I purchased a set of FT-ibrids from him and am wondering after reading on hear if they are authentic. There prices for the most part are inline with rockbottomgolf.com but then there are a few prices that really make you think. I currently play TM R9s and will be looking at the Speedbladez when that model is superseded. THANKS for the heads up! I will try and post some pics, just figured I would finally post this up with a few more listings from different sellers coming out within the day. I think some of these clubs are starting to make their way into retailers as used clubs. Currently you can by a $300 Taylormade driver and get a Scotty Cameron putter free. Brand List General Points TaylorMade . Me13:25:08 Dont be an idiot. poor grammar and all but would like to know what someone elses thouhgts were. on ebay is the big ds house of golf real or fake? ns4.ename.cn The 3 Banger ~ Mavrik MAX | AD DI7x after reading the comments, i am getting very paranoid over buying clubs on the net however, would like to confirm one point: for the online retailer listed in taylormade website (http://www.taylormadegolf.com/locator/online-retailer), does it mean that ALL these online stores definitely sell authentic taylormade clubs? Wow. Address : 10821 S. Ridgeway The manufacturers are obviously letting this slip for brand placement, similar to a billboard or a pay-per-impression campaign. The club is noticably heavy becuase of this. Thanks GolfEtail for a happy ending! dennis just bought the same irons you are talking about ping g15 from golfleading.com Glad youre happy, if R9s are titanium, as I believe they are, then you can confirm this by applying a magnet to the face. I understand your concern, please kindly notice that all the items are OEM products and brand new with high quality. after seeing this site im concerned about the authenticity. These folks seem to be legitimate. Has anyone experienced any problems with fake items from this site? Edit: Just noticed there are duplicate listings from Israel with same shipping from China, even though seller says they're in Israel. Thoughts from anyone? This ebay store sells the Precise S7 clubs that were made in 2009 by Tartan Sports. Thanks CJ! Designed and constructed by master craftsman Katsuhiro Miura, each club is individually made using Miura's patented forging process. golfdiscounting Thanks!! When contacted they ignored the complaint refused to acknowledge or accept the problem despite sending photos and generally just stone walling or not answering emails that may implicate them in accepting responsibility. Im sorry to tell you but I know this for a fact! Go to a legit store and pay the price to get what you want and dont end up with a $180.00 paperweight. That should be updated every day if they are legit, and it shows on both sites Tested 12-Sept. Starting around 2013 they started using a laser to add serial numbers to their drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, and Scotty Cameron putters. . Is ksouth9 a legit website, for selling quality golf clubs! and its 3-9 and SW. i guess they dont sell a PW.. as anyone else heard of this website?? Thanks. Display as a link instead, 56988965 Fax , Technical Contact: have you guys brought any brand of golf set from the wowgolfcllubs website? Theyre selling Scotty Cameron Newport 2s for $99.99! Are they fakes? Display as a link instead, Thank you! You can post now and register later. Feel sad, very embaressed. Im looking at a set of Adams a12 os at a local golf retailer. A lot of local pros wont even touch a counterfeit. Dont be an idiot any longer. Anyone ever hear of this outfit? Save your money or you will be sorry. They have the same address in IL. I have spoken with Callaway who have said that they cost them more than that to make. I was looking into buying a set of titleist ap2 irons from sunogolf.com. The Chinese workers (who work in the factories) will steal the mould of the golf clubs and sell them for thousands of dollars. We have all top brands. The safest way I see it would be to spend a few bucks more and get the $1300 clubs instead of paying $250 and having them be counterfeit. Bill Phone Ext. Report counterfeit: http://www.counterfeitalertnetwork.com.au or http://www.ic3.gov. Says they are out of Chicago. just wondering if anyone has purchased anything off the seller busibee11 on ebay he is located in the USA and has sold a lot of gear with great feedback, and he looks like a genuine seller, so just after any info thanks. might take some getting use to. Tag Heurer has a network of retailers that exclusively sell their product (Just like many club makers have with the golf stores). All three have the GENUINE stamp on the hosel. I pursued getting my money back through paypal and was able to stop shipment and get a refund prior to shipment. The grips smelled like tires. Here is the final giveaway. As with the heads and shafts of the clubs, the colors will most of the time be a little off. It seems way to cheap to be real. Absolutely no problem using them. And that is why we put together the most comprehensive checklist. Great information! Club Length: Mens Standard Of course not. Bill FAX Ext. They are the cheapest around my area, it is a family run business. I will return emails on Mon the 28th when I return to the office. > yeah sorry wondering if mine are legit now . fax: Technical Contact Information : I know there are fake Miuras out there being sold especially on the Chinese sites Thats where I found this thread. Saw a show on 60 minutes about fake golf clubs from China. 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. the loft is written completely different. Snake oil extra. Select Flex: Regular Hey i just bought a set a Vega irons off ebay for $700, just wondering if thats sounds to good, i think retail is like 1200. There are now lots of middle-men involved in the production of a golf clubbelieve it or not there might be over 75 people touching a design before it hits the shelves. I called both Taylormade and Callaway to confirm. THEY NEVER EVEN SHIPPED MY FAKE DRIVER. When you get down to it, Ill take a slightly less pretty club over a possible fake every day of the week. I am thinking of buying a set of x22 irons from http://www.golfdealonline.com any news on this website are the legit looks like great prices.. claim OEM? Hi Dan D i have also just been scammed by the same site topgolfmall with a set of Diablo Callaways so i to wish i had seen these type of sites first. I had demoed the real thing and it was like night and day. I have bought dozens of sets of clubs off them, Sometimes the brand names fall off the club but I just glue them back on and sell them for a 20 percent profit on a local auction website. : So, why do we keep using these foundries to make our clubs you ask? Cobra Bio Cell 2 Hybrid 17.5 Matrix Black Tie HM3 95X ns1.cnolnic.com If you buy from the right guy these clubs are coming direct from the factory. I also just posted a video on youtube (click here to watch) where I casually explain the history and show off the condition of these irons in hand. golfbase.us = turkey = get the shotgun out and blast its head off.. Ive been burned by these sites, fact of the matter is, if it is too cheap it is a fake. Your link has been automatically embedded. Bill Organization: Chen Sun An example: http://www.scamadviser.com/. But we have only been in contact with a couple sources. The edges and lines of the club are much softer/rounder than the one on the picture. I have been to Shezhen were many club manufactures plants are and there are and alot more plants in surrounding cities and in hong kong . I checked this and they were right!! I prefer not to use his name. Lots more red flags here. has anyone ever dealt with the incredible golf store on ebay if so is his stuff legit? They didnt try to hide the fact that they are in China. No reason to suspect that the club I bought is a counterfeit, especially considering the great distance Im getting off the tee since using it. I guess it's more than bleeding obvious they're fakes. 56988965 Fax , Domain servers in listed order: It`s really becoming bad, you can`t trust individual sellers on ebay unless their clubs show noticeable long-term wear and the photos show part of their home. I hope none were golf clubs of any of the previously mentioned brands. Hes been using his new clubs and they look great. The clubs tested very well. By Butand this is a big butthey can make up to $10,000 for stealing an original design by an OEMwhich is a huge motive when you consider the fact that it is more than they make in 5 years! Hi iv recently being searching high a low for a new set of clubs and have found several websites that offer golf clubs and stupidly low prices, and like most well i hope, I was a little suspect, did some research and have found several forums about the increase in golf equipment, some have been lucky enough to perchase a good fake, but personally who create a market for these clowns to continue! I bought a set of 09 X-Forged with 6.0 shafts and a local Callaway shop has already confirmed they are real. Because of this article, I went to Diamond Tour and looked over their wares, as well as spoke to several of their staffAnd, I bought a set of irons from them. There were subtle differences in the lettering on the headcover and the head itself that you would not know if not looking at a real one side by side with the fake. I have a few sets of genuine, which are just sandblasted in the notch. http://www.golfclubgate.com/ real or not NEED TO KNOW NOW! Thomas Rath From my previous post, Im not noticing the crack noise any longer, but the irons still feel stiff on contact. Your link has been automatically embedded. Certainly not in the D range and probably not E. I actually took it and hit a bucket of balls. All vely, vely cheap, cheap. Some insight anyone? First of all the name of the website discountpricegolf.com. 5 Testers Needed! We carefully hand-select every clubs to make sure that our customers will receive the best golf clubs. Sure! They show operaters on line but you NEVER get to talk to any one. The other weird thing is that he is based out of Florida but my package was shipped from Alabama. PayPal and Ebay provide no protection at all if you deal with these sellers, be fully aware of that!!! Good luck. Just seems to good to be true. Please dont do it. Admin Street1: Xiamen maby it would help if everybody that bought clubs from reputable sources would register them with the maker, there would be a lot less legit numbers out there floating around. Shenzhen perhaps? NOOOOOO! i am African so I can say that www. I am left handed and looking to get a set of irons. 6123319303 Fax , Technical Contact: all of our clubs are the OEM products with the same matrial,same quality and performance as the official ones Province/State : WG If you are to buy clones the only 2 companies I would deal with are Diamondtour.com & PinemeadowGolf.com. 1) The club head sizes were too large; 2) the head covers were made of plastic not leather; 3) the shaft lengths were too long for a 3 & 5 wood; 4) the shaft graphics were slightly off; 5) the grips were colored when they should have been simple black; 6) the club weights were too heavy; 7) the shafts should have been Fujikura Blur 70 not 60 (the drivers shaft); and 8)they used a cheap ill-fitting gasket under the face plate which sets the face angle. http://www.golfclubspy.com looks like another one to stay clear of.. Offering free delivery due to clubs being sent as a gift. Regards. ns2.ename.cn I have played 3 rounds so far with them, and they hit beautifully. Details are just not important to them. I think though, a couple of your suggestions are problematic. mate not all is lost. Our mission is #ConsumerFirst. xielunyong I had a buddy of mine buy some Calloway irons off ebay and they were counterfeit. Hope this post helps anyone else who might not be sure about the websites. Starting to get the picture? You guys really have to open your eyes. Anyone hear of wowgolfclubs. If it sticks then your clubs are some sort of titanium and if youve not lost distance compared with your previous clubs then why not stay happy. I checked out on that website and not see where it come from. Colors are different. what condition can i expect the clubs to be in? The fakes have very sharp lines, and you can see they aren't sandblasted in the recessed areas (at least not the same). if they are a fake i will open a dispute on paypal once i have recived the clubs. Any info on these two Ebay sellers? http://www.onlineeconomygolf.com/Cheap-Callaway-X-22-Irons-Sale-11.html. Hard to tell from the website itself, but the prices.no way. They obviously have to come through unauthorised channels. Does anyone know of this site is selling fakes? Thanks! Country: Hong Kong as the Brand name clubs. welcome to our custom service! Only 95,000 businesses or 0.5 percent of the 19 million businesses met the above criteria. 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 As suspected it was not in the system. Welcome to our site!How can I help you? nothing initially raises a red flag the camber under the bottom scoring line looks pretty straight.. which is good. The things that scare me are: - $110 shipping for 3 heads, seems really excessive. Of course the set is over a year old. So I asked for the transaction to be cancelled and I was refunded. Edit: A little more research. Me13:22:22 fuzhou fujian 350000 Here are a couple of links to Ebay auctions to see the Srixon 701s for sale: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-SRIXON-I-701-TOUR-FORGED-IRONS-RH-3-PW-Gold-S300_W0QQitemZ370278270174QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGolf_Clubs?hash=item56364e04de, http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-RH-SET-SRIXON-I-701-TOUR-i701-FORGED-IRONS-3-PW-STF_W0QQitemZ400080481837QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGolf_Clubs?hash=item5d26a7ae2d. I just don't want a member here to get caught with a set of $1000+ counterfeit irons. 1-800-588-9836. I havent received them yet. Ill find out soon enough! They have a lots of positive feedback on e bay. Miura started to forge golf clubs at the age of 16 and found several mistakes in the forging process at his original employer - at least in his opinion. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/NEW-Golf-heads-Miura-black-Golf-wedges-head-Set-50-56-58-loft-Golf-Clubs-head/32781024251.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.32.DEQwt2&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10152_10065_10151_10068_10130_10136_10137_10060_10138_10155_10062_10156_10154_10056_10055_10054_10059_10099_10103_10102_10096_10148_10147_10052_10053_10142_10107_10050_10051_10084_10083_10119_10080_10082_10081_10178_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_10181_10182_10078_10079_10073_10070_10123_10120_10124-10120,searchweb201603_4,ppcSwitch_5&btsid=d7341b42-ba58-4df7-9afd-243ecc8b2df9&algo_expid=60aeb13b-909a-4aa7-b78d-421f3f8d0eab-4&algo_pvid=60aeb13b-909a-4aa7-b78d-421f3f8d0eab, Cobra 10.5 F6+ Fujikura Motore F1 75 X Delivery will of course be free, but even less than free, if you live in the Shenzen region. Its not often you fing the fake site with a form of contact however i found a site with a chat link, and clearly the service was so poor and DAISEY, well not sure she can speak english have a look at our lovely conversation , I 00:10:30 Do not deal with sunogolf. Quality products, fast and stellar service is what makes RockBottomGolf.com what it is today, one of the largest Internet golf sites in the world specializing in closeout golf merchandise. They also have something called greens fork balls and a ball tray. Is he cheaing? Province: Zhejiang This is what I got from their customer care!!! I would advise you to go into the Paypal full claim system urgently and make a total rejection of the clubs and not to debate any sort of use. The clubs are totally unplayable!!! The website is: http://www.buygolfsets.com, Has anyone come across http://www.golfwholesaleseller.com Miura. Its not out there. All you could get was their on-line question and answer system which simply repeated all the stuff about OEM manufacturers etc. Yesterday was 98 degrees with 91% humidity. When you receive the bag, please open, deposit a large sum of cash and one of our representatives will meet you outside the mall cark park at precisely seven minutes before midnight on Tuesday week. Most likely its based in China somewhere. Go to your local retailer, see the clubs for yourself, ask questions, hit some balls with them and make an informed decision. I got a reply that said will return emails on Monday 2-28. just came accross the site http://www.golfmartdiscount.com , everything on there is cheap as chips, they claim to be offical calloway and taylormade internet retailers, anyone have any previous dealing with this lot? Do they do steak knives? I thought they would have said the clubs are all fake and that they had made up the serials numbers. Why has no one commented on budgetgolf.com ? Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413 I just thought I would say that not all club makers on e-bay are looking to scam people. Secone you cant click on the Mcfee site adviser at the bottom of the webpage. They claim that they sell Authentic clubs but I want to know for sure. http://taylormadegolf.com/shared-customer-service/customerService-authorizedonline.html Normally, I can buy gift cards for 10% to 15% off. The Hurricane site is similar to RockBottom and then they have their component business. The heads are fake, the shafts are fake (much too light flex), and the grips are fake. In October I ordered a 56 degree wedge (NIKE) it came within a week, and also confirmed legit at my local roger dunn, I took the risk, you can now reap the reward. Admin Email: Technical Contact: Bill Street2: I think Rockbottoms star has long since waned. Nick. Does anyone know if Ebay seller yo*bo (YoBo Sports & Golf ) is legit or not? I received the message they are not fakes so again I asked them how they can sell ping online directly? Just wondering how you found your clubs from golfshop365.com. 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. Yet all along that little voice inside my head saying to do more homework wouldnt shut up. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I am trying to figure out if the set of FT-ibrids I just purchased on ebay from thegolfhabit are authentic callaway irons. Bogus address, city and zip. Miura is known for making some of the best handmade forged wedges in the world, and it shows. i think its fake because of the price for one, also because of an imperfection on the hozel of the club. tel: I purchased used mizuno mp 32 irons 3-pw from invgolf on ebay. Snowy regards from Switzerland. I bought new Callway FT irons and found them 1st class, this firm gives one 7 days sale or return which is more than enought time to check out the purchase. * This domain has changed name servers 1 time over 0 year. I am definitely thinking fake after viewing their prices. Looking mainly at K Grind stuff now and higher lofts, since 2ndSwing only has 53 and below now. What about http://www.golfselling.com they are new too, and price offered does not make sense at all, be aware. There is some advantage though to a higher trajectory. Some guy in South Korea just became YOU! Any help would be appreciated. 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. Has anyone heard of this website ? ITs all true about buying cheap clubs. Does anyone know about greatsalegolf.com. These kinds of scams can be tricky, but the credibility of most dealers can usually be determined with a smart Google search. Registrant Search: wl sale owns about 2 other domains The site purports to be out of Chicago. welcome to visiting our website, is there anything I can do for you? anyone have any feedback for an ebay seller itaintpretty? That could be why they dont have serial numbers. not far behind some African scams thats for sure. 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. Has anyone had any experience with this site? Swag golf. But yours seems so genuine, I know i can trust you. is this stores sell authentic clubs? Any bad shots are MY fault I thought I would share my 2 cents for anyone thinking about buying from them. Nicole 20:22:50 The colouring was darker than the original, there was no alignment do on the head, the besel weight screw did not have the red dot, the hosel was a different colour and to top it off, when tightening the screw that attaches the head, instead of hearing that click to know its on correctly, the screw snapped. Have you looked closely at the website or just the pretty pictures of golf clubs with amazing prices? Does anyone know any ways to dispute the payments? I was told they moved production to China in the last year. ive been looking to buy the new ping g20 irons. Miura is happy to constantly improve and make the best irons there are. Ive been reading this post with interest as I think I have been stung as well. Im looking at a Cobra S3 on ebay. Golf Stix, Inc. On a legit site these would link to the secure certificate provider, in this case its meant to be TrustWave. Here is the best picture I found of a fake back, from ebay. RockBottomGolf.com is one of the largest Internet golf sites in the world specializing in closeout golf merchandise. But, I would love to confirmation from Miura as to why the difference in the number font/angle. another fake set. What recourse do I have? golfwholesale18 customer service. I know it fosters research and development in many fields, and encourages companies to improve products and technology. they are counterfeit and fake and wont deliver all your order!! Me13:27:27 Im not looking for tour quality clubs at rock-bottom prices, Im looking for a quality product that will improve my game to make it more funand I dont want to pay more than I have to, because what I save can go towards green-fees to go hit them. MB101 irons feature no offset, a straight leading . The price is $ 169.99 and free shipping to Sweden. I was assured this wasn't the case but it crossed my mind. Here is the link that had them:https://www.2ndswing.com/pv-1353248025-miura-mc-501-raw-iron-set-5-pw-mitsubishi-rayon-oti-75-graphite-stiff-right-handed-3775in.aspx. We are sincere to cover this matter amicably and easily. Welcome to our site, please contact us freely. I replied that he was lying because there is no Sunday shipping in the US, his email timeline was 12 hours ahead putting him in China, TaylorMade does not ship directly from their factory in China and since he had violated the terms on his site I would refuse any deliveries and dispute any charges. I know its been a few months since you posted your comments. Did they list a physical address? I have searched your ip adress and it shows these details: The New TB-Zero Blade has no offset in the short iron. This is a scam website! I just purchased a PING G15 driver & 3 wood combo. We want you to get the most out of your My warning to any website with names such as this one. Has anyone heard or dealt with mygolfwholesale out of Chicago? it is an eBay store with the name Golf Mart. We hope to contribute to the decline in counterfeit club sales by giving you all the information you need to identify counterfeit golf clubs. Super street Eric 10:02:16 Obviously that is a tall goal, and we are not perfect, but I dare say there is only a very very small minority is unhappy at the end of the day. But there are signs that they tried to fix it they send you back to the order catalog!! Is golf storeshop.com an official site or do they sell fakes? Each of our test panels vary in size and scope so we can't guarantee that everyone will be selected to participate. Was about to make an order on http://www.bestgolfirons2014.co.uk but the prices seems too good to be true. * Not looking forward to that. center shafted. I think your best places that are legit for sales like this are going to be Hurricanegolf.com and Rockbottomgolf.com. After investigating further, I have learned that the R9 woods are offered in the US market only in a steelhead, which is what I have. Golf Club Type: Iron Set Club Number: - Number of Clubs: 5 Handedness: Right-Handed Department: Men Model: ONOFF (2022) AKA And this is something the reps probably dont want to talk about. Anyone ever bought any clubs from uesgolf.com? The seller said the delay was due to Why sell something three hundred dollars cheaper than everyone else, why not $100 less, or even $50?? Dec. And some people will actually believe that. The fact they say they sell OEMs is proof they are scumbag counterfeiters. The ip address is located here in the US. I wish we could buy American made equipment, but that new Taylor Made driver you want? Ive looked at their Ebay pages and policies etc and they clearly stand out against hobbiests or potential fake sellers I would take the punt. I feel fairly confident that the clubs he is selling are legitimate because I asked for a custom order and he was able to oblige I also asked if the clubs could be drop shipped directly from the manufacturer here in the United States and he said yes they could. Go to your local retailers, get a feel of the clubs and be assured you are getting the genuine article. As for the suggestion that you shouldnt be buying better clubs if youre not good enough to be playing themor whatever that argument was.its just a faulty idea. Display as a link instead, Me13:29:42 Tech FAX: +86.85228691896 I put most of the blame on all of the OEMs for the counterfiet problem we are having if they would keep the MFG in the states we would not have to question whether or not we are buying fakes. Golf comapnies do have thier equipment made in China, but they almostb always have them assembled in the U.S. Becuase they make thier stuff in China, the molds get stolen out the back door along with stickers and such. First red flag is there is only an e-mail to contact the seller. IP Location: -(-) golfonlinehotsale.com, Avoid Like The PlagueCOUNTERFEIT TAYLORMADE CLUBS, AVOID http://WWW.GOLFONLINEHOTSALE.COM. Whois Record, Domain name: brandgolfclubs.com They have several models with "forged" stamped in that location. If you need anything else feel free to ask Todd. I am suspicious because of the great deals, and lack of info I can find on the company. I should have it up in a few days. )-: I have a high handicap. If your skill and budget fit better with store brand have at it. Has anyone had dealings with discountdansgolf.com? You guys sure Hurricanegolf.com is legit? More to come after I get them on a range and course. I called Callaway corporate office and the guy said he could not locate their account based on their address. The original post have been published 2 years ago, and since then, a lot of things changed, Our website cannot give a full refund for non-quality problems such as: I didnt realize before placing order that the items you sell are superior replica ones. Can this legally cover their ass under the paypal conditions? The site has good reviews via a basic Google search and professes to be selling from the US. 6. Machspeed str8 driver. i just want to add that if they use pictures from online instead of actual camera taken ones i would trust them. Y! Budget Golf: 059186988288 fax: 059186988288 I couldnt really find out much online on them. The appearance and quality is as the same as the authentic one, except no authority and the quality assurance of the brandcompany. It takes a dumb victim for thieves to exist. And now they are even starting to have China assemble them as well. Great items great price (I got 2 for 1 woods on black friday). Why would you want to make a comparison with Rockbottomgolf.com when Rockbottomgolf has previously admitted it does not receive golf clubs through the authorised channels provided by the makers of such big brands as Titleist, Ping, Callaway, Mizuno, Taylormade, Cobra etc? If they were professionally built then the seller should be able to provide a receipt showing who built them and cost. And if youre not 100% convinced the site is genuine you can always take them up on their New Year Offer One popular wedge for offer reaches $500.. And what a surprise their GeoTrust security icon goes.drum roll..nowhere. Has anyone heard of this site. I will put a 5 stars grade to Empire Golf, Global Golf and GolfEntail, all of which I had past dealings with them. Cheap, cheap, cheap. What a great forum. Anyway, keep in touch, and feel free to call us with any questions or concerns you might have. I have seen a 2008 Tour Burner preowned in my local store. Expensive lesson! There will also be a tiny 2D barcode next to the serial number. 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.