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J-Rob

By J-Rob
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J-Rob Well Established Member

J-Rob

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How can I tell for sure whether clubs are real or fake?

"The cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing." - Oscar Wilde


jonnythan Well Established Member

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Carefully compare them to a known real one. Pay attention to details, like fonts, kerning, paint color, and ferrules.

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J-Rob Well Established Member

J-Rob

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Is there anything that i could do with serial numbers or could I possibly take them to the pro at my local Dick's Sporting Goods?

"The cynic knows the price of everything and the value of nothing." - Oscar Wilde


jonnythan Well Established Member

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A pro should be able to tell based on comparing. But so can you.

The thing with serial numbers is that they can be faked/duplicated.

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glebert Dedicated Member

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If someone is selling the newest model irons for $350 less than anyone else they are fake. Too good to be true = fake.

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nelson84 Member

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I would like to know this also. I just bought a Callaway big bertha diablo driver on ebay for cheap, hope it is real. it is brand new never used. Is there a special seal or decal or something on it.

Driver: BB Diablo 10* draw stiff
Driver: Biggest Big Bertha 7* titanium
Driver: Big Bertha Hawkeye VFT-titanium
Driver: King Cobra steel (antique)
Woods: 3, 5 King Cobra steel(antique)Hybrid: Still looking????Irons: King Cobra(antique)Putter: Hardware store special $12


RocketSauce Great Member

RocketSauce

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Ebay rule #1: NEVER buy from a seller in China. it WILL be a counterfeit club (or if the package came directly from China, its a fake too)

RocketSauce Great Member

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I would like to know this also. I just bought a Callaway big bertha diablo driver on ebay for cheap, hope it is real. it is brand new never used. Is there a special seal or decal or something on it.

what was the sellers name?


Donnie_Brasco Well Established Member

Donnie_Brasco

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i purchased a diablo 9* and 15* for 249.00 with free shipping

my seller was Mike-ike

not only were they legit, they were mailed directly from Callaway. Called them myself to get exact shipping times..

Great Seller..

nelson84 Member

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what was the sellers name?

the sellers name is golfetail, they are located in the U.S. I think Maine. They seem to sell all brands and anything to do with golf.

Driver: BB Diablo 10* draw stiff
Driver: Biggest Big Bertha 7* titanium
Driver: Big Bertha Hawkeye VFT-titanium
Driver: King Cobra steel (antique)
Woods: 3, 5 King Cobra steel(antique)Hybrid: Still looking????Irons: King Cobra(antique)Putter: Hardware store special $12


Mr3Putt Dedicated Member

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The thing with serial numbers is that they can be faked/duplicated.

I called Callaway regarding a set of irons, I gave them the serial number and they asked me what the specs were for the clubs.

They confirmed the type, set makeup, shaft, lie and born on date. Counterfeiters usually don't match the specs like that. It may be a valid number on something, but not on the exact club. They even use the same number on many clubs. Serial number authentication is not foolproof (what is?), but it's certainly a valid tool when trying to confirm authenticity.

RocketSauce Great Member

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the sellers name is golfetail, they are located in the U.S. I think Maine. They seem to sell all brands and anything to do with golf.

Golfetail is 100% LEGIT. ive done business with them 3 or 4 times


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