Ready to buy golf clubs? You found the right club, are you sure it is not a fake? It does not matter if you are looking for used golf clubs or new golf clubs. The industry making these fakes have been around for a while and can trick many into believing they are the real thing. I found this article that is almost 3 years old where CBS 60 minutes investigated the growing number of fakes coming out of China. The fakes have improved and are even harder to detect since then.

So how can you tell a fake golf club from an authentic golf club? I asked the Scott Francey from Global Golf – one of the largest online new and used golf clubs companies. Scott has over 17 years experience in the golf industry and his department handles about 12,000 different used and new golf clubs every month.

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Wilson , Callaway, Titleist, Adams , King Cobra, Yonex, Ping , Taylor Made, Mizuno, and Spaulding are all excellent name brand golf clubs. As a beginning or even a professional golfer, trying to decide which set of golf clubs to purchase, however, may often feel like taking a shot in the dark. In a society that is increasing name brand conscious, many of us are tempted to simply buy what everyone else seems to be buying. Selecting the proper golf clubs, however, is something that you shouldn’t do without having a good idea of what types are available and what the specific use of each club is. Using the proper golf club can and will greatly improve your game. Other important things to consider are choosing the right lie and the right shaft flex. The flexibility of the shaft of the club is known as the bend or flex. If you’re a powerful swinger, you’ll have more control with less bend. Beginners and less powerful swingers are better off with more flexibility.

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If you’re on a budget or just play a few rounds once in a blue moon, the idea of purchasing your golf clubs used might be an attractive idea. Why spend a lot of money on clubs when you are not even certain how well you’ll play or whether you’re in it for the long haul? Instead of running out and buying a brand new set, many golfers choose to go the used route when making a purchase. If you’re one of them, here are a few tips and ideas to consider before you buy used clubs.

One of the first things you want to check out before you buy used clubs is the condition of the club head. Look for face wear, or a shinny spot usually at the center of the club face. If you find these, it’s best if you put these back.

The lack of well defined groves, or indentations on the club face can greatly affect the ball flight.

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