slimpants

I agree. The faded numeros are consistent with that model. Also, a fake club will typically have a mess goin' on at the ferrule (where the shaft meets the head). Very unlikely a shyster would go thru the effort/money to re-grip a set of irons he was lookin' to peddle, too. You're all good. Take one more club and get it pin-high, Ricky .. .

Go to your local Golfsmith-type place and check out the Used Club/Trade-In section. When the Sales guy comes around, tell him your story. Try to find a 7I and/or a 9I that's 1/2" or 1" longer than standard. Go with a Brand Name (Titleist, Callaway, Ping, etc) cavity-back . Even if it's 10+ years old, it's gonna better than a non-Brand Name stick. Shouldn't cost ya more than $20 a piece. Ensure the grooves are still "decent" and that the grip isn't greasy. Bang those clubs at the range for half a dozen sessions over a couple weeks. If/when you become somewhat proficient, head back to the store (or Pro Shop) and buy a used full set of similar " forgiving " irons. $200 - ish. Then you're off and runnin'. Trust it, hit it, find it . And, most importantly, have fun . Bubba Watson never took a lesson. A million golf lessons exist Free online. Or grab Ben Hogan's Five Lessons book on eBay for $5. Everyone's swing is different. .

. Take a couple of them down to your Golfsmith-type place or the best course near you. They (or the Pro) will be able to quickly determine if they're fakes. There are thousands of counterfeits on eBay, especially wedges, and I've even come across a Seller who unbeknownst to him wound up with six dozen fake Pro V1s . Any novice golfer would likely not know the difference. If any eBay golf club is "brand new" and the Seller has more than one for sale at substantially less than the going price, it's almost always fake. Esp if the Seller is overseas. Before bidding, always ask the Seller if he can guarantee that the club is authentic. If he doesn't respond in a day or two, it's more often than not a bogus club. .