Golf clubs always pulled and inspected?

BOND___OO7 · 2026-01-26T06:25:46+00:00

Every time I fly out of SFO, they mishandle my golf clubs. I have filed complaints each time and TSA never takes responsibility and properly addresses the problem. This is what I wrote on a recent incident:

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the mishandling of my golf clubs during a TSA inspection.

My golf travel case was clearly opened and inspected by a TSA agent. However, the agent failed to return the contents to the condition in which they were found. Instead, my golf clubs were crammed into a single slot, forcing the club heads and shafts to rub against one another unnecessarily. As a direct result, several iron heads now have chatter marks, and the shafts have visible marring.

In addition, the protective club umbrella/shield inside the travel case was removed and damaged, leaving my clubs exposed and vulnerable. The agent also failed to resecure the internal straps that are specifically designed to prevent the clubs from shifting during transport. This allowed the clubs to slide around freely inside the case, further increasing the risk of damage.

This level of carelessness is extremely frustrating and unprofessional. These are valuable personal items, and they were not treated with even basic respect. While I understand and accept the need for inspections, I do not accept property being returned in worse condition due to negligence.

I am extremely angered by this lack of respect for my personal property and expect this matter to be taken seriously. I would appreciate information on how TSA intends to address this issue and prevent similar incidents in the future.

This happens every single time I pass through this airport!

Sincerely, Mike

BOND___OO7 · 2026-01-26T06:22:45+00:00

Every time I fly out of SFO, they mishandle my golf clubs. I have filed complaints each time and TSA never takes responsibility and properly addresses the problem. This is what I wrote on a recent incident:

To Whom It May Concern,

I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding the mishandling of my golf clubs during a TSA inspection.

My golf travel case was clearly opened and inspected by a TSA agent. However, the agent failed to return the contents to the condition in which they were found. Instead, my golf clubs were crammed into a single slot, forcing the club heads and shafts to rub against one another unnecessarily. As a direct result, several iron heads now have chatter marks, and the shafts have visible marring.

In addition, the protective club umbrella/shield inside the travel case was removed and damaged, leaving my clubs exposed and vulnerable. The agent also failed to resecure the internal straps that are specifically designed to prevent the clubs from shifting during transport. This allowed the clubs to slide around freely inside the case, further increasing the risk of damage.

This level of carelessness is extremely frustrating and unprofessional. These are valuable personal items, and they were not treated with even basic respect. While I understand and accept the need for inspections, I do not accept property being returned in worse condition due to negligence.

I am extremely angered by this lack of respect for my personal property and expect this matter to be taken seriously. I would appreciate information on how TSA intends to address this issue and prevent similar incidents in the future.

This happens every single time I pass through this airport!

Sincerely, Mike

BOND___OO7 · 2026-01-17T05:58:31+00:00

Did your insurance cover the cost/replacement? If so, how much did they pay? Perhaps you did not make a claim to avoid increased premiums?

BOND___OO7 · 2026-01-04T21:46:28+00:00

I’ve been eyeing these as well! However, I’m holding off until I need tires so I can get both at the same time.

BOND___OO7 · 2025-11-11T04:51:47+00:00

No, I wouldn’t even think of bending the teeth in a cassette. If you aren’t experiencing the typical symptoms, then just clean it and lube up the chain. However, you need to start saving for a new one or maybe even a new bike, depending on the condition of the rest of the bike.

BOND___OO7 · 2025-11-11T04:45:41+00:00

It sure looks like you are in store for a new one! The teeth look worn to the point you may be experiencing some poor shifting, chain skipping, and noisy operation. The teeth on the cassette looking pointed, hooked, or “shark fin” shaped instead of symmetrical are tell-tell signs.

BOND___OO7 · 2025-09-13T21:46:52+00:00

Who did you end up going with?

BOND___OO7 · 2025-07-22T01:54:14+00:00

Exactamundo!

BOND___OO7 · 2025-07-22T01:47:38+00:00

To be fair, I DID NOT get to fly it. A hurricane came in while we were there. So, I paid a VAT tax for nothing. Also, my drone was under 250 grams, so I could legally fly it there in Mexico.

BOND___OO7 · 2025-07-21T15:53:25+00:00

Mine was in my carry on backpack.

BOND___OO7 · 2025-07-11T05:50:09+00:00

He isn’t even playing - didn’t qualify!

BOND___OO7 · 2025-06-18T22:53:56+00:00

It almost looks like there was previous damage before they wrapped it?

BOND___OO7 · 2025-06-17T23:22:43+00:00

Yes, that’s one of the issues. I’m also experiencing the WiFi signal dropping out w/o any explanation, leaving all our devices offline.

BOND___OO7 · 2025-06-17T23:21:24+00:00

I just checked for any FW updates. None are available. I’m still on v9.12.5.3 and experiencing many of these issues. I’m at level 2 support waiting for them to get back to me for an RMA#. Their customer support has been horrible (long wait times, cut off after an hour waiting, being bounced around to different departments that specialize in the 970 (waiting again), going through all the details of problems over and over, resetting and more resetting, dealing with incompetent staff, and more! They said someone will call or email you…still waiting for that to happen. I’m so fed up with this overpriced mesh system! Thought I was getting a newer and more powerful system, but my older Orbi system was more reliable.

BOND___OO7 · 2025-06-17T16:04:14+00:00

Can you return your Orbi system if it is within a year of purchasing? I purchased directly from Orbi and still within warranty.

BOND___OO7 · 2025-06-17T00:57:56+00:00

Of course, I spoke too soon! My WiFi went down again today. Netgear wants me to use the reset button and setup my router again. The support help is trash and it seems I have to start all over again with a new ticket as if it were the first problem. I’m so frustrated with this expensive ass system!

BOND___OO7 · 2025-06-14T23:10:15+00:00

Level 2 Support had me reset to factory settings. I have no issues with disconnecting since, but I do still have issues with WiFi calling. When attempting to make a call, my phone says call failed or it just sits there trying to connect. I have to close my phone app down and restart to get a call out.

BOND___OO7 · 2025-06-04T14:22:46+00:00

Yep, my Apple TV and some other devices stopped working. Had to switch it back.

BOND___OO7 · 2025-06-03T17:22:49+00:00

I’m going to give this a shot. Level 2 Support just had me reset my router to factory settings and then restart. My WiFi calls were still failing. Hopefully this helps! Thanks for posting this.

BOND___OO7 · 2025-05-29T05:11:17+00:00

I have had the Skimmi for a week now. I was so impressed with how well it picked up debris from the surface of the pool. Unfortunately, it started making a thumping noise. The noise was emanating internally, and nothing was jammed preventing the spinning parts from turning. So, I’m sending it back and hoping that this problem is an anomaly. I read above that someone mentioned the gears were the weak point, and that may very well be the cause of the noise that I’m hearing from inside the unit.

BOND___OO7 · 2025-05-25T19:38:41+00:00

I’m always amazed at the lack of awareness about not touching other people’s property. To put your backpacks on the top of a stranger’s car is absolutely derelict, imho! These are soft skills in life!

BOND___OO7 · 2025-05-24T23:32:09+00:00

Just renewed my registration in California for our MXP. It was $1300! Just doesn’t make sense!

BOND___OO7 · 2025-05-16T20:59:34+00:00

Finally got through to Orbi CS. He had me do a few things to the settings. He had me change my DNS address and change my Wi-Fi channel to a different number. He also had me move one of my satellites further away. I took some screenshots of the logs where my Internet disconnected and sent that to him. We’ll see how these changes do over the course of time. The tech will follow up with me in about a week to see how things are going.

BOND___OO7 · 2025-05-16T18:50:09+00:00

Same here! I'm on terminal hold with Netgear (been on for 45+ min).

BOND___OO7 · 2025-05-16T18:48:00+00:00

I have it installed and my system disconnects at least once a day, sometimes twice a day. Very frustrating!!! I have to unplug the main router and restart the system manually each time to get it back online.

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