Damaged Driver

[sparko]

hi all
after inspecting my tm r580 driver head ive noticed a dent in it with a split running right across the dent,now will this affect the driver in any way as i was goint to re shaft it to see if i could improve the control or should i stick to my other plan and get the cobra sz 440.cheers

[Mizunoman]

Re: Damaged Driver

I would send it back to the manufacturer they may replace it. Failing that get the Cobra.

D.

[sparko]

Re: Damaged Driver

thanks for that mizunoman

im not sure sending it back would do anything cos i can remember banging it by accident on the corner of a metal rimmed platform about a week ago,just wasnt sure if it would be wise spending money on it when i could just put it on a new one thanks for clearing that up

[Mizunoman]

Re: Damaged Driver

youre very welcome sparko, what shaft is on your 580, if its any good get it pulled and use it for another club, buy a good head off ebay and build a driver!!!

D.

[sparko]

Re: Damaged Driver

its a harmon tour design-cb65s it was the shaft i was going to change you advised me to try the graffalloy prolite 40, never mind looks like its plan B.thanks anyway

[gord962]

Re: Damaged Driver

I would send your R580 back to Taylor Made. They are known for great customer service. What's the worst that can happen? Best scenario is a new driver. Give it a whirl.....

[sparko]

Re: Damaged Driver

gord

i think i will do that,should i just get the shaft pulled out and send the head.??

[gord962]

Re: Damaged Driver

If the shaft that is currently in your driver has been working for you, then yes - I'd pull it. It would probably be cheaper the send just tthe head as well.

[sparko]

Re: Damaged Driver

any ideas on how to get shaft out please m8

[LowPost42]

Re: Damaged Driver

You will have to buy a shaft puller, or try taking it to your local clubmaker.

[Mizunoman]

Re: Damaged Driver

The Harmon is a good shaft and if youre happy with it then stay with it, you can get a couple of inches trimmed off it probably so you can use it for one of your other woods if you get a driver with a really good shaft.

D.

[TXSBEST00]

Re: Damaged Driver

I just got my R580XD back from the retailer for the same reason. I hit it about 12 times and the head cracked. I sent it back and they sent me a new one, if it does it again I will be looking for a new brand.

[gord962]

Re: Damaged Driver

That's what you get when you combine HUGE heads with a high COR and high swing speeds. The material is so thin to keep the weight down that they easily crack/break/dent. I know a company that tells you that if you swing over 115 mph to not bother buying the club head because it will break.