Anyone else having a problem with Volkl Organix grommets?

[scotus]

I have a new Organix 10 (325 g) on its first string job, and 2 of the grommets have cracked already.

If memory serves right, none of my previous Volkls had grommet problems like this.

Just wondering whether anyone else is having this issue with the Organix line.

[TennisMaverick]

Originally Posted by scotus

I have a new Organix 10 (325 g) on its first string job, and 2 of the grommets have cracked already.

If memory serves right, none of my previous Volkls had grommet problems like this.

Just wondering whether anyone else is having this issue with the Organix line.

Were they properly seated deep into the frame in the first string job? If not, all grommets stress.

If there are others who have had this issue, then Volkl should/will be made aware.

[jibinhe]

my x8s grommets cracked rather quickly as well comparing to my old PDRs. I do think Volkl should make it better.

BTW TM, any more news about x9?

[TennisMaverick]

Originally Posted by jibinhe

my x8s grommets cracked rather quickly as well comparing to my old PDRs. I do think Volkl should make it better.

BTW TM, any more news about x9?

They are still working out the bugs for a Feb release. Expect a traditional 9: 16x19, thicker than an X10, weghing between the X10 325 and 295. The XV1 is already out; I got one last night. Read my XV1 thread if interested.

[Hominator]

No cracked grommets on my X10 325s. However, I know that my grommets were properly seated prior to their first string jobs. Not sure if it's the grommets or not seating the grommets properly...

[scotus]

Originally Posted by TennisMaverick

Were they properly seated deep into the frame in the first string job? If not, all grommets stress.

If there are others who have had this issue, then Volkl should/will be made aware.

All seated deep and proper.

I will see how my other frame fares in the next month or so.

[djarvik]

Originally Posted by scotus

I have a new Organix 10 (325 g) on its first string job, and 2 of the grommets have cracked already.

If memory serves right, none of my previous Volkls had grommet problems like this.

Just wondering whether anyone else is having this issue with the Organix line.

Mine cracked around 4th string job. Way too soon.

[scotus]

Originally Posted by djarvik

Mine cracked around 4th string job. Way too soon.

Which Organix model is that?

[scotus]

One of the grommets has cracked on my second Organix 10 frame.

I fear I will be spending a lot of money and installation time on new grommets with these racquets.

[sargeinaz]

Contact Volkl. They may send some for free

[Magic of tennis]

My Organix 10 295 has no grommet problems so far. I hope it stays that way for long time, let's say next 10 years

[ollinger]

Seems like Volkl is the new Babolat in terms of miserable quality control. A grommet on the PB-8 (315) had to be replaced soon after I got the thing.

[TennisMaverick]

Originally Posted by scotus

One of the grommets has cracked on my second Organix 10 frame.

I fear I will be spending a lot of money and installation time on new grommets with these racquets.

Contacted Volkl for you. They have not received one warrantee for grommets in any X-Frame. The comment from them was that these frames' grommets are no different than other frame lines.

If you believe that you have a lemon, contact them, your stringer, or your retailer. You maybe at a disadvantage if you are a home-stringer/non-professional.

[scotus]

Originally Posted by TennisMaverick

Contacted Volkl for you. They have not received one warrantee for grommets in any X-Frame. The comment from them was that these frames' grommets are no different than other frame lines.

If you believe that you have a lemon, contact them, your stringer, or your retailer. You maybe at a disadvantage if you are a home-stringer/non-professional.

Thanks for informing Volkl, but I don't think people usually file warranty claims for cracked grommets

The grommet cracks are developing in 2 racquets purchased from 2 different retailers, so I don't think I got a lemon. We can wait and see if we hear more reports of this problem. In this thread alone, we have 3 posters besides myself who are experiencing this problem.

I already placed an order with TW. As my luck would have it, the shipment for the particular grommets has been delayed.

Some tubing will have to do until the replacement grommets arrive.

[TennisMaverick]

Originally Posted by scotus

Thanks for informing Volkl, but I don't think people usually file warranty claims for cracked grommets.

I already placed an order with TW. As my luck would have it, the shipment for the particular grommets has been delayed.

Some tubing will have to do until the replacement grommets arrive.

No prob....which grommet holes went on you?

[scotus]

Originally Posted by TennisMaverick

No prob....which grommet holes went on you?

On the second racquet, it is H6.

The other racquet, I don't have on me.

[TennisMaverick]

Originally Posted by scotus

On the second racquet, it is H6.

The other racquet, I don't have on me.

That's a tie-off knot hole. If your stringer tied-off there and the grommet split, without a doubt, that's his bad. Tied-off correctly, no tie-off hole grommets break, from any company. But, it's really easy to tie-off badly and split the grommet.

[scotus]

Originally Posted by TennisMaverick

That's a tie-off knot hole. If your stringer tied-off there and the grommet split, without a doubt, that's his bad. Tied-off correctly, no tie-off hole grommets break, from any company. But, it's really easy to tie-off badly and split the grommet.

I do a 2-piece, and that particular hole isn't used for a tie-off, although the grommet on the other side is.

[TennisMaverick]

Originally Posted by scotus

I do a 2-piece, and that particular hole isn't used for a tie-off, although the grommet on the other side is.

H6 and H7 are definitely tie-off holes for two-piece. The bottom tie-off for the last cross installed on the bottom, is on the third cross from the bottom.

If your grommet split at H6 without tying-off a knot and it was seated properly during the first string job, I have no idea why it would break, unless, you torqued the string with your hand as you were installing a main in the direction towards the outside of the frame.

[scotus]

The H7's are being used on both sides for tying off the mains. H6 is being used only on one side for tying the cross.

The one that broke is the H6 that is not being shared.

The grommet is angled even though the main goes down straight. My guess is that the plastic material used is probably too brittle to withstand the force being applied at an angle.