Xhot driver Rattle

[golfsaint]

Had the driver 8 months now but every time you hit the ball it rattles ,been told its maybe glue inside come lose?
was told to heat it up,but told the pro shop were I brought it from to sent it back to callaway for them to fix it.

Has anybody else had this issue?

 

[medwayjon]

I know someone who had a similar problem, removed the grip and a piece of graphite came out of the shaft, basically it was an extra-chunk from manufacturing that had worked loose. Was an Aldila VS-Proto shaft.

Would advise against heating it up as if it causes damage and doesnt fix it the warranty could be invalid.

 

[tsped83]

Guy at our club had the exact same problem, his would rattle when he took it out of the bag. A bit disconcerting...think he took it back to AG, don't know the outcome though

 

[NorfolkShaun]

Had exactly the same with mine.

Just removed the head and re tightened and the problem was gone.

The head felt tight but this did solve the problem.

Hope this helps

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Take it to a club pro. If there is a problem they can send it back. Cally are usually pretty good at sorting these issues out

 

[markgs]

surely still under warrenty

 

[VVV]

Similar thing happened to my mate, it was a ball of glue inside the shaft.

 

[m10johnson]

Had the driver 8 months now but every time you hit the ball it rattles ,been told its maybe glue inside come lose?
was told to heat it up,but told the pro shop were I brought it from to sent it back to callaway for them to fix it.

Has anybody else had this issue?

Had the same problem with a previous model. Happened 3 times over the space of a year.

Send it back to Callaway and they will fix it for you.

As a side note; I have been told it is where the glue inside gets cold during winter storage (in a garage or shed) and then snaps due to the forces on a strike. I was told to leave my driver inside the house when it's cold. Never had a problem since.

 

[In_The_Rough]

Definitely will be the glue. My Dad had it with his TM and it was sorted out quickly. Send it back and they will do it for you

 

[HawkeyeMS]

It's not a rattle, it's a "Velocity Vibration". It gives you 10 extra yards on your drive

 

[tsped83]

Given that there are several instances of the problem reported in this thread alone, does it not put people off buying them in the future? It certainly does for me. Regardless of Callaway/TM or whoever fixing and returning it promptly, surely these things should be built soundly enough in the first place for this not to happen at all?

These kind of tales really put me off ALL adjustable drivers.

 

[ColchesterFC]

Got to say I'm a little disappointed with this thread. I only came on it to buy a ticket for the "Xhot driver raffle" (not wearing my glasses this morning) and I find it's a thread about problems with a driver. What a let down.

 

[TheDashingBlade]

It's not exclusive to adjustables though. Happened years ago with a TM Bubble Burner driver I had. It was a bit of epoxy flaking off. TM replaced without question

 

[In_The_Rough]

Nothing to do with adjustable drivers whatsoever. My dads was not adjustable and he had the problem. It can happen on any make/model

 

[patricks148]

Ive the Xhot pro driver.. no problems what so ever.

 

[Matty]

I'm suer mine doesn't have a rattle but now that I'm paranoid I'm going to be checking it carefully after each shot!

 

[GB72]

It's not exclusive to adjustables though. Happened years ago with a TM Bubble Burner driver I had. It was a bit of epoxy flaking off. TM replaced without question

I agree with that, I had the same issue with an old Mizuno driver (the range before the JPX).

 

[Evesdad]

Had the same with a callaway ft-9, emailed callaway who told me the nearest dealer. Left it with them who sent it off. Had a new head, head cover and wrench back within a couple of days. Great service.