First, let us understand how to identify a "copy" club. Many media outlets have explained the differences between genuine and fake clubs based on price, appearance, production process levels, including product certification, etc., as methods for identification. However, there is one often-neglected aspect: the detection of the club's shaft. The method is relatively simple: first, check the reverse torque degree (TORGUE), which refers to the torque. When the club generates power steering changes, "copy" clubs exhibit a much larger degree of reverse torque. You can test this by holding the grip with one hand and the head with the other, applying force in opposite directions. If it’s a fake club, you’ll feel that the rotation is very large, like twisting a tree branch. If it's a genuine club, you'll feel less shaft rotation and at the same time experience pain on the side of your gripping hand. The second step is testing the Flex of the shaft. Leave the shaft rod hard; when there is no flexibility or toughness during bending, it indicates a problem.
In addition to teaching you how to identify fake golf clubs, the "copy" heads are also defectively manufactured. As we all know, in complete sets of irons, besides the length of each range bar, the head size is not the same: long irons are smaller, while short irons are larger. Regular club manufacturers, such as Cleveland Hibore XL Tour Driver, ensure that each shot has the same swing feel, trajectory, and direction stability by adjusting the center of gravity of each bar through various means, making the entire club maintain the same distance from the center of gravity. We often see brochures from well-known brands mentioning "proper weight distribution" or "shift the focus," which actually refer to these adjustments. On the other hand, due to cost reasons, "copy" clubs do not undergo such adjustments. If players use such clubs, they cannot achieve the same sense of stability, and their muscles cannot "memorize" a fixed swing, resulting in a waste of time and energy.
The reason why "copy" clubs are so cheap mainly lies in the manufacturing materials used in the shafts—steel fiber glass. So-called "copy" clubs perform sub-par, mainly referring to the proportion of steel fiber glass in the shaft. Genuine clubs use 100% carbon fiber material for the shaft, with tensile strength classified by size. Stronger tensile strength results in higher prices, and its production and processing present a greater degree of difficulty. Many branded clubs weigh more than 40 grams, and the head size reaches 400cc, nearly matching the kick-off wood. To ensure excellent shaft toughness, very high-quality carbon fiber must be used, naturally making them expensive.
Then, what is so bad about using "copy" clubs? We already know that the shafts of "copy" clubs are made of steel fiber glass, with a very large reverse torque, leading to consequences such as players feeling less attraction in the grip face during batting and easily hitting a "right hook." At this point, players will often subconsciously compensate by increasing arm strength or performing other incorrect actions. Additionally, the hard shafts of "copy" clubs lack flexibility, making it difficult for players to appreciate the toughness (soft and flexible bending) that drives the feeling during the swing. This feeling is crucial for beginners mastering the correct swing posture.
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