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!
Actually looking to get on a course Monday for some real life testing. Very curious to see how it performs for me especially coming out of winter. I like the insert more than I thought as well, definitely not as soft as I would have expected.
Aaaaaand that’s my knock on the insert
Give me WHP. Bahahahahaha
wait a few months haha
Coming from a milled putter though I don’t mind it at all
I hope that’s the case, I’ll be first in line!
This is actually more firm than my Mizuno V ?
The insert is really good. Your last one was probably O-Works which definitely feels softer, but most prefer this more subtle firm tone.
It’s the ideal balance for them, and based on Tour adoption it’s the first to actually put up a fight with WH. But we both know that a lot of that is because scientifically the roll is ultra pure, it never ceases to impress me.
When I did the slow motion capture of balls coming off the face, this insert really shortened skidding. While not using a robot there are some variables obviously and my stroke is far from robotic, but not all were created equally that is for sure.
I actually compared it to my Mizuno II and I thought it felt similar, now I feel like I need to compare again haha. Yes my last insert putter was o-works and as I mentioned previously I agree it was significantly softer. The roll is so good though, I’m looking forward to rolling it on something other than my old birdie ball soon
I have a feeling you are going to like it out on the grass.
Point and shoot. It gave me that no worries on short putts feel. I can use that!
100%, for truly pure and quick roll, there’s a reason Ody is running with the MH Star. It’s just so freaking good there.
Haha, this insert is SO much better than the O works, especially when you get it on grass. My personal opinion of course!
I rolled several of the OG WH putters as well yesterday. WH really is an interest insert. Soft but still has feedback. Very different feel. I liked it. This is my first WH rodeo. I would like to spend time on grass with it, but adding WH to the ten gives me a warm fuzzy.
We’ll have both with us on Monday. I’ll have my O works and will be trying this one too. Interested to compare them, although the greens will be slow and likely not cut at all.
agree with Jman
I actually cancelled my order after seeing the video clip where Mr. Toulon mentioned that. I went into our local Shop today to have a look at both the 2-ball 10 and OG white hot #7. For some reason I didn’t like the 2 ball as much as I do in pictures and really liked the #7. I am going to try hold off until the Rahm putter is released but now that #7 is in my head. I’m such a head case
1. Point and shoot 6-feet and in…did not miss…alignment is crazy good, I have never played a 2-Ball but this one intrigued me
2. Pacing to the hole has been on-point
3. Love the firmness of the insert…I am coming from playing Toulon so it helps
4. Insert gets the ball rolling quick
5. As others have said this putter just wants to lay flat…no need to fidget or manipulate
Another 18 today and I can’t wait.
Wait wait wait wait….
Don’t tease me.
Based on the Odyssey Instagram live the other day, it looks like June-ish.
That being said it’s so so easy to align. I really do like the firmer feel off the face from this insert. I do not like not being able to pick up the ball with the putter haha.
Was great for alignment. Basically seemed like a #7 with the back filled in. Could easily play it.
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Sure about that? Just checked the site and all except two ball lined say in stock and that one says 5-7 days
I ordered 1st day of pre-order and mine was 6-8 weeks but that is in Canada. I did phone Callaway and was told the same thing that they are back ordered
Easiest putter to align maybe ever. The 2-ball version is even easier.
I’m actually thinking about this one more so out of the entire line. What I would really like is the 2-Ball Ten with the whitehot microhinge insert, but the OG whitehot insert is so good!
Just snagged this on another site’s classifieds. Said it came from someone who worked at callaway who had this insert put in. Couldn’t resist….
I kinda hate you right now
I so wish there was a way to get this done for my Red 7. I’d put a microhinge or more likely a white hot insert in there in a second. Along with the red SL shaft if they could get the balance right.
Back on topic… I’ve committed to a different shape, but that’s not making it any easier to not impulse buy one of these.
Does this putter feel head heavy to you compared to others?
I looked on the Odyssey website at a possible one I liked. It was listed as in stock. If I switch out the grip to an oversized one like I prefer, it switched to 6-8 weeks.
It actually feels light to me, but I think that’s a total weight thing.
I’d be interested if White Hot was an option.
It’s their highest performance insert in their most tech heavy and highest performance head maybe ever. It makes sense.
That said, there are rumors that the Rahm version is coming. So we shall see.
Many of us like the insert. It has been rumored that the white hot will be coming around mid summer
So my will-power on this one held out two days. I tried the 2Ball Ten S Triple Track in three different stores over the past two days, and I have purchased it now.
Alignment is incredibly simple, the head is just so stable, and I don’t remember ever being so repeatedly enamored by a putter. After watching the Callaway Talks episode with DNevs and Sean Toulon where they were explaining why the smaller (standard sized) pistol grip was better for the S models, I tried to pay attention to that in the third store, and I’m going to give that one a solid try before trying to figure out how to install a weight appropriate SuperStroke.
I really like the grey on silver Stroke Lab shaft on these as it dulls the transition much more than the black on silver ones. After having played a micro hinge insert for several years on the Exo 7s, I love keeping the best version of that tech.