£100 Aliexpress R7 Mini Driver vs £400 Taylormade R7 Mini Driver

Their verdict

While the £100 fake AliExpress R7 Mini Driver looks convincingly genuine from a distance, its shut face angle, harsh tinny acoustics, and loss of carry distance make it a poor substitute for the real £400 TaylorMade Mini Driver.

Their scorecard

• Forgiveness: 4/5 — Straight flight and predictable dispersion
• Distance: 4/5 — Superior carry distance
• Sound & feel: 5/5 — Solid, muted carbon impact sound
• Looks at address: 5/5 — Square face angle at address

What they rate

• Real club offers accurate face setup, optimal distance, and pleasing sound
• Fake head features surprisingly functional weight ports
• Fake head costs a quarter of the authentic price

What they don’t

• Fake club sets up very closed at address even on lowest loft setting
• Fake head produces a loud, tinny impact sound
• Fake crown paint finish shows bubbles and uneven borders
• Fake club lacks warranty and durability guarantees

• While the £100 fake AliExpress R7 Mini Driver looks convincingly genuine from a distance, its shut face angle, harsh tinny acoustics, and loss of carry distance make it a poor substitute for the real £400 TaylorMade Mini Driver.
• Real club offers accurate face setup, optimal distance, and pleasing sound
• Fake head features surprisingly functional weight ports

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