Odyssey 7 Bird

[ShortSticks]

Any input on the Odyssey White Hot OG 7 Bird?

 

Looks like a cross between the 7 and the Jailbird, but that insert looks really small (shallow). I have never got along with the 7, but am playing an Exo Marxman right now and the 7 Bird looks like it might be somewhat similar shape.

[MattUtah]

It’s a great design that gets no credit (so far). 
 

Head is a lot more stable than a normal 7. Lines up great. Sits well behind the ball. The square cutout acts almost like a 2ball does for lining it up. Double bend face balanced is typically not my favorite but this just swings back and forth so easy. 
 

It’s looks are definitely an acquired taste but I’ve grown to love it. For me, it beat out my Scotty x7 and x7.5 this year pretty easily. 

[cflo2382]

Any longer-term reviews of the 7 Bird? I was messing around with some putters at my local shop and I just kept coming back to this one. Might have to snag one from CPO.

[agood3putt]

I had one for a short amount of time but just couldn’t get over how it sat at address. Granted it was super stable but for some reason it just wanted to sit closed. I will say it was probably a one off and it is the best deal on CPO for a solid putter 

[getitdaily]

Great feeling balanced putter. Very, very stable.

 

But only face balanced...

[cflo2382]

I ended up ordering one with a deal that I couldn't pass up. Looking forward to putting in some real testing!

[getitdaily]

2 hours ago, cflo2382 said:

I ended up ordering one with a deal that I couldn't pass up. Looking forward to putting in some real testing!

CPO had them for $128 shipped in like new condition a few weeks ago. I almost couldn't resist. 

[agood3putt]

Solid choice for the price. Wish Odyssey had a replica of the Jailbird o works head but with the white hot insert. I think the Bird is the closest you’ll get to it size wise currently 

[cflo2382]

11 hours ago, agood3putt said:

Solid choice for the price. Wish Odyssey had a replica of the Jailbird o works head but with the white hot insert. I think the Bird is the closest you’ll get to it size wise currently 

Funny you say that.. I've been on the hunt for a Black Jailbird Mini DB but no luck for a clean one. So, figured this one will suffice for some testing. 

Edited April 2, 2023 by cflo2382

[agood3putt]

4 hours ago, cflo2382 said:

Funny you that that.. I've been on the hunt for a Black Jailbird Mini DB but no luck for a clean one. So, figured this one will suffice for some testing. 

I think you’ll like it 

[cflo2382]

Update: The 7 Bird came in today. I was able to roll a ton of putts in the basement on my 8ft Green Moss. Definitely liking the way it sets up and it's super stable through the stroke. I'm hoping to get outside soon on real greens for some testing. Courses just opened here in MI but it's been wet. Long time blade user here.. Oh boy.

[Eazy Mac]

With all the buzz around the Versa Jailbird recently, I wonder if the 7 Bird will get some more attention given its closeish resemblance to the versa Jb. Anyone play one with a longer shaft and some extra weight in the grip? At ~$100 from callaway pre owned might be a steal. 

[AverageFrenchGolfer]

On 6/26/2023 at 8:22 PM, Eazy Mac said:

With all the buzz around the Versa Jailbird recently, I wonder if the 7 Bird will get some more attention given its closeish resemblance to the versa Jb. Anyone play one with a longer shaft and some extra weight in the grip? At ~$100 from callaway pre owned might be a steal. 

 

I just ordered a #7 Bird as it was on sale at a good price (150 with the stroke lab shaft).

 

I wanted this putter since I tested it and found it was the most stable head I have ever try (+ The White Hot insert is a dream)

I was reluctant because of its look (btw I think the Jailbird is even more ugly)

Gonna put a white superstroke grip and then i'm pretty sure it will be a weapon.

 

 

The other similar putter I liked was the Cleveland Frontline ISO (available in Slant neck also, which is great). 

I also tryed it and had a similar feedback of extreme stability (a bit less than the #7 Bird tho)

Edited July 1, 2023 by AverageFrenchGolfer

[AverageFrenchGolfer]

Just a small update, this putter is fantastic. 

 

So stable, so well balanced. 

 

It's almost impossible to miss a short putt with it.

And the distance control is fantastic with the White Hot Insert (much better than the "Pure Roll" on my Spider X), it's soft and delivers a true pure roll. 

 

I think the "single bend only" is definitly not a problem (and I have a good arc), because of how stable that freaking thing is. 

No wonder the Jailbird is winning on tour (never tryed it, but I can assume it's the exact same sensation)

[Opie Winston]

I'm 5 or 6 rounds in with the 7 bird and put on a gravity grip from envroll.

 

So far, so good!

 

$109 from CPO (like new but was still in the plastic) and $20 for the grip.

 

Not often you can mess around with a new putter for under $150

[aypeeone]

I’m truly enjoying my SL 7 Bird and had a great first round on the greens yesterday. I actually prefer a heavier head so I swapped out the stock 15g weights for 25g and the head feels even more stable than ever. Distance control was still very good for me with the heavier weights. 

 

Im not typically a face balanced putter but this thing just works for me. Hoping it’s not just a honeymoon phase and I can keep rolling it well. 

[Hokie2k5]

I recently picked up a 7 Bird and extended it to 38, added weight and a longer grip and made my own Fowler Jailbird copy.  I love it to be honest, super stable really easy to line up.  I have one of the Fowler Jailbirds on pre-order but I honestly might just keep the 7 Bird instead.

[golf4Jx]

On 7/30/2023 at 5:57 AM, aypeeone said:

I’m truly enjoying my SL 7 Bird and had a great first round on the greens yesterday. I actually prefer a heavier head so I swapped out the stock 15g weights for 25g and the head feels even more stable than ever. Distance control was still very good for me with the heavier weights. 

 

Im not typically a face balanced putter but this thing just works for me. Hoping it’s not just a honeymoon phase and I can keep rolling it well. 

So my understanding is all 7 bird are 350g head?  Mine had 10g (35”) weight but I put 30g weights making it 390g head?

Edited August 1, 2023 by golf4Jx

[noodle3872]

Steel shafted 7 Bird were 355G. Stroke Lab shafted were 365G. 

[mjo23]

On 3/31/2023 at 1:21 AM, agood3putt said:

I had one for a short amount of time but just couldn’t get over how it sat at address. Granted it was super stable but for some reason it just wanted to sit closed. I will say it was probably a one off and it is the best deal on CPO for a solid putter 

I recently got the Bird and it sits square for me, it’s quite common for loft/lies/etc. to get thrown out of whack at some point during transportation, storage, etc. I was at PGATSS recently and one of their Ping DS72’s was so thrown out of whack - meanwhile they had another one that sat perfectly square

 

I’m surprised by the lack of popularity considering all the recent hype for the Jailbird and how similar they are in shape/size. I own a few white hots and this feels no different. I’m obviously biased, as I just purchased one, but I personally prefer the alignment aids, and clean finish, of the 7Bird over the Jailbird

[Minarets]

I love this putter.  
 

I keep coming back to this at GG and rolling it. 
 

I have a Ping Harwood and Ketsch I may trade in for it.  I’ve only hit the stroke lab.  Never used that before.  Better than the steel?

Edited September 15, 2023 by Minarets

[mjo23]

14 hours ago, Minarets said:

I love this putter.  
 

I keep coming back to this at GG and rolling it. 
 

I have a Ping Harwood and Ketsch I may trade in for it.  I’ve only hit the stroke lab.  Never used that before.  Better than the steel?

SL vs Steel is ultimately personal preference, just slightly different feel/weighting. A ton of Odyssey guys use SL on Tour, so it’s definitely “validated”

 

I have a 33” 7Bird SL and i love it. I swapped in heavier weights to bump the head-weight to 375g which improved feel and got it to a more typical swing-weight (365g head is stock for SL version and 355g is stock for steel version - just fyi)

[Minarets]

19 minutes ago, mjo23 said:

SL vs Steel is ultimately personal preference, just slightly different feel/weighting. A ton of Odyssey guys use SL on Tour, so it’s definitely “validated”

 

I have a 33” 7Bird SL and i love it. I swapped in heavier weights to bump the head-weight to 375g which improved feel and got it to a more typical swing-weight (365g head is stock for SL version and 355g is stock for steel version - just fyi)

I haven’t even bought one yet but just sold some stuff to do so.  I see they have the 15g weights.  Where did you get the 25g? I’d like to experiment when I get it.  Is it a torx?

[mjo23]

1 hour ago, Minarets said:

I haven’t even bought one yet but just sold some stuff to do so.  I see they have the 15g weights.  Where did you get the 25g? I’d like to experiment when I get it.  Is it a torx?

15g is stock for SL (365g), 20g will get you to 375g and 25g to 385g

 

I got the 20g’s but you can buy heavier through places like golfworks and ebay and they’ll be just fine. A normal torque wrench works

[Minarets]

7 hours ago, mjo23 said:

15g is stock for SL (365g), 20g will get you to 375g and 25g to 385g

 

I got the 20g’s but you can buy heavier through places like golfworks and ebay and they’ll be just fine. A normal torque wrench works

I’m buying one tomorrow.  Trading in my Ping Harwood.  I love that putter from 10’ and in but long lags and slow greens I can’t get it to the hole.  
 

sold my Ping Vault 2.0 Ketsch today to a buddy.  
 

im getting a 34” 7 Bird but need a new grip. Not sure how this doesn’t get more love.  I do love my LAB DF2.1.  Nothing is as stable.  The Harwood felt really stable but the 7 Bird just feels rock solid.  

[Minarets]

Got it.  Now for a grip and weights. 

[Minarets]

On 9/15/2023 at 1:45 PM, mjo23 said:

15g is stock for SL (365g), 20g will get you to 375g and 25g to 385g

 

I got the 20g’s but you can buy heavier through places like golfworks and ebay and they’ll be just fine. A normal torque wrench works

How big a difference does it feel from the 15g to 20g? 

[mjo23]

10 minutes ago, Minarets said:

How big a difference does it feel from the 15g to 20g? 

Well I play 33", so I could naturally use a slightly heavier head, but it makes a big difference imo - particularly with the SL shaft. SL shafts have a 30g counter-weight in the butt-end, so the head can feel light to some people at lengths less than 35" 

 

This is the thing that people often overlook with SL putters - it can take some tweaking of the head-weight and/or grip weight to find the right feel. But once you do find the right weighting/feel, it's great. The stock grips weighs about 77grams btw. I have a 70g grip installed. Had I installed a heavier grip in the 85g-90g range instead, I probably would've went with 25g weights for a 385g head. But 375g feels great with the 70g grip

[Minarets]

5 minutes ago, mjo23 said:

Well I play 33", so I could naturally use a slightly heavier head, but it makes a big difference imo - particularly with the SL shaft. SL shafts have a 30g counter-weight in the butt-end, so the head can feel light to some people at lengths less than 35" 

 

This is the thing that people often overlook with SL putters - it can take some tweaking of the head-weight and/or grip weight to find the right feel. But once you do find the right weighting/feel, it's great. The stock grips weighs about 77grams btw. I have a 70g grip installed. Had I installed a heavier grip in the 85g-90g range instead, I probably would've went with 25g weights for a 385g head. But 375g feels great with the 70g grip

Thanks for the info. I was going back-and-forth between the steel shaft and the stroke lab shaft in store. The stroke Lab definitely feels lighter. I’ll probably try the 20 g weights first.  All the reviews of the weights say the metal is pretty soft and not to torque them too much.

[mjo23]

51 minutes ago, Minarets said:

Thanks for the info. I was going back-and-forth between the steel shaft and the stroke lab shaft in store. The stroke Lab definitely feels lighter. I’ll probably try the 20 g weights first.  All the reviews of the weights say the metal is pretty soft and not to torque them too much.

Stock weights for the steel shaft version is 10g (355g head) btw

 

And the weights are very simple to remove/install, you’ll feel it, not much torque required. The wrench shouldn’t click like it would with a driver/wood adapter - just gently twist until they’re snug