Are my Taylormade r7 TP Irons counterfeits?

[Olivavu]

Nope, not on the driver or irons.

 

[Olivavu]

The r7 SuperQuad has the 65-gram TaylorMade RE*AX shaft by Fujikura.

 

[Olivavu]

I will have another look when I get home from work.

Where would it say Rombax?

 

[garyinderry]

i have two r7's. the superquad has the weave but the normal draw one does not. will check to see if the shafts say rombax or not.

 

[Olivavu]

Thanks mate.

 

[garyinderry]

these are drivers though. i have the one without the weive in the garage and the other is at the club.

 

[Olivavu]

Ok mate. Thanks.

Given that my friend at Taylormade thinks they are real, I am optimistic!

 

[BeachGolfer]

I will have another look when I get home from work.

Where would it say Rombax?

Here, 2nd pic
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/One-TaylorMa...lf_Clubmaking_Products_US&hash=item337ab6a466

 

[Olivavu]

Here, 2nd pic
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/One-TaylorMa...lf_Clubmaking_Products_US&hash=item337ab6a466

No mate, my driver does not have that on the shaft. Must be a standard REAX shaft...but it does have the graphite weave feature.

 

[Olivavu]

My driver has one like the shaft on the right here:

The weave doesn't go all the way down the shaft.

 

[duncan mackie]

Exactly.

I am not debating it's purpose or how it is incorporated, I am just saying that it is there on other REAX shafts.

and others on this thread, and your previous one, have explained that it's not there on all REAX shafts - for example this R7 shaft

 

[Olivavu]

That was the point of coming here to discuss it - to share the knowledge of other golfers.

And I appreciate all the help.

 

[Olivavu]

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And this one looks like the ones I have.

 

[GreiginFife]

That was the point of coming here to discuss it - to share the knowledge of other golfers.

And I appreciate all the help.

Yes but when we share the knowledge there is no point in ignoring it. Many have said that the "weave" is not actually woven carbon fibre and just a finish. It has been pointed out that features or finishes change between the same model year on year (i.e Re-Ax 2008 shafts yellow writing, Re-Ax 2010 shafts red writing) so it's not simply a case of "mine doesn't have this feature - it must be a fake".
If you still remain unconvinced despite advice then surely you should be contacting the seller or raising a dispute with ebay for selling counterfeit goods.

 

[Olivavu]

I was pointing out that the weave is under the surface of the club, not on it. It isn't painted or stuck on. That's all. I never said it is actual carbon fibre that has a purpose. I just wasn't sure as my fake r7 Superquad had the weave painted on!

I have also reported back all the evidence supporting and defending the club as a counterfeit.

I have said that I have spoken with the seller throughout to ascertain where the clubs came from and his experience of both the clubs and the sellers. He told me first of all that the clubs came from Golfonline and then that changed to ESC's ebay shop. Which isn't exactly reassuring.

I have also been in touch with a mate that works for Taylormade in Basingstoke - who cannot find the code on their database, but thinks they look legit on the photos. I will let him see them for himself first hand in due course.

 

[6inchcup]

just flog them and buy another set from a shop,how many times do we see people thinking they are getting a good deal only to waste their money,the simple way of not getting done is buying from a reputable shop and not of the internet unless they are reputable not some bloke you have never met,give your hard earned to your local pro.

 

[Olivavu]

It is simple enough to say that.

These clubs cost £175. The modern equivalent cost £400+.

 

[Foxholer]

just flog them and buy another set from a shop,how many times do we see people thinking they are getting a good deal only to waste their money,the simple way of not getting done is buying from a reputable shop and not of the internet unless they are reputable not some bloke you have never met,give your hard earned to your local pro.

Rather unethical (and possibly illegal) if you believe they may be fake.

Nope, not on the driver or irons.

There's not going to be any Re-AX or Rombax wording on the shafts if they are steel!

 

[Olivavu]

They aren't steel. They are graphite.