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Odyssey Square 2 Square Tri-Hot
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Why We Like It
- Other zero-torque putters position the shaft well back of the face to line up the shaft axis with the head’s center of gravity, but this model uses massive internal weighting to push the shaft position nearly in line with the start of the face.
- The front of the putter, which houses the face insert and the shaft connection, contains 141 grams of high-density tungsten to push 80 percent of the putter’s total weight in that front section.
- The forward center of gravity allows the hands to put the putter in a more neutral address position with minimal forward shaft lean.
- A thin crosshair alignment mark is designed for easier recognition of proper aim.
- The new insert uses two layers of urethane (firmer underneath and softer on top) and grooves angled at 19 degrees to create quicker end-over-end roll.
- The firmer underlayer on the insert features the amorphous thickness pattern developed with AI. The varying thick and thin regions, derived from more than 15,000 iterations, improve ball speed and backspin on mis-hits.
- Available in a counterbalanced 38-inch “Cruiser” version that comes with a 17-inch grip and a 380-gram head built for extra stability at impact.
- Top 5 in Performance, middle-handicaps
- Models: #7, Jailbird, Rossie, Jailbird Cruiser. Head weights: 365, 385 grams. Lengths: 33-35, 38 inches. Loft: 3 degrees
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a soft grooved insert that feels buttery yet transfers lively energy and forgives heel‑to‑toe misses. Bold red‑and‑black stripes, crosshair alignment and front notches make squaring the face easy. The mass‑forward, slightly heavy head yields zero‑torque stability, excellent distance control and tight dispersion—especially on short putts—while the sporty look inspires confidence. One caveat: a few wanted crisper impact feedback from the ultra‑soft face.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Feedback included praise for a very soft, grooved face that cushions impact and helps speed control on fast greens, plus “perfect” weighting that lets players make an aggressive, confident stroke without putts getting away. Reviewers liked the standout alignment system and linear stripe styling, and many appreciated the sporty red-and-black look and a solid, clicky feel at impact. One drawback: the center-shaft design can feel awkward for players not used to it.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a soft yet lively insert that extends toward toe and heel, producing pure center strikes and forgiving mis-hits. Bold red/black crosshair alignment and a clean, rounded head aid setup; the head tracks square through the stroke and feels very well balanced. Distance control was strong—20-footers often clustered inside about six inches. One drawback: the head felt heavy on longer putts, prompting a firmer stroke.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted the zero-torque head resists twist and keeps strokes on track, aided by strong alignment cues (front notches and rear lines). Distance control — especially on breaking putts — was widely praised, with a muted but firm insert and satisfying medium click. The heavier head produced tight dispersion and easier pace control, making it a top-five option for several testers. One drawback: the styling and color choices are polarizing.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Perfect weighting. Not too heavy or light. It allowed me to make an aggressive stroke. No issue with putts getting away from me.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
I like the clean, rounded back to it with the simplicity of the alignment markings on the face. The sound was muted. Distance control and accuracy was good even on mis-hits. The putter seems to stay square throughout the stroke path.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
The heavier weight of the head made it easier for me to control distance, and my dispersion was fairly tight, too. This is a top five club for me in this category because of that feel and control of the ball strike itself.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
I was surprised at how consistent it was. Really enjoyed the feel of the ball coming off the face. I didn't have to work too hard to hit distance putts, and it was accurate with tight dispersion on short putts. The biggest knock is the craziness of the design and appearance. But from a performance standpoint, it was excellent.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I didn't have to worry about this twisting offline. My stroke stayed on track. The insert was muted but firm, dynamic off the face. For zero torque, the shaft position seemed less awkward, and having a normal grip was welcome.
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BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Perfect weighting. Not too heavy or light. It allowed me to make an aggressive stroke. No issue with putts getting away from me.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
I like the clean, rounded back to it with the simplicity of the alignment markings on the face. The sound was muted. Distance control and accuracy was good even on mis-hits. The putter seems to stay square throughout the stroke path.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
The heavier weight of the head made it easier for me to control distance, and my dispersion was fairly tight, too. This is a top five club for me in this category because of that feel and control of the ball strike itself.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
I was surprised at how consistent it was. Really enjoyed the feel of the ball coming off the face. I didn't have to work too hard to hit distance putts, and it was accurate with tight dispersion on short putts. The biggest knock is the craziness of the design and appearance. But from a performance standpoint, it was excellent.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I didn't have to worry about this twisting offline. My stroke stayed on track. The insert was muted but firm, dynamic off the face. For zero torque, the shaft position seemed less awkward, and having a normal grip was welcome.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
The face is really soft, which means more calibration on putting.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
The red and black scheme has a sporty look to it. It felt stable. Speed control was easy to adjust. The front two alignment lines were more for accuracy and efficiency, and the back of the putter was more for fashion and flair.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The feel is simply a soft tick and then a great response off the face. I felt differences depending on where I hit it from heel to toe, but those center hits were pure.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Beautiful club, but the white insert produced inconsistent results for me. Challenging to center it on shorter putts. Promising design that doesn't quite deliver.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
The front notches on the top side really helped me sense when it was square to the target. There was good weight to the impact hit, which has a satisfying medium click. The back alignment lines were also helpful for taking the putter back.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The head feels heavy, yet the ball comes off soft. I felt like I had to make a harder swing on longer putts to cover the distance.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
I love this putter. The ball goes where I'm looking. The insert is very soft, but it provides the energy of a firmer putter, so I didn't have to force it to the hole.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
I like the red and black look, and it has a solid feel at impact with a nice click. I knew when I mis-hit it, too. The main thing I noticed was that I didn't feel quite as confident over this putter because of the dispersion. I always felt like I had to hold the club firmly to make it go online rather than it just naturally swinging.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Performed consistently. Just easy to control distance. Feedback was good. I know exactly how I hit it right off the face. A touch on the softer side. If it was a bit firmer, I would be really happy with it.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Love the feel of the face. The ball comes off very soft. The head is a little too heavy. It almost felt like I was hitting down on the ball, which meant the ball was a bit jumpy. I still didn't feel like I was losing any distance, though.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The color scheme is reminiscent of Michael Jackson's red jacket from his "Thriller" video. The back of the putter doesn't sit flush on the ground, causing a shadow, which I found a bit distracting. Nice-feeling sweet spot but wish it was wider.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
The best alignment system I've seen. It was so easy to get my putter pointed in the right direction. Only negative was that the face was too soft for my liking.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Good-looking putter, but it doesn't make much of a sound at impact. I wasn't sure if I hit it the right distance. I wanted more feedback.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Using a center-shafted putter can be challenging at first if you're not used to it. The shaft appears to almost run directly into the ball, if you will. The alignment aid is helpful with framing the ball, but the putter doesn't sit super square, which can be tough.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
I love the insert. Great soft feel yet responsive and lively. It also extends toward the toe and heel to cover your mis-hits.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
The most striking thing about this putter is what a sensory experience it is. It's heavy and firm, and I struggled with my consistency and distance control.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
I was hitting my 20-foot putts all within six inches of the hole. I can't really ask for much more than that.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
This putter has some rock and roll to it with the red and black stripes to fit its jailbird name. The alignment aid is on the aggressive side, but it's effective. Simple to line up the ball, strike the center, and roll it end over end. Pillowy soft and super quiet, too.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Easy to handle. Good alignment and feel. Didn't take much effort.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
The stripes on this mallet give it a very linear look, and the soft, grooved face really cushions impact. If you're playing on fast greens, this would be a good putter to help you control speed. The center shaft, however, is not for me.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
A zero-torque putter that doesn't require manipulation. It has a lot of alignment help, which I appreciate. Distance control was superb, especially on breaking putts when you have to match up speed and line. Just outstanding performance.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The colors inspire confidence, and the ball leaves the face with purpose. Even on mis-hits, all putts ended up within a tight band.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
The insert is smooth, quiet. This is an extremely well-balanced putter. I like that kind of crosshair alignment as opposed to the straight line.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
I'm against the red and black, but the design is solid. Felt stable through the ball and easy to swing. Dispersion was fine but nothing incredible. A good middle-of-the-road putter. For being zero torque, I still felt like I had to work to keep it straight.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
I dislike the secondary white top line for alignment. It can be distracting, especially because the face is also white.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Very soft. Hard to sense proper impact, but there was good heft to the head to help simplify my stroke. Alignment was good. I got the face square nearly every time, so the putts were almost always on a straight line. But I struggled with distance control.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
The heavier weight of the head made it easier for me to control distance, and my dispersion was fairly tight, too. This is a top five club for me in this category because of that feel and control of the ball strike itself.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
I was surprised at how consistent it was. Really enjoyed the feel of the ball coming off the face. I didn't have to work too hard to hit distance putts, and it was accurate with tight dispersion on short putts. The biggest knock is the craziness of the design and appearance. But from a performance standpoint, it was excellent.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I didn't have to worry about this twisting offline. My stroke stayed on track. The insert was muted but firm, dynamic off the face. For zero torque, the shaft position seemed less awkward, and having a normal grip was welcome.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Beautiful club, but the white insert produced inconsistent results for me. Challenging to center it on shorter putts. Promising design that doesn't quite deliver.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
The front notches on the top side really helped me sense when it was square to the target. There was good weight to the impact hit, which has a satisfying medium click. The back alignment lines were also helpful for taking the putter back.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
Performed consistently. Just easy to control distance. Feedback was good. I know exactly how I hit it right off the face. A touch on the softer side. If it was a bit firmer, I would be really happy with it.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
The most striking thing about this putter is what a sensory experience it is. It's heavy and firm, and I struggled with my consistency and distance control.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
This putter has some rock and roll to it with the red and black stripes to fit its jailbird name. The alignment aid is on the aggressive side, but it's effective. Simple to line up the ball, strike the center, and roll it end over end. Pillowy soft and super quiet, too.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
A zero-torque putter that doesn't require manipulation. It has a lot of alignment help, which I appreciate. Distance control was superb, especially on breaking putts when you have to match up speed and line. Just outstanding performance.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
The colors inspire confidence, and the ball leaves the face with purpose. Even on mis-hits, all putts ended up within a tight band.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
I'm against the red and black, but the design is solid. Felt stable through the ball and easy to swing. Dispersion was fine but nothing incredible. A good middle-of-the-road putter. For being zero torque, I still felt like I had to work to keep it straight.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Very soft. Hard to sense proper impact, but there was good heft to the head to help simplify my stroke. Alignment was good. I got the face square nearly every time, so the putts were almost always on a straight line. But I struggled with distance control.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
I like the clean, rounded back to it with the simplicity of the alignment markings on the face. The sound was muted. Distance control and accuracy was good even on mis-hits. The putter seems to stay square throughout the stroke path.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The feel is simply a soft tick and then a great response off the face. I felt differences depending on where I hit it from heel to toe, but those center hits were pure.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
The head feels heavy, yet the ball comes off soft. I felt like I had to make a harder swing on longer putts to cover the distance.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
I love this putter. The ball goes where I'm looking. The insert is very soft, but it provides the energy of a firmer putter, so I didn't have to force it to the hole.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Love the feel of the face. The ball comes off very soft. The head is a little too heavy. It almost felt like I was hitting down on the ball, which meant the ball was a bit jumpy. I still didn't feel like I was losing any distance, though.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
The color scheme is reminiscent of Michael Jackson's red jacket from his "Thriller" video. The back of the putter doesn't sit flush on the ground, causing a shadow, which I found a bit distracting. Nice-feeling sweet spot but wish it was wider.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Good-looking putter, but it doesn't make much of a sound at impact. I wasn't sure if I hit it the right distance. I wanted more feedback.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
I love the insert. Great soft feel yet responsive and lively. It also extends toward the toe and heel to cover your mis-hits.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
I was hitting my 20-foot putts all within six inches of the hole. I can't really ask for much more than that.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Easy to handle. Good alignment and feel. Didn't take much effort.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
The insert is smooth, quiet. This is an extremely well-balanced putter. I like that kind of crosshair alignment as opposed to the straight line.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Perfect weighting. Not too heavy or light. It allowed me to make an aggressive stroke. No issue with putts getting away from me.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
The face is really soft, which means more calibration on putting.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
The red and black scheme has a sporty look to it. It felt stable. Speed control was easy to adjust. The front two alignment lines were more for accuracy and efficiency, and the back of the putter was more for fashion and flair.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
I like the red and black look, and it has a solid feel at impact with a nice click. I knew when I mis-hit it, too. The main thing I noticed was that I didn't feel quite as confident over this putter because of the dispersion. I always felt like I had to hold the club firmly to make it go online rather than it just naturally swinging.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
The best alignment system I've seen. It was so easy to get my putter pointed in the right direction. Only negative was that the face was too soft for my liking.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Using a center-shafted putter can be challenging at first if you're not used to it. The shaft appears to almost run directly into the ball, if you will. The alignment aid is helpful with framing the ball, but the putter doesn't sit super square, which can be tough.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
The stripes on this mallet give it a very linear look, and the soft, grooved face really cushions impact. If you're playing on fast greens, this would be a good putter to help you control speed. The center shaft, however, is not for me.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
I dislike the secondary white top line for alignment. It can be distracting, especially because the face is also white.
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Odyssey Square 2 Square Tri-Hot
A breakthrough in Zero-Torque putter design, Odyssey's all-new Square 2 Square TRI-HOT multi-material construction advances the Zero-Torque category by eliminating shaft lean and positioning the shaft closer to the face than other putters in it's class. The S2S TRI-HOT features Odyssey's most advanced insert ever, the two-layer urethane Ai-DUAL design delivers consistent ball speed across the face and improved forward roll.
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Compared to single-piece milled versions in the company’s line, these models feature a resilient face material to provide more forgiveness.
The polymer material in the face, known as Pebax, is found in running shoes and stretches the width of the face to provide a consistent energy transfer and soft feel.
The array of models accommodates arcing strokes (Oslo 3, Prime Tyne 4) and those with a straighter move (Craz-E, DS72, Prime Tyne C).
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Battle Ready II
$390
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$390
These high-stability models feature extra mass on the perimeter because of a hollow-body design.
A polymer like the one used in the company’s irons fills the central interior of each design, providing a weight-saving soft, responsive feel.
The hollow body is milled from 303 stainless steel.
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ZT Series
$450
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$450
The internal weighting and distinctive hosel shaping balance the head’s center of gravity with the shaft axis to improve consistency during the stroke.
In this version of zero torque, the head’s center of gravity is just inside the shaft’s connection point, reducing the torque on the head and face angle and placing the putter in a toe-up position. The center of gravity helps the club stay square to the path with little need for the hands to rotate the face back online.
The Allan ZT and Bat Attack ZT use an S-shaped hosel that positions the shaft axis in line with the center of gravity. The angle of the hosel realigns the hands into a forward press, making the straight-back, straight-through stroke more natural.
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SBx/SKx
$425
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$425
A heavy steel face paired with a lightweight aluminum body positions the shaft almost directly over the center of gravity, creating a head that naturally returns to square with little to no extra hand action at impact.
With parallel pronged wings, the curved SKx and straighter SBx naturally sit toe-up, making it easier to align the face square to the stroke.
Each model features the company’s alignment system. By aligning the shaft and a red dot on the heel side of the flange, golfers know the putter face is aligned properly, and the sole is flat on the ground to increase the opportunity for solid contact.