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Counterfeit Graphite Design Tour AD DI Series


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  • 2 months later...

Just received 2 shafts from ebay, the picture of them together is almost an exact copy of the original posters picture from graphite design. So its safe to say one is fake, a surprising thing I noticed while researching fakes is that they generally don't have a dotted i.

[center] Titleist 915D2 8.5* - Graphite Design Tour Ad-Di6s
Titleist 915F 15* - Graphite Design Tour Ad-Di7s[/center]
[center] Titleist 915H 21* - Aldila Rogue 85 S
Titleist 716 AP2 4-PW - KBS Tour S
Titleist Vokey SM5 50*F, 56*S, 60*K - KBS Hi-Rev S
Scotty Cameron Newport 2[/center]

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[center] Titleist 915D2 8.5* - Graphite Design Tour Ad-Di6s
Titleist 915F 15* - Graphite Design Tour Ad-Di7s[/center]
[center] Titleist 915H 21* - Aldila Rogue 85 S
Titleist 716 AP2 4-PW - KBS Tour S
Titleist Vokey SM5 50*F, 56*S, 60*K - KBS Hi-Rev S
Scotty Cameron Newport 2[/center]

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My concern is the "designed by" being significantly different in the picture from my first post

[center] Titleist 915D2 8.5* - Graphite Design Tour Ad-Di6s
Titleist 915F 15* - Graphite Design Tour Ad-Di7s[/center]
[center] Titleist 915H 21* - Aldila Rogue 85 S
Titleist 716 AP2 4-PW - KBS Tour S
Titleist Vokey SM5 50*F, 56*S, 60*K - KBS Hi-Rev S
Scotty Cameron Newport 2[/center]

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[quote name='tjo106' timestamp='1442440772' post='12323982']
My concern is the "designed by" being significantly different in the picture from my first post
[/quote]


Yea, in that pic there are several differences in the fonts and the circle R between the two shafts. Mine looks like the top one with the circle R higher up.

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[quote name='tjo106' timestamp='1442440772' post='12323982']
My concern is the "designed by" being significantly different in the picture from my first post
[/quote]

I had the same concerns after picking up a DI shaft off the 'bay where the font was much thinner compared to other DI shafts I have as well as the centered trademark logo. But after having an in depth email conversion with Bill at Pro's Choice that included pulling the grip to see the information and lots of photos, it was determined to be an authentic Titleist batch shaft, much like yours. You're good with both!

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[quote name='prorobo' timestamp='1442506664' post='12326748'][quote name='tjo106' timestamp='1442440772' post='12323982']
My concern is the "designed by" being significantly different in the picture from my first post
[/quote]

I had the same concerns after picking up a DI shaft off the 'bay where the font was much thinner compared to other DI shafts I have as well as the centered trademark logo. But after having an in depth email conversion with Bill at Pro's Choice that included pulling the grip to see the information and lots of photos, it was determined to be an authentic Titleist batch shaft, much like yours. You're good with both![/quote]

I have been speaking with him for last couple days and he has confirmed they are both legit for me. Relieved but still think in done with ebay buying for a while. In was excited and brought it to the range and started crushing it. Until the surfeit sleeve cracked. And with a tournament on Tuesday I don't think ill be able to replace it in time. Good with the bad I guess heh.

[center] Titleist 915D2 8.5* - Graphite Design Tour Ad-Di6s
Titleist 915F 15* - Graphite Design Tour Ad-Di7s[/center]
[center] Titleist 915H 21* - Aldila Rogue 85 S
Titleist 716 AP2 4-PW - KBS Tour S
Titleist Vokey SM5 50*F, 56*S, 60*K - KBS Hi-Rev S
Scotty Cameron Newport 2[/center]

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Hey guys, I just picked up an AD DI 8X from a guy here on the BST and I'm not sure if it is counterfeit or not. Can anyone tell me if this looks alright? Also, check out the last picture and tell me what you make of the bubbling up of the decal. It stops right where the grip tape started, which leads me to believe it was from grip solvent or something sitting on the decal for too long.

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[quote name='mtg6193' timestamp='1443659454' post='12393056']
Wow thanks for the quick reply. How can you tell?
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Despite the lack of hologram (which can easily come off), the silk screen is correct, graphics as well as the shaft model under the grip being in the right place with correct font. Real.

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I have an authentic di6-x and the first green ring near the butt end looks exactly like the one in the picture. its not perfect, slight offset right where the overlap line is. I called prochoice golf shafts to check on my shaft because of the green ring. I asked if they can check the serial number and was told that a visual inspection was the best way because they would have to contact japan for serial numbers. I then told her that mine didnt have the laser etched serial number but a sticker. the reads OTHER_GOLF made in Japan and has a bar code, a number under the code, a CI number and on the bottom it reads ADDI6-X TS-. She said it was the real deal but that the shaft wasnt for sale to the general public. I asked if it was a reject that some one got a hold of, she said no. She wasnt too forthcoming about the details but i was satisfied in knowing it was real. W D I 6 - X GRU10 7.6 is stamped in black at the butt end of the club too. Right at the end of the white it reads made in japan with an s in a box for shaft. I tore the sticker when i took off old tape to regrip.

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I just got one of these for my driver (finally!), and I'm pretty sure I'm good because the "ghosted" logos are present in the white part, and the line or seam where the heat wrap is there (and well worn) along with the "Tour AD DI-6S" wording being well worn, but the wording "Accuracy & Distance Designed by Graphite Design" has worn clean off, like it was never there. Did/could this wear off going in and out of the bag from the previous owner?

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Tour Edge Exotics CB5 15º - Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8S
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OR - *Titleist 712U 3i - Aerotech SteelFiber 110S
Titleist 712U 4i - Aerotech SteelFiber 110S
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Titleist Vokey SM5 46.08, SM6 50.12F, SM6 56.14F bent to 55 True Temper DG S200
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[quote name='goondawg ' timestamp='1443663406' post='12393344']
[quote name='mtg6193' timestamp='1443659454' post='12393056']
Wow thanks for the quick reply. How can you tell?
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The main thing I look for is how the heat wrap label is applied. Yours is correct.
[/quote]

What is a heat wrap?

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[quote name='10yardslonger' timestamp='1449701053' post='12700488']
[quote name='goondawg ' timestamp='1443663406' post='12393344']
[quote name='mtg6193' timestamp='1443659454' post='12393056']
Wow thanks for the quick reply. How can you tell?
[/quote]

The main thing I look for is how the heat wrap label is applied. Yours is correct.
[/quote]

What is a heat wrap?
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The white section is not paint. It is a heat wrap label and overlaps. The fakes don't have the heat wrap label

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  • 2 months later...

Found this guy on eBay. Pro clubs I believe in Arizona. Looking at these pictures would you say these are fake or legit???

 

Has the heatwrap label, lettering on shaft like it should, stickers from Graphite Design, and is sold by one of eBay's best seller? Jeeze I wouldn't want you to have to think for yourself once.

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