My overall putting ability was never too bad but somedays it can be just plain awful, i decided after much deliberation that i needed a better tool for the job, i was fed up of missing short putts for par and walking away feeling like i could have done better, so i went out and spent £50 for a 2nd hand Odyssey 2 ball white hot putter - im glad i did, mostly.
First of all i would like to say that to improve at any sport theres nothing like practice, then more practice, this is especially true for golf, and none more so than the art of putting, after all its on the putting green where you play most of your shots (an average score of 90 would usually entail 35-40 putts, you use the putter more than any other club in your bag),
The Odyssey 2 ball white hot putter is no gimme, you wont pick it up and start to hole everything on sight, you must be prepared to spend alot of time getting used to the putter, it is a quality piece of kit that needs to be practiced, used correctly and appreciated for exactly what it is - an impliment to 'help' you... it is certainly no fool proof toy, you must spend time working with it.
The putter has a steel shaft and a large rubber grip which is quite comfortable but not the best ive used, the quality of the putter is second to none, this thing wont fall apart in your hands too quickly, the supplied head cover i got with mine was well padded and should protect the putters head, it seals with velcro which i noticed can occasionally come undone as your other clubs knock against it in your bag, just be careful to make sure the head cover is fully over the putter after each time youve used it, you dont want to accidentally damage the putters face.
My putter is 35 inches long, it has a lovely weighted feel to it which helps keep the putter straight throughout the stroke and makes the ball roll true to the hole like no other putter ive ever used, the white hot face insert is very 'lively' at first its likely that you may over hit some shots as the ball seems to explode off the face, this does take some getting used to, i guess this is why they call it 'white hot'.
The 2 ball allignment system is something that you will either love or hate, i must say that im not yet completely comfortable with it and it is taking me time to get used to it, its not quite as easy to hole short putts repeatedly over and over as some people might have you believe, you must practice and familiarise yourself with the club... it wont put the ball in the hole for you, it just helps a little.
Overall i do like my Odyssey putter and i recommend them to anyone who struggles with their putting, in time i can see how this club could shave a few shots off a round for most people, i wouldnt say its the best thing since sliced bread but its not bad.
The average cost of one of these putters new is around the £99-£109 mark, they are worth the money in my opinion, alot of people spend £250 on a driver which they only use 10 times per round... food for thought.
I do suggest trying one if possible before you buy, these putters (whilst used by alot of tour professionals) are excellent but they are not for everyone... please remember that.
Thankyou for reading.
Rabid (Paul).
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