Odyssey Sabertooth

[toonarmy]

For what it's worth, I've found the Sabretooth a bit of a gem. I tried a multitude of putters at AG and had really expected to like the Fang, but could not get on with that at all.

The Sabretooth has a very nice weight to it (for me) and sits behind the ball almost begging, rather like an enthusiastic dog, to nudge the ball into the hole for you. I'm not sure that a 2-ball alignment would make it any easier to line up as I find it very easy to feel that I'm lined up well.

As far as 20' and in goes, and let's face it this is the money area, it should inspire anyone to feel pretty confident as it tracks back beautifully on the backstroke and glides through contact. In fact the whole stroke makes the Sabretooth suddenly look reminiscent of a swooping swallow. And this is a bonus for me!

Outside of 20', I am finding my distances far more consistently and have definitely dropped a few putting strokes per round. The buttery contact off the face makes me feel that I can really commit to the stroke and mishits seem to be a thing of the past.

In short, a great putter that plays well and looks lovely. Give him a try, you might just find yourself bitten...

 

[thecraw]

Great post toonarmy, I guess everyone looks for different things in a putter but for me the sabertooth just inspires confidence, genuinely believe its the easiest putter I have ever had to line up.

Just hoping the snow goes soon so I can get a hit, however with -7 forecast for tonight and more snow tomorrow it looks like the carpet for a considerable time to come!

 

[thecraw]

Cant rate this club highly enough. I recommend that anyone in the market for a putter tries the Sabertooth out!!!

Dont think you will be disapointed.

 

[KeefG]

I've just been and bought one of these bad boys today, playing at 8am in the morning so i shall pop back with a nice review at around lunchtime tomorrow.

Cant wait to use it!

 

[KeefG]

Well.........i really struggled with it

I just couldnt get the distance right on a lot of the greens (it has to be noted though that the greens i played on today are quite possibly THE worst greens i've ever seen), towards the end of the round i was a little better but i need a lot more practice with it.

It lines up behind the ball lovely and, as said before, inside 2ft it does give you a lot of confidence which is something i've never had.

The biggest difference is how soft the ball comes off the face, i had a Wilson Deep Red II and that pinged off the club, a few weeks though and i should hopefully report back saying i'm as good as Tiger on the greens

 

[KeefG]

Stunning putter!!

After playing 2 rounds on proper greens i cannot sing the praises of this putter enough.

Lining up nasty little 5ft-7ft putts and knowing i would hole it (9 times out of 10 anyway) is a confidence i've never enjoyed on the greens.

This is a top drawer piece of kit and maybe my wisest investment ever.

 

[RGDave]

I find all Odessey putters sit closed. As a result, I can't take them seriously.

That's very interesting to read, as I tend to miss on the left side a lot. Could just be my poor alignment, of course!

How tall are you Del boy?

There is a far more sinister reason for missing putts left with Odyssey putters.....

I could explain, but I probably won't as most on this forum think the sun shines from the backside of Odyssey HQ.
Odd that, considering how many terrible putters I see using Odyssey "off the shelf" putters.

Let me reiterate...

"I could explain, but I probably won't as most on this forum think the sun shines from the backside of Odyssey HQ.
Odd that, considering how many terrible putters (players) I see using Odyssey "off the shelf" putters.

RG dives behind sofa for next two weeks.....

 

[GB72]

May agree with you RG, after having all sorts or problems with putters I actually realised that what I needed was a shorter shaft (despite being over six foot). Now realise that I putt well with a putter with a 34 inch shaft but have problems with the standard 35 inch shaft.

 

[TonyN]

I also agree, thats why I am getting a putting lesson and tried a 32 inch Wilson deep red

 

[DelB]

How tall are you Del boy?

I'm 6'1" and use a 35" Sabertooth.

Why do you ask?

 

[RGDave]

How tall are you Del boy?

I'm 6'1" and use a 35" Sabertooth.

Why do you ask?

OK...here's what to do.

Take your putter to either a custom fitting expert or to your pro or to your local range.
Ask them, beg them or pay them, to knock it upright a few degrees. Odyssey putters arrive on the shelf at approx 71 degrees (give or take) so do Mizuno, so do Taylor Made.

A tall player should be OK to use a 35" putter and try somewhere around 73-75 degrees. I CAN make a world of difference.

The issue is not with the design and quality of premium brand putters (I love odyssey design, total class) but in so much as the flatter the lie, the harder it is to make a pure "straight back and through" stroke on short putts when the hands are so low to get the sole of the putter flat.

Harrington has his a degree or two up, most pro's over average height (most pros!) have them "doctored" by the tour van guys and it's the lack of custom fitting on putters that causes the odd push and pull on the short strokes.

On long putts EVERYONE has to go with the "garden gate" style of inside-square-inside. On short putts, the flatter the lie, the harder it is to make even a short stroke nicely square throughout.

I bought a Taylor Made Monza Corsa and took it to my range pro. He's 6'2".....first thing he said was "oohh, that's too flat, even for you", and banged it up to about 74 degrees.

Those "horrible" pulled shots disappeared overnight.

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I realise this is contentious, but all the guys I know between 5'10" and 6'4" (or more) have more upright putters.

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I anyone doesn't think this is worth a thought (it might not suit everyone, because everyone (mostly) has LEARNED to putt with flat lie, long shafted putters.

If you are average height, think about a shorter putter.
If you are taller, think about a more upright putter.

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It's my opinion, but when I've discussed it with pros and/or looked online for info, I've found very little argument against it.

 

[DelB]

How tall are you Del boy?

I'm 6'1" and use a 35" Sabertooth.

Why do you ask?

OK...here's what to do.

Take your putter to either a custom fitting expert or to your pro or to your local range.
Ask them, beg them or pay them, to knock it upright a few degrees. Odyssey putters arrive on the shelf at approx 71 degrees (give or take) so do Mizuno, so do Taylor Made.

A tall player should be OK to use a 35" putter and try somewhere around 73-75 degrees. I CAN make a world of difference.

The issue is not with the design and quality of premium brand putters (I love odyssey design, total class) but in so much as the flatter the lie, the harder it is to make a pure "straight back and through" stroke on short putts when the hands are so low to get the sole of the putter flat.

Harrington has his a degree or two up, most pro's over average height (most pros!) have them "doctored" by the tour van guys and it's the lack of custom fitting on putters that causes the odd push and pull on the short strokes.

On long putts EVERYONE has to go with the "garden gate" style of inside-square-inside. On short putts, the flatter the lie, the harder it is to make even a short stroke nicely square throughout.

I bought a Taylor Made Monza Corsa and took it to my range pro. He's 6'2".....first thing he said was "oohh, that's too flat, even for you", and banged it up to about 74 degrees.

Those "horrible" pulled shots disappeared overnight.

- - - - -

I realise this is contentious, but all the guys I know between 5'10" and 6'4" (or more) have more upright putters.

- - - - - -

I anyone doesn't think this is worth a thought (it might not suit everyone, because everyone (mostly) has LEARNED to putt with flat lie, long shafted putters.

If you are average height, think about a shorter putter.
If you are taller, think about a more upright putter.

- - - - - -

It's my opinion, but when I've discussed it with pros and/or looked online for info, I've found very little argument against it.

Cheers Dave.

That all sounds emminently sensible to me. I'll speak to my pro at the club and see what he can do for me.

Thanks again.

 

[RGDave]

Cheers Dave.

That all sounds emminently sensible to me. I'll speak to my pro at the club and see what he can do for me.

Thanks again.

I've just got back from seeing the assistant range pro (pga qualified) to try and clear all this up.

He gave me some help after the range was closed. I showed him my putters and compared these to the Ping fitting club that is normally around the shop.....he's happy with my putters being 35" and 3-4 degrees upright, but to make sure, I'm booked in for another fitting with the "real" pro who's done the training at the Swash centre.

On the face of it, it could be an expensive way to double-check, but then again, I might end up with a putter that an expert feels is more suited.

Good luck.

 

[thecraw]

Still in love with this putter and recommend it to anyone whoes in the market for a new putter, I have not even considered getting my Redwood Zing out of the cupboard at all this year, such an inspiring putter.

 

[KeefG]

Still in love with this putter and recommend it to anyone whoes in the market for a new putter, I have not even considered getting my Redwood Zing out of the cupboard at all this year, such an inspiring putter.

Ditto.

I love mine to bits and would highly recommend it to anyone & everyone!

I have so much confidence on green now where I didnt before

 

[abush]

Completely agree aswell, got the fang for xmas and I have never looked back, as a high handicapper i need all the help I can get and this really helps on the greens

 

[Parmo]

Just ordered a Odyssey Sabertooth as I have been at war with blade putters for too long, too many 3 putts and 2-3 foot lip outs. Roll on the weekend and the Bob Walker final

 

[thecraw]

My love affair ended and I went begging and crawling back to the broomhandle pleading for forgiveness.

Thankfully she agreed to give me yet another chance despite being so unfaithful, and not for the first time either!! Hopefully I have learned my lesson this time!!!!!!!

 

[Parmo]

I'm still not convinced after my first round with it, hopefully after reading Bob rotella's putting book all will be fine.

 

[RGDave]

http://www.odysseygolf.com/Global/en-US/Products/Putters/WhiteHotXG/WhiteHotXGSabertooth.html

Is this the one?

Anyone know the way to get a 34" 2* upright?