ODYSSEY GET WHITE HOT WITH THE VERSA

Odyssey has released the White Hot Versa line of putters ten years after it originally released Versa. Why have they done it and what has changed? Dan Owen finds out

World-renowned putting expert Phil Kenyon explains why he is such a big fan of of Odyssey’s new Versa line.

“Versa, for me, was a gamechanger 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.

Odyssey has been on a roll revisiting classic product lines and updating them with modern technology. First, the reintroduction of the legendary White Hot insert brought a focus back on feel, and then the updated Tri-Hot 5K line showcased how Odyssey can maximise putter forgiveness. Bringing back the Versa rounds out the trio, and this time it concentrates on improving alignment.

“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,” says Luke Williams, senior director of product for Odyssey. “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.”

On a ten-foot putt, one degree off with your alignment will miss the hole. The high contrast alignment technology highlights the proper face angle from address to impact, allowing you to keep the putter aligned throughout the putting stroke. The black and white contrast lets your eyes key in on the linear designs while highlighting face angle, for a design that can benefit any level of player.

While some golfers benefit from perpendicular lines in their alignment, as Phil Kenyon has found, the parallel lines created by the