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"Big" Glue hole in Callaway FT-5

the_saint_siwa

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the_saint_siwa Established Member

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Hey guys, I need some advice here.

I have a Callaway FT-5 and the glue hole plug got push inside. I can't stand the rattle/clicky noise. Last night, in the effort to get it out, I drilled the sucker. I know, what the hell I was thinking. The plug is out now, however it left me with a hole sized of a tad smaller than a dime.

So far I taped it with scotch tape. Does any of you have a good idea what to do with the hole? Adding a weight bolt? Just leave it as is? I haven't hit with it so far. Maybe later on this evening.

Any suggestion?
Thanks

Steve
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Perhaps you could find a lightweight filling substance and use that. I wouldn't use a weighted object or anything like that, as it may slightly change your swing. I'm not sure what would happen if you DO fill it in, but I would find out whether it would interfere with the shaft itself, and possibly future reshafting.

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rebby Great Member

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Where did you drill it? Pics?

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michaeljames92 Great Member

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Correct me if I am wrong but I think a driver with a hole in it is non conforming. Pics would be great to see what you have done.

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Ghetto P Established Member

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Call Callaway. When they're done laughing maybe they'll send you a new driver. Couldn't hurt, huh?

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popey Well Established Member

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This seems to be a problem that I have encountered with Callaway drivers. It has happened to 3 of my friends and the rattle was unbelievable and very annoying! Although 2 of the them just went out and bought new drivers, I do not know what the 3rd did as haven't played with them in a while! It just seemed that they were cheaply made and could not be used for more than a year before started to fall apart!
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rangerat Established Member

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Just wondering, is it possible that these are not legit clubs but rather fakes that we are hearing a lot about lately??? Just wondering....

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Thats a very good point! I have no idea where they were bought although they were not the kind of people to buy off places like ebay. It could just be a manufacturing problem that callaway has had. Like ( i no this is completely different) microsoft has been having with the xbox 360 due to them rushing it out to beat ps3. That could be the same with the callaway as they wanted to beat the nike square driver that was coming out!
Golf is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into an even smaller hole, with weapons singularly ill-designed for the purpose.
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If it were rattling I'm sure Callaway would have sent you a new driver or at least a head. I've heard their customer service was outstanding.
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If it were rattling I'm sure Callaway would have sent you a new driver or at least a head. I've heard their customer service was outstanding.

ditto. My friends and I have had nothing short of superb customer service from Callaway. In fact, I'd still call them...My money says they will still help you out(perhaps even send you a new driver or driver head) Good luck

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the_saint_siwa Established Member

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I know that my FT-5 is 100%real. Since I drilled the hole, I alter the playability, therefore it voided the warranty. That's what Callaway CSR said.

I thought about the voiding the warranty but I couldn't resist. I got so aggrevated last night. I don't play in tournament, so conforming or not isn't really the issue at the moment.

The big Q is, since the body of FT-5 made from carbon composite, what can I do to seal the hole? Any tricks?

Thanks
Steve
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dumb idea to drill the hole.. you shouldve sent it to callaway and had them fix it...

honestly i would think the driver is trash if you drilled a hole in it. but then again, there are no pics to know what it looks like
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the_saint_siwa Established Member

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dumb idea to drill the hole.. you shouldve sent it to callaway and had them fix it...

I know it was a dumb idea but I did it. O well, I'm just going to save the shaft and put it on different head. Case Closed.

Thank you Steve
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