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Odyssey to release Milled Collection RSX putters

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With its new releases, Odyssey often builds on its platforms and combines different technologies to achieve the desired look, feel, sound and performance. For its new line of Milled Collection RSX putters — RSX stands for “roll and sound experiment” — that trend continues.

In designing the Milled Collection RSX putters, Odyssey used technologies from the Metal-X Milled putters and Milled Collection SX putters, which were a popular release in Japan. The combination yields a putter that’s milled from 1025 carbon steel, but adds a Metal-X milled face insert and a sound chamber for enhanced auditory feedback.

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According to Chief Designer Austie Rollinson, the company wanted to make putters to replace its all-milled Tour prototype putters that were released roughly a decade ago, which became known as Prototypes 1 and 2. They had thin faces and made a distinct sound that he wanted to emulate, and that’s how the new sound chamber came about. You may recognize the “sound chamber” technology from the HWY 101 limited-release, but the Milled Collection RSX putters take it to the next level, according to Callaway.

This sound chamber works by removing weight from of the middle of the putter and putting stainless steel over the top of the crevice, which gives the putter more of a “tink” and less of a “funk” sound, says Rollinson. He says the chamber changes how the putter bends and vibrates at impact, producing the auditory feedback he knew Tour players and consumers wanted.

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For the “roll” portion of “roll and sound experiment,” Odyssey uses its familiar Metal-X Milled face insert, with a mesh-like texture made from 17-4 stainless steel, to impart friction on the ball at impact to get it rolling faster on the green.

The MIlled Collection RSX putters will be available in three models; a #7, a slightly altered #1 model that will be called #001, and the V-line Fang, which was well-received in Japan. The putters will sell for $379.99 and be in stores July 15.

See what GolfWRX members are saying about the putter in our forums.

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He played on the Hawaii Pacific University Men's Golf team and earned a Masters degree in Communications. He also played college golf at Rutgers University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

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  1. Tex

    Jun 21, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    If they perform as well as any other stick than why can’t they ask for 379?

    I have used one at a demo day and let me tell you what, if you want a soft feeling face… imagine old white hot feel but 10X better.

    The leather grip was a nice added touch and felt nice.

  2. OH

    Jun 21, 2016 at 6:07 pm

    $379 for an Odyssey? Hard pass.

  3. Robert

    Jun 21, 2016 at 11:29 am

    Are the putter heads adjusted (weight) for different shaft lengths? Same head weight for 35″,34″, and 33″ shaft length doesn’t work – in my opinion.

    Had same question about new Ping putters to be released later this summer.

  4. Clemson Sucks

    Jun 21, 2016 at 9:06 am

    Can’t decide between that 001 or #7. Both look awesome.

  5. Charlie

    Jun 21, 2016 at 7:30 am

    Decent looking and I’m sure they perform as well as any other stick, but…

    $379? Trying to compete with Cameron? Good luck…

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Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @7)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 60 TX

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (15 degrees @13.5)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73 TX

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (2, 4), TaylorMade P7MB (5-PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X

Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 56-12SB, 60-11TW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 WV 125

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord

Check out more in-hand photos of Kris Kim’s equipment here.

 

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Welcome to the family: TaylorMade launches PUDI and PDHY utility irons

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TaylorMade is continuing its UDI/DHY series with the successor to the Stealth UDI and DHY utility irons: PUDI and PDHY (which the company styles as P·UDI and P·DHY). TaylorMade is folding the designs in with its P Series of irons.

TaylorMade outlined the process of developing its new utilities this way. The company started with the data on utility iron usage. Not surprisingly, better players — i.e. those who generate more clubhead speed and strike the ball more precisely — were found to gravitate toward the UDI model. DHY usage, however, covered a wider swath than the company might have expected with six-to-18 handicappers found to be bagging the club.

TaylorMade also found that the majority of golfers playing UDI or DHY utilities were playing P Series irons at the top of their iron configurations.

Can you see where this is going?

Matt Bovee, Director of Product Creation, Iron and Wedge at TaylorMade: “As we look to the future, beyond the tech and the design language, we are excited about repositioning our utility irons into the P·Series family. P·UDI is an easy pair for players that currently play P·Series product and P·DHY is an extremely forgiving option for players of all skill levels. It is a natural fit to give these players the performance in this category that they are looking for.”

 

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TaylorMade PUDI technology cutaway (via TaylorMade)

Crafted with tour player input, TaylorMade sought to develop a confidence-inspiring utility iron that blends with the rest of the P Series irons. Also of note: Interestingly, the PUDI has a more compact head than the P790.

In comparison to past UDI products, the PUDI has a more traditional iron shape, slimmer toplines, and less offset with a little of the backbar visible at address.

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TaylorMade PDHY tech cutaway (via TaylorMade).

Larger in profile than the PUDI, the PDHY seeks to position center of gravity (CG) lower in the club for ease of launch. The toe height is larger and the profile is larger at address — roughly five millimeters longer than PUDI — the sole of the club is wider for improved forgiveness.

Club Junkie’s take

Golfers who feel like they are missing something at the top of the bag could find the PUDI or PDHY a great option. The look of the PUDI should fit the most discerning eye with a more compact look, less offset, and a thinner topline. If you want a little more confidence looking down the P-DHY will be slightly larger while still being a good-looking utility iron.

For being small packages both models pack a pretty good punch with fast ball speeds, even off-center. The feel is soft and you get a solid feel of the ball compressing off the face when you strike it well. Your ears are greeted with a nice heavy thud as the ball and club come together. The PDHY will launch a little higher for players who need it while the PUDI offers a more penetrating ball flight. Both utility irons could be the cure for an open spot in the top end of the bag.

PUDI, PDHY, or Rescue?

TaylorMade offers the following notes to assist golfers in filling out their bags:

  • PUDI has mid-CG right behind the center face to create a more penetrating mid-to-low ball flight
  • PDHY has a lower center of gravity to produce an easier-to-launch mid-to-high ball flight.
  • Both PUDI and PDHY are lower-flying than the company’s hybrid/Rescue clubs.
  • PUDI is more forgiving than P790.
  • PDHY is the most forgiving iron in the entire TaylorMade iron family

Pricing, specs, and availability

Price: $249.99

At retail: Now

Stock shafts: UST Mamiya’s Recoil DART (105 X, 90 S and 75 R – only in PDHY)

Stock grip: Golf Pride’s ZGrip (black/grey)

PUDI lofts: 2-17°, 3-20°, 4-22° in both left and right-handed

PDHY lofts: 2-18°, 3-20° and 4-22° in both left and right-handed

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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/3/24): Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter

From the seller: (@wwcl): “Has been gamed as pics show. 33.5 includes original h/c and grip. $575 includes shipping and PP fees.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Scotty Cameron Champions Choice 2.5+ putter

This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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