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I didn't even think to go there. Silly me.
I saw what I needed to see. Now just hope they have a solid top line version.
These putters are the real deal dude
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I didn't even think to go there. Silly me.
I saw what I needed to see. Now just hope they have a solid top line version.
Long putts are substantially easier to control for me, it’s an insert face, so you can’t baby it of course, but the consistency I’m seeing is really mind blowing.
Feel is pretty similar to EXO or the original White Hot.
The shaft is more about balance, to make it easier to control the distance.
Thanks. This definitely one I’m going to have to take my time with and make sure it fits me. I love the looks and tech, but if longer putts are still an issue for me, then I’ll have to admire from the sidelines.
It has a toe hang and I will have to take a pic of it at address when I get home. Luke and Sean fit me into this bc it had a toe hang with the flow neck and it fixed my missing right.
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These putters are good looking. I like the lines and the overall design concept.
For distance control on longer putts, how easy or hard was it? The White Hit insert and I haven’t gotten along previously as I couldn’t find that sweet spot on longer putts.
Also what is the feel at impact? Is it similar to the EXO line or because it’s in a steel head offers a different feedback?
Tell me more about the shaft, mainly is its purpose to help stabilize the stroke or has another benefit?
I like a lot of what I am reading, I hope you love your putter, but to my picky eye. that two tone topline is a bit jarring. I will have to see one in person because I really liked the Versa putters after seeing them and using them.
Only 2 clubs in my bag that I was 100% happy with were my putter and my PM Grind 58*.... Callaway killed that as I love the look of the Stroke Lab Tuttle and knowing there is a new PM Grind...
This is why I didn't go with the double wide, my favorite putter shape.I like a lot of what I am reading, I hope you love your putter, but to my picky eye. that two tone topline is a bit jarring. I will have to see one in person because I really liked the Versa putters after seeing them and using them.
Sweet! I was hoping we might get some AssCap review action. I know it winter in Ohio...any chances to roll it?I have been bagging the Stroke Lab 7 and this was the putter captain tequila4kapp gamed in the Grandaddy.
Sweet! I was hoping we might get some AssCap review action. I know it winter in Ohio...any chances to roll it?
Odyssey Stroke Lab Putter Initial Thoughts / Review / Feedback
During the presentation about the new Stroke Lab putters, we learned a little bit about the history of putter design, especially in regards to shaft weight, head weight, grip weight, total weight, and swing weight and how these have trended over time. The smart folks at Odyssey noticed that swing weight has gotten really out of whack due to various trends and the fact that putter shafts haven't really changed, and this motivated them to take a step back and take a new approach. As a result, the Stroke Lab concept was born, which includes specific head weights, a multi-material graphite / steel shaft that is lighter than traditional shafts, and specific grip weights -- all of these designed to work together to create a specific swing weight / balance for the putter. What they told us about swing weights and what they decided to do about it makes a ton of sense, and it legitimately seems like it could help golfers putt better by improving their tempo.
The Stroke Lab putters sport a black / yellow / silver / white color combination which actually looks really great in my opinion. They also feature the White Hot Microhinge (WHM) insert, which was first introduced with the EXO line of putters. Everything about these putters screams quality, class and innovation.
During my putter fitting, I started with the Number One, which is a typical looking plumber's neck blade. The results suggested more toe hang would help, so I switched to a Number Three, which is a flow neck blade. This is the putter I ended up with and will be reviewing.
Because we use the putter more than any other club during a round of golf, this might be the most exciting change in my bag. There is no doubt a lot of room for improvement in all areas of my game, but improved accuracy and consistency with putting could be huge. When it comes to putting, I can be pretty streaky, but I average around 32 putts per round. My lowest recorded number of putts in the last few years is 27, and I've already matched that with the Stroke Lab Number Three. Saying this putter has me excited is an understatement.
Coming from an O-Works #1, I was already very familiar with the Microhinge insert. I love the roll that both Microhinge inserts imparts on the ball. There are times where I feel I get a couple more rolls than I expected, which is almost always to my benefit. Most of you probably already know the WHM insert was designed to be a couple decibels louder than the original Microhinge based on feedback Odyssey received from players. In my experience, there is definitely firmer feedback from the WHM insert, and golfers who dislike Microhinge for being too soft should not assume WHM is the same if they have interest in these new putters (or the EXO line).
This line of putters really could be a game changer for many players, from amateurs to pros.
More info: https://blog.odysseygolf.com/strokelab/
I spy a Tuttle!
I just rolled the #1W (will be in the bag) and the new shaft design really makes these putters easy to roll. Nothing forced and ultra smooth. Not a ton of effort of long puts just a little longer stroke than 5’ putts.
The setup is perfect, for me. I think I’ll be rocking a 34” 1W in the near future.
I have been bagging the Stroke Lab 7 and this was the putter captain tequila4kapp gamed in the Grandaddy.
This thing has my attention. Flow neck blade with the squared-off flange and sight-line on top (as close to the lineup line on the ball as possible) is exactly what I loved about the Metal-X Milled #6. I think I might be in love.
And here I was thinking I would stick with WH-RX for awhile...