Five new Odyssey putters spotted on Tour

[thevaporz]

#5CS is sick!

[Old_Lefty]

[quote name='Sean25rp' timestamp='1346798633' post='5587197']
Love the number 5 heel shafted.
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Me as well hope it comes in a lh model..
gb

[creecool]

Number 4 looks pretty sweet...would luv a number 2 or 6 as well

[tdk8180]

Please release these beautiful putters to the good ole USA. Why does Japan get all the cool stuff? Im coloring my hair red, spiking it and moving to To-Ky-O! Banzai!!!!

[Breaker999]

The top milling is sweet. The finish is super sweet, one of the best I've seen (almost Bettinardi like). The current selling price isn't out of the question, but there's too much going. Minus the insert or minus the weights (or both) then I'd buy it.

[emcgolfer]

[quote name='ladahl' timestamp='1346808136' post='5588169']
I like the #9 HT, too.
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ditto......pretty sweet putter line. I'd game it

[DrunkMonkey]

A quick Google search turned up several websites that have the 9HT listed already at a price of around $180. The MSRP is all over the place so I don't put much stock in that. I don't know how legit these sites are, but I'd guess that once they are available through Callawaygolf.com that they'll be around the $180 price.

[chiguy]

The 9ht is hot.

[chrislca]

Great looking putters. They released them about 6 mos ago in Japan for 500$. Still made in China. Says so on their Japanese website. 500$ for a made in China putter? Are you kidding me. I can bet that the one Phil is playing was made right here in Carlsbad. Again, in order to maximize profit, they make the off the shelf stuff in China with no QC for the avergage guy and the pro gets the stuff that we should be getting. I noticed that the RAZR FIT head is made in China, shaft in China and assembled in Mexico. Way to keep the American jobs going Callaway. It is bad enough that all of the stuff is being made in China with less quality. Now to save a few more dollars, you are going to assemble them in Mexico. How many American jobs did you guys flush down the drain by moving assembly to Mexico. I hope everyone who reads this , understands that even are golf companies are screwing us out of American jobs. Send it offshore. I am at least going to find a company who assembles there stuff in the U.S. There are not many out there. Too bad.

[geesecougar2]

[quote name='DrunkMonkey' timestamp='1346963867' post='5598009']
A quick Google search turned up several websites that have the 9HT listed already at a price of around $180. The MSRP is all over the place so I don't put much stock in that. I don't know how legit these sites are, but I'd guess that once they are available through Callawaygolf.com that they'll be around the $180 price.
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Now $180 would make these competitive. Odyssey can't sell a premium $250+ putter, just can't do it.

I am curious though how the forged construction would work with the weights. I would think that durability, rusting, and warping might be a concern......

[chrislca]

299 would be a fair price for that putter line. Durability is fine. PVD non rust finish. Forged Steel doesnt warp.

[JanKo]

The #9 Hi Toe looks very cool, wonder if it will be available to the public anytime soon.

[blindwillie]

I did a google search and saw a few sites that had them fr sale as well. not sure if they are trusted sites. I'll try and post a link later when I get home but they had them listed for $179?!?!?

[TheMoneyShot]

[quote name='JanKo ' timestamp='1347054360' post='5603749']
The #9 Hi Toe looks very cool, wonder if it will be available to the public anytime soon.
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It's available now, but who wants to pay that kind of a price for a stock putter?

[blindwillie]

Available here? or just in Japan?

[TheMoneyShot]

[quote name='blindwillie' timestamp='1347202962' post='5611407']
Available here? or just in Japan?
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Just Japan unfortunately for right now anyways.

[blindwillie]

check this out?!?!?

http://www.golfpayless.com/2012-odyssey-forged-ix-milled-protype-9ht-putter-p-506.html

[J13]

that site is fake, second Odyssey doesn't do well in the high end market. Price these at 199 and cash in.

[Bangin' B]

#5 heel would be in my stable for sure.... Mmmmmmmmmmmm them is sexy putters!!

[TheMoneyShot]

[quote name='J13' timestamp='1347206563' post='5611621']
that site is fake, second Odyssey doesn't do well in the high end market. Price these at 199 and cash in.
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Amen to that!

[Oldboy]

What does the HT do in terms of diff with the reg #9.. Just aesthetics?

[tdk8180]

[quote name='zerofade' timestamp='1347218892' post='5612389']
What does the HT do in terms of diff with the reg #9.. Just aesthetics?
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Allows the toe to close faster, so if you have a problem with pushing putts with the 9 style, this may help with getting back on line.

[cheers big ears]

Erm, dont think so. Isn't it just to reduce the tendency to lift the toe, visual trick really, cant see anyway it would allow the toe to close faster?!

[Kalob456]

When are these coming to retail?

That # 9 HT is like something from a Japanese anime piece. I'll take one thanks!!!!

[tdk8180]

Mickelson said he liked the 9ht putter because it produces a hook roll, and it was helping the head close for him. So, what does hook roll mean?

[TheMoneyShot]

I have been holding off on buying the 9HT in hopes it will be released in the states. Any info on if these will be released here next season?

[newportbeach]

Some nice shots of Phil's putter that is essentially the 9HT

http://www.golf.com/photos/phil-mickelson-new-putter-pga-championship-odyssey/mickelson-putter

[ProjectX_Mizuno]

[quote name='TheMoneyShot' timestamp='1347979805' post='5657223']
I have been holding off on buying the 9HT in hopes it will be released in the states. Any info on if these will be released here next season?
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+1 does anyone know if these will be released in the states????

[webber]

Anyone?

[beretta9]

The way it would help with hook spin is because the toe should be heavier with the extra metal needed to produce the HT. Most of the best putters in world all try to impart a little hook spin on putts. Bobby Locke, Ben Crenshaw, Dave Stockton, Player, Jack, and Arnie all mentioned it at some point. Hook spin gets the ball rolling quicker it doesnt allow backspin or skipping. Bobby Locke is regarded as one of the best putters of all time and he hooked every putt.