TaylorMade M4 - Real or Fake?

Ok - so curious your thoughts on this. Below I've included a comparison pic between what I am fairly confident is an authentic M4 (8.5) and one that I am not sure (the 9.5). In addition to the three items listed below - I did not hit it well at all (yes - could be me :) ).

1. The serial number on the 9.5 is noticeably smaller.

2. The angle on the 9.5 is nearly a straight right angle - it is much more rounded on the 8.5

3. The top-line of the silver insert is completely straight on the 8.5 but is more rounded on the 9.5.

Thoughts?

ok, I'm looking at my 12* M4. on #3, my line is smoother, very sharp looking like your 8.5. on #2, the angle is sharper like on your 9.5 but mine is past 90* angle but definitely not curved looking like your 8.5 and on #1 my serial number seems smaller like your 9.5. I know my 12* came straight from TM after a demo day purchase so it's legit. So after all that, I have no idea. Sorry for not being much help.

Haha thanks for the feedback. Interesting on #2 as I thought that was the most egregious difference.

Also notice the difference between the barrel diameter where the loft is noted.

Ya the barrel diameter is much thicker on the second... My guess would be decent looking fake unfortunately

The different tips aren’t an indicator at all. The fatter adapter is just an older model. The skinnier one was a redesigned version that came out with the 17 M1 and M2.

The simply way guys is to just tap on the crown..copys are not carbon fiber!!

They are thin laminated sheets applied to look expensive...

> @tommysunshine said:

> The simply way guys is to just tap on the crown..copys are not carbon fiber!!

>

> They are thin laminated sheets applied to look expensive...

Welcome to the forums, you crazy necrophiliac!!