+TourSpecGolfer Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 There is fake everything now days, then there are "super copies" that make even the fakes look fake. They say fake golf clubs make up nearly 10% of the equipment market worldwide, thats a pretty staggering number. Look above they copied most of the brands TSG has promoted and all it is designed to do is look like the real thing, not play or perform and that's such a pity because there is at least some capability behind making these. People new to the JDM scene don't know all the nuances of Japanese quality, finishing or exactly how the product should look in hand, it only makes sense for the fakers to go after this market. It's exclusive, expensive, and these smaller Japanese brands don't look or in most cases even care or have the ability to do something about it. Many fakes are cast out of recycled materials even if they say forged on them. In fact I have never seen a forged fake before. I'm intrigued to be honest, I'd like to see what the process is. It's obvious they use CNC machines and they must be able to make cheap molds and utilize some sort of plating facility. Anyway are your clubs in here? It would be fun to put the fake version against the real on the trackman one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted May 7, 2014 Report Share Posted May 7, 2014 That Yururi is scarily good. Doubt I could tell the difference looking at a picture....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 I'd like to have someone point out the flaws in these so we know what to look for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauvanilla Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Hopefully all my clubs either bought here at TSG or directly in Japan :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Ima keep this thread rolling as new fakes come out. How about these.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draven Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Think we need some guidance on what to look out for. Some of these are scary good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Calvin Posted May 11, 2014 Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 Chris, what dose those stroe no. stand for? Is that a way to tell it's fake or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted May 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2014 It's a watermark on the image so other thieves don't steal the stuff they stole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icestorm959 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Wow help I honestly can't tell half of them are fakes from the pic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u40 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 They normally take pictures of the real clubs for advertisement purpose, so they all looks nice. You will only see actual ones (fake) at delivery ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 They normally take pictures of the real clubs for advertisement purpose, so they all looks nice. You will only see actual ones (fake) at delivery ! Every single club in this thread is a fake. None of these are real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted May 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Fake Real: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gus Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Wow! If you think about it does make sense, the old adage always applies....get what you pay for! If the deal is too good to be true I would all but guarantee the legitimacy is questionable...BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 We have been getting customers saying they are now into JDM and bought a Ryoma maxima online and are asking if it's legit. The majority have been fakes recently. We work with Ryoma to track these to the point of original purchase. Another big one lately is fake Crazy Shafts: Top Shaft = Fake Top Shaft = Real: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbachman Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Those are scary good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsenal Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Scary good indeed.. Where are these fakes normally offered from? Are they circulating in Japan as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 They are usually in S.E Asia, China, & UK & USA Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deion Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 wow....is there a way to confirm the legitimacy of a club? Especially the ones we purchase 2nd hand...honestly can't tell the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted May 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 wow....is there a way to confirm the legitimacy of a club? Especially the ones we purchase 2nd hand...honestly can't tell the difference Best way is to post it in our forum with nice clear pictures if you are in doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Holy crap! Makes me thankful I only buy my JDM from TSG or trusted members! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 DAMN i think the shafts scare me the most. i would not be able to tell especially online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjw Posted June 9, 2014 Report Share Posted June 9, 2014 What about a site like Yahoo Japan??? There are a few sets of Epon SUS316 and Personals up for sale, It seems like a prime pieces to fake and put up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted June 10, 2014 Report Share Posted June 10, 2014 There is never any guarantee but one looks at the seller's past record and rating. It's a judgement call at the end but Yahoo Japan is better than other site. Some diligent has to be exercise such as look at pictures whether they were used by multiple sellers, i.e. same item, same pictures but different sellers. This is usually a giveaway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanla01 Posted June 12, 2014 Report Share Posted June 12, 2014 Best way is to post it in our forum with nice clear pictures if you are in doubt. One of many reasons why I love TSG, everyone is here to help! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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