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!
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo……
If we are praying to the "Church of Neil" because of how well you’re putting, no, you shouldn’t change a damn thing lol
May the swirl bless you with distance and accuracy
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They just need to make a slant neck already for the general public!!! paging @Luke WilliamsCG
I don’t really care for the slant neck on this putter, or in fact on any putter. It just isn’t pleasing to my eye. I like the double bend much better.
I totally get it, I was fit into this style. I loved the Sabertooth Tank Putter with a DB
Sometimes I wonder if they rig up the in-store putting green so it’s easy to make putts?
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How do you get along with each of them?
The two ball blade has been my gamer for quite awhile and I like it. But I have been holding out for a slant neck ten with white hot face and decided to just get the regular neck. Too early to tell; the 90 day guarantee finally sealed the deal.
Great to hear!
Speed remains the biggest struggle with this, mostly when playing off of slower greens, it’s harder for me to adjust with this than say one of my Toulon putters.
But you nailed it on stability!
added a black line tonight with some 3mm vinyl tape
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nice, which kind of neck setup do you have on that one?
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Now if I could just play a course that isn’t 50:50 CPO, that would be amazing ?
That vinyl tape looks sharp. I may have to try that out.
PM me your address and I will mail you a roll! I needed just a fraction of what I ordered from Amazon.
Pics?
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after (I used vinyl tape so I can remove if wanted)
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That is really crafty! Love the grip!
I freaking love that.
I agree with the others, that looks sharp!
With the Tour Snsr Countour Pro Firm grip, it just feels amazing, and I am oozing confidence with it. 30 putts today. It’s the gamer again tomorrow at my home course.
1. It is 3mm vinyl tape that I got from Amazon. I would be happy to mail you a roll if you send me your address in private. The smallest package on Amazon was 6 rolls and I barely use any of a roll.
2. Getting it straight was easier than I thought. I just measured to the halfway point in the circle and went over it. I used one long strip and then trimmed with a razor blade.
3. I still have a triple track with the micro hinge face and I like it. I am just a big fan of the white hot face from back in the day and wanted to try it again. It is just a tad softer and I love the feel and sound. I don’t think there is a better roll with either face, at least not that I can tell. Maybe I would see it on a Sam device?
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Not a new line but have always wanted one as I love my current 2ball.
Dropped $100 so pulled the trigger! First round this evening with it!
It is a great putter – hope you enjoy it! Glad you got the correct colored head cover as well – back when these first came out they only had the blue ones from the 2021 line.