Another TM Driver bites the dust!

[dalejbrass]

First off.....this is not a bash against TM (the truth is most of these new, thin, hot faced drivers today will explode at some point at high swing speeds and repetition) and I have no doubt they will step up to the plate with a brand spanking new head like they did last time.

My last driver (M6), exploded on the tee box this time last year. After impact, the bottom composite piece blew off the bottom of the driver. 

Today, my current gamer (Sim MAX) nearly blew the top off. Heard a slight difference in tone at impact on my 2nd to last drive....but, didn’t think much of it. Thought I missed it a bit toe high. My last drive of the day, there was a “major” difference in sound. Looked down at driver and noticed the top composite portion of the head had blown open. Almost like a can of coke that’s been in the fridge too long!

Interestingly, my 2nd to last drives with both drivers were absolute rockets....long and straight!

The good news.....TM’s CS is pretty top notch and I’m certain I’ll have a “brand-new” driver head on my front porch upon my return from vacation.

[dalejbrass]

And....completely off-topic. But, why the hell is my “signature” not updating? I’ve changed and saved it multiple times!

The clubs listed below are not the clubs in my bag now! Argh

Edited March 11, 2021 by dalejbrass

[Rtracymog]

And....completely off-topic. But, why the hell is my “signature” not updating? I’ve changed and saved it multiple times!
The clubs listed below are not the clubs in my bag now! Argh

That stinks man! As far as the signature updating, there are actually 2 spots that you update. I had the same issue and I was apparently updating the wrong one It’s been a while, so I don’t remember exactly what to do, but check through all the options and you will find it.


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[dalejbrass]

14 minutes ago, Rtracymog said:

That stinks man! As far as the signature updating, there are actually 2 spots that you update. I had the same issue and I was apparently updating the wrong one It’s been a while, so I don’t remember exactly what to do, but check through all the options and you will find it.


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You were right! Fixed it. Thanks

[NRJyzr]

Too much rugged manliness for your driver! 

[dalejbrass]

Just a quick update. Filled out warranty information page on 3/10 regarding my busted SIM. Received email from TM stating they were sending out a replacement head on 3/11 and received new head on 3/18. Fortunately for me, I was on vacation all last week so didn’t miss not having a driver. The best news is I played 9 holes yesterday with the new head and hit 6/7 fairways. All drives were very long and straight. Don’t know what it is, but, this head just feels better and seems to be hotter than the old one. 

[GraigGolfs]

On 3/22/2021 at 11:55 AM, dalejbrass said:

Just a quick update. Filled out warranty information page on 3/10 regarding my busted SIM. Received email from TM stating they were sending out a replacement head on 3/11 and received new head on 3/18. Fortunately for me, I was on vacation all last week so didn’t miss not having a driver. The best news is I played 9 holes yesterday with the new head and hit 6/7 fairways. All drives were very long and straight. Don’t know what it is, but, this head just feels better and seems to be hotter than the old one. 

Glad TM set you up. I think most of the new gear fails after some use, especially at high club head speeds, just like you said. I've made three warranty claims with TM and with two of those they sent me the next year model up. Two years is plenty of warranty and TM's customer service is hard to beat. It's a major factor in my purchase decisions. 

[fixyurdivot]

It seems most of the OEM's have reached critical limits in driver design - squeezing out performance but giving up robustness.  No surprise TM made things right.

[GregGarner]

On 3/22/2021 at 2:55 PM, dalejbrass said:

Don’t know what it is, but, this head just feels better and seems to be hotter than the old one. 

I used to work at a course that hosted a TOUR stop and Monday/Tuesday it was VERY common for the Tour Trucks to have 5, 8, even 10 drivers lined up for a player, all with the exact same specs. The pro would hit all of them and then pick the one to put in their bag. I got to talk with the reps a couple times and they said it was pretty simple: there are too many variables to ensure that identical drivers are, in fact, identical and tour pros could tell the difference.

Granted, that was 18 years ago, but still. Wouldn't surprise me if there was still some truth to this...

[golfish!]

47 minutes ago, greggarner said:

I used to work at a course that hosted a TOUR stop and Monday/Tuesday it was VERY common for the Tour Trucks to have 5, 8, even 10 drivers lined up for a player, all with the exact same specs. The pro would hit all of them and then pick the one to put in their bag. I got to talk with the reps a couple times and they said it was pretty simple: there are too many variables to ensure that identical drivers are, in fact, identical and tour pros could tell the difference.

Granted, that was 18 years ago, but still. Wouldn't surprise me if there was still some truth to this...

Should still hold true. There is error inherent in manufacturing stuff that has such a small window for specs!

[dalejbrass]

4 hours ago, greggarner said:

I used to work at a course that hosted a TOUR stop and Monday/Tuesday it was VERY common for the Tour Trucks to have 5, 8, even 10 drivers lined up for a player, all with the exact same specs. The pro would hit all of them and then pick the one to put in their bag. I got to talk with the reps a couple times and they said it was pretty simple: there are too many variables to ensure that identical drivers are, in fact, identical and tour pros could tell the difference.

Granted, that was 18 years ago, but still. Wouldn't surprise me if there was still some truth to this...

Yep. I’ve heard the same thing from several sources. My replacement head is certainly better than the one replaced. I’ve got 2-9 hole rounds in with the new head. Knocking on wood...but, I’ve hit most of the fairways and drives are definitely longer and dispersion is better! My confidence level is at an all time high with the boom stick. 

[RobotDoctor]

I game a TM M3 9.5° driver (tour issue at 9.9°) and love the driver.  I realize some day this very issue can happen.  Of course the driver in the picture (1950 MacGregor 693) is 72 years old and will last another 72 years in the hands of someone who is a good ball striker.  They don't build them to last like they used to.  

 

This is one of several classic MacGregor woods in my collection.

Edited March 31, 2021 by RobotDoctor

[Pops99]

My SIM broke in a similar way to the OP at the range last night. Hopefully TM is quick with the warranty as our golf season is short enough up here haha. 

[Flip4000]

Mine broke about a week ago, I kind of wish I would have gone directly through taylormade for the new head rather than where I bought it.