+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 11, 2004 Report Share Posted July 11, 2004 In a recent weekly golf mag it shows the Japanese gluing Turbo Rubber (same as ViQ & percussion Instruments) to the insert end of the weight screw. It is very easy to do but must be done with a very strong epoxy or glue because the rubber could fall off in the head, If that does happen just remove the shaft and it will fall out. From what was translated this process gives the R7 a muted feel and absorbs vibration. I am going to take pics when I try it on my retail R7 and post it. For now I must search for the rubber but the feedback from the magazine was extremely positive taking the best aspect of the ViQ and applying it to the R7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Links2131 Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 In a recent weekly golf mag it shows the Japanese gluing Turbo Rubber (same as ViQ & percussion Instruments) to the insert end of the weight screw. It is very easy to do but must be done with a very strong epoxy or glue because the rubber could fall off in the head, If that does happen just remove the shaft and it will fall out. From what was translated this process gives the R7 a muted feel and absorbs vibration. I am going to take pics when I try it on my retail R7 and post it. For now I must search for the rubber but the feedback from the magazine was extremely positive taking the best aspect of the ViQ and applying it to the R7. is this legal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 12, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 I have no clue? I dont care if anythings legal, Im no pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breal Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 It's a great concept, rather it's legal or illeagal. I can't wait for the pictures. Thanks Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigkidneys Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Never thought about that. What about placing a rubber seal into the port to act as a washer instead? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornyjuan Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 So have they been doing this to get rid of the "tingy" sound? Looking foward to those pics Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maru-man Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 I vaguely remember a "ViQ" club of some sort -- what is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breal Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 How can you get this process done ? or who will do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipCheck Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 I have no clue? I dont care if anythings legal, Im no pro. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 I haven't had the time to do this yet but here is what it looks like the process is from the tiny pics: 1) remove screws 2) cut out tiny rubber pieces from this blue rubber about one CM long and the size to super glue / epoxy to the end of the weight. 3) let it dry add a little more glue to double hold it 4) put the weights back in. I figure its for a more muted sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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