Odyssey originally debuted its distinctive black-and-white striped putters in 2013. Now, in 2023, feedback from Callaway pros and instructor Phil Kenyon continues to emphasize the importance of proper alignment in putting and Callaway is offering Versa technology in five of its latest designs.

• Check out in-hand photos of 2023 Versa photos from the Sony Open.

Versa’s high contrast black-and-white design assists golfers with alignment at address, making the face angle easier to discern throughout the stroke. Odyssey believes better alignment means more holed putts. Company research indicates as little as one degree of misalignment can cause a putt to miss from as few as 10 feet from the hole.

 

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Versa’s black-white-black lines use the contrast to further reinforce whether the putter is both aimed square to the target line and whether the putter remains square to the path the putter takes during the stroke.

“One of the things that we know is that golfers struggle with their alignment, but we know that one of the best ways that we can help players get better more quickly is if they can aim more consistently,” Luke Williams, senior director of product for Odyssey, told Golf Digest. “They’re just going to be better putters. They are going to have a better chance of starting the ball on their intended line and assuming they can read their putts, of making more putts.”

The lineup features blades and mallets, all equipped with Odyssey’s White Hot insert and and Stroke Lab shaft.

Regarding Versa technology, renowned instructor Phil Kenyon said: “Versa for me was a game changer when it came around the first time. The unique alignment approach really allowed people a different frame of reference on their alignment which helped them align more accurately.” 

White Hot insert: 2023 Versa putters add the iconic two-part urethane White Hot insert — a long-time favorite of Callaway staffers and recreational golfers. According to Callaway, “They’ve been asking for us to bring these technologies back and we’ve listened.” Can’t argue with that.

Stroke Lab shaft: The newest generation of Callaway’s multi-material Stroke Lab shaft features a shortened steel section and reduced weight (seven grams). Additionally it is stiffer. All of this leads to more stability and consistency.

Versa putters also feature adjustable weights in the sole to change the putter’s swing weight easily.

Putter models

• One: A classically shaped heel toe weighted blade putter

• Double Wide: A double bend face-balanced putter best suited for strokes with minimal arc and face rotation.

• Three T: A small mallet with some toe hang best suited for strokes with face rotation and arc.

• Seven: DB & S: A double bend face-balanced mallet, best suited for strokes with minimal arc and face rotation.

• Twelve: DB, S & CS: A crowned winged center shafted mallet.

Pricing, specs, availability

At retail: 2/3
Price: $259.99

Blowup view of the technology in a 2023 Odyssey Versa Double Wide putter.

• Check out in-hand photos of 2023 Versa photos from the Sony Open.

 

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