Looking forward to having a shootout between the Black 7s and the Toulon Las Vegas. Love the #7 shape but want something firmer than the original microhinge insert.
Odyssey Stroke Lab Black Putters
Well then youll love the new insert. Its certainly more firm and gets the ball going with a little more force at impact. I prefer it myself over the O-works and several other Odyssey inserts.
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I was a big fan of the insert from last year's Stroke Lab but it was still a little soft for my liking. This one does seem improved in that regard which could be huge for me. Last years was still the best putter I've ever used for lag putting and the firmer insert should help me with short putts.
I love the feel of it in the BoP and Ten but neither of those shapes suit my eye, I'll be in a #7 shape for a looooong time.
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I think odyssey has really nailed the insert on this line. Been confined to the basement for putting, but the added firmness will really help me with distance control.
Might I suggest the R-Line Arrow?! My first reaction was "woahhhhhh, that a big no from me. That thing is uglier than sin!"
Then i drained 8 in a row with it and never looked back....so take that with a grain of salt but this putter is the ti**
Bumping this for those who didnt get a chance to see my video review.
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I am going to be very interested to hear about how the insert feels comparing to a Toulon milled putter.
What part interests you? The feel? Sound?
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Both, I usually like a softer feel of an insert. However, having played the Toulon 7 at the end of last year, I liked the sound and feel a bit more. I feel like I don't have to swing as hard.
The more I look at that double wide the more I’m feeling a need.
Since my tendency with the Stroke Lab Double Wide is to leave putts short the firmer insert may be just what the doctor ordered. My preference looks-wise would be for the 10 but I prefer putters that I can pick up the ball with so I don't have to bend over and I will not make a concession to my age by getting one of those pick-em up things for the grip end! I am also not sure that would work anyway with the weight in the butt of the Stroke Lab putters.
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I think I know what to get you for Christmas
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I really want one of those yellow grips!
That 7 with the rear shaft placement is odd... almost like they made it for Tommy Gainey.
Stoked that you finally got your Rossie in a new offering.
I really want one of those yellow grips!
Those Lamkin Deep Etched are available in the garage. They are my favorite non-superstroke grips.
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I might be in the market for a new putter and one of these would definitely fit the bag. Love the shapes and color of these. The Seven looks like something I would want to play. Time to go do some testing.
Reminds me of the old Backstryke line.
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I bought a Marxman last August and did OK with it but it's too long. I'd like to cut it down to 33". Any reason why I couldn't shorten it?
Thanks. They are listed on OdysseyGolf.com too in the accessories but show 3-4 week out on all colors except red IIRC.
Ordered a weight kit to go heavier in my R-Line Arrow. I threw in the 20g weights which is 5g up from standard on both. So a total of 10g added weight and I didn’t think it would make that much of difference in feel but it definitely does!
Small sample of just puttingusing my mat in the basement tonight but I found I hit the ball with a lot more consistency. I’m really looking forward to trying this!
Small sample of just puttingusing my mat in the basement tonight but I found I hit the ball with a lot more consistency. I’m really looking forward to trying this!
they missed the opportunity to call these putters "black lab" and have a sweet mascot.
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Glad you bumped it! The arrow on the RLine does make a lot of sense. Nice review.