Cost: $330 each. Tested by: Harold Williamson, Golf Australia reader (GA handicap 22.6)

MODEL PLAYED: Odyssey Toe Up #1 putter.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: This putter looks good. It’s new to me to use a putter that calls itself balanced ‘toe up’, but that didn’t create a problem. I also like the fatter, half-square grip. It’s not as bulky as the really fat ones and helped the whole putter feel balanced plus comfortable to stand with at address. The clubhead design is appealing, particularly the three alignment lines that help you line up.

HOW IT PLAYED: I putted really well with the Odyssey Toe Up #1 putter. I used it during a Par event, a format that often lets you ‘have a go’ at more putts, so I felt like I could be more aggressive on the greens. The overall balance was excellent – the putter didn’t feel too heavy or too light – and it helped me groove my stroke as the round went on.

The Metal-X face material seemed to create a solid grip on the ball at impact. I can tend to cut across the ball a little with putts but the Odyssey Toe Up putter helped me not cut across it so much and limit the inaccuracy of those putts when I did. I definitely rolled my putts straighter overall.

My distance control was good, even though I’m also used to a heavier putter, but using a moderately weighted model helped me not jab at the ball so much, especially on short putts. I felt like I had more control as, with the Odyssey Toe Up putter being lighter, I found I followed through with my stroke far better.

THE SPECS

SUITABILITY: All golfers.

MODELS AND SHAPES: Available in #1 (pictured) and #9 models.

LEFT-HANDED MODELS?: Yes.

ODYSSEY SAYS: “Odyssey is the leader in putter innovation, and we relentlessly push ourselves to develop new technologies that golfers can use to roll in more putts.

“And we’ve reached that tremendously high standard once again with our new Odyssey Toe Up putters.

“We’ve used Stroke Balanced technology to reduce torque during the stroke for minimal twisting, so when you roll it, it’s going to be much easier to get the face back to square. We do it by strategically placing more weight towards the face to balance the putter and the centre of gravity is aligned with the centre of the face. All this is designed to promote a more consistent stroke, and when you put your finger up to the face you’ll see that it balances toe-up like no other putter in the market.

“Our Metal-X face is fly-cut so that it’s perfectly flat and it’s chemically etched, which leads to a pure roll. Our hi-def alignment highlights the proper address over the ball. And the SuperStroke Flatso 1.0 grip gives you Tour-proven feel and new Counter Core technology.”

Contact Callaway Golf on 1800 217 777 or visit au.odysseygolf.com