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[id007]

Does he use a white ice7 or a black series7

[Stretch]

White Hot XG #7.

[Smilesy]

I find it funny that there is never really much buzz around the putter he uses considering he has been at the top of putting stats for a couple of years. I imagine if he used a "sexier" putter like a Scotty people would be all over it.

[bm303]

Smilesy, on 21 March 2012 - 12:32 AM, said:

I find it funny that there is never really much buzz around the putter he uses considering he has been at the top of putting stats for a couple of years. I imagine if he used a "sexier" putter like a Scotty people would be all over it.

How about the fact that both Donald and Furyk were gaming the White Hot XG #7 and both were in the playoff at the last tournament! Pretty crazy.

I believe Luke has a White Hot XG head with extra weight(XG #7H) and a White Ice insert. I wish I could get that putter. Gonna have to wait for the Metal-X or somehow increase the headweight 15 grams on an XG #7...

[mozgolf]

Funny enough best putter around gets it done with a $100 putter and the vocal majority on here seem top need multiple $300 + flatsticks with twisted plumbers necks and garden shed welding. Go figure

[Smilesy]

I must admit I want a Scotty, but really when I look at something like this it makes me realise you probably aren't going to putt any better with one. I now want a #7.

[PutterHo]

.... don't forget to add crooked stamping, girly colored blue paintfill, more cosmetic enhancements than a cast member from Baywatch.

mozgolf, on 21 March 2012 - 01:42 AM, said:

Funny enough best putter around gets it done with a $100 putter and the vocal majority on here seem top need multiple $300 + flatsticks with twisted plumbers necks and garden shed welding. Go figure

[KYMAR]

You just kinda feel like Luke could putt with the oldest bullseye putter to be found at Bobby and Benny's Mini-golf and dairy bar and still be lights out. Golf must be just a whole lot more fun when you know you are just gonna make everything from 8 feet in.

[Fowler]

The #7 is great. I picked it up for this season, and everything about it has made me a better putter. The alignment on it is better than any putter I've tried, and my putting changes have been a journey of epic proportions

[SDL]

The #7 is a great design!  I have a #7 iBlack (which is more compact) and a White Ice version, which is larger but doesn't pick up golf balls with the fangs like the smaller one does.  I don't know which I like better overall.  I like the firmer insert on both of my putters better than the softer insert on the XG.

The only other putters that are tempting me right now are the Metal-X #7 and the Ping Nome.

SDL

[QWKDTSN]

I think the #7 is one of the best face-balanced putters of all time.  I used to play with a guy that was lights out with his.  If I were a face-balanced putter user, I would definitely consider one.

[Jack Pearsall]

yeah, i dont think he's using the XG insert, it really sounds like  the firmer, newer white ice insert, which is the same insert as the tour odyssey uses -- if my info is remotely accurate...ha!

[nova6868]

I'd love to try the Metal-X #7. Sounds like a nice putter. But... they only make it face-balanced. I wish they would offer a model with some toe hang.

Are all the Metal-X line face balanced?

[Maximilian]

nova6868, on 23 March 2012 - 02:28 PM, said:

I'd love to try the Metal-X #7. Sounds like a nice putter. But... they only make it face-balanced. I wish they would offer a model with some toe hang.

Are all the Metal-X line face balanced?

Only the mallets, not the blades. I have an arc stroke, but putt fine with face balanced putters too. Try one and see how it works for you before reading too much into the whole "toe-hang has to match the stroke" thing.

[station2station]

Luke uses a White Hot XG tour model which is different than the ones in retail.  His insert is white with a black logo unlike the original XG with red logo (softer).

Luke's #7 is bronze finish but it's not the TOUR RETAIL version either.  

For the record XG #7's can be had on used racks for $39.  Best putter I've ever used (still got mine in the bag).  I own 2 Scotty Cameron's which are nowhere as good as this Odyssey.  Cameron's never leave my garage.  I honestly don't know why I own them.

There is something about the insert in Odyssey putter that allow the ball to sit on the face a nanosecond longer delivering more time to judge distance control.  I definitely putt better with a polymer insert.  It "slows down" the green.

At the Bay Hill this weekend Poulter is using a #7 and McDowell has an Odyssey with insert as well.  Stricker (best putter currently on tour) playing an old "used rack" Odyssey too.

(but this goes without saying.  Typically 50% of the field have Odyssey's)

Edited by station2station, 25 March 2012 - 03:32 PM.

[station2station]

Maximilian, on 23 March 2012 - 02:31 PM, said:

nova6868, on 23 March 2012 - 02:28 PM, said:

I'd love to try the Metal-X #7. Sounds like a nice putter. But... they only make it face-balanced. I wish they would offer a model with some toe hang.

Are all the Metal-X line face balanced?

Only the mallets, not the blades. I have an arc stroke, but putt fine with face balanced putters too. Try one and see how it works for you before reading too much into the whole "toe-hang has to match the stroke" thing.

^^^ agree.  I prefer a (mostly) straight stroke path - but I can put with a hang style or mallet.  The more important variable is whether or not I can aim it with my eye.

[jjl]

Donald's putter says White Hot XG #7h on the sole, but it's a bronze looking finish like the white hot tour, and the insert doesn't look like the XG's insert, although i have no idea what insert he has in his.  As far as i know, you can't buy his putter, i've looked, not sure it was ever offered at retail.  i am using the White Ice #7, which i really like, and i agree there is a reason why so many non-Callaway/odyssey staffers use odyssey putters, they just work.

[PutterHo]

Yeah ..... I guess that must be it.  I do have putter envy but no jealousy.

100mphscb, on 27 March 2012 - 07:35 AM, said:

PutterHo, on 21 March 2012 - 07:02 AM, said:

.... don't forget to add crooked stamping, girly colored blue paintfill, more cosmetic enhancements than a cast member from Baywatch.

mozgolf, on 21 March 2012 - 01:42 AM, said:

Funny enough best putter around gets it done with a $100 putter and the vocal majority on here seem top need multiple $300 + flatsticks with twisted plumbers necks and garden shed welding. Go figure

You two have putter envy, or just jealous that you don't have a $300+ custom flatstick?

[Agent Jim]

Its an ugly putter but it works great. I liked the feel of the white ice. Aligning putts is easy with this putter.

[MixedBag]

mozgolf, on 21 March 2012 - 01:42 AM, said:

Funny enough best putter around gets it done with a $100 putter and the vocal majority on here seem top need multiple $300 + flatsticks with twisted plumbers necks and garden shed welding. Go figure

I understand what you are trying to say (even though I own a few Scottys), but you can't honestly think Luke Donald's special White Ice only cost $100?

[Wooderson]

I bought a TP Mills Klassic for a hefty price.  Played it for a few years and putted pretty well with it.  Then last year I was watching Luke Donald with his Odyssey and I had an epiphany to change my bag to more forgiveness in anyway I could.  I replaced my Superdeep with a Wishon 919 at 44.5 inches.  Made plans for the switch from Bridgestone J38cb's to Ping I20's.  The final move was dropping the Klassic for an Odyssey backstryke.  I wish I had tried the exact putter Donald uses, but I went with the backstryke.  Let me say at first I absolutely hated it.  It was very difficult for me to aim.  I was pushing everything right.  I was about to switch back to the Klassic when I decided to shorten it to 33 inches from the stock 35.  I adjusted my stance and next thing you know I am in putter heaven.

So, I would say that Luke Donald's putter choice had a tremendous effect on my entire golf game.

[Agent Jim]

MixedBag, on 27 March 2012 - 04:35 PM, said:

mozgolf, on 21 March 2012 - 01:42 AM, said:

Funny enough best putter around gets it done with a $100 putter and the vocal majority on here seem top need multiple $300 + flatsticks with twisted plumbers necks and garden shed welding. Go figure

I understand what you are trying to say (even though I own a few Scottys), but you can't honestly think Luke Donald's special White Ice only cost $100?

He actually uses a White Hot, and they are that cheap.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0034XRFTO

[amackey10]

I am almost positive that Luke could make anything with any putter, his stroke is sooo smooth.

[MixedBag]

I was saying his is not an OTR putter..... does that make sense

Agent Jim, on 27 March 2012 - 08:14 PM, said:

MixedBag, on 27 March 2012 - 04:35 PM, said:

mozgolf, on 21 March 2012 - 01:42 AM, said:

Funny enough best putter around gets it done with a $100 putter and the vocal majority on here seem top need multiple $300 + flatsticks with twisted plumbers necks and garden shed welding. Go figure

I understand what you are trying to say (even though I own a few Scottys), but you can't honestly think Luke Donald's special White Ice only cost $100?

He actually uses a White Hot, and they are that cheap.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0034XRFTO

[Agent Jim]

MixedBag, on 27 March 2012 - 08:27 PM, said:

I was saying his is not an OTR putter..... does that make sense

Yeah I understand. I have seen closeups of it. It looks like a well used regular old White Hot. Ian Poulter also uses one.

Edited by Agent Jim, 27 March 2012 - 08:54 PM.

[Agent Jim]

[2659edward]

Agent Jim, on 27 March 2012 - 08:14 PM, said:

MixedBag, on 27 March 2012 - 04:35 PM, said:

mozgolf, on 21 March 2012 - 01:42 AM, said:

Funny enough best putter around gets it done with a $100 putter and the vocal majority on here seem top need multiple $300 + flatsticks with twisted plumbers necks and garden shed welding. Go figure

I understand what you are trying to say (even though I own a few Scottys), but you can't honestly think Luke Donald's special White Ice only cost $100?

He actually uses a White Hot, and they are that cheap.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0034XRFTO

Luke's putter has had some work. It is not an off the rack putter. The finish is not retail, it is slightly heavier than standard, possible a different insert, black series grip. Not a standard putter.

[station2station]

2659edward, on 27 March 2012 - 09:03 PM, said:

Luke's putter has had some work. It is not an off the rack putter. The finish is not retail, it is slightly heavier than standard, possible a different insert, black series grip. Not a standard putter.

Maybe - BUT  - this is the most popular Odyssey putter just behind or tied with the two-ball series.  I remember a few years ago the Nationwide tour was (and may still be) littered with the Odyssey #7.  Luke's putter may be heavier per his spec (you can buy a 355gram bronze model), but maybe not.  Luke is famous for using "off the rack" gear.  You can buy his irons at golfsmith - same loft/length/lie with S300 shafts.

There is no magic to the reason this putter is popular - it just is easy to align.  Something special about the shape and the human eye.  That black and white photo a few posts earlier nails how square it sits.

Edited by station2station, 27 March 2012 - 10:54 PM.

[Agent Jim]

station2station, on 27 March 2012 - 10:53 PM, said:

There is no magic to the reason this putter is popular - it just is easy to align.  Something special about the shape and the human eye.  That black and white photo a few posts earlier nails how square it sits.

yeah when I am really struggling I will stand behind the putter and line it up. The long lines makes it so easy.

[MixedBag]

Well, since we are on the subject... has anyone seen these bad boys?

Edited by MixedBag, 28 March 2012 - 02:36 PM.