There should be a serial number on the 6 iron that can be used to certify them.

The level of confidence changes with the seller on e-Bay. Retailer like 2nd Swing and 3Balls provide a guarantee of authenticity. Individuals with low sales should be able to supply a bill of sale. Individuals with high sales more like unlicensed retailers, and if the product is being shipped from overseas - that one has all the whistles, lights, and bells going off - 100% knock-off.

You can check the serial number with Titleist customer service (OEM's are always fighting back) but even that can just be 1 set of a thousand with a copied serial number. Titleist can let you know where that serial number was shipped.

I either donate clubs to First Tee or sell directly to PGA Used Clubs or similar. I've tried selling on e-Bay and too often it's like a yard sale with someone trying to beat down the price or returning it if not like brand new even if you list as having normal wear. Hence, I don't buy on e-Bay, either (well, inexpensive head covers).

Just went to the pro shop and they are confident its the real deal. apparently the knock offs have some obvious differences and these are identical luckily. Still makes me sad that Titleist brings out these awesome looking clubs and some people are trying to make a cheap profit out of it.

So Hans...does your 6 iron have serial number??
Thanks....Justin

Just went to the pro shop and they are confident its the real deal. apparently the knock offs have some obvious differences and these are identical luckily. Still makes me sad that Titleist brings out these awesome looking clubs and some people are trying to make a cheap profit out of it.

Knock-off products from Rolex to Gucci to every major golf OEM exist. Based on some of the reviews comparing frauds to authentic clubs, even a $300 driver has more profit than the authentic.

Its a shame this is a thing we have to worry about. We all want to save $ and get good products, but sometimes eBay is a risk. Glad these are real deal my friend!