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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive
Caveat Emptor! Things are not always what they appear to be.
Case in point: I like Ben Hogan golf shirts: they're a mite spendy, but they wear like iron and retain their look and color far longer than stuff you might buy more cheaply off the rack at (say) Target. They're made by Perry Ellis. It turns out that Perry Ellis makes TWO versions of Ben Hogan golf shirts; the "signature" line that you purchase from stores specializing in golf equipment and apparel, and the "performance" line, which end up in stores like Wal-Mart and sell for about half as much as the signature line. The thing is, both examples LOOK the same on the rack. They may be (probably are) labeled differently but who is really going to know the difference in quality between the two lines--both sound quite positive--unless they've researched it and know the difference going in?
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If you want to easily know the difference and what you're buying ...
If it's the Ben Hogan Signature line, the logo will (99% of the time) not be on the "sleeve", it will be on the neck yolk or chest. Also, that line will use the Ben Hogan "Starburst" logo ... not the "Ben Hogan" name in script.
The same thing is true for the Callaway line, but distinguishing them is a little different. If the tag reads: "Callaway Premium" or "Callaway Legacy Collection, that's the Green Grass Shop, top tied.
If the tag reads Callaway alongside a mix of their technical performance names—such as Opti-Dri (moisture-wicking), Opti-Shield, or Swing Tech, that's the "standard" line.
They also have a 3rd Tier. If the label lacks any technical "Opti-" or "Swing Tech" text and simply has a basic, flat-printed logo, it's their "value priced" tier.
With Callaway, you can always tell by the original price tag. If it's got a fancy, very thick, quality "tag" on it, it's the Pro Shop version. An average, typical semi-fancy tag, you have the middle tier.
If it's a crappy price tag like you're used to seeing at Ross or someplace like that, you're at the bottom tier.