Odyssey White Hot Versa 12 S Putter Review
Did you know that for a typical putt inside 10 feet of the hole, a putter pointing just one single degree offline can result in the ball missing? It goes without saying that accurate alignment is the difference between winning and losing. World-renowned putting instructor Phil Kenyon knows this too well. He analyses the dynamics of tour player strokes day-in, day-out and has been instrumental in advising Odyssey on their new designs. His feedback, alongside the demands of the world’s top players to bring back the brand’s patented Versa alignment, led to the creation of this new White Hot Versa line of putters. Their distinctive high contrast alignment technology highlights the face angle from address to impact, allowing you to aim the putter more easily.
I tested the Versa 12 S and was instantly drawn to the bold black and white contrast head, which really helped me aim the face at address and keep an eye on where it was pointing throughout the stroke. The high-vis monotones definitely assist your focus and concentration. The sleek styling and high quality finish remind me of the paintwork on a luxury sports car. It’s bold and beautiful, placing it comfortably among the best Odyssey putters on the market.
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The simple addition of a very small aim line at the front is great if you like to draw a line on your golf ball for aiming. It was easy to match up, giving the added reassurance that you’re pointing the putter right where you want. The mid-sized footprint of the putter fills that perfect void between blade and mallet, although it’s closer to a mallet. Although the unusual shape won’t suit everyone’s taste I found that the bigger head gave me a greater awareness of where I was striking putts. This is one of the performance traits that sets the best players apart from the rest. They know a centred strike from a miss-hit. Rolling a putt out of the middle ensures that it runs out true and smooth even across bumpy winter greens.
I enjoyed the weighty feel in the head as it makes the face feel very stable, encouraging a pendulum-style putting action. This really improved my lag control allowing me to roll putts consistently close from long range.
Made of the same urethane material as Callaway’s Rule 35 golf ball, firm to the touch but soft at impact, the White Hot insert delivers a pleasing sound much nicer than many putters whose sound is a lot more muffled. In the years…
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