Let me start by saying that I've always been a 2-ball guy with a pendulum swing. At least I thought I had a pendulum swing until I had my pro video tape my putting stroke - turns out I'm a gate swinger. I tried this putter at my Pro's suggestion. Here's my initial feelings: 1) I can't be mechanical with this putter. It works best when I get the brain quiet and let the subconscious stroke the ball to the hole. (stupid brain) 2) This putter must be released down the line. If I try the straight back and through swing I block it right every time. 3) The XG insert is very, very soft. This is great for those who play 2-piece distance balls as they'll all feel like Pro V1's coming off this face. 4) Said very soft insert makes it harder for me to control distance on long putts. I've left myself 6 ft. short and blown it 6 ft. past. Dunno about you, but that's asking a lot for the second putt...... 5) The insert has a bit of a cross hatch texture which seems to get the ball rolling sooner than other Odyssey inserts. It appears to be Odyssey's response to Yes! and TM putters. 6) The poker chip ball marker is a bit tacky; it's about the size of a man hole cover. I can't let myself drop something so distracting down on the green But if you need to sink yours to halve the hole I might mark it inside 12" :-) This is not a forgiving, high MOI putter. This is a throwback to the 1950's with a 21st century material inserted on the face. If you're a feel putter with a pretty good stroke it might be worth a look. All others need not apply.Read full review
A heel shafted semi-mallet head putter design, allows full view of the golf ball at address. Alignment line is long enough to do some good, not like the short alignment lines on top of narrower blade putters. Just the right weight to provide 'feel' of the head and helps you utilize the larger back muscles during the stroke. The insert also enhances feels and sound when striking the ball. Works well with both soft and hard cover golf balls. Some will say the heel shafted putter is for golfers with a 'gate' type swing, open going back and closing the gate coming forward, moving off the intended line in both directions. I can swing this putter with either type of motion, either straight back and through or the open-square-close gate style. The non-glare finish also keep reflections to a minimum. Very well balanced, easy to swing and provides excellent feedback. Comes in a variety of lengths to suit all golfers. A popular putter. Just ask Phil!Read full review
For me, the shape of the head and the sight-lines provide confidence in putting. The face insert is the correct hardness to provide good feedback through the head, shaft and grip so that I know when I've hit the sweetspot. I did regrip this putter when I bought it on ebay with a red, Scotty Cameron baby T grip, and lengthened the shaft by a little, and now this putter is my current favorite. The black line along the back edge of blade is perpendicular to the sight-line on the back part of the putter and they form a T that is quite helpful in lining up the putt. The putter has a nice head-weight and balance that makes for a great feel. I would recommend that you try this putter.
I went to the local Golf Shack. Tried several putters and was impressed with the Odyssey brand. This is a mallet type putter but not as large. It is well balanced and has a true pendulum swing feel without the need to force the club. From the first time I used this club, the feel was true as was the roll. Although this sounds like an advertisement, my putting improved the first time I was on the green. Although I have had success with other putters, I feel the White Hot XG #9 improved my game without breaking the bank. I was so impressed, my son is receiving one from me for Christmas. Thank you for reading and I hope this helps you when considering a new putter.
Hands down the Odyssey #9 is one of the best putters out there. I have a bunch of diff models and just love the look and feel
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