Odyssey Toe Up Putter Review

Odyssey has never been afraid to think outside the box when it comes to putter design. When they decided to use the cover of the Callaway Rule 35 golf ball as an insert for the White Hot putter nearly 20 years ago, their competitors thought they were crazy. No one would guess that the original White Hot would become one of the most iconic putters in history. Odyssey has kept that innovative spirit alive with the Toe Putter that defies modern putter design on a number of levels.

Stroke Balanced Technology is proven to reduce torque through impact and consistently deliver the face to a square position at impact. While most modern putter designs move the center of gravity back in the clubhead through perimeter weighting, it is centered directly behind the face in the Toe Up putters. The end result is a face that balances toe up, unlike any other putter on the market.

PROS

• Face Balanced allows players to start the ball on their intended line
• Center of gravity located toward the front helps to greatly reduce torque
• The chemically milled oval pattern on the face gets the ball rolling quickly

CONS

• Offset blade head designs may take some getting used to for players used to hitting a mallet
• Lack of custom options and adjustability may be limiting factors for some players
• The milled face may be too firm for players used to softer inserts on their putter

We were excited to get our hands on the new Odyssey Toe Up putters after the hype surrounding their unannounced debut at the PGA Show. The Toe Up technology is designed to reduce torque during the stroke, keeping the face more stable and promoting a more consistent roll.

The Toe Up #1 is a classic heel-toe weighted blade that will likely appeal to a wide range of golfers. While it looks similar to an Anser-style putter, it plays quite differently. The #9 model may not be as popular with traditional players.

Odyssey's ability to broadly distribute the Toe Up line is a key advantage. These putters will be readily available to many golfers who may not have access to other torque-balanced or toe-up models from smaller brands. This makes the Toe Up an accessible option for those looking to try a new putting style.

While the Toe Up technology won't cure all putting woes, it provides struggling golfers with a new design to experiment with. If it helps make putting more enjoyable and less of a struggle, that's a win. Ultimately, the Toe Up putters are worthy of investigation as a potential game-improvement option for many golfers.