Odyssey Tri Hot 5k

[golfinbrad]

5 minutes ago, delfam said:

Just had a putter fitting at Club Champion and they recommended a face balanced putter.

 

I tried a bunch and was making everything with the double wide and triple, but went with double as I liked the looks slightly more.

 

Now I get home a find it's not face balanced. Should I call back and order the triple instead? I was making everything with both but SAM said Dave so think I should change.

Personally if you were making everything with both, I would go with the one that looks the best.  I have the double wide plumbers neck and love it.  I was also told multiple times I would do better with a face balance putter.  This is my thought and some may disagree.  I think it is more important to find a putter you like the looks of, feel of and can line up vs one that matches your stroke.  Sure there are exceptions.  I've gone through so many putters over the past 5 years trying face balance, but for one reason or another just didn't work.  This double wide, plumbers neck checks all the boxes.  If in doubt call them and talk it out.  It is a lot of money and last thing you want to do is buy something you have doubts about or you know what will happen. 

[jda_10]

Did you get the crank hosel double wide or the double bend? Double bend is only 15 degrees so I wouldn't worry about it if that's what you got and were rolling it well. I got fit on SAM last week and was recommended face balanced to 30 degrees and picked up the WH OG  7 crank hosel with 20 degrees. I'd give it a few rounds and see.

Edited April 15, 2023 by jda_10

[delfam]

I got the double bend. So that is 15 degrees? You think that is fine?

[snagy2000]

You'll be fine! Double bend helps players with more of a straight back and through stroke. Lots of info on this topic on the net. Some companies use DB shafts and sell it as face balanced, which it pretty much is. 

Edited April 15, 2023 by snagy2000

[jda_10]

15 minutes ago, delfam said:

I got the double bend. So that is 15 degrees? You think that is fine?

Yeah I think you're fine. I'd consider 15 degrees negligible. These are the specs.https://odyssey.callawaygolf.com/putters/tri-hot-5k/putters-2023-tri-hot-5k-double-wide-db.html

[nsxguy]

45 minutes ago, jda_10 said:

Did you get the crank hosel double wide or the double bend? Double bend is only 15 degrees so I wouldn't worry about it if that's what you got and were rolling it well. I got fit on SAM last week and was recommended face balanced to 30 degrees and picked up the WH OG  7 crank hosel with 20 degrees. I'd give it a few rounds and see.

 

I believe the double bend shaft is the face-balanced Triple Wide.

 

The Double Wide is the crank/plumber's neck hosel with toe hang.

[oxHadokenxo]

5 hours ago, nsxguy said:

 

I believe the double bend shaft is the face-balanced Triple Wide.

 

The Double Wide is the crank/plumber's neck hosel with toe hang.

When they came out in 2022, you are correct. Now for 2023 they offer the Doublewide in both hosel options for righties.  Lefties are still plumbers neck only. 

[nsxguy]

9 hours ago, oxHadokenxo said:

When they came out in 2022, you are correct. Now for 2023 they offer the Doublewide in both hosel options for righties.  Lefties are still plumbers neck only. 

 

That's interesting. Didn't know that. Thanks. 👍

[R_Swanson]

On 4/15/2023 at 3:32 PM, delfam said:

Just had a putter fitting at Club Champion and they recommended a face balanced putter.

 

I tried a bunch and was making everything with the double wide and triple, but went with double as I liked the looks slightly more.

 

Now I get home a find it's not face balanced. Should I call back and order the triple instead? I was making everything with both but SAM said Dave so think I should change.

 

YMMV - and I see the follow up posts disagree with me - but to me a 15 degree toe hang putter does not feel like a FB putter.

 

I've been using 15-25 degree toe hang putters for 25 years, and I do not get along with FB putters.  I bought a Double Wide DB (should be here tomorrow) after rolling it at the store a bunch, and it didn't feel like a FB putter to me... It felt like a putter with 15 degrees toe hang.   The most similar feeling putter in the lineup (in regards to the toe flow I like) was the Seven CH - which specs at 19 degrees of toe hang (I hit them all).

 

To me a FB putter is 5ish degrees of toe hang or less.

 

Edited April 17, 2023 by R_Swanson

[Treek35]

I picked up a 7 with the double bend shaft directly from callaway. Website says it’s a full shaft offset but it’s actually half shaft. Has anyone else noticed this ?

[nsxguy]

33 minutes ago, Treek35 said:

I picked up a 7 with the double bend shaft directly from callaway. Website says it’s a full shaft offset but it’s actually half shaft. Has anyone else noticed this ?

 

I don't know,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, looks pretty good to me,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

 

[bjtorchia32]

Anyone have experience comparing the LAB Link vs the 5k #2? I tested both today at PGA store and was torn. Btw I tested 10 putters and these were the two that suited my style the most. I liked the overall look and feel of the link more, but I liked the 5k #2 at address more. I’m worried the 5k face is too hot for me. I did feel as though the 5k performed better on mis hits though. 

[Treek35]

Yes that is the photo from the website, but in hand, was half shaft. I returned mine otherwise I would’ve taken a photo 

[nsxguy]

7 minutes ago, Treek35 said:

Yes that is the photo from the website, but in hand, was half shaft. I returned mine otherwise I would’ve taken a photo 

 

OK, if you say so. I didn't see it. You did. 👍

[Treek35]

Lol you got me! I completely made up my experience! You win! Congrats! 😂

[nsxguy]

2 hours ago, Treek35 said:

Lol you got me! I completely made up my experience! You win! Congrats! 😂

 

I AGREED with you.

 

I conceded you were there. AND you saw it and I didn't.

 

What ELSE do you want ?

 

Sheesh. Some people, even when you agree with them, still get pissed.

 

 

Edited April 18, 2023 by nsxguy

[Treek35]

My bad, I misread your comment. My apologies. 
 

Back to the topic, I did call Callaway when I received the putter and I was told “that’s how they’re made”. So just be careful if you need a full offset to match your stroke 

[delfam]

You read the comment fine. The way it was worded was very sarcastic in nature

[nsxguy]

4 hours ago, delfam said:

You read the comment fine. The way it was worded was very sarcastic in nature

 

Not even a little bit.

[tgoodspe1991]

On 5/28/2022 at 11:15 AM, pured_42 said:

Would love to see a center shaft version of the double wide and/or triple wide. 

 

In case you haven't seen: https://odyssey.callawaygolf.com/putters/tri-hot-5k/putters-2023-tri-hot-5k-triple-wide-cs.html

 

On 8/26/2022 at 11:56 AM, Nelson.br.1515 said:

Had the triple wide and felt like it was a little too big and didn’t love the long alignment line. Recently got a tour issue Tri-hot 5k 3 which is way outside of my normal putter characteristics: narrow top line, “blade” shape, lots of toe hang but it is shockingly stable. I know one of the videos said the 3 had the highest MOI and I don’t understand how that’s possible but I am very impressed so far. 

 

Can you link the video? #3 is one of my preferred shapes (used Karsten TR Zing for a long time). I'd be shocked if the #3 had the highest MOI of the entire range but maybe they did some magic with it...

[AllDunn]

Alright. I loved this putter. Everything stayed on line but I just couldn’t always get my distance control figured out. I’m used to a heavier putter. Does this come with heavier weights?

[Misc1600]

12 hours ago, AllDunn said:

Alright. I loved this putter. Everything stayed on line but I just couldn’t always get my distance control figured out. I’m used to a heavier putter. Does this come with heavier weights?

Not sure what the stock weights are. 
 

5,10,15,20 are available on the website 

 

https://odyssey.callawaygolf.com/odyssey-accessories/weight-kits/spr5587262.html

 

 

[TheMoneyShot]

FYI - $25 off all Tri-Hot putters right now on Odyssey’s website. 

[jls667]

I just took advantage of the Callaway Pre-Owned blowout sale and ordered a Tri-Hot 5k 3. I rolled it in the store and loved everything about it but the grip. My favorite grip is the Lamkin Sink-Fit Skinny Pistol but that comes in at 70g. I called Callaway, since I couldn't find the info online, and they said the 5k Pistol grip is 55g. Does that seem right to everyone? I feel like tossing a 70g grip in there would throw off the balance quite a bit.

 

I do also like the Golf Pride Pro-Only Red Star which is 50g. I could even toss some lead tape under the grip and match at 55g or just let it go at only 5g.

 

Either way, does the 55g weight for the pistol seem right? I just want to confirm as I've been given wrong info by customer service reps in the past.

[AllDunn]

On 5/6/2023 at 8:57 AM, Misc1600 said:

Not sure what the stock weights are. 
 

5,10,15,20 are available on the website 

 

https://odyssey.callawaygolf.com/odyssey-accessories/weight-kits/spr5587262.html

 

 

Just ordered the 20g weights. Thankfully had some Callaway points that eased the pain of a $50 price tag, but eager to try this experiment out. Thanks for the head's up

[TheMoneyShot]

On 5/6/2023 at 7:57 AM, Misc1600 said:

Not sure what the stock weights are. 
 

5,10,15,20 are available on the website 

 

https://odyssey.callawaygolf.com/odyssey-accessories/weight-kits/spr5587262.html

 

 

I wish Odyssey had a kit that included all the weights and one wrench. 

[nova6868]

Still trying to find a Tri-Hot 5K one or two with a sight dot. I know they are out there somewhere, wish Odyssey would just try releasing something like this.

 

[UnderPar18]

19 hours ago, nova6868 said:

Still trying to find a Tri-Hot 5K one or two with a sight dot. I know they are out there somewhere, wish Odyssey would just try releasing something like this.

 

 

[delfam]

For the double wide with double bend shaft, I assume your hands are supposed to sit behind the ball at address? First time using this type of putter, but the shaft does angle backwards so when the head sits flat on the ground, my hands are just naturally behind the ball. Is that normal?

[joliver233]

I was fit into one of the triple wides, face balanced, 36". I'm taller and like standing a bit more upright so the 1" increase made sense. I loved it in the fitting and couldn't miss, but now that I've been practicing with it more, I can't seem to get the speed right. Went to a White Hot Versa 7, same specs, except 35" and instantly my speed control was better and made more putts (fewer overall compared to the 9 holes I played with the 5k). IDK if I just need more time with the 5k because of the length, and weight of the head in the 5k, or if it would help to go back to 35", but right now I think the versa is the better choice. Anyone else have this experience with the 5K?