The TaylorMade P790 irons are some of the best you can buy. Unfortunately, this means that they’re also some of the most popular irons to fake in order to scam people out of a significant amount of money.
TaylorMade P790 irons should have a unique serial number on the 5-iron or 7-iron. The numbers are etched with a laser and are smooth to the touch. If someone tries to sell you a TaylorMade P790 iron without a serial number, you should be wary of a possible scam.
In this article, I’ll discuss everything you need to know about TaylorMade P790 serial numbers so you can purchase your new irons with confidence and make sure they’re not fakes.
Where Is the TaylorMade P790 Serial Number?
All authentic TaylorMade P790 irons have a unique serial number that helps identify them as a real, high-quality iron. This serial number is etched in the 5-iron or 7-iron using a laser, so the number should be smooth to the touch.
One of the best ways you can tell if someone is trying to sell you a counterfeit club is to check for this serial number. If it is absent, or if it appears different than the usual TaylorMade serial number etchings, the club is probably a counterfeit. I recommend inspecting the font and font size of authentic TaylorMade serial numbers — so you have a good idea of what a real number looks like — and comparing them to a seller’s club.
Typically, fake serial numbers are in a larger and slightly different font, so be sure to keep an eye open.
How To Identify Counterfeit Clubs
Counterfeit clubs often look extremely similar to the clubs they’re disguising themselves as, but in most cases, they won’t play nearly as well or have all the same characteristics that make the originals so valuable. Therefore, you should always do everything you can to identify fake clubs before purchasing them, so you can save yourself a lot of money and grief.
The best way to avoid getting scammed is to purchase TaylorMade products from authorized dealers or directly from TaylorMade. However, this isn’t always possible, as TaylorMade clubs are often very expensive, and many golfers can only afford to purchase used clubs.
Checking for a serial number is just one of many things you can do to identify a counterfeit club. Here are my other recommendations:
- Look out for TaylorMade authorized online retailers.
- Compare the brand logo with the TaylorMade logo online and check for discrepancies.
- If you’re purchasing the club in person, smell it to see if it smells distinctly of rubber.
TaylorMade cannot replace counterfeit products with real models, so you should always be extremely careful when purchasing a TaylorMade iron if it doesn’t come directly from them.
Final Thoughts
Checking for an authentic serial number is one of the best ways to determine if a TaylorMade P790 is authentic. The serial number is on the 5-iron or 7-iron, and it is engraved with a laser, so it should be completely smooth to the touch. If the club isn’t coming from an authorized seller, doesn’t have a serial number, or if the serial number appears different, the club is probably counterfeit.