Odyssey S2S Tri-Hot SB Putters

[Hawk]

Zero torque isn’t new anymore, but it still hasn’t fully crossed over. For all the attention the category has received, there have been some consistent sticking points. The look, the setup, and in many cases, the requirement to use a center shaft have all limited how many golfers are willing to give it a real chance. It’s a little-known secret that the same […]

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[MGoBlue]

Wow. Interesting direction for Odyssey to take. But those prices! Holy ZT, Batman!

 

[ChrisATL]

These look excellent - glad they are offering more options. Price will be a barrier for some unfortunately, but excited to see these hit the market.

 

[TWright]

OMG I absolutely love this move from Odyssey. The S2S Tri-Hot Rossie I tested was really good, the forward CG letting Odyssey remove the shaft lean made playing it a possibility for me as I couldn't get used to the massive preset forward press of other Zero Torque putters, but having never used a center shafted putter before I still had trouble getting used to the look of the putter on the ground. It is such a difference. The SB S2S lineup could be the answer here for me and will definitely have me taking another look here as I liked everything about the S2S Tri-Hot except the center shaft look which these take care of.

 

[hedley_lamarr]

I like that they are finding new ways to make it “normal” in appearance. As mentioned by some that price will be a barrier. But once you find “it” the price won’t matter as much.

How long before someone complains there isn’t a plumbers neck?

 

[MMaynard11]

Ok now this is exciting and extremely interesting!!!! The addition of the Aingle bend shaft might have pushed me over the edge. I could not get along in my brief attempt with the center shafted zero torque but….

I see a #7 heading my way possibly…

 

[Scooby45]

Man, agree with comments above that if you find the right one it won’t matter, but not a great trend for golfers to see a $50 price jump on a very similar club just six months later

 

[Pops]

“It” will definitely make you buy a putter at this price level. Ask me how I know. I do like what they have done to this release. Could very well notice some players to try out ZT that might have never liked other models. A JB Mini model might make me look hard.

 

[ChrisATL]

I like that they are finding new ways to make it “normal” in appearance. As mentioned by some that price will be a barrier. But once you find “it” the price won’t matter as much.

How long before someone complains there isn’t a plumbers neck?

I mean…I love a good plumbers neck

 

[Hawk]

I mean…I love a good plumbers neck

I don't see a reason why that's out of the question at this point.

 

[Hawk]

Let me know if you have any questions. I've played a decent amount of golf with the Jailbird SB so far.

 

[Scooby45]

Let me know if you have any questions. I've played a decent amount of golf with the Jailbird SB so far.

Can you elaborate a little more about any changes in your thought process of center shaft versus the single bend?

I am mostly looking at it from a set up perspective, but I’d also be curious if you think the orientation help helped your release through the ball at all

 

[Jeff Spicoli]

Glad they kept the best insert ever. @Hawk as someone who likes center shaft putters, how did you roll it?

Also, do you have more photos of the headcover? It looks like higher quality than the standard Odyssey stuff.

 

[MikeG]

Thank you @Hawk for that rundown. I like how Odyssey continues to push the ZT boundaries on what is possible without materially effecting the design of the putter. The ZT putters are not for my game, but those who like them have plenty of options now.

Also that grip is filthy. Love it.

 

[Hawk]

Can you elaborate a little more about any changes in your thought process of center shaft versus the single bend?

I am mostly looking at it from a set up perspective, but I’d also be curious if you think the orientation help helped your release through the ball at all

I mentioned in the article that there's a pretty big difference in setup for me, primarily in what I'd call "perceived lie angle". A straight shaft that comes straight up out of the center is going to set you up much differently than one with a bend at the heel. The net effect is that the entire thing feels flatter and you feel further from the ball.

For most people, this is going to be comfortable. They are used to that setup and visual. For me, having played a CS zero torque putter for over a year, it's a bit uncomfortable at first. To remedy that, I choked up just slightly to get myself a little bit more upright and over the golf ball.

Again though - if you are coming from a standard putter and wanting to try ZT - there isn't a single option out there that takes away all the quirks like this.

In the stroke I didn't change a thing once I sorted the setup out.

 

[Hawk]

Glad they kept the best insert ever. @Hawk as someone who likes center shaft putters, how did you roll it?

Also, do you have more photos of the headcover? It looks like higher quality than the standard Odyssey stuff.

I dove a bit into that with the reply to Scooby up there, at least in terms of comfort.

I actually rolled it quite well. I couldn't really talk about it there for awhile on socials, which was kind of killing me lol. I didn't have any days that were just lights out, but I did see the same consistency of direction, roll, and speed once I got the setup figured out.

That being said, I'd still take the CS version 10/10 times. Like you, that's familiar and comfortable to me.

 

[Jeff Spicoli]

I dove a bit into that with the reply to Scooby up there, at least in terms of comfort.

I actually rolled it quite well. I couldn't really talk about it there for awhile on socials, which was kind of killing me lol. I didn't have any days that were just lights out, but I did see the same consistency of direction, roll, and speed once I got the setup figured out.

That being said, I'd still take the CS version 10/10 times. Like you, that's familiar and comfortable to me.

Thank you, sir. I’m beyond happy with the CS version, but always intrigued with the new offerings. I like the subtle changes to the grip and shaft.

 

[Hawk]

Thank you, sir. I’m beyond happy with the CS version, but always intrigued with the new offerings. I like the subtle changes to the grip and shaft.

Oh. I'm sorry - I forgot the head cover response.

Yes, it's different. There's some texture to the outer shell and a cool graphic, but there's also a gray, wooly inner material that has a bit of a retro feel to it.

I didn't shoot it on its own, but you can kind of see the inner padding in this pic.

 

[PhillyV]

Oh. I'm sorry - I forgot the head cover response.

Yes, it's different. There's some texture to the outer shell and a cool graphic, but there's also a gray, wooly inner material that has a bit of a retro feel to it.

I didn't shoot it on its own, but you can kind of see the inner padding in this pic.

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Man I love that headcover. Great picture.



Im not a SB kinda guy, but it is great to see more options coming out. I hope the red/black stays for a while

 

[Hawk]

Man I love that headcover. Great picture.



Im not a SB kinda guy, but it is great to see more options coming out. I hope the red/black stays for a while

As long as it's not a double bend I can make it work lol

 

[PhillyV]

As long as it's not a double bend I can make it work lol

For whatever reason, the bends dont work for me. Single or Double just lead to long, slow and miserable strokes at the ball.

I would really love to go through a real putter fitting and have a professional work with me on what works but my preference is plumbers neck for blades and S/CH for mallets

 

[BriMac]

The Odyssey engine just doesn’t stop. They bring to market just so many options. This addresses a lot of the barriers previously preventing others from jumping in on ZT. Except price - that’s a consistent barrier, but not unique to Odyssey.

 

[macolyte]

I mentioned in the article that there's a pretty big difference in setup for me, primarily in what I'd call "perceived lie angle". A straight shaft that comes straight up out of the center is going to set you up much differently than one with a bend at the heel. The net effect is that the entire thing feels flatter and you feel further from the ball.

For most people, this is going to be comfortable. They are used to that setup and visual. For me, having played a CS zero torque putter for over a year, it's a bit uncomfortable at first. To remedy that, I choked up just slightly to get myself a little bit more upright and over the golf ball.

Again though - if you are coming from a standard putter and wanting to try ZT - there isn't a single option out there that takes away all the quirks like this.

In the stroke I didn't change a thing once I sorted the setup out.

what makes this one different from the heel shafted putters by LAB and the new ones from Axis1 in your opinion?

 

[jimbetts]

For me, honestly, it's the price of these that makes me ignore this release. I'm a guy who will spend-up for some new release clubs, but not putters. At this price point I won't even consider trying this line.

 

[Hawk]

what makes this one different from the heel shafted putters by LAB and the new ones from Axis1 in your opinion?

If we compare to the Oz HS, the shaft sits much closer to the face. The new blades are definitely closer to "normal", but you still have a shaft that sits behind the top line, and also has an unusually sized hosel.

Then you factor in what I'd call Odyssey's most popular shapes and insert technology.

Axis1 definitely is more in the same ballpark in terms of producing a more standard look.