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: 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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Summary: This putter instills confidence! Besides looking beautiful (in my humble opinion) the putter is beautifully balanced and easy to align. The head cover does take a little time to grow accustom to, since it's a magnetic latch in lieu of the usual velcro ( a minor issue if you can call it one at all). The Odyssey grip makes for a beautifully co-ordinated look. It is expensive and I did pay a premium to have it over-nighted to me, but this one is in my bag for a long time. The first time I used it I sank 3 out of 4 putts from ten feet..enough said!
Customer Service: not yet needed
Similar Products Used: Odyssey two ball 48" long putter, Wilson Black Jack
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Summary: upgraded from a white hot 2 ball putter and at first I was a bit skeptical. Have played 4 rounds with the putter and I have to admit that I have had much more consistent results. I will be one to tell you that the equipment is only as good as the person holding it but you get a consistent roll from all over the face of the putter. If you are looking for a putter that will put the ball in for you, you may want to get a hold of the producers of caddy shack and have them get you a putter much like the one rodney dangerfield used. If you are looking for a top of the line putter and demand consistent results, awesome feel and confidence in your bag than look no further.
Similar Products Used: Odyssey white hot 2 ball, scotty cameron studio, ping anser
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Review Date May 30, 2007
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
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Reviewed by: Brad(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: Odyssey Black #3 Mallet Putter
Summary: Fantastic Putter. This Odyssey Black #3 gives you the most well balanced putter stroke you will ever take and gets the ball rolling faster than any putter i have ever used. Sunk a 40 footer and probably putted better than i ever have the first time i used it.
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