If you have been paying attention to the PGA Tour the past few weeks, then you know about the worst kept secret in putters. In the bag of Jon Rahm as well as being the number one model on Tour the past couple of weeks, the 2-Ball Ten is very real, and it’s actually part of a new Odyssey Ten lineup.
The company is running with the tagline “Shape Matters”, and they could not have nailed it more concisely or accurately if they wanted to.
When Powers Combine
First off, like it or not, the Odyssey 2-Ball is on the Mount Rushmore of putter shapes. This is a design that was the first true outside the box mallet that proved mallets could be beneficial to even the best players on the planet. From there, the floodgates opened, and it finally became OK to push the limits of putters. But how do you take that to the next level?
Well, you have it procreate with another legendary shape of course.
Enter the Odyssey Ten, which yes, is very similar in appearance to another Mount Rushmore putter shape. That said, Odyssey has perhaps perfected it, and since its addition to their arsenal, it has been a hit both in sales and on Tour. Someone who is way smarter than the rest of us at Odyssey had the thought of combining the Ten shape with the 2-Ball, and here we are.
However, it’s much more than that, in fact, the 2-Ball is but a piece of the new line of putters from Odyssey.
Odyssey Ten Lineup
What has happened here in terms of shape is a cleaner overall look, which Odyssey says has been done by things like closing the “windows” which were on the original Ten in order to make for a cleaner visual at address. The blending of the two putter shapes into one makes for what the company believes to be their most complete and effective 2-Ball variety ever.
However, it’s not just a looks thing. The melding of the designs has translated to quantifiable performance benefits as well. In fact, the new Ten putters have 32% higher MOI compared to the original 2-Ball as well as 20% less twisting at impact, 33% more speed consistency, and 44% more topspin consistency. What does it mean? When you miss center, it will be incredibly stable, predictable, and consistent.
A major reason for those last two stats was the decision to go with the Microhinge Star insert rather than the newly revived White Hot. According to Odyssey, the reason is simple, this putter line is about producing the best possible roll. The MH Star is the best pure performance insert that Odyssey has ever made, and it may not be the OG White Hot, but it is also immensely popular on Tour with its notable firmness.
As for the options, obviously there is a Ten 2-Ball which will feature the iconic circles and be available in plain, Triple Track, and also with the much asked about single Tour Line. Understanding that the circles aren’t for everyone that might benefit from the putter shape itself, they are also releasing a Ten Triple Track, and a Tenwhich has the single long alignment line.
The Details
The new Odyssey Ten line of putters will each feature the same updated Stroke Lab shaft which first released in the White Hot OG putters, simply in charcoal instead of red. Additionally, every head style will be available in S-neck or Double Bend options with a blue and grey Odyssey pistol or oversized grip. The putters will all come in at $299.99 on their release.
What do you think? Is the meshing of legendary shapes something that catches your eye and interest? Let us hear your thoughts below as well as on the THP Community!
I need this putter! [emoji7]
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Wow these look great
We might be out of lockdown shortly after thst date!
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I think while it is extremely popular, that is why they released other variations in the TEN lineup this time around.
Yup, and it shows great awareness by them on that front.
That said, it’s the first 2-ball I look at and go “wow” in a super positive way.
Same here!
Talking about the accent color change?
Excellent pure performance insert, but a White Hot option would have been exciting.
This is why they have the S-neck and the double bend in all models here. The double is face balanced and will work most comfortable with strokes that have slight to minimal arc, and the slant neck produces toe hang that will take care of those with more moderate to significant arc in their putting path.
I have never liked the visual look of the 2-ball alignment, but it works well for me for some reason. I love that they added numerous alignment options. The 2-ball with the line is intriguing.
Thanks J – as I dove into the site a bit more I saw that they had recommendations for swing paths.
Now I just need to find one that is recommended for inconsistent swing path and bad putting….
50% of all 2-ball putters that go out on Tour leave the Tour Van with the line on it, it’s why they’ve dubbed it the “Tour Line”, pretty cool.
Haha! Don’t we all!
It is a different look but others just love it. I think with putting it is one of those things where you almost have to enjoy what you are seeing when looking down. You are the exception to the rule.
Yes, maybe I was being too picky, but I thought the different colors and especially the triple track version took away from the club.
You’re not going to wait for the Alpha 21 Triple Black Diamond?
If you are going to buy one, the fitting at 2nd swing is amazing! They will put you on the Ping putting system to see what your arc is like. Slight arc is the S model and a straighter stroke would be the face balanced double bend.
We can finally stop teasing something new in the group chat, even though like the article said, it was the worst kept secret
No more ??
Same!! I saw significant alignment improvement from an old 2-Ball to the TT Ten. Not sure how the 2-Ball TT Ten would work compared to the Marxman-type alignment.
I had the Marxman Exo but moved to the Ten TT. Love it. But I think will move again to the Ten w/o TT as I don’t use the ball alignment.
I appreciate you reading the article!
I’m curious about that too, if you could order and request that sweet red!
Always my man! Especially these recent Callaway/Odyssey releases. Since we got the presentation too, I keep coming in seeing if I can add anything that you may have missed. But as always you’re way ahead and always on top of it
Well done as always James!