FAKE (vs) REAL - INSIDE DRIVER HEAD

[GolfSpy_X]

Inside the head of a R9 counterfeit driver and a real Taylormade R9 driver.

[Moecat]

Unfortunately one wouldn't be able to see the counterfeit's lack of ICT or the sloppy welding without actually cutting it open like that.

[skihippy]

WOW that is some horrible craftsmanship... Glad I had the real thing from TGW. And there are many other ways to tell if it is a fake. Color scheme and graphic size is the easiest way to tell.

[TWShoot67]

As soon as you hit the ball there should be a noticeable difference if you had both in hand! WOW look at that thing! It looks like it wouldn't last the day!

[harrison101]

well that's shocking to see the differences

[GolfSpy Tim]

wow... never really thought about how the insides would differ, but that's pretty extreme.

 

has anyone here hit a knock off and then the real deal on any clubs? was it immediately noticeable, or wold you really need to hit one then the other to notice?

[The GreekGrind]

This thread reminds me of another excellent thread MGS gave us a few years ago. A blast from the past, but the advice is timeless.

 

http://www.mygolfspy.com/fake-counterfeit-golf-clubs/

[GolfSpy WD]

Do you think the same applies to component club manufacturers? I've grown to love my clubs more than my previous TM burner driver/fairway, but I wonder if using shoddy welding/materials is one way component manufacturers keep down their price. I'm hoping it's not the case...

[Shambles]

The parts look so much alike, even to weight and structural distribution, that the only difference appears to be poor workmanship at assembly.

 

 

Shambles

[fozcycle]

Definitely the sweet spot is smaller......way smaller.

[lowjeep]

That is a cool look at fake products.