Toulon Las Vegas vs tri hot 5k 7

[boycer]

Thanks for posting. That is quite a difference in size. Which one you like better? 

[noodle3872]

3 hours ago, boycer said:

Thanks for posting. That is quite a difference in size. Which one you like better? 

The difference is substantial! My personal tastes are towards the LV or my naked Daytona Beach. The 5K 7 is just so ridiculously forgiving it’s going to get more bag time to see if the forgiveness can make me forget its large footprint.

[VanTheMan0519]

12 hours ago, noodle3872 said:

The difference is substantial! My personal tastes are towards the LV or my naked Daytona Beach. The 5K 7 is just so ridiculously forgiving it’s going to get more bag time to see if the forgiveness can make me forget its large footprint.

How’s the stock grip on the 5k 7? Switch it out?

[noodle3872]

9 hours ago, VanTheMan0519 said:

How’s the stock grip on the 5k 7? Switch it out?

Stock grip is fine. Typical Odyssey Winn mid-size pistol. I’ve been using SS Pistol Tour on my LV and Daytona Beach. I think the stock grip is staying put as it fills my hands nicely.

[agood3putt]

Placed my order with DD tonight for my 7CH super pumped 

[mjo23]

On 3/18/2023 at 7:35 PM, boycer said:

Anybody compare the two? Really liked the tri hot in the store but they don't have the toulon. 

The Las Vegas is smaller and more compact. It’s firmer, but these newer Toulon’s are about as soft as it gets (besides maybe Betti FIT) for a milled stainless steel putter; so it’s not drastically firmer than the white hot insert IMO. It’s actually a pleasant transition if you’re used to the white hot insert. Both have the forward weights and CoG methodology

 

So it ultimately comes down to:

1.) whichever shape you prefer (should inspire confidence in alignment and simply suits your eye at address and during stroke)

2.) preference in feel for one over the other (milled vs insert)

 

MOI should be the absolute last consideration since things such as alignment, stroke/impact consistency, speed control, etc., are much more important. But obviously the 5k’s have a higher MOI

[VanTheMan0519]

Man I need the 5k 7s. Also feels more firm the white hot og. 

[mjo23]

32 minutes ago, VanTheMan0519 said:

Man I need the 5k 7s. Also feels more firm the white hot og. 

I’ve seen people say this about the firmness of the TriHots. I wonder why that is, because I don’t think the insert is firmer or any different. I wonder if there’s more feedback off the face due to it’s multi-material design (heavy steel front section attached to a light weight aluminum back section). Maybe most of the vibration upon impact is contained in the front section, resulting in more feedback/vibration in the hands? Idk if that theory makes any sense, just brainstorming, I’m certainly no materials/mechanics expert

[mjo23]

On 3/25/2023 at 6:18 PM, noodle3872 said:

 

 

Man I need a LV. Comparing the 7 and LV, is there a difference in the amount of distance between the white fang lines? I know the 7’s fangs is nearly the exact width as a golf ball.

 

And are LV’s fang lines parallel, like they are on the 7?

[Cactus Jack]

The 5K is enormous. I don’t understand why it’s so large considering Odyssey packed 5K into traditional blades. The new mallet line gives me tri-ball vibes, they are oddly large. 

[NYYGolfer]

Any thoughts on feel of Tri Hot 5k versus Toulon vegas vs White hot OG 7Ch?

 

also anyone think toulon will bring back the CH neck to Toulon garage this year?

[cw1209]

18 hours ago, NYYGolfer said:

Any thoughts on feel of Tri Hot 5k versus Toulon vegas vs White hot OG 7Ch?

 

On 3/31/2023 at 2:55 PM, mjo23 said:

I’ve seen people say this about the firmness of the TriHots. I wonder why that is, because I don’t think the insert is firmer or any different. I wonder if there’s more feedback off the face due to it’s multi-material design (heavy steel front section attached to a light weight aluminum back section). Maybe most of the vibration upon impact is contained in the front section, resulting in more feedback/vibration in the hands? Idk if that theory makes any sense, just brainstorming, I’m certainly no materials/mechanics expert

 

I have a White Hot OG 7CH, Tri Hot DW CH, and an original White Hot #1 from 2000. Would agree that the Tri Hot feels more firm. The original white hot is the softest. OG sits in the middle. Should be noted that they all have different shafts so not a perfect comparison. Graphite shaft in the Tri Hot, KBS CT in the OG, original stepped steel in the #1. My guess is the inserts are slightly different, even if they are all "white hot".

Edited April 3, 2023 by cw1209

[NYYGolfer]

4 hours ago, cw1209 said:

 

 

I have a White Hot OG 7CH, Tri Hot DW CH, and an original White Hot #1 from 2000. Would agree that the Tri Hot feels more firm. The original white hot is the softest. OG sits in the middle. Should be noted that they all have different shafts so not a perfect comparison. Graphite shaft in the Tri Hot, KBS CT in the OG, original stepped steel in the #1. My guess is the inserts are slightly different, even if they are all "white hot".

makes sense. Seems like the shaft will change things as well. With the Toulon garage still offered plumbers neck on the Vegas…. Maybe this year.. 🤞🤞

[Smokey227]

On 3/18/2023 at 7:41 PM, noodle3872 said:

LV is much smaller and crisper off the face. 5K 7 lets you miss big and get away with it much more so than LV. 

Do you notice that the double bend on the shaft is more pronounced on the Las Vegas than the odyssey? Your pics made me pulle the trigger on a used one and first thing I noticed is that it seems to have more offset with the double bend being more pronounced. It’s got 0 toe hand so I don’t think it’s bent. 

[noodle3872]

4 hours ago, Smokey227 said:

Do you notice that the double bend on the shaft is more pronounced on the Las Vegas than the odyssey? Your pics made me pulle the trigger on a used one and first thing I noticed is that it seems to have more offset with the double bend being more pronounced. It’s got 0 toe hand so I don’t think it’s bent. 

No, I’ve never noticed more offset. All my DB shafted putters set up very similarly. 

[Smokey227]

9 hours ago, noodle3872 said:

No, I’ve never noticed more offset. All my DB shafted putters set up very similarly. 

 

This is mine compared to an old white hot pro. 

[VanTheMan0519]

First round with the tri-hot 5k 7s. Man is it forgiving. I can focus more on line and speed versus the stroke. This coupled with Aim point express has me hitting more longer putts than ever. 

[NYYGolfer]

Any word on the 2023 Toulon line? Changes to garage options?