Lately there has been an increase of counterfeit golf products making their way into the marketplace. While we have a program to aggressively pursue those who engage in these practices, some counterfeit product finds its way into the marketplace, especially via the internet.
To combat this threat, Acushnet is launching a worldwide security label program as the next step in the fight against counterfeit product in the marketplace.The security label has robust security features including a truly unique feature that requires the product to be in hand to be authenticated.
The security label will be located on all Titleist clubs, starting with the launch of the 910 metalwoods in the Fall of 2010. Following the launch of the 910 product, all new Vokey wedges, Scotty Cameron putters, and Titleist irons will feature the label. The security label will not be applied to SureFit fitting clubs, replacement shafts or limited edition Scotty Cameron Circle T putters.
If you believe you have purchased counterfeit product, or need tips to avoid purchasing counterfeit product, please see the below information. We hope you find this information useful. If you do not find the information you are looking for below, please contact
mailto:ip@acushnetgolf.com.
Please be assured that we investigate all leads in this type of illegal activity and will take appropriate action against the sellers.
The security label is located on the shaft, just below the grip.
There is a color shifting block at the end of the label that reads "USGMC JGGA." The block changes from copper to green when rotated.
Each label will feature a unique serialized number that can be found under the words "Certified Authentic" which can be found in the middle of the label.
This unique number is for Titleist internal use and will not repeat.
The words "Genuine Authentic" appear as wallpaper at a 45 degree angle when looking at the label through a polarized film. The wallpaper will also change when rotated.
This can also be viewed with some types of polarized sunglasses.
While visually very similar, the counterfeit Scotty Cameron club has a slightly bolder font, and it is not as sharp as the authentic club.
The clubs are very similar and you will have to look closely at the details.
(photo GolfClubBrokers.com)
This counterfeit Scotty Cameron club font lacks the finished edges and details of the authentic club.
The clubs are very similar and you will have to look closely at the details.
(photo GolfClubBrokers.com)
Compare the font and white fill used in "CAMERON" on the counterfeit Scotty Cameron Newport 2 club.
Look for the distinctive putter face on the real Scotty Cameron Newport 2.
The design on the face of this counterfeit Scotty Cameron identifies it as a fake.
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