Description Designed for elite performance, the Odyssey Black Series features precision milled putters with traditional styling. Each model utilizes the fine-tuned loft system, which optimizes each putter's loft ...
Summary: This is the best looking club at address I've seen. The weighting is nice could be a tad heavier but I'm a taller guy so the 35 in with 340 was the best I can do and standard. A good 3 layer ball has te feel of the black series I , but the consistancy of a milled SS face. I've tried the black series I Cameron Newport and liked this putter the best. Great work callaway.
Customer Service: n/a
Similar Products Used: Odyssey black series I #1, odyssey white hot tour, taylormade Ross monza, SC newport 2
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Summary: I have had the ping anser for five years and have only kept it because it drains putts. Then the new black series line came out and i new it was time for a change. This is the most active putter in the field. I have no problems wit thinking or reading the putt with the feel and accuracy of this milled tungsten putter. The major effects are from 15' and in they all seem to just have a magnet effect on the hole. Which is nice. If at all achievable, go get this putter and you will see what I am talking about.
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Summary: A buddy of my recently purchased the Odyssey Black Series #7. Both of us play to a 5. After his purchased he started pouring in putts inside of 10 feet, we practice together so I know it wasn't a mechanical change. At the time I recently purchased a Scotty Red X, needless to say I was not in the market for another putter. In the last two weeks I bought a Black Series #7 on eBay for an unbelievable price. As soon as it arrived, I went right to the putting green. Initially I was not very impressed, although the ball came off the club face solidly, tracked well with little skidding, it just didn’t feel solid in my hands. I changed the grip, went to a thicker grip, and instantly, the #7 became the most solid putter I owned
Summary: I was looking for a putter that felt soft but still had a metallic feel when you hit the ball. I also like a heavier putter and matte finishes. Dark gray is a good color on a putter for me.
I tried a bunch of different putters out at the PGA Superstore's for about 4 months; including all of the other Odyssey putters. Finally I settled on the Black Series #1 or #2.
Then I demo'd both of them for several months. Finally, I came to the conclusion that for whatever reason, the #2 had a softer feel than the #1 as the ball came off the face. Not as soft as the "i" series black putters, but softer than the #1. Very cool.
On the golf course, the putter has really panned out as I had hoped. I was a Putt-Putt champ as a kid and nowadays I consider myself a real touch oriented putter. The Black Series #2 feels like a real extension of my hand and arm. I love it. Feels extremely accurate, solid, and touch sensitive.
It is expensive but come one, we spend a ridiculous amount of money on drivers, balls, golf clothes etc. How can you complain about investing in a great club that you use for 40-50% of the shots in a a round of golf?
Customer Service: Don't know, never needed it.
Similar Products Used: Wilson Fat Shaft ci20 putter, Ping Anser (whatever the new model is right now), Scotty Cameron Studio 2 (the one Anthony Kim uses right now), Odyssey Black Series #1, Odyssey iBlack Series #1 and #2, Odyssey Tour Series.
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Review Date September 8, 2008
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: hammerball(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed: Odyssey Black Series #3
Summary: I know that a few people have given a poor rating the value portion on this club. However, when you think about it, the putter should be the most carefully chosen and best made club in your bag. The average score on the PGA tour is around 71 and the average number of putts is 29. That's 40 percent of shots for the big guys and at least that for us mortals. The Black Series from Odyssey is one of the best made and engineered putters I have used, including the Scotty. I give it great value, when you consider we will spend $200 for a hybrid that may be used 5 times in a round. I have the #3 and find it is heavy enough to hold the line, yet not too heavy that you lose feel. The roll off the face is smooth. Plus, it gives me confidence to look down and see the quality of the head. It's the best putter I have ever used.
The only knock I have against the black series, and I caution you to evaluate, is the glare off the head on the #1 and #2 series. In bright overhead sun you can get a distracting reflection. I hope Odyssey addresses this issue on the next go around.
Customer Service: Callaway, who owns Odyssey, is among the best. Dealt with them many times and it's always been hassle free.
Similar Products Used: Ping, Scotty Cameron, Bettinardi.
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