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I've been playing with ooooold Nicklaus Air Bears. I hit some new clubs yesterday and couldn't believe the larger sweet spot and control I was getting. So I actually think the new technology in clubs these days will help my game. I really love the mx200s and had them on my short list. I couldn't pass up the price on the sumos though. I picked up "MINT" sumos from global golf for $250 which they said look brand new. Free shipping too. I figured it was worth it to pay a little extra for MINT clubs. You don't think I'd post a link to the clubs I actually wanted to buy and risk someone snatching them up do you? :)

I've had the same clubs for 10+ years and am looking for a game improvement club to help me break into the 80's regularly. I hit in the 90's now and rarely break 90. Anyway I was looking at x-22's, '09 burners, miz mx 200, nike victory red full cav.... but for the price these look like a killer price compared to what I'll spend on these other clubs: http://www.globalgolf.com/product/go...sumo.aspx?gd=3 What do you guys think? First off is it a good deal? Secondly do you think these will accomplish my mission to get a decent club at a cheap price and improve my game? Thanks

Well I took my irons to Dick's to compare side by side. These are definitely imitation Burners, really good ones, but they're the Chinese ones it looks like. I have to say this though....I took them to the driving range and they hit like champs! I'm upgrading from 10 year old Nicklaus Air Bear irons so these are super sweet compared to them even if they're not the real thing. I'm sure I'll get flamed for saying that but a high handicapper like me really won't be affected by the slight difference between the fakes and the real ones. Once I'm hitting in the low 80's consistently then I'll upgrade to clubs that are the real deal. For now though these will really help my game. P.S. Regarding the title of this thread... I did talk to a pro today and he said that he has seen other badges start to peel off of clubs. He said when it's very hot out and people leave clubs in the car for a long time it can soften the adhesive that holds it to the club. FWIW

Shoot! I just read this guys review... http://reviews.ebay.com/Fake-Taylorm...00000014954250 My clubs have the holographic sticker on the shaft. Dang it! Gonna try and get my money back. I hope this helps someone else.

The badge is definitely made of a solid material and not just a thin sticker. The backing of the badge has an adhesive that is sticky though.

I just picked up some 2009 TM Burner irons on craigslist. They were pretty cheap which made me paranoid about counterfeit clubs. They look real though and the seller paid $600 from an internet website (he couldn't remember which one). Most of the counterfeit sites sell clubs in the $200-300 range so I'm hoping what he got was legit. He never played the 3 and 4 iron so it still has the wrapping which says "shaft made in china" "head made in china" "assembled in the USA." So that made me think they are authentic Burners too. Anyway the one item that's making me wonder is the cavity badge that has the Burner logo on it. I just saw that on the PW the badge is pulling away from the back of the club a slight bit. When i press it back onto the club it is plastic feeling and makes a sticker kind of noise like it's trying to stick via some adhesive but not going on completely. Can someone confirm that this cavity badge is supposed to be plastic-like OR has anyone had a similar issue? Also, I read on an ebay disclaimer about what to look for in counterfeit TMs that the club head cover should have the "Taylormade" wording in raised fabric. My covers have flush Taylormade writing in grey and it is not raised. Not a big a deal but wondering about that too. Thanks!

My goal is to finally break into the 80's consistently. I've averaged playing a handful of times a year in years past but I'm buckling down this year. Going to play more and I've been out 7 or 8 times already which is good for me. Hoping to be out another dozen times before it gets too cold here. I also upgraded my gear for the first time in 10 years to help get me in the 80's hopefully. Just picked up 2009 TM Burner irons, getting a Nike Dymo2 driver, and just got some sweet Dryjoys. Ahh man they feel great. Haven't had some new stuff in a looong time!

Toughest par 3 on the course, about 180 yds. uphill, have to carry a pond, traps on both sides of the green. I hit my 5 iron about 10 feet from the pin. That's the best I've ever done on that hole. Yay

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