Anyone else disappointed with the delivery times from the big OEMS?

[jjfcpa]

I've had a Callaway wedge on order since the end of March and still waiting for any sign of it.  Perhaps the smaller OEM's or DTC makers aren't having the same problems as the big guys?

[lefthack]

I've only bought from little ones and it was 2 days from order to at my door. My irons are still being Forged, so I understand the wait. First week of May I am told.

[tannyhoban]

Every supply chain globally is disrupted in some form or fashion. Good luck to you, but this not news.

[raaandy]

Ordered a set of P770s first week of Feb, estimated 03/30 delivery date at order. That got pushed out multiple times to May, early April, then late April. Checked in and was told they were in production two weeks ago.

 

Estimated delivery date came and went, at which point I was told 04/23 delivery date. Yesterday came and went, come to find out:

 

Not even in production yet somehow. Still waiting on PX shafts, estimated to be another month before they're even in stock. TBD on delivery date.

 

Delays I understand, but for the love of god figure out how to communicate what is going on in your factory. If I was told mid-late May from the get, I wouldn't be half as frustrated as I am now. Absurd.

[MtlJeff]

In my industry lead times are 52+ weeks right now. As @tannyhobansays this is pretty common in a lot of different supply chains

[PEI_Golfer]

I'm surprised people would be having issues with this given that it has been a known issue for like a year now.  Basically EVERYTHING is well behind the norm.  The renos on our house are pushed well back as things just aren't available.  Kitchen cabinets that usually take 2 weeks from order are now 15+ weeks.  It's going to take over 3 months just to get our windows done.

[Roaddog]

It's only getting worse as we get into season for golf equipment! If you can get it, buy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Cliffy2020]

Everyday the FedEx guys passes my house another little piece of my soul dies....  😢  

[hammergolf]

2 hours ago, jjfcpa said:

I've had a Callaway wedge on order since the end of March and still waiting for any sign of it.  Perhaps the smaller OEM's or DTC makers aren't having the same problems as the big guys?

There is a worldwide shortage of raw materials in the world due to COVID, transportation, and workforce issues. It’s not just effecting golf, it’s effecting all industries.

[Redbear90]

3 minutes ago, hammergolf said:

There is a worldwide shortage of raw materials in the world due to COVID, transportation, and workforce issues. It’s not just effecting golf, it’s effecting all industries.

 

At least someone gets it.

 

I fit clubs for a living for one of the big 3, currently we are quoting 4-6 weeks after availability date. Availability date means when all components for said fit are in or expected to be in stock. Unfortunately, the only thing companies can really control is how quickly club heads can be manufactured as long as they have all the raw materials to do so. If components are holding up manufacturing, shafts or grips, that is not the club manufacturer's fault. 

 

Actual shipping time...that's a completely different animal. 

[LeoLeo99]

Be thankful the pharmaceutical pipeline is doing OK.  

[jjfcpa]

1 hour ago, raaandy said:

Ordered a set of P770s first week of Feb, estimated 03/30 delivery date at order. That got pushed out multiple times to May, early April, then late April. Checked in and was told they were in production two weeks ago.

 

Estimated delivery date came and went, at which point I was told 04/23 delivery date. Yesterday came and went, come to find out:

 

Not even in production yet somehow. Still waiting on PX shafts, estimated to be another month before they're even in stock. TBD on delivery date.

 

Delays I understand, but for the love of god figure out how to communicate what is going on in your factory. If I was told mid-late May from the get, I wouldn't be half as frustrated as I am now. Absurd.

Yes, I agree totally.  I understand the supply chain delays, but the lack of communication is unforgivable.  I just ordered some wedges from Ben Hogan.  Got a really nice confirmation email and they indicated that they will do their very best to ship as quickly as possible.  Anxious to see if their communication continues or if that's it.

 

If you got to some of the big OEM's sites or some of the retailers, they just have some boiler plate on their sites that state there are delays in manufacturing... communication could make us all feel so much better about the delays, which are perfectly understandable.

 

 

[jjfcpa]

2 minutes ago, LeoLeo99 said:

Be thankful the pharmaceutical pipeline is doing OK.  

They are pumping that stuff out as fast as possible because they are getting boo coo bucks for it and there's no liability on their part so it's a win win situation.

[14max]

Both my bags are ready to go.  Buy new (during a pandemic with backup in the Suez Canal) and expect to wait...

Edited April 24, 2021 by 14max

[lefthack]

57 minutes ago, hammergolf said:

There is a worldwide shortage of raw materials in the world due to COVID, transportation, and workforce issues. It’s not just effecting golf, it’s effecting all industries.

 

But what about ME!?!? 🤣

[MtlJeff]

1 hour ago, LeoLeo99 said:

Be thankful the pharmaceutical pipeline is doing OK.  

 

It is?

 

(Sorry, i live in Canada...)

[LeoLeo99]

1 hour ago, jjfcpa said:

They are pumping that stuff out as fast as possible because they are getting boo coo bucks for it and there's no liability on their part so it's a win win situation.

The raw materials for the pfizer and Moderna vaccines aren't the easiest to source.  And there are lots a drugs needed besides vaccines.  Need to keep our priorities. 

[LeoLeo99]

15 minutes ago, MtlJeff said:

 

It is?

 

(Sorry, i live in Canada...)

Are there shortages in Canada?

[MtlJeff]

1 minute ago, LeoLeo99 said:

Are there shortages in Canada?

 

Of pharma?

 

We're getting a lot better, but let's just say for a while they didn't say how many people were getting vaccinated daily, and instead gave you the names of the people

[LeoLeo99]

33 minutes ago, MtlJeff said:

 

Of pharma?

 

We're getting a lot better, but let's just say for a while they didn't say how many people were getting vaccinated daily, and instead gave you the names of the people

Yikes.  Hope it's improving now.  

[PEI_Golfer]

1 hour ago, LeoLeo99 said:

Yikes.  Hope it's improving now.  

 

It will be.  J&J will have like 8M more in the next 6 weeks or so.  Moderna is on contract target but reducing weekly amounts.  I'm sure that we will be getting more AZ from the US as I don't think it ever got cleared and it had a June expire date.

Edited April 25, 2021 by PEI_Golfer

[br61]

Golf isn't the only industry that is having hard time meeting the demand. At our automobile dealership, we can't get any new vehicles quickly enough. As of today, we only have 26 new and used vehicles in stock. Normally, it's around 200-250 new and used vehicles in inventory. Manufacturers are having problems getting enough parts to build vehicles. I know it's same for golf OEM's.

[scottb15]

Gonna be 2 months for a stock option tsi3 driver..wth

[Cliffy2020]

Word on the street is a golf ball shortage is next. (Write that down, quote me in a month or two.)

[fundustrial]

Ordered a Ping G425 5 wood with custom shaft Mar. 10 and so and got it yesterday. Thought it took a while but reading this thread I should be happy I guess...!

[NJGolfer0624]

I’m at 7 weeks now for a TSi Hybrid with an AD-Di shaft.

[JasonPetermann]

18 hours ago, jjfcpa said:

I've had a Callaway wedge on order since the end of March and still waiting for any sign of it.  Perhaps the smaller OEM's or DTC makers aren't having the same problems as the big guys?

End of March? That’s nothing compared to some delays.

[hammergolf]

14 hours ago, Cliffy2020 said:

Word on the street is a golf ball shortage is next. (Write that down, quote me in a month or two.)

I can tell you this, my industry uses a lot of urethane and surlyn. There is a worldwide shortage of ether and resin, which are needed for plastics. My supplier also supplies many golf companies. I was told that shipments are so tight to golf companies that most of them are not making ANY range balls and due to very low urethane supplies literally cannot fill most orders..

[tatertot]

Could be worse ... try buying ammo for ... well, anything.

[J13]

On 4/24/2021 at 3:07 PM, jjfcpa said:

I've had a Callaway wedge on order since the end of March and still waiting for any sign of it.  Perhaps the smaller OEM's or DTC makers aren't having the same problems as the big guys?

 

 

I ordered wedges from Callaway last week and got them in 5 days and it was a custom build.  I'd call them if you haven't already.