sreed21 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Anybody have any knowledge on spotting counterfeit scottys picked this up on Craigslist for $60 bucks and I'm curious to if its real or not? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeSmails Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 i'm not an expert, but all the lettering looks pretty good. There are several facebook groups that could tell you better than I. Driver: TR20 10.5* Hybrids: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18* Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: EV8 Ball: Tour BXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 This looks like a legit buttonback newport to me, but I'm also no expert. Not standard paint fill, but that changes a lot over the years. The fonts appear to be right, the initials stamped in the toe might indicate a custom order. Does the shaft have a serial # and band on it? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liberty Ball Markers Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Might also weigh it. The fakes are usually junk metal, and won't weigh the same. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy http://www.instagram.com/libertyballmarkers/ http://www.birdie-bomb.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeSmails Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 $60 helluva deal Driver: TR20 10.5* Hybrids: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18* Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: EV8 Ball: Tour BXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristopherKee Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Might also weigh it. The fakes are usually junk metal, and won't weigh the same. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy This method works pretty well with the older styles sans weights. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Looks like a legit Studio Style Newport to me. Lettering is correct font and size (also an easy way to spot a fake). The paintfill has been changed but that is not rare for a putter that is from 2006-2007. These were very underrated putters in my opinion and for $60 you got a fantastic deal. WITB 2024 Driver: Qi10 LS 9* HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60g 6.5 Fairway: BRNR Mini Driver Copper 13.5* HZRDUS HC Yellow 75g 6.5 Fairway: Sim 19* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Hybrid: 0317x 22* KBS Proto 95x Irons: X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Wedges: Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Putter: Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Ball: Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 This looks like a legit buttonback newport to me, but I'm also no expert. Not standard paint fill, but that changes a lot over the years. The fonts appear to be right, the initials stamped in the toe might indicate a custom order. Does the shaft have a serial # and band on it? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Good observation on the fonts as this is generally the first thing that I look at for fake vs real. The Buttonbacks are an entirely different putter all together and the retail models had a terrylium insert in them if I remember correctly. I also don't recall if these had a serial number on them or not but can look at mine when I get home. I have a Newport 1.5 that I ordered directly from Titleist when these came out. WITB 2024 Driver: Qi10 LS 9* HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60g 6.5 Fairway: BRNR Mini Driver Copper 13.5* HZRDUS HC Yellow 75g 6.5 Fairway: Sim 19* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Hybrid: 0317x 22* KBS Proto 95x Irons: X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Wedges: Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Putter: Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Ball: Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sreed21 Posted March 15, 2017 Author Share Posted March 15, 2017 That was my biggest concern was that the shaft did not have a serial number!! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Checked mine tonight and it does not have a serial number on the band or the shaft. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy WITB 2024 Driver: Qi10 LS 9* HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60g 6.5 Fairway: BRNR Mini Driver Copper 13.5* HZRDUS HC Yellow 75g 6.5 Fairway: Sim 19* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Hybrid: 0317x 22* KBS Proto 95x Irons: X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Wedges: Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Putter: Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Ball: Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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