Introduction To Buying Clubs Online

There is an estimated amount of up to 2 million counterfeit golf clubs being made every year. People are buying too good to be true deals for clubs that are being sold on non-reputable sites.There are a few things to know when buying clubs online. First, if the website does not have any way to contact them, that is a big red flag. In addition to all the reviews being all low rating reviews or has less than 100 reviews. Be cautious if the seller says that they won it in a raffle, tournament, or got the club as a gift. Look at the site you are buying from as well as the pictures of the clubs they are selling to see whether they are real or counterfeit. Also, if the seller does not give you close up photos for the club you want, it is probably counterfeit.

If the place you are buying from does not have a secure method of payment such as PayPal, be wary of buying products from that site. PayPal has Purchase Protection for buyers, which will reimburse your purchase if it does not match what the seller described the item(s) sold.Buying from eBay, helps make the transaction safer for the buyer. Due to eBay’s Money Back Guarantee, which helps protect the buyer in case the item is not what the seller promised or advertised. eBay also has a counterfeit item policy for listings. Additionally, if the seller is asking for money with a person to person wire transfer, such as from Western Union.These types of money transfers are not traceable, which more often than not counterfeiters will use to sell these putters.

For Scotty Cameron putters, the putters are made in the US, not from China. If the putter you are buying is being shipped from China or Hong Kong, the putter is most likely to be counterfeit. Do not buy from sites like this one, for golf clubs.

Physical Characteristics To Look Out For:

In this article, there will be ways to tell whether or not the Scotty Cameron putter you want is real or counterfeit.

Scotty Cameron Headcovers

Here are the physical characteristics to look for when looking for Scotty Cameron authentic putters:

First, look at the headcover for the putter. The craftsmanship and stitching for the fake head cover will have inconsistencies. Such as having a different shade of colors.Compared to the real one, spelling mistakes, or how the quality on the real headcover is better than the fake headcover.

One of the easiest signs to tell if a Scotty Cameron is counterfeit or authentic is to look at the shaft label. If it is on the front, then it is counterfeit. If the shaft label is on the back, then it is authentic. The shaft label will not be visible at address. The shaft band and serial number will be on top of the shaft on the real putter. The serial number will be etched on the shaft of the putter. You can enter the seven digit serial number on the Scotty Cameron website here. 

In the photo below, the real Scotty Cameron putter is on top.

Putter Grip 

An easy way to know if a Scotty Cameron putter is counterfeit, is to smell the grip. The grip will smell like cheap rubber. Also, the grip could not be aligned properly for the putter. Another easy sign to tell if the Scotty Cameron putter is fake, is if the head is wrapped in plastic. The Scotty Cameron Factory does not wrap its heads in plastic.

Quality Of The Craftsmanship

One way to tell if a Scotty Cameron putter is fake, is to look at the craftsmanship of the putter.Such as the milling markers, if you run your fingers through the milling, the authentic putter, which is precision milled stainless still will be smooth. Whereas the fake, use cheaper materials such as zinc alloy, will be rougher, and not as smooth. The zinc alloy will dent easier than stainless steel.

Inconsistencies 

More importantly to tell if the Scotty Cameron putter is real in regards to craftsmanship, the paint fill will be a brighter red and translucent compared to a fake. Plus, there could be inconsistencies with the spelling. The font will be bigger and bolder on the counterfeit. You will have to look more closely to find this type of mistake.

Why Does This Matter?

This should be important to all golfers because counterfeit clubs are a big business. Despite the U.S. Golf Manufacturers Anti-Counterfeiting Working Group's best efforts, counterfeit clubs are still prevalent. Golfers want the best deal for the betterment of their game. But, golfers should always do their due diligence when buying golf clubs. Buying counterfeit will affect performance. It could affect your performance by your putting not being as accurate. Meaning more three-puts added to your game. Which is crucial for any golfer no matter the skill level.

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