Octane Tour Driver...is sound a predictor of potential defect?

[TourSpoon]

Hey guys, I have owned the Octane Tour since the beginning of the year and recently noticed that the sound at impact has changed from less muted to more metallic. My playing partner actually commented and I thought maybe I just really missed the ball (toey), but then even on the screws it still sounds off. I brought it into the shop and the guy said that he could send it back and it would take 3 weeks. You couldn't really hear it in the shop and the launch numbers were just as good as the demo. Today, I hit it again and the same sound. The ball flight is fine, but is this just a prelude of a problem to come? Thanks.

[mvmac]

Is there a crack or line on the face?

[TourSpoon]

No cracks or anything visible, but just a more metallic sound.  This driver has a muted sound normally and it started sounding more like an older titanium driver. I am sending in to Cally just to have them check it out.

[mvmac]

sounds good.  i've heard great things about Callaway customer service

[Caphenning]

It may be the seal between the head and the shaft is deteriorating. That could have an effect on resonance.