Odyssey Putting Wedge Marksman X-Act Golf Wedges - Reviews

On 2009-11-02, rlittlej rated this Odyssey Putting Wedge Marksman X-Act a 5...(8586)



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Review Summary: I have played off and on over my life-time and have recently taken up clubs once again. My short game was hurting so I added the Odyssey Marxman X-Act chipping wedge. I have noticed a consistancy in chipping to with inches of the hole and on ocassion holing the chip. I find the problem I am having is realizing that I have a chipping wedge in my hand and need to relie on the putting stroke to make the difference. To help with this I have put the same grip on the X-Act as I have on my Odyssey white-Hot putter. I am now consistantly getting the same results everytime I use the X-Act. I have taken a pitching wedge out of my bag and added the X-Act to my sand and approach wedges.

On 2008-10-13, srushing rated this Odyssey Putting Wedge Marksman X-Act a 3...(8191)

Details: 34', white face insert, steel shaft

Purchase: Local Pro Shop, under $130
Pros: So you remember the 'chipper'? Well it's back. When I saw this at my pro shop, and I saw it was from a name brand manufacturer like Odyssey, I had to try it out. So it's a putter 'head' with a highly lofted face much like a wedge. The idea is simple: For those who don't chip/pitch well around the greens or in the first or 2nd cut of rough, you can use the Putting Wedge to maximize your results as you use your putting stroke. So in testing this, the ball jumps off the club face. Much like a bump and run, but the insert from Odyssey is HOT. So it takes some getting used to in terms of distance control. Like you'd expect from a traditional putter, there is not much if any backspin that I could detect so the ball lands and rolls forward, like you'd want. So don't get this thing thinking you'll be able to stop the ball as there are NO GROOVES on the club face. So, the ball will go up, land and roll.. Worked well around the greens in nicely mowed areas but it's not something I'd try from less favorable lies.
Cons: Well, even though it sounds simple, taking my putting stroke looking at this club face wasn't easy. it's an acquired taste I think. I hit several thin and noticed my grip was more like my wedge grip than my putting grip. But eventually I was able to control it pretty well. Also, what club do you take out of your bag to make room for this under the 14 club rule? a wedge? an iron? The whole club head takes a little getting used to because it looks so odd, half putter, half wedge.
Quality: It seemed pretty solid and gave nice feedback.

Review Summary: If you struggle with wedges or the bump and run around the green, this might be an option for you.

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