Author: Nick Momrik

I'm searching for my first hole-in-one. I enjoy being active and making things. I work for Automattic.

A Message to TaylorMade

Nick Momrik5 Comments

I just sent the following message to TaylorMade. We’ll see what happens.

Hi,
I have a set of the Burner irons that I purchased almost 2 years ago at the Saginaw Golf Centre in Saginaw, MI. Last September during a round of golf the 6 iron snapped inside the hosel and the head went flying down the fairway on a par 3. The shop called it in and then sent in the club for a free repair. I had my club back in about 3 weeks.

This past Sunday the same thing happened to my 5 iron on a shot just off the fairway. Since I’m out in Phoenix, AZ for a few months I took the club in to the PGA Tour Superstore in Scottsdale. They sent the club in and I expect I’ll get it back in about 3 weeks as well.

I just got home from the driving range, where the same exact thing has now happened to my 8 iron. This is starting to get ridiculous!

Every time I swing the club now I’m afraid something is going to break. I’m sure I could get this club sent in for a free repair as well, but I think it’s time to ask for a different option. How many more clubs out of this set are going to break on me?

Three clubs have now broken in less than 6 months and I’ll be without 2 of them for the next several weeks if I stick to the same repair options. It makes it tough to play golf without a full bag. Is there a way I could exchange my clubs for a new set or get some type of refund?

I’ve long been a fan of TaylorMade, but my confidence in the brand is fading fast. In addition to my irons, I play a hybrid, 5 wood, and 3 wood from your company. Before they started breaking, I’ve loved all of the clubs.

Please let me know how we can address the issues I’m having with these irons.

Thanks!

The 3 Month Hump

Nick Momrik1 Comment

I started doing CrossFit and eating Paleo on October 31, 2011. Today puts me over the 3 month mark, which has been a brick wall for me when I did programs like P90X and 4HB. I’d get close to 3 months and switch off the program for whatever reason. With CrossFit and Paleo I’ve found the magic combination. I love each workout (even when my body hates it) and look forward to going to the gym.

Now that I’ve passed the hump I don’t see an end. I plan to do this for a very long time. Today at the gym I did 3 reps of 260 pounds in the deadlift and it was a great feeling. I’ve never moved that much weight in my life. It was almost easy.

If you want to know more about my story starting CrossFit, read CrossFit: Open Source Fitness. If you want to learn about the Paleo diet, check out The Beginner’s Guide. If you want to check out my progress head over to my CrossFit WOD blog where I keep track of everything.