Odysessy EXO Pre-Order

[2Bad4u]

Are these things a flop. Or is it the fact you are more likely to hear complaints.

 

Where are the positive reviews? Exo rossie or #7?

 

I disagree with a lot of the negative comments/reviews thus far. I have 9 rounds with mine thus far and can do nothing but rave about my 7S.

 

Prior to this season i have used mallets to a very limited degree, having a slightly arcing stroke, most mallets have not suited my stroke (due to typically being FB'd) however after taking a deep dive in to my game to try and get past a scoring plateau, my putting was an area that garnered some attention. So i bit the bullet and began looking in to some higher MOI/more forgiving mallets. The newer shapes in the O-Works family (JB Mini and Marxman slants) had caught my eye as did the Ardmore 3 Copper. But ultimately it was a putter that i had initial deemed as super fugly that earned a spot in my bag - the Spider Arc in Silver.Feel off the face was just right, firm but not clicky, yet soft without being spongy (my only knock to the original O-Works inserts: zero feedback). Weight was great - on the slightly heavier side, and it was very very stable; and although still a face balanced putter a slight adjustment had me in auto pilot on the greens. Long lags improved, inside 5 feet was bang on; and my make % in the 10-15 ft range was dramatically better.

 

I truly thought I had found a long term putter that would be tough to kick out of the bag.

 

BUT, once I saw the images of the EXO's and learned the face would be firmer than O-Works with the same roll improvements, I knew i would be picking it up regardless, if i dint like it i knew i could find a buddy or two who might be interested.

 

I couldn't wait to get it out for my first round... and by god I was not disappointed.

 

Everything, and I mean EVERY_THING, I found that had improved with the Spider Arc was even further enhanced by the EXO.

 

In 162 holes played with it, I can count on 1 hand the number of putts that didn't finish where i wanted or in the hole - and they were mostly misreads than poor rolls.

 

I also think that 2Bad4U must have just gotten a lemon or his spec is off, as there is no sign that my 7S wants to do anything other than setup square. I would have to manipulate my hands/setup substantially to get it to "rock" or flare open at address.

 

Yes this putter is pricey, but not outside the realm of competitors in this space (a la Spider Tour, etc)

 

If you re in the hunt for a new putter, and this pricepoint is not outside your window, I recommend 15/10 times.

 

Others have also reported the same issue so if I have a lemon then there a several other lemons out there and it speaks poorly to their quality control.

[boycer]

I seemed to hit the rossie better in the store. But store and course are two different things.

[dblinden]

I ordered the Rossie-S a week ago Friday. Arrived this past Weds. with 33.5" shaft length, one degree flat and pistol grip as requested.

Practiced and then played with it this weekend.

 

Mine sits flat at address. Very steady on back stroke and follow through. Easy to align putts. With my Scotty Newport I had a detrimental tendency to aim right of intended line no matter what I tried to remedy. Not having this problem with the new putter. I don't see any problems with the item I received and have no buyer's remorse.

[bd59]

Only one round in with my Rossie, but nothing bad to say at all. Feel is perfect in my opinion, but the roll is unbelievably good.

[Kimo62]

I was playing the O-works 7 for a few months and saw the EXO 7 and preordered. Well, I have about 3 rounds on it now and a few practice sessions.

 

What can I say.....this thing is a beauty. Better in person than in pictures for sure.

 

Specs: 34" - 1 degree flat - 140cc Tour SNSR - Odyssey black shat

Looks: EXO over the OWorks....all day

Feel: Firmer than the OWorks but not too firm

Distance control: much better than the OWorks in lag putting... pretty equal in the mid to short range

Roll: Amazing... not much skid

 

The EXO7 sits square at address and.... I'm not sure if it's because its bigger than the OWorks but, it seems easier to line it up to the target.

 

OVER ALL.... I'm happy with my purchase, including the price point.

 

Still hoping for an EXO 1W to come out next year. :)

 

If you like the OWorks..... You should consider the EXO line as an upgrade

[lspky_muskie]

My 7s sits perfect.

 

I’m not sold on the feel yet, but I’m taking it on my golf trip next week because I love the alignemwnt aids.

[jtitleist12]

How is the red aluminum section of these putters held on? Is it epoxied?

 

I'd love to pick up a Rossie and remove the red anodized finish from the center section and leave it silver.

 

- Josh