SPOT THE FAKE - TAYLORMADE

#1

The "SPEED POCKET" differs in color, material, and shape when comparing the genuine and counterfeit. The material is particularly easy to distinguish—the genuine version uses a resin-like material while the counterfeit one is made of metal.

#2

The face color differs between the genuine and counterfeit versions, with the counterfeit appearing more whitish than the genuine one.

#3

The sole design differs between the genuine and counterfeit versions. On the counterfeit, the white line in the image does not extend to the edge.

#4

The finish of the weight section differs between the genuine and counterfeit versions. The genuine one has a glossy finish, while the counterfeit has a matte texture.

#1

The "SPEED POCKET" differs in color, material, and shape when comparing the genuine and counterfeit. The material is particularly easy to distinguish—the genuine version uses a resin-like material while the counterfeit one is made of metal.

#2

The target mark on the head of the counterfeit is positioned at an angle.

#3

The shape of the weight screws on the sole differs between the genuine and counterfeit versions.

#4

The shape and pattern of the face are different.

#5

The serial print on the counterfeit is misaligned.

#6

The counterfeit is missing the "25g" marking on the weight.

#1

The shape of the screw in the sole of the counterfeit is different.

#2

For a counterfeit, parts that should be made of carbon material are painted to resemble carbon.

#3

The "SPEED POCKET" is made of a resin material on an authentic product, whilst a counterfeit is made of metal. You can hear the difference by tapping it with your fingernail - an authentic club will have a deeper sound whereas a counterfeit will have a metallic high pitch sound.

#4

The face of a genuine product is made of carbon while a counterfeit is made of metal. You can hear the difference by tapping it with your fingernail. In addition, parts painted red are a darker shade on a counterfeit product and the counterfeit has a sharp shape on the toe side.

#5

The font of the loft angle is different and the design and shape surrounding the loft angle is different.

#1

For a counterfeit, parts that should be made of carbon material are painted to resemble carbon.

#2

The "SPEED POCKET" is made of a resin material on an authentic product, whilst a counterfeit is made of metal. You can hear the difference by tapping it with your fingernail - an authentic club will have a deeper sound whereas a counterfeit will have a metallic high pitch sound.

#3

The sole of a counterfeit has a simple design on the round resin part, located at the tip side of the sole and the material is also metal.

#4

The shaft design on grip side of an authentic product will contain a blurred mesh pattern, whilst a counterfeit will have a clear mesh pattern.

#1

The blue part of the sole of the counterfeit is lighter than the genuine product.

#2

The counterfeit has a print that resembles carbon on the carbon material part of the sole.

#3

The crown is similarly printed to make the carbon material look like carbon.

#4

The letters around the weight of the sole are different between the counterfeit and the genuine product. The counterfeit has thicker fonts compared to the genuine product.

#5

While the genuine product has the weight listed on the weight, the counterfeit product does not have the weight listed.

#1

The fake has a short "-" in "-HAMMERHEAD-.

#2

The fake does not change the gradation of the crown even if the angle is changed. It is a print that looks like carbon instead of a carbon crown.

#3

The fake has a blurred serial number or a rough print. Also, the position of the ▼ mark is off.

#4

The design on the heel side of the sole is different.

#1

On the counterfeit, the location of the loft stamp is not below the screw hole.

#2

The counterfeit does not change the gradation of the crown even if the angle is changed. It is a print that looks like carbon instead of a carbon crown.

#3

The counterfeit has the screw holes in the face filled in.

#1

For the counterfeit, the position of the ▼ mark is shifted.

#2

The gradation of the crown does not change even if the angle of the counterfeit is changed. It is a print that looks like carbon instead of a carbon crown.

#3

The fake has a different "M6" font on the head cover.

#1

The counterfeit plate is misaligned and a black gap is visible.

#2

The gradation of the crown does not change even if the angle of the counterfeit is changed. It is a print that looks like carbon instead of a carbon crown.

#3

As you can see on the fake, there is an uneven finish on the neck and the logo engravings on a fake are shallow and light.

#4

The fake has a different "3" font on the head cover.

#1

The gradation of the crown does not change even if the angle of the counterfeit is changed. It is a print that looks like carbon instead of a carbon crown.

#2

No serial number.

#3

Different from normal cells.

#4

The specifications of the grip end are different.

#1

The counterfeit 5W is the size of the real 3W.

#2

The gradation of the crown does not change even if the angle of the counterfeit is changed. It is a print that looks like carbon instead of a carbon crown.

#3

No serial number.

#1

The counterfeit does not have the "SPEED BRIDGE" stamp.

#2

The counterfeit has a rounded leading edge.

#3

The counterfeit has no rubber in the cavity.

#1

The counterfeit has a rounded "Taylor Made" stamp.

#2

The counterfeit has a gap around the screw.

#3

The engraving font is different.

#1

The counterfeit has a rounded "Taylor Made" stamp.

#2

The pattern and color of the back plate are different..

#3

The shaft print is misaligned.

#1

The pattern and color of the back plate are different.

#2

The counterfeit has a rounded "Taylor Made" stamp.

#3

The width of the groove on the sole is not constant.

#1

The color and position of the "MILLED GRIND" text are slightly different:. On counterfeit items, the text is white and positioned a bit lower.

#2

On counterfeit items, the TaylorMade logo on the back face is more angular.

#3

It is difficult to determine if it is counterfeit based on the surface finish or material feel for this model. As you can see, at first glance they look almost identical.