Equipment
Odyssey Toe Up Putters: What you need to know
The “Toe Up” in Odyssey’s new putter line refers to something called a putter’s toe hang. To find the toe hang of your putter, first find the balance point of the putter (usually about two-thirds down the shaft), and balance that part of the shaft on your finger.
Most anser-style putters have toes that “hang” downward when you do this. Face-balanced putters don’t hang at all; their club faces will point toward the sky when this test is performed. Odyssey’s Toe Up putters, as their names imply, have a toe that points skyward, or perpendicular to the horizon line.
The toe-up design isn’t new to the golf world, for Odyssey or other companies. Odyssey’s own BackStryke putters of yesteryear had similar technology, although with a different, forward-leaning shaft that Odyssey’s Chief Designer Austie Rollinson called “awkward.” The new Toe Up putters don’t have such shaft lean, but do have similar benefits.
Rollinson says the toe-up design can reduce torque, or twisting, during a putting stroke, helping golfers more easily return the club face to square at impact. It can also help minimize inconsistencies during the stroke, due to grip pressure, as golfers are less like to squeeze a club that is twisting less.
To achieve the toe-up design, Odyssey had to change the looks of two of its most popular putter models, the #1 and #9. The center of gravity (CG) had to be moved closer to the face, putting the shaft in line with the CG of the club head.
Those who know Odyssey know that many of its putters come with lightweight face inserts, which displaces CG rearward. With the Toe Up putters, however, forward CG was the goal. That’s why they have metal faces, which are made in a way that’s similar to the company’s Metal-X Milled putters. While Toe Up putters are cast, not milled, they have the same chemically etched ovals on their club faces that help increase friction at impact, giving the ball a better roll, according to Odyssey.
Toe Up putters come stock with SuperStroke’s Flatso 1.0 grips with CounterCore. They’ll be in stores April 15, and will sell for $199 in #1 and #9 models.
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Whats in the Bag
Cameron Young WITB 2024 (March)
- Cameron Young WITB accurate as of the Valspar Championship.
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra Tour Z5 65 M5
2-wood: Titleist TSR 2W Prototype (13 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Irons: Titleist T200 (3), Titleist T100 (4-5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: MMT Utility 105 TX (3), True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 58-08M, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 5.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align
Ball: Titleist Pro V1 Left Dot
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Equipment
Best hybrids 2024: Expert fitters recommend the hybrids for your game
At GolfWRX, we believe the best hybrid for your game is going to be the one that gives you the greatest opportunity to both score and save shots during your round of golf.
In 2024, we have seen a continued expansion of hybrid options from every manufacturer with models designed to fit golfers of all skill levels and clubhead speeds. Some manufacturers offer models all the way down to 8-iron-replacement lofts.
That being said, ultimately the best way to find the best hybrid or hybrids for you is to work with a professional fitter using a launch monitor and gap them accordingly. The difficult part is a lot of people don’t have easy access to fitters, launch monitors, and club builders — so at GolfWRX, we have done a lot of the work for you.
We want to give you the tools and information to go out and find what works best for you, and we’re offering recommendations based on exactly what you need from your hybrids.
We have again broken our 2024 best hybrid list into two categories.
- Best hybrid for golfers seeking forgiveness
- Best hybrid for golfers seeking versatility
We reached out to our trusted fitters to discuss how they sort through the hybrid club options available to golfers. Forgiveness and versatility were the highest-ranked choices.
Most versatile hybrids of 2024
Titleist TSR2
“Forgiving speed and performance,” is the branding for the TSR2. TSR2 hybrids remain slightly longer with a classical shape. Center of gravity is lower and deeper in the TSR2 for higher launch and maximum forgiveness.
For more information, check out our launch piece.
Ping G430
In all of the G430 fairway woods and hybrids, Ping developed Carbonfly Wrap in a bid to deliver more distance by positioning the CG closer to the face line in design to maximize ball speed, resulting in higher, longer carries. The lightweight composite crown wraps into the heel and toe sections of the skirt, creating weight savings of 10 grams, which are reallocated to achieve a lower CG and increase ball speed.
For more information, check out our launch piece.
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke
Leveraging the company’s new Ai Smart Face, Callaway’s Paradym Ai Smoke hybrid has been reshaped and features a larger profile for greater forgiveness and a refined sole camber for better turf interaction. The Tungsten Speed Cartridge is positioned in the front of the club for lower spin and ease of launch.
For more information, check out our launch piece.
TaylorMade Qi10 Rescue
The Qi10 Rescue is designed with an all-new Carbon Crown that helps free up weight for improved weight distribution in the heads. The club has split internal weighting to achieve more distance and a higher launch.
For more information, check out our launch piece.
TaylorMade Qi10 Tour Rescue
The Qi10 Tour Rescue model features a C300 face with a more compact look and a higher-toe design. It’s designed for better players who seek to combine distance and control with iron-like turf interaction, workability, and precision.
For more information, check out our launch piece.
Most forgiving hybrids of 2024
TaylorMade Qi10 Max Rescue
Qi10 Max Rescue clubs are designed with all-new Carbon Crowns that help free up weight for improved weight distribution in the heads. The Qi10 Max has an ultra-low CG (center of gravity) and a shallow face height for even higher launch and greater forgiveness.
For more information, check out our launch piece.
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke HL
Designed for players with moderate to average swing speeds who are looking to hit the ball higher to maximize carry distance, the Paradym Ai Smoke HL leverages the company’s new Ai Smart Face. It features a larger profile for greater forgiveness and a refined sole camber for better turf interaction. The Tungsten Speed Cartridge is positioned in the front of the club for lower spin and ease of launch.
For more information, check out our launch piece.
Ping G430
In all of the G430 fairway woods and hybrids, Ping developed Carbonfly Wrap in a bid to deliver more distance by positioning the CG closer to the face line in design to maximize ball speed, resulting in higher, longer carries. The lightweight composite crown wraps into the heel and toe sections of the skirt, creating weight savings of 10 grams, which are reallocated to achieve a lower CG and increase ball speed.
For more information, check out our launch piece.
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max Fast
The Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max Fast is designed for moderate-swing-speed players. In addition to Ai Smart Face, Max Fast features a larger profile for greater forgiveness and a refined sole camber for better turf interaction. The Tungsten Speed Cartridge is positioned in the front of the club for lower spin and ease of launch.
For more information, check out our launch piece.
Titleist TSR1
Titleist’s new TSR1 hybrids are built with a larger, “wood-like” size to help golfers find more speed and forgiveness. They’re also built 0.5 inches longer than standard to provide additional assistance in creating speed.
For more information, check out our launch piece.
Best hybrid of 2024: Meet the fitters
- Adam Rathe: Club Champion
- Adam Scotto: Club Champion
- Adam Seitz: Club Champion
- Aidan Mena: Club Champion
- Alex Dice: Carl’s Golfland
- Alex Praeger: Club Champion
- Ben Giunta: The Tour Van
- Blake Smith, PGA: True Spec
- Bo Gorman: True Spec
- Brad Coffield: Carl’s Golfland
- Brett Ott: Club Champion
- Brian Riley: Club Champion
- Cameron Scudder: Club Champion
- Carmen Corvino: True Spec
- Christian Sandler: Club Champion
- Clare Cornelius: Cool Clubs
- Dan Palmisano: Club Champion
- Dane Byers: Club Champion
- Darren Joubert: Club Champion
- Dennis Huggins: Club Champion
- Drew Koch: Club Champion
- Eric Touchet: Touchet Performance Golf
- Erik Gonzales: Club Champion
- Evan Morrison: Club Champion
- Gus Alzate: True Spec
- Jake Medlen: Stripe Show Club Fitters
- Jake Woolston: Club Champion
- Jake Wynd: Club Champion
- Jay Marino: Club Champion
- Jeremy Olsen: Club Champion
- Jim Yenser: Club Champion
- Joe Stefan: Club Champion
- Joey Simon, PGA: Club Champion
- Jonathan Kaye: Club Champion
- Jordan Patrick: True Spec
- Jordan Rollins: Club Champion
- Kevin Arabejo: Club Champion
- Kevin Downey: Club Champion
- Kirk Oguri: Pete’s Golf
- Kyle Lane: Club Champion
- Kyle Murao: Club Champion
- Marc Roybal: True Spec
- Mark Hymerling: Club Champion
- Mark Knapp: Carl’s Golfland
- Matt Miller: Club Champion
- Matt Rish: Club Champion
- Matthew Gandolfi: Club Champion
- Mike Martysiewicz: Club Champion
- Mike Weis: Club Champion
- Mitch Schneider: Club Champion
- Nicholas Barone: Club Champion
- Nick Sherburne: Club Champion
- Nick Waterworth: Haggin Oaks
- Preston Vanderfinch: Club Champion
- Rick Lane: Club Champion
- Rob Anderson, PGA: Club Champion
- Russell Hubby: Club Champion
- Ryan Fisher: Grips Golf
- Ryan Grimes: Club Champion
- Ryan Johnson: Carl’s Golfland Bloomfield Hills
- Sam Kim: True Spec
- Scott Sikorski: Club Champion
- Scott Felix: Felix Club Works
- Scott Trent: Club Champion
- Sean Pfeil: Club Champion
- Shaun Fagan: True Spec
- Steve Harrow: Club Champion
- Tad Artrip: Club Champion
- Thomas Mattaini: Pull the Pin
- Tony Rhode: True Clubs
- William Buse: Club Champion
- William Cho: NovoGolf
- William Fields: Club Champion
Conclusion
The fitters consulted for this piece have accumulated data from thousands of fittings with golfers just like you. From beginners to tour players, their feedback and information can’t be undervalued.
Join the discussion about the best hybrids of 2024 in the forums.
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Whats in the Bag
Nelly Korda WITB 2024 (March)
- Nelly Korda’s WITB accurate as of her win at the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 Max (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana GT 60 S
3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Red 7 S
5-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 S
Hybrid: Ping G425 (26 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 7 S
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5), TaylorMade P7MC (6-PW)
Shafts: AeroTech SteelFiber i80 cw
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 54-SB), Vokey Design WedgeWorks (58-T)
Shafts: AeroTech SteelFiber i95 cw
Putter: Scotty Cameron Special Select Squareback 2 Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
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Furious Styles
Sep 6, 2017 at 6:09 pm
Timmy?
jgolf
May 1, 2016 at 3:59 am
Steve,
You’re right on about the Black Series Tour Design putters. I own more than a few Odyssey’s and that line is one of the best. A close second would be the ProType line. As much as I love those, I put my best with the insert models. Would like to test out the tech on these, but I’m having a hard time warming up to the look.
Paul Hessler
Mar 23, 2016 at 5:40 pm
I’m disappointed. If they had a better understanding of physics they would realize that this PROMOTES inconsistency. Think about it, this promotes an “arc” like stroke rather than a straight back and straight through. When the back of the ball is anywhere but the dead low of the arc it will result in a push or pull. If the back of the ball is behind the bottom of the arc the club is still traveling outward with the face open. This results in a push. The opposite remains true for a ball position that is too far forward. I understand that there are different putting styles but most try to compensate for human error; ie a person who has an arc stroke uses a toe hanging putter to have the toe of the club (heavier) travel slower than the heal (lighter). The forces of the putter generated through the arc attempt to combat the force applied to the putter when one swings along an arc. The putter above when swung on an arc does not compensate but rather promotes more of an inconsistency. But hey I’m just a physicist as a hobby.
If Oddyssey doesn’t understand get in contact, I’ll happily fix the physics behind your putters, getting a little bored watching designs put out for looks that don’t make any practical sense.
Steve
Mar 24, 2016 at 12:20 pm
Dear Paul,
This is the Odyssey putter design team. We read you post and we are all impressed. We think you should take over putter design asap. We need someone that understands putters. We cant seem to get it right. So lets us know if you are interested? BTW learn to spell Odyssey.
Thanks
Sy Copath
Johnny Getitright
Mar 24, 2016 at 5:21 pm
So “lets” us know if you are interested. Come on, if you are going to rip on a guy for an idiotic comment/spelling, please make sure spelling/grammar are correct
Bill Presse IV
Nov 23, 2016 at 12:28 am
Paul Hessler, would you agree that golf is played on an inclined plane? Yes of course it is… please explain to me the foundation of your comment as it applies to real physics. You stated your theory now please quantify and back up your statement with math or real world case study. Just trying to understand your point of view. Thank you sir
Tony
Mar 23, 2016 at 1:13 pm
Works very well… if you look at the hole like Speith and like center shafted putters this is the answer…..
Luke
Mar 23, 2016 at 7:14 am
Edel’s toe up (torque balanced) putters look a lot better than these. Can’t stand that hideous hosel.
Steve
Mar 22, 2016 at 2:15 pm
Can they make something like black series tour line again. Have the MXM milled versa and it is a complete s**t show. Wish they would just go back to making good milled putters and stop the gimmicks.