| Golf club clones are basically lower-priced | | | | is that they could fall behind branded clubs |
| versions of golf clubs that make use of | | | | when it comes to design and technology. They |
| similar materials and designs as golf clubs | | | | usually would have to follow the trends |
| produced by leading manufacturers. | | | | established by the branded manufacturers who |
| | | | have all the necessary resources for brand |
| Clone golf club makers follow as much of the | | | | development and research. |
| design specifications branded manufacturers | | | | |
| use within what is allowed in the patent law. | | | | Moreover, most clone manufacturers do not |
| As such, golf club clones have similar, if | | | | have the retailer or customer support |
| not equal quality as the branded golf clubs | | | | facilities that branded manufacturers offer. |
| but they are priced so much lower. | | | | So if there are problems with the clones, |
| | | | customers might not be able to seek help from |
| Golf club clones may be likened to generic PC | | | | a reliable customer service network. Lastly, |
| units. Usually, people would buy computers | | | | clone golf clubs are definitely not well |
| from leading manufacturers like Dell, Compaq, | | | | suited for people who want to flaunt their |
| IBM, and the like. | | | | golf equipment since they do not have brands |
| | | | to brag about. |
| But people can also buy PCs from lesser known | | | | |
| manufacturers and still expect the same | | | | Are they legal? |
| computer performance as those from branded | | | | |
| ones. The two kinds of computers make use of | | | | The big question that comes to mind when it |
| the same components as they obtain them from | | | | comes to golf club clones is their legality. |
| the same suppliers. | | | | The immediate answer is that golf club clones |
| | | | are indeed legit. They are not to be confused |
| The objective of producing PC clones is not | | | | with knock-offs that copy the trademark of |
| to copy the branded ones, but to provide | | | | the popular manufacturers - i.e. posing as if |
| customers with cheaper alternatives. People | | | | they are the real thing. |
| might still prefer to buy computers with | | | | |
| brands for security, but they can also be | | | | There is a big difference between the two. |
| assured even with the clones. This is the | | | | Legitimate clone golf clubs only copy the |
| same with golf clubs. | | | | designs and materials within the limits of |
| | | | the branded clubs' patent. They still have |
| What makes clone golf clubs advantageous is | | | | their own identity and name. Meanwhile, |
| that they are sold for as much as half or a | | | | counterfeit golf clubs only copy the identity |
| quarter of the price of branded golf clubs | | | | of popular brands, and usually they do not |
| without making the quality and design | | | | have the same quality of craftsmanship and |
| inferior. Clone manufacturers are able to | | | | materials and thus they usually perform |
| sell their clubs at much cheaper prices | | | | poorly. |
| because they would not have to deal with | | | | |
| other expenses apart from the materials and | | | | Like in other industries, counterfeit golf |
| assembly. | | | | clubs pose a great problem in golf |
| | | | manufacturing both for the leading brands and |
| They do not have to think much about | | | | the clones. A lot of people get victimized |
| marketing, product development, hiring | | | | into buying them. The worst part is that the |
| professionals for endorsements. The | | | | customers are spending money for a product |
| manufacturers can sell the golf clubs for | | | | that does not serve its purpose well and at |
| their actual price. According to some | | | | the same time supporting an illegal activity. |
| studies, branded manufacturers have the same | | | | |
| actual cost for the products themselves, the | | | | Thus it is important to be wise when buying |
| customers are actually paring for the name | | | | golf clubs. If a branded set appears to be |
| and that is why such clubs are more | | | | unbelievably cheap then it is probably a |
| expensive. | | | | knock off and you would definitely be better |
| | | | off just buying a clone instead. |
| It is not necessary to have a popular name to | | | | |
| be a good golf club. Clone golf clubs perform | | | | Knowing that golf club clones are indeed of |
| just as well as their branded counterparts. | | | | good quality and at the same time legal, it |
| In fact, more and more golfers are using golf | | | | is therefore alright to buy and use them. |
| club clones as they are discovering the good | | | | They offer the same performance capabilities |
| quality and performance. For prices that are | | | | at a cheaper cost without violating any law. |
| friendlier to their budgets. | | | | So if you are on a budget but you want to |
| | | | have a good golf equipment, then you can very |
| The downside with clone golf clubs, however, | | | | well buy clone golf clubs. |