Rattling Driver

[Imurg]

In a vain attempt to rediscover some thread of Driving ability a took out a Callaway Hyper X driver that's been lurking in the cupboard to see if it made a difference.
Alas no. But after a dozen or so drives a rattling noise could be heard from the head. I assume this is excess weld material that has come loose.
Is it an easy fix for a pro? Will they just pull the shaft, clean it out and stick it back in?

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Sounds like a loose swing weight. I guess they'll take the grip end off and see what comes out before deciding what to do. If it's a swing weight I'm guessing it'll be a reshaft job.

 

[USER1999]

Sounds like a death rattle to me. Harbinger of doom. Your game is now dead.

Happy days.

 

[Imurg]

What do you mean Now!!??

Been flatlining for weeks....

 

[USER1999]

But you have only just refound that driver, it clearly has the gift.

 

[Imurg]

Sounds like a loose swing weight. I guess they'll take the grip end off and see what comes out before deciding what to do. If it's a swing weight I'm guessing it'll be a reshaft job.

Is this likely to be costly? Is it worth doing? Probably going to sell the thing anyway...

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Problem is if you sell it won't the buyer not be concerned with the noise too

 

[RGDave]

In a vain attempt to rediscover some thread of Driving ability a took out a Callaway Hyper X driver that's been lurking in the cupboard to see if it made a difference.
Alas no. But after a dozen or so drives a rattling noise could be heard from the head. I assume this is excess weld material that has come loose.
Is it an easy fix for a pro? Will they just pull the shaft, clean it out and stick it back in?

Ian....what planet are you on? if it's broken, phone Callaway and sort it out. From where you are, you could probably drive to Chessington and swap it for something not broken.
Why lark around with Pro shops and paying for stuff....Callaway will see you right (unless it's nicked!!)

Seriously, phone and get the S.P.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Sound advice as it goes. I think from what others have posted that Cally are normally pretty good with this sort of thing

 

[Imurg]

Planet? I'm in a different galaxy tonight!!??
Never even crossed my mind to do that.
Dave - you're a Dude amongst Men!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

He's been called worse!

 

[RGDave]

With your brains and communication skills, I reckon you can swing a new driver from Callaway. I managed it and didn't even have a convincing story up my sleeve!!!

They are (were) about the best for this, but I am going back some years.

Tell them their reputation on the GOLF MONTHLY FORUM rests on a "satisfactory outcome".

It's a hyperX.....shouldn't be broken so soon.

 

[geejayboy28]

Hi there,

I had the same problem last year.

When I started back playing I bought a secondhand Callaway Driver (cant remember the exact type)from NB's, and a few weeks later while at the local Driving Range I heard a rattle coming from the club. On speaking to the staff they told me that they could not repair it, and it would have to be returned to Callaway, and it would take two weeks to return it.

Having waited the two weeks I contacted the Driving Range to be told it was STILL with them. I then contacted Callaway Custoner Care and they coulndn't have been more helpful. They uplifted the club within 24 hrs and said it would be returned in 2 to 3 days.

I received a phone call from them the next day to say that they could not repair it,and they didnt have any of the same type available.

So they sent me a 'Brand New' FT9 Driver

So my advise would be, depending how old the club is, contact Customer Care and see what they have to say, providing you can afford to be without your club for a few days, it might be to your advantage.

GJ

 

[Smiffy]

I had a rattling driver once, took it to our pro who diagnosed (correctly) a blob of glue that had come loose inside and was rattling around inside the shaft. He removed the grip, shook the club upside down and out it fell. One new grip later and all was fine.
The driver I am currently using has the same problem. Turn it upside down and you can hear the glue "blob" making it's way down the shaft. I can't be bothered to sort it at the moment as it's not too off putting.

 

[USER1999]

I have a rattly 58 degree wedge. It is an audible reminder that it isn't my 54 in case I forget, as they look pretty similar.

 

[DMC]

In a vain attempt to rediscover some thread of Driving ability a took out a Callaway Hyper X driver that's been lurking in the cupboard to see if it made a difference.
Alas no. But after a dozen or so drives a rattling noise could be heard from the head. I assume this is excess weld material that has come loose.
Is it an easy fix for a pro? Will they just pull the shaft, clean it out and stick it back in?

Ian....what planet are you on? if it's broken, phone Callaway and sort it out. From where you are, you could probably drive to Chessington and swap it for something not broken.
Why lark around with Pro shops and paying for stuff....Callaway will see you right (unless it's nicked!!)

Seriously, phone and get the S.P.

Usually there customer service is excellent,phone them,whats the worst that can happen.

 

[thegogg]

I had a rattling driver once, took it to our pro who diagnosed (correctly) a blob of glue that had come loose inside and was rattling around inside the shaft. He removed the grip, shook the club upside down and out it fell. One new grip later and all was fine.
The driver I am currently using has the same problem. Turn it upside down and you can hear the glue "blob" making it's way down the shaft. I can't be bothered to sort it at the moment as it's not too off putting.

I once had the same problem but my local pro put the driver head into a bucket of hot water and after about 5 mins removed it and put it in a bucket of cold water. This cured the rattle as the excess glue must have reattached itself.

 

[Herbie]

'Rattling driver'?......I only know of a Cobra!

 

[feary]

yes i would assume its a loose weight. My friend had a rattle, it comes and goes.

 

[roccokj]

Hi there,

I had the same problem last year.

When I started back playing I bought a secondhand Callaway Driver (cant remember the exact type)from NB's, and a few weeks later while at the local Driving Range I heard a rattle coming from the club. On speaking to the staff they told me that they could not repair it, and it would have to be returned to Callaway, and it would take two weeks to return it.

Having waited the two weeks I contacted the Driving Range to be told it was STILL with them. I then contacted Callaway Custoner Care and they coulndn't have been more helpful. They uplifted the club within 24 hrs and said it would be returned in 2 to 3 days.

I received a phone call from them the next day to say that they could not repair it,and they didnt have any of the same type available.

So they sent me a 'Brand New' FT9 Driver

So my advise would be, depending how old the club is, contact Customer Care and see what they have to say, providing you can afford to be without your club for a few days, it might be to your advantage.

GJ

Cool! I'm thinking of getting a new driver and I've got an old callaway in the shed that I could destroy and send it off to callaway to get a new FT9!