Cheap clubs from japan.

[i*windows]

Thought this might be interesting for some of you. You can get really cheap new and second hand clubs from japan via proxy services like buyee, hardly used m-15 for under £500
You need to pay tax but still cheaper than uk/eu

I bought a mint ping driver for £130 shipped and delivered in 3 days

https://buyee.jp/item/search/query/Mizuno%20(M-13%20m-15%20m13%20m15%20JPX925)?sort=bids&order=d&aucmax_bidorbuy_price=100000&translationType=98

 

[Oops!]

You can get it even cheaper from China (Aliba** etc.).
Same Brands.
But I doupt them are real ones … !

 

[Billysboots]

You can get it even cheaper from China (Aliba** etc.).
Same Brands.
But I doupt them are real ones … !

Totally agree.

I bought a Callaway driver from a UK retailer on eBay several years ago. Doubted its authenticity as soon as I received it, and Callaway confirmed the serial number was not on their database anywhere. The seller, not a private individual I hasten to add, argued the toss repeatedly so I raised a dispute with PayPal and got a full refund.

So all that said, I’d be enormously reluctant to spend my hard earned with some of these outlets. Although, I suppose, if it’s an even remotely decent fake for a bargain price it may serve a purpose.

 

[i*windows]

Japan is the largest reseller or used clubs, and the shops like golf partner guarantee authenticity before buying ;-), but always accept that you might got something fishy. Bought quite a few items, and always checked out as legit.

 

[need_my_wedge]

I bought a Ping G425 with UST Mamiya Attas Daaas shaft (circa £200 shaft alone on ebay) for approx £120 when I was over there in November. The second hand market there is ridiculously cheap and great value for money. It was cheaper than similar clubs with stock Ping shafts as it was an aftermarket change. The shop staff were reticent to sell to to me for the same reason, until I told them it was actually the shaft I was after. Been really happy with it since it's been in play.