sharp lines on back, faked texture on the cutouts in the back and the excessive toe-heel camber as can be seen in relation from the sole to the bottom groove of the clubs. BUYER BEWARE! http://www.onlinegolf.co.uk/. All of these discount golf websites are PHONEY, FAKE, SCAMS ect ect. Thats where I found this thread. http://www.ourdiscountgolf.com sells fakes. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! Does anyone know if Ebay seller yo*bo (YoBo Sports & Golf ) is legit or not? I was looking into buying a set of titleist ap2 irons from sunogolf.com. Brien glad to see your comments on the topic. We offer the latest Miura iron sets and wedges online and in-store. og the best prices. As Ive read, those sites are: http://www.rockbottomgolf.com Here is the final giveaway. Created on: 06-Sep-07 I then found mysurbuy.com and golfwholesale18.com and was amazed by the prices but I was suspicious that they looked like identical sites. On further examination, I found the bolt on the 3 wood was a little longer than the bolt on the 5 wood and apparently was bottoming out. I figured Miura would do something about it, especially the eBay listings, but I think they don't want to get involved when all a buyer has to do is patronize a real dealer. JohnUK. Bill FAX: +86.05946277277 Bill Postal Code: 322000 maop99, Ping clubs will be harder to tell because they have recently started using laser etching on their newer clubs. I like this site since you can choose your shafts so it looks like you would almost be getting some great clubs for your fit. Guys that sell 2-5 clubs at a time once or twice a year. I bought a set of r9 supertri irons from there on Halloween, arrived very soon. Go to your local golf store instead. Hitting them it seems impossible they are fakes. All other club manufacturers have similar authorised retailer pages on their websites. David. The enforcement and legal aspects of these companies intellectual property costs millions in U.S. taxpayer money, but that is how the profits of these companies are protected. Just my 2 cents for not getting screwed on eBay. Your genuine help will be greatly appreciated, thank you. But if you would like you can get me his info and e would be glad to contact him and see for you Scott. Try golf-seller on eBay, one of his auctions may not get too competitive and you may save a lot while being able to customize (just know what you need and it helps). Just wanted ur opinion if these are safe or stay away from them. My daughter bid a set of X24 Callaway graphite from Empire Golf through bidding as a Xmas gift to me. Hi Nick. I will be buying again from them this holiday season. I didnt get a ridiculous price but saved a couple hundred which of course I put to good use at a local shop on a used driver. If it seems like it might be coming from a questionable seller, or the price is too good to be true, could almost guarantee it's fake. Rochester, NY 14624 What recourse do I have? Ask for Mr Joe. The seller said the delay was due to If the letter C appears in the supplierss country of origin then be circumspect or pay with a method granting compensation for misdescription and fraud. My friend purchased a new set of King Cobra from the website last year. i need to buy a new driver . I checked the swing weight on each iron. Many of the counterfeit grips we have seen on counterfeit clubs have also been smaller around like a ladies size grip. The authentic club is on bottom and has the serial etched into the metal which you can feel if you run your finger across it. All, I just see that 2nd Swing has put up a set of obviously fake Miura MC-501s on their website. However, the guide below should help you identify counterfeit golf clubs. And again, just because a serial number doesnt check out with an American manufacturer doesnt mean its FAKE For example Mizuno (USA) only serializes their clubs when they reach the USA. Happy Golfing. Has anyone used Golf Stock Online (golfstockonline.com), they have a very good price on Callaway X-24 irons. http://www.golfwholesaleseller.com . Hope someone can give me some feedback. Miura has been making the world's finest forged golf clubs since 1957. Are the material content in those fake clubs same as the original ones? Ill post any further response from them. Thx, For sure u can get fake stuff on eBay, but if u got it- dont forget about the return policy. But remember they are only pictures and what arrives from the courier can be two completely different products. Colors are different. The person checked with that club and said, Im sorry that we cant trade with this fake club! * Company sales in 2002 must be $100,000 or greater; 2006 sales must not exceed $1 billion All three websites are probably the same corrupt organisation. Japan JDM. another expensive lesson. I also hit the 57 CBs but didn't like their feel as much as the blades. Thank you. I have also seen some with a very obviously not Miura "FORGED" writing on the hosel. I hit them and feel seems authentic, but I am not an expert. I bought a Ping G30 5-wood from Aliexpress from this seller ALBTROSS GOLF CLUBS in mainland China. The TM driver has such incredible graphics in the top and little logos that we both thought would be easy to see differences if mine were fakes. * Must have positive job growth between 2002 and 2006 clientTransferProhibited, Domain Name Server : Even the motore f3 shaft was a fake as confirmed by a legit Titleist seller. They work out of the U.K. and the junk they sell comes from China. Oh Billy Billy Billy. The website was not a secured site and B of A has had to give him a new account number. They let me know that they were definitely counterfeit. The majority of these counterfeiters do not produce left hand models. Thanks. Thats a question that is leaving me very confused following a recent email I sent to Rockbottomgolf. Callaway Thats when I started researching fake sites. Have you ever noticed the exception wording on any of the sales you see from any of the big retailers. First of all the name of the website discountpricegolf.com. Just looking for the best deals without getting ripped off. I just got the mp 52s by mizuno. If you think it does then consider what kind of player the clubs would be suited too. Referral URL: http://www.networksolutions.com Greetings, How can you thrust websites where CHINA comes as the owner of a domain name. If I try to trace route their url I get stopped at secureserver.net which appears to be a proxy network to hide their real location. sunogolf.com well done you got me. They dont know the meaning of customer service and it now looks as though my money is now out the window. can you please explain this to me Me13:28:40 Miura makes another set with the font style of the numbers this way. 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. I had demoed the real thing and it was like night and day. Anyone that 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. They sell more gold clubs than anyone on Ebay and have the most favorable ratings. It is 20 minutes from my house and located at a golf resort. Pasted as rich text. Has anyone had any problems with Monstersgolf on ebay?? Wow, Ive been looking for a site like yours for ages. We are here to help educate and empower golfers. Hope youre still checking back on your posts and read this. I paid less that $100 US which was quite a deal. What can you tell me about Discounts for Golf? An example: http://thegolfclubreviews.com/. North Chili, NY 14514 fax: Technical Contact Information : Counterfeit Titleist AP2 712 Iron. wondering what you know about a site selling cheap golf clubs at golfsetaus. the loft is written completely different. RockBottomGolf.com, a top Internet golf retailer prides itself on bringing rock bottom prices to all its customers known as Rock Heads. Thanks for the heads up, are there any pictures of the back? The groove line counts are usually off on the fakes. Employees make such little money, that theyre will always be stealing and the selling of molds going on in this business. I thank all of the people who have provided very important information here. Registrant Street2: GlobalGolf seems to be legit as well, but I have only ever purchased 2 clubs from them. If they are willing to break the law on import tax, I wouldnt trust the product. I don't think Mr Miura would license Aliexpress to sell 3 of his wedges for $65!!!!! So do contact the brand you are looking for and ask for your nearest outlet then there genuine there no such thing as an OEM i have been told. If the price is too good to be true, the clubs are FAKES. Does this mean the clubs are bogus???? How can I gell if the site is legit or my clubs are fake? When you get down to it, Ill take a slightly less pretty club over a possible fake every day of the week. You will receive fake products I just won an auction for $120 from GolfBestBuy-usa. If you want the real deal, go to your local pro shop or directly to the company that makes it. I simply did a google search for Ping G15 Irons and on the sidebar had numerous hits for brand new iron sets priced at $369.99, and $389.99. If its a fake, then Id love to see how far I could hit a legit club lol. I noticed that the head on the 3 wood was not locking in place and had a little play. I ended up with Steel and Stiff for my Hybrid clubs and it turns out I dont need the draw after all. I thought they would have said the clubs are all fake and that they had made up the serials numbers. Anyway this is not going away soon, and my message is to do your research before buying. Address : 10821 S. Ridgeway The momentium has shifted thanks to MyGolfSpy and all the contributors. I say this because Ive bought from other eBay shops that simply toss the club in the box with no padding and ship it off (and they wonder why they get complaints about damaged clubs). We do try our best to make everyone happy. Anyone know how to get hold of a company with the web site wholesalegolfplace.com ? RockBottomGolf.com has over a 99.8% customer approval rating between all the marketplaces they sell on and market in. Maybe the company does make them for Adams or who ever. i really peeved off whit myself being so silly to think that i was getting a great deal???? I cant believe that theyre not just selling fakes. They have more fitting choices and more knowledgeable staff to fit you from my experience. 2ndswing.com appears legit. I was thinking they might be involved in some sort of shill-bidding scam to get the prices up, but now I am thinking counterfeit. Just wondering if anyone has had any good/bad experiences with this site. *We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Clubs can be ordered via the web also, which is what I did. All vely, vely cheap, cheap. Most manufacturers do not offer a way for you to verify whether or not a serial number is authentic. So most likely I will be paying a few hundred more for a new set, but at least I know theyll be legit and all mine. One basic thing to keep in mind is that if you do not purchase from an authorized Internet dealer, the manufacturer may not honor its warranty on new clubs. I purchased a set of Mizuno mp 52 from golfclubseller and got a reply from shoponlinewholesaler. If I am not mistaken, the initial R( fairway woods were stell and they are getting ready to put a titanium fairway wood. I called Callaway corporate office and the guy said he could not locate their account based on their address. Colors and fonts will be different just like on the irons and drivers above. Address: UK. If a legit site theyll have a proper postal address So you think the number is higher and actually 65-70%? Just wanting to make sure. Shame on them! Yet all along that little voice inside my head saying to do more homework wouldnt shut up. I am left handed and looking to get a set of irons. Spot The Fake. Looks like Im just another victim of fraud. Did you also notice they said golf towel. Rather pay a bit more than having your Taylormade drivers head crack on the tee. The reply stated that they WOULD pass an official inspection by Callaway as genuine. TaylorMade serial numbers are normally put on with a laser and are smooth to the touch just like most counterfeit clubs. My friend brought it a year ago and that set look good quality. cn, Administrative Contact: They seem to play well; Ive only used them twice but so far, so good! Daisy 00:21:27 Upload or insert images from URL. FAKE CLUB TEST #3 Nike Sumo SQ 5900 Driver. They have some unbelievable prices on clubs (AP2s for $360) The site have some broken english on the descriptions, but their site phone number is an Chicago area code. The finishing does not look like the traditional Miura finishing to me, and honestly they just look odd to me. Other than that that these were very good counterfeits with only very mimimal differences from the genuine Ping clubs. the particular irons i looked at (Nike Golf- 2012 Machspeed X Irons 4-PW/AW Steel) were very poor quality clubs. I bought a Ping G30 5-wood from Aliexpress for $75.00 US (normally sells for over $150.00) from this seller ALBTROSS GOLF CLUBS in mainland China. I only buy components and clubs built in the USA. Dont be an idiot. Even the torque wrench was a phonysince it didnt have a torque setting. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Contest runs from May 18th June 1st Maximum of 5 entires allowed 1 allowed per day The Contest Has Officially Begun! Please dont worry about the quality, because our clubs are made with the same technology and mould. You guys sure Hurricanegolf.com is legit? Is your wesbite a scam? The main reason for this is counterfeit club makers can easily take an actual serial number and stamp it onto their clubs. http://www.golfsuperstoreonline.com are they fake? I 00:11:14 Today's Forum Thread of the Day comes from psgolf23, who has fallen hard for the aesthetics of Miura's MC 501 blades and asked fellow GolfWRX members for any insight into the performance of the irons. Hurricane may not have the latest from the OEMs but they do usually carry last years model and overstock items at some serious discounts. Could these R9s be Fake? Bill Organization: Chen Sun 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. The reply was. I bought a full set of R9 including woods, bags, trolley, umbrella etc worth $1,300. Congratulations to owning up to your moment of stupidity but more importantly this is yet another perfect example to all of us of the corruption that abounds with golf clubs and the world wide web. We will try to get our hands on some of the counterfiet gear. New Nike iron set? Greg. DOnt put them all in the same basket but be on your guard. Miura (13) Mizuno (241) Nickent Golf (0) Nike (45) Odyssey (15) Ping (314) PRGR (267) Roddio (29) RAM (0) Royal Collection (5) S - Z; . Very interesting debate. So my opinion is that the brands and the golf associations whom keep promoting golf and making billions should start to provide a better awareness about fake golf manufactures. and how do they feel hitting the little white devil? Wow makes you wonder if paying a little extra in a store is worth the peace of mind when buying a new club. We at fakegolfclubs.com think you are taking the urine out of us. Or am I just being paranoid now and should trust what the store sells?? They seem to have large supply and positive feedback. However, after a successful register on Callaways website and careful inspection of the clubs, not to mention a legit U.S. based URL and shipping site, my fears were kicked to the curb. Gmail account for contact, not enough or to many digits in the phone number. As an example, Titleist and Mizuno normally use a longer ferrule, but almost all the ferrules on counterfeit irons are shorter. I did get a phone number and address in the US. Only the manufacturer is not Mizuno but a Chinese sweatshop. No phone number so I emailed asking if their products are authentic. Does anyone know anything about that site? Has anyone used this site they say they ship from usa but still not sure if the clubs are fake. They have arrived promptly and well packaged but my husband is wondering if they are genuine. I posted this in another thread here and a mizuno rep stated these arent fakes. What is the standard length? Many of the shafts will feel flimsy or not as stiff as the flex stated on the shaft. what condition can i expect the clubs to be in? 059186988288 fax: 059186988288 I would have to see the ones on EBAY you are referring to to be able to tell. Unfortunately, the increase in golf's popularity has pushed counterfeiters to make more fake club heads, shafts, grips, golf balls, bags and headcovers. : Says they are out of Chicago. exists at all. They went back the next day and I havent bought any Callaway equipment since. I guess these guys get them locally since they are close to the manufacturernot sure. However, I did want to share a good news story and let you know that your feedback and contributions helped me avoid purchasing a PING G10 set (D,Ws,3-PW,S, Putter). tel: Is this a real website because the prices are really low. The complete Jaffick set reminds me of Ping's G-range with a hint of TaylorMade mixed in. Just wondering if you have heard of this guy? For those that havew not called us before, Mike is our Customer Service Manager. Sheesh! I searched on http://www.easybuygolf.com and didnt find much, but checked the whois record using whois.domaintools.com and it was from China. By the way I finally remembered to add you guys on facebook. They claim it is all authentic but, after reading all the above, now Im not so sure. ltd. I dont know if the titanium would be of any advantage in a fairway wood. Is this golf wholesale site a legitimate site in the United States or is it a scam or maybe some place selling counterfeit clubs? He is masterblaster1959. If you're worried at all about them being real, I'd be happy to take them off of your hands. Buying from a reputable retail store and yes paying a little extra not only gives you peace of mind, but the clubs are under warranty for 1-2 years as well. Bill Name: Brandgolfclubs Prices look to good to be true and I know what that usually means! ns2.cnolnic.com, Registrant Contact: They have everything made in China because its cheap!! What do you guys think? greenlight, May 18, 2019 in Japanese and Non-US. The headcovers were very obvious. They also will give good discounts for quantity orders, and they have about 1,000 sets of each in stock. RockBottomGolf.com is headquartered in Rochester, NY with their distribution center located in Suffolk, VA. Miura. The proof is that companies like Costco could probably double the product sales of a high-end club, but manufacturers would never sell to them because Costco would want to sell at a significant discount. 184 for a set of X22 is extremely cheap. Costco would have profit through volume, not through mandated markups. bought several club and never disapointed. Shaft is also not graphite. Miura "1957 Series" KM-006 Forged Blade Putter Right Handed. they are selling callaway x 22 irons for 399.00. 5545 Fermi Court On our counterfeit Vokey, the authentic club had a satin finish and the counterfeit was shinier. the pictures were from a regular camera. http://www.stores.ebay.com/proshopjj I have found that they have the cheapest clubs on the net vs any other legit online store, with their prices not being stupid cheap where alarm bells start ringing. I 19:49:05, ok Ann thank you very much I wont take more of your time. golfonlinehotsale.com, Avoid Like The PlagueCOUNTERFEIT TAYLORMADE CLUBS, AVOID http://WWW.GOLFONLINEHOTSALE.COM. Take a look at the Mizuno cover below to see a good example. No problem with the club but their customer service isnt that great and they dont take great care in their packaging. The things that scare me are: - $110 shipping for 3 heads, seems really excessive. One company gave them an 81 percent safe rating. So going with a reputable shop would be my suggestion. i know this is a pretty old thread but it still seems to be drawing comments. the pictures shown on golf clubs are almost identical to the original PLEASE DONT DO IT! Has anyone bought from golfsalesman.com as their prices seem too cheap.Wondered if they were fakes. By the way, the dealer called TaylorMade and gave them the serial number. Hi there knows the answer can you kindly respond? They are the real deal. Nothing wrong with that. I should have it up in a few days. Be interesting to hear from torbjorn vea to see if the X-22s were legit. I have found 6 other auctions that I am sure is the same seller even though the seller identification is different, TaylorMade clubs are the only ones that I have looked for, but I would bet there are others as well. This scares meon the shipping info page Return and partial refund