A New (Old) Design With A New (Old) Look
Callaway/Odyssey recently released info about a new (old) putter line they are launching (re-launching). It is called the Odyssey Black Series TOUR Design Putters. Which they say is new and revolutionary. They also say the following…but I would like to know what changes these pros made to the designs…cause they sure look like ones they have come out with in the past.
Odyssey States: In creating the Black Series Tour Designs putters, we consulted with some of the greatest players in the game, including Phil Mickelson,” said Austie Rollinson, Principal Designer for Odyssey Golf. “We incorporated this Tour player feedback into the design of these precision-crafted milled putters. The result is updated shapes and more head options preferred by better players, all delivering the truest roll possible in a premium look.”
The new putters will have what they are calling A.R.T. which stands for Advance Roll Technology. Which basically comes down to meaning they put a tungsten back piece with a urethane dampening layer placed between the carbon steel putter face and the tungsten back piece. Hmmm…this sounds very similar to another putter I remember a company making…oh yeah it was Odyssey that made that putter too…it was called the Odyssey Black Series. So what is different?? Well not much…the only differences are this one is black and it has no insert.
How Long Will Odyssey Continue…
Now don’t get me wrong I think Odyssey makes one of the best quality putters for the price. They have good R&D and great guys milling their heads. But…how long do you think Odyssey will continue to make the same designs over and over? I guess until we stop paying $269.99 every time they make a minor change and call it “New & Improved!”. The images of the putter are below and I have also included some of never before seen developmental stage 3D images of the putter designs that not everyone gets to see. Hope you enjoy!
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muttley
16 years ago
i saw these when the rep came in last. yeah they are the same shape as the always have been but all of the other major companies do the same thing. ping still do all their early models now in different colours and inserts. same with scotty camerons, same design but slightly different each time. we just have to accept that there are only so many designs that work without looking totally stupid. its only a flat stick to get the ball in a hole.
all this aside, they do look gorgeous, great weight and the weight at the back of the head really does give a great roll.