Odyssey Putters

Odyssey is a company, which offers extensive lines of putters. One of their renowned product lines is the Odyssey Black Series, consisting of three models that have a tungsten flange at the back of the putter head. This adds weight to the rear of the head creating a low centre of gravity that is deep in the club face. This feature makes it easier for the golfer to lift the ball slightly on impact and then roll it swiftly. The upward angle hit on the putt initially helps in getting the ball rolling as the ball is faintly nestled down in the grass of the putting green.

In conjunction with the centre of gravity, works the loft of the putter face. The different loft angles for each of the three putters called as Black Series Number 1, 2, and 3, give the quickest roll possible for a given centre of gravity location in each putter head. The theory behind this being that the sooner the ball stop skidding and starts rolling after the impact, the more accurate the putt becomes. In addition, the weighted flange creates a higher moment of inertia. These putters are one of the best in the kind and cost $249 each.

The putter heads are made from 1025 carbon steel and with a mix-milled face design, indicating the proper impact area. Also, a urethane-damping layer between the carbon steel head and the flange dampens the vibrations produced.

Another Odyssey product line is the White Steel. It consists of eight putters grouped into the core and the progressive models. The Core Models have traditional blade and mallet putter designs and cost $119 each. Whereas, the Progressive Models incorporate modern technology aiding weight distribution and alignment. The defining feature of this line is the putter face with two inserts. First one is the light urethane insert. It is large and takes a considerable amount of the putter face. The lightness of the material gives the putter a softer feel at the impact, simultaneously shifting the centre of gravity of the head backwards and improving the moment of inertia. This in turn improves the accuracy. The second insert is of milled stainless steel - a machine milled and consistent flat surface improving the roll of the ball.

The third line is the Dual Force Odyssey Golf Putters. The Dual Force 2 is an improved version of the classic putter, with better design. The moment of inertia of these putters has been increased and the line is made up of three putters having one shaft offset cost of $89 each.