Odyssey Review: 2-Ball Putter Putter

Manufacturer: Odyssey Golf

Model: 2-Ball Putter
Category: Putters

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Purchase: When I first saw the Odyssey 2-ball putter in the pro shop, I remembered that the USGA had said "no go" to a flat stick like this some years ago. I dismissed the 2-ball as a stupid fad. The I watched the LPGA Championship, and it seemed that most of the leaderboard was using this wierd thing. Our pro said "Try it for a round." I bought it as she closed out her stock for the hot Florida summer for $115.00. Top that!

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What I Like About The Odyssey 2-Ball Putter: All the pros say the 2-ball helps them line up their putts. I can't imagine that these great players need help lining up putts. I talked with some of the best junior and college players in our area, that they said the same thing-- the 2-ball orients them to the putting line. Here's my quandry-- For me, the biggest advantage of the 2-ball has been distance control. Years ago, I decided that I would rather control distance than direction, because the putting line seemed to take care of itself if I gauged the distance properly. Maybe it's the light mallet head. I'm not sure. But my distance control has improved using this weapon.

What I Do Not Like About These Putters: When I first bought it, my golf buddies kidded me about selecting a putter based on what the LPGA pros were using. I've noticed that my "girl's putter"-- in all of its incarnations-- seems to be gaining converts on the PGA tour every week. If there's a downside, it's that there's no "Ping-style" line aiming me directly at the hole on short-- 3-foot to 5-foot-- putts, and the "three-balls" aren't quite accurate enough at short distances.

2-Ball Putter Quality: The hollow head keeps down weight, while giving the advantage of volume and size on top. I might change the grip at some point in the future, but so far, so good.

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Review & Rating Summary: My first couple of months with this putter have given me confidence. Isn't that the most important thing a piece of equipment can convey? How long will it be before Tiger tries one? Well, maybe he is pretty confident already. But if he asks me, I'll suggest he try the 2-ball.

Odyssey 2-Ball Putter Rating: 5

Author of this Golf Review: Bobben

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Golf Review Submitted: 2002-08-16
Review Usefulness Rating: 3.25 out of 5.
8 reader(s) voted on this Odyssey Golf equipment review.