Counterfeit SuperStroke grips warning | Golf Monthly
Not going to name the seller. At the point I posted this I'd only received one response from the seller and I'd rather give him a chance to sort it first before I drag his name through the mud. He gave me a full refund and I forwarded him pictures and an email from the pro. Refund was processed within 6 hours and from the story I was told I think the guy was genuine enough. I think he's been fed a line by a supplier about "end of line stock" and been offered them cheaply then sold them on. Shock horror the guy is unable to get a response from said supplier now so unfortunately I think the guy has been fleeced himself.
If anyone that's posted saying they are worried now wants some assurances you can PM me who you bought it from and I'll let you know if it's the same guy or not. He has since removed his listing for the remaining 2 grips and he only had 3 when I bought one last wednesday so if you bought yours after then it won't be the same guy. The pricing was in the same bracket as all the others ones i.e. slightly more expensive if it's "free" postage or slightly cheaper if they charge for postage. It wasn't just me being tight :ears:
The three most obvious flaws with the grip compared to an authentic were the stitching up the back of the grip. It was very loose on this one and untidy looking. The black ring at the bottom of the grip was very badly fitted and the texture of the grip. It felt much spongier than the real one. Almost as if you can put your finger right through it even when it's fitted. I got a happy ending but just a few pointers for the rest of you buying one.
Now to wait for the next one I've ordered and keep my fingers crossed
