The #7 shape is iconic. It is the most used Odyssey putter on tour with a legendary style that was once considered unique, and is now one of the most duplicated shapes out there.
Multiple variations of the #7 exist within the Odyssey line, and today that is expanding with the launch of the Stroke Lab Toe Up.
Before we get to what Toe Up is, let’s rewind a bit and breakdown what Stroke lab is and what it is doing. This “re-balancing” of the golf shaft is fairly new, but something Odyssey has been working on for a number of years. It started with shifting weight to the head and butt and using a light weight golf shaft. While it felt great, it needed major refinement. That led to the innovative, multi-material Stroke Lab shaft that takes a holistic approach in putter design by looking at the entire putter and where weight is placed, rather than individual pieces.
To say it has been a success would be a massive understatement both at the tour level and golfers frequenting the THP Forum. The design is done to help improve tempo and consistency in your stroke, regardless of player type or skill level.
Coming back to the Toe Up, you are probably asking yourself right now, what does it do. By design, the unique hosel creates significant toe up characteristics to encourage minimal face rotation and arc in the putting stroke. Let’s break this down a bit and explain what is going on.
Often times we discuss what the face angle of a golf club is doing at impact during a full swing. Rarely is that same discussion around putters, yet it has just as much impact if not more. If your putter head doesn’t open or close during the stroke, it should be easier to square at impact. This would ultimately mean that you will see more potential for consistency in your putting, and assuming you are on the right line, make more putts.
When you test the balance of this putter by resting the shaft on your finger it will sit toe up.
The theory, which is not new for Odyssey but is with Stroke Lab, is all part of their general idea to promote a more consistent stroke. This version of Toe Up features a different hosel from the models they rolled out a few years ago, but does borrow a bit from their Backstryke lineup with the hosel design.
The pictures won’t do the finish justice, which is a black PVD with coating that fits in line perfectly as an extension to Stroke Lab Black.
The insert is the latest from Odyssey and they call it Microhinge Star. Offering a more dense sound and firmer feel at impact, while not diminishing the clean roll and less skidding promotion that exists in White Hot Microhinge.
The Details
In Stores: Today
Cost: $199
For some reason this is the most interesting Odyssey putter to me they’ve released recently.
interesting choice to bring the concept back with stroke lab I guess.
I am interested in the firmer micro hinge insert though
It’s early so forgive me. I think the phrase “toe up” is just setting all kinds of confusion for me. This putter has got to be face balanced correct? If that’s the case I’d game it. I like the looks. This would fit me.
No sir, this is not face balanced, but actually toe up. To test the face angle of a putter at home, rest the shaft balance point on your index finger.
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So, nice to see Odyssey providing options for everyone.
Minimal face rotation and arc. This is for a straight back straight through stroke correct?
I think you could make the case that it could be for both less arc and those with more looking to minimize it.
And then this pops up today…..
No, its not a clone.
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No sweat.
Been rolling it in our office for the last 24 hours since it arrived. I was definitely in the "what a weird look camp" but it rolls pretty darn nice.
when setting up to the ball do you find the putter closes?
if you sat the putter down on its own, do you see a slight turn of it closed?
Okay so I just walked over to the putting green and tried it multiple times.
Tried normal setup. Tried just dropping it. Tried one handed placing it.
Didn’t have it turn slightly closed at all honestly.
then im all screwed up.
i was completely sure i needed a face balanced center shafted putter for my putting stroke which still could be correct, but the center shaft phantom x 6 str when i lay it down it closes like no other, i have to literally put my hands forward and turn the putter open. i immediately noticed it the first time i got it just recently.
while i understand the odyssey 7 is a toe up, im confused with the bend in the shaft and what its doing.
Moderately well. Those that were fit into them or liked them, REALLY liked them.
Funny thing, I just played yesterday with a guy who is a total stick and plays a toe up putter. He rolls it very pure. It is beat to hell as well but he loves it.