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Golfers' hearing at risk from 'sonic boom' created by new clubs, doctors claim.
Daily Telegraph (UK) ^
| 04 Jan 2009
| Simon Johnson
Posted on 01/04/2009 5:31:33 PM PST by PotatoHeadMick
Golfers face going deaf from the "sonic boom" created when their clubs strike the ball, doctors have warned.
A report in the latest edition of the British Medical Journal claims that some players are at risk if they use a new generation of thin-faced titanium drivers that help propel the ball further.
The booming noise the metal club head makes when it strikes the ball was found by ear specialists to have reduced the hearing of a 55-year-old golfer.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Unclassified
KEYWORDS: golf
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It has to be said that some of those clubs make a heck of a loud "thwock!" noise, I'd imagine they would cause hearing damage after a while.
To: PotatoHeadMick
Its time to standardize some head design parameters the heads are ridiculously big and hollow lately.
Tennis has equipment rules why not golf?
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:33:41 PM PST
by
omega4179
(Bush Abandoned Ramos and Compean)
To: PotatoHeadMick
Golfers' hearing at risk from 'sonic boom' created by new clubs, doctors claim. I heard a 
once.
To: PotatoHeadMick
As one ages, one’s hearing deteriorates. After decades of marriage I recognize that reality as merciful.
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:34:17 PM PST
by
gorush
(History repeats itself because human nature is static)
To: PotatoHeadMick
I guess these doctors have not seen my swing speed.
To: PotatoHeadMick
Frivolous lawsuit alert......
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:36:35 PM PST
by
EggsAckley
(Living under the "Tyranny of the Stupid")
To: PotatoHeadMick
“thwock!” is the sound of golf, “ping!” is the sound of pasture pansies.
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:37:18 PM PST
by
xcamel
(The urge to save humanity is always a false front for the urge to rule it. - H. L. Mencken)
To: proxy_user
The last time I golfed I only hit two good balls all day...and THAT was when I stepped on a rake in the sand trap.
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:37:35 PM PST
by
gorush
(History repeats itself because human nature is static)
To: PotatoHeadMick
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:38:20 PM PST
by
Izzy Dunne
(Hello, I'm a TAGLINE virus. Please help me spread by copying me into YOUR tag line.)
To: omega4179
” Its time to standardize some head design parameters the heads are ridiculously big and hollow lately. “
Are we talking about the Senate again?
To: gorush
I gave up golf for environmental reasons.
It was bad for the trees, dontcha know...
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:39:30 PM PST
by
Izzy Dunne
(Hello, I'm a TAGLINE virus. Please help me spread by copying me into YOUR tag line.)
To: PotatoHeadMick
Could it be the age of the golfer and not the club?
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:40:55 PM PST
by
kempo
To: xcamel
” “thwock!” is the sound of golf, “ping!” is the sound of pasture pansies. “
And “tink” is the sound of an aluminum bat, hence the demise of sandlot baseball. Who the heck gets up on a summer’s day with the anticipation of the “tink” of the bat ringing in their heads?
To: PotatoHeadMick
Golf - a game played with implements ill suited for the purpose.
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:41:44 PM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: gorush
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:43:13 PM PST
by
saganite
To: PotatoHeadMick
It has to be said that some of those clubs make a heck of a loud "thwock!" noise, I'd imagine they would cause hearing damage after a while. What did you say?
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:43:33 PM PST
by
Ramcat
(Thank You American Veterans)
To: PotatoHeadMick
I heard a boom alright and I told that lady that people who live on golf courses should use their own homeowners insurance.
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:44:09 PM PST
by
badpacifist
("Blessings come from God and He don't bless what he is against" ...Mrs Ray Charles)
To: PotatoHeadMick
Well come to think of it I’ve been playing golf all my life and have been playing with the new thin walled drivers for some time now. I’m hard of hearing according to my wife. Any hungry lawyers out there want to take my case?
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:45:19 PM PST
by
kempo
To: Phantom Lord
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:47:07 PM PST
by
eureka!
(Dear Lord: Some epiphanies for some of the 'rats now in charge, particularly BO? Please...)
To: Humble Servant
This “person” should try Skeet with a 12gage - now that will leave a ringing in your ears...
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posted on
01/04/2009 5:47:23 PM PST
by
xcamel
(The urge to save humanity is always a false front for the urge to rule it. - H. L. Mencken)
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