Equipment
A White Hot Mesh: Odyssey Works Putters
Odyssey’s Works putters merge two of the company’s most successful technologies to create something new.
The putters use a new insert — called Fusion RX — that combines Odyssey’s White Hot insert with a stainless steel mesh that’s similar to the company’s Metal-X insert. The idea was to combine the soft, consistent feel of the White Hot insert with the roll benefits of the Metal-X insert pattern.
[quote_box_center]”We took a thin mesh of stainless steel about 0.4 mm thick and adhere it to the surface,” says Austie Rollinson, Principal Designer at Odyssey Golf. “And what that does — the stainless steel with the oval pattern — is give you that friction that you’re looking for to put that better roll on it. But it also is thin enough that it flexes with the impact so that you get the feel and sound and resiliency of the White Hot [insert] behind it… so it’s the best of both worlds.”[/quote_box_center]
The last step? Adding the company’s Versa paint, which uses contrasting silver and black lines to aid golfers with their alignment.
The new technologies are used on each of the 11 putters in the Odyssey Works line: #1, #1 Wide, #7, #9, V-Line, 2-Ball Fang, 2-Ball Fang Tank, Arm Lock #1 Wide, Tank #1 Wide, Tank #7 and Rossie #1 Tank. All models (except the Arm Lock #1 Wide) are also available with a SuperStroke grip for a $20 upcharge.
The putters will be in stores on Jan. 30, 2015.
Odyssey Works 2-Ball Fang ($199)
With the Odyssey Works 2-Ball Fang, the company replaced the metal flange on top of the putter with a lighter ABS polymer insert. That reduced the weight on the top by 78 percent, lowering its center of gravity and creating more discretionary weight for designers to place around the perimeter of the club.
The result? A “fanged” look that’s 32 percent more accurate than any 2-Ball the company has ever made, Rollinson said.
- Lengths: 33, 34, 35 inches
- Head Weight: 360 grams
A 2-Ball Fang “Tank” ($219) is also available. It has a head weight of 380 grams and is available in lengths of 35 and 38 inches.
Odyssey Works #1 ($179)
- Lengths: 33, 34, 35 inches
- Head Weight: 350 grams
Odyssey Works #1 Wide ($179)
- Lengths: 33, 34, 35 inches
- Head Weight: 350 grams
Odyssey Works #7 ($179)
- Lengths: 33, 34, 35 inches
- Head Weight: 350 grams
Odyssey Works #9 ($179)
- Lengths: 33, 34, 35 inches
- Head Weight: 350 grams
Odyssey Works Arm Lock #1 Wide ($199)
- Lengths: 43 inches
- Head Weight: 400 grams
- Offset: 1.5 shafts
Odyssey Works Tank #1 Wide ($199)
- Lengths: 35, 38 inches
- Head Weight: 380 grams
Odyssey Works Tank #7 ($199)
- Lengths: 35, 38 inches
- Head Weight: 380 grams
Odyssey Works V-Line ($179)
- Lengths: 33, 34, 35 inches
- Head Weight: 350 grams
Odyssey Works Tank Rossie #1 ($199)
- Lengths: 35, 38 inches
- Head Weight: 380 grams
Click here to see what GolfWRX Members are saying about the putters in our forum.
Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
We’re proud to once again partner with 2nd Swing Golf to bring you GolfWRX Members Choice 2025! 2nd Swing has more than 150,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here.
What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
| Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
| Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
| Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
| Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
| Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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Steve
Jan 8, 2015 at 10:22 pm
Looks like they ran out of ideas
Chip
Jan 8, 2015 at 11:52 pm
Hence the name… They gave it “the works”
Bore
Jan 8, 2015 at 3:26 am
Great designs, concepts. Horrible GIRLY color. lol
Great article title, by the way!
Chip
Jan 7, 2015 at 10:22 pm
So how is this putter better, yet significantly cheaper, than a Metal X Milled Versa? $349 vs $179. The people who bought those or the Metal X Milled must feel like they were ripped off!
other paul
Jan 7, 2015 at 10:16 pm
Oh wow!!! Silver instead of white! I must have! Sarcasm. Sorry, just not enough improvement to get excited about. I am actually surprised I even read the article. I knew what it would say but read it anyway.
Gib15
Jan 7, 2015 at 10:05 pm
These look great IMO, I have always thought Odyssey putters were the best putters dollar for dollar, these could improve on their legacy for sure, combining a truer roll with that classic feel. Something the Metal X series could not quite get right.
The #1 wide having a line is tempting me highly.
obo
Jan 7, 2015 at 9:48 pm
So will this line still jive with their eye-line fitting system? Or is that out the door, only to be resurrected and claimed as innovation next year?
Tom
Jan 7, 2015 at 2:43 pm
Thank goodness…back to the solid line and away from the 3 alignment dots. Hate the dots so may have to give this #7 or #7 Tank a ride.
Square
Jan 7, 2015 at 2:19 pm
Me not like…
Nigel P
Jan 7, 2015 at 1:34 pm
Where can I get one of these inserts to put on my current Tank?
Michael
Jan 7, 2015 at 12:33 pm
I like that they got away from the white. they make good putters but needed to get away from the taylormade white look. i like the size of the #1 wide, reminds me of a sqaureback style. good putter for price. and to “rat’s” comment of a pig painted. they at least have a huge putter line that stays consistnet with shape each year. so people can keep the same style putter they like but get an upgrade or jsut a diff color and change of scenery. there is only so muhc tech in putter. same with betti and scotty. same styles slighly tweaked each year with new color scheme. thats all. dont hate.
lsf_21
Jan 7, 2015 at 11:45 am
Still not enough offset in the arm lock.
Jesse
Jan 7, 2015 at 12:58 pm
That’s my concern too .. Looks like I’ll have to suck it up and get a bettinardi
slider
Jan 7, 2015 at 5:45 pm
no a scotty
lsf_21
Jan 9, 2015 at 12:00 am
Does Scotty make an arm lock?
Bettis are fantastic I own both. Just wish the feel was a pinch firmer for slow greens I play on most often.
Jesse
Jan 7, 2015 at 11:20 am
I’m surprised they brought the arm lock putter back. Anyone have any details on this, is it going to have more loft in the face like the bettinardi?
RAT
Jan 7, 2015 at 10:29 am
Much the same ol’ same ol’. A pig painted red or white is still a pig.
enrique
Jan 7, 2015 at 2:38 pm
Winningest putter of all time over PING and Cameron. Probably not a pig by most peoples definition – unless you consider pigs a good thing.
jgolf
Jan 7, 2015 at 7:28 pm
You’re 100% correct Enrigue. I said the same in another forum. Bettinardi’s, Scotty’s & Piretti’s are beautiful putters. Some of them are like art. But making putts is making money and thats why Odyssey is the number one putter on tour. I’m a white hot pro guy, but for a change, I like a milled stainless putter. I traded a Scotty Newport Mil Spec for an Odyssey # 2 ProType and couldn’t be happier.
jgolf
Jan 7, 2015 at 7:30 pm
Enrique I meant…my bad
other paul
Jan 7, 2015 at 10:13 pm
My wife says i am a hot white pro… Probably not the same as a white hot pro…
bradford
Jan 8, 2015 at 12:33 pm
But this pig is blue. Blue!
A
Jan 7, 2015 at 9:00 am
I’m diggin the 2-ball fang
Jay
Jan 7, 2015 at 8:43 am
The putters will be in stores on Jan. 30, 2015
The Putters will be in the BST Feb 2, 2015
Joe
Jan 7, 2015 at 1:35 pm
This.
Albatross85
Jan 7, 2015 at 8:09 am
My lawd! Look at that V-line! Must have one