Etching of serial numbers on hosels

RE: Etching of serial numbers on hosels

Gilbert H — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:55:35 GMT

[quote user="trevor p"]I ordered a couple wedges custom from Titleist and they both have the same serial number. I have png irons which were custom ordered and they also have the same serial numbers. Seems like common practice.

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I have 3 Vokey wedges none of which h a serial number. Are they faje?

RE: Etching of serial numbers on hosels

Seth R — Mon, 13 May 2019 19:10:28 GMT

Following as this is something I’ve always wondered as well. Hopefully someone from Titleist can chime in.

RE: Etching of serial numbers on hosels

MattH — Sat, 11 May 2019 15:43:16 GMT

I’ve just bought 13 clubs from Titleist UK through my club pro and can confirm that all the clubs have the same serial number which are laser etched.

RE: Etching of serial numbers on hosels

trevor p — Thu, 09 May 2019 13:13:49 GMT

I ordered a couple wedges custom from Titleist and they both have the same serial number. I have png irons which were custom ordered and they also have the same serial numbers. Seems like common practice.

RE: Etching of serial numbers on hosels

James S — Wed, 08 May 2019 18:03:41 GMT

I purchased a set of 718 AP1s on eBay. Seller was the first owner or the clubs and purchased the set directly from Titleist with upgraded grips through local sporting goods store. Same serial number on all clubs laser etched similar to the photo above on the left club with the smoother etching. Called Titleist and they verified the details of the club set. SO either they are authentic titleist clubs with smooth etching of the serial number on all clubs (I understand they put serial numbers on all clubs in a custom set) or its a VERY elaborate replica from a random guy that made himself way too easy to track down if he were trying to commit fraud. My money is on the former.

RE: Etching of serial numbers on hosels

John T — Thu, 02 May 2019 17:39:32 GMT

Interesting topic. Years ago, I bought a used set of 755 irons, no serial number was on the #6 hosel. I remember asking the question back then and I forgot the entire answer thing, but what I seem tp remember was "these irons were demos for testing purposes provided to a PGA pro for testing way back when before their public release, and no serial numbers were put on those sets".

I was then thinking that I purchased counterfeits, so I took them into a store and compared them to a set they had on display and everything was identical between the 2 sets (markings, grooves, vibration chip, size, etc). So I didn't worry about it and they played beautifully.

Would be interested though if my answer was correct.

RE: Etching of serial numbers on hosels

EYi — Thu, 02 May 2019 03:46:45 GMT

I just bought a second hand 716 AP2's and my set has exactly the same "issue" as everyone here!

- Both 7 and 6 irons have serial numbers (that are different)
- Serial number is etched on 7 Iron (7 digit serial number)
- Serial number is lasered on 6 Iron (8 digit serial number)

Is this normal??? The set really does look genuine otherwise.. It came with Project X LZ 5.5 shafts.

Please Titleist Team, any help would be appreciated!!!!!

RE: Etching of serial numbers on hosels

Christopher C — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 21:46:11 GMT

Did anyone find the answer to this? I have the same dilemma. I purchase a Single 3 Iron from a golf shop, and then recently I purchased a 4-PW set on eBay. I assume the 3 iron was from a custom set since it has a SN, and the set I purchased on eBay only had the SN on the 6 iron. Very common, however the 3 Iron has a etched feeling to it, whereas the 6 iron SN has a smooth printed feeling to it, however its not printed. I actually tried to take it off lol.

What do you guys think?

RE: Etching of serial numbers on hosels

Luke L — Wed, 30 May 2018 02:57:10 GMT

I would like to know this also, I just bought a used set and the 6 & 7 iron both have serials, both different, both different style etching.www.titleist.com/.../vvhbzr8p34cidc1hbezv

RE: Etching of serial numbers on hosels

Joseph M — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:58:17 GMT

That is a question for Titleist- I would e-mail customer service at bottom of web page.