Who will ever forget Phil Mickelson’s putt on the 72nd hole to win The Masters in 2004? Ok, we probably remember the “jump” after he sank it more to perpetuate the “white men can’t jump” stereotype, but it was an amazing, pressure-filled, clutch putt.
Phil is known as a very good putter, evidenced by his deft touch in winning his third green jacket in 2010. His prowess with the flat stick at The Masters last spring drew an overwhelming inquiry at Callaway Golf about what kind of putter Mickelson was using at Augusta National. Well, Callaway Golf listened – the manufacturer has produced a limited edition of the Odyssey ProType PT82 putter. The putter is based after the design Mickelson used to win The Masters. Only 2,500 models have been produced as the mold has been broken and production has ceased.
The ProType PT82 features Odyssey’s new White ice insert with a tungsten weight behind the face and a single white alignment line similar to the model Mickelson used at The Masters.
Says Phil: “I’m very excited that the designers at Odyssey have produced this putter with the same design as my putter. Tournaments are won and lost on the green, which is why I rely on Odyssey technology. Our design team gives me the best chances to win. Odyssey’s winning results on Tour are a testament to their engineering capabilities.”
The ProType PT82’s insert proved a challenge for the designers who managed to expertly include the White Ice insert without changing either the head weight or the shape of the putter.
Now, the moment of truth – the price of the Odyssey putter prototype started at $500. At CallawayGolf.com, we have now seen it priced at $349 with lengths from 33-35 inches. Is it worth spending the extra cash? When you get right down to it, making putts comes down to operator control – you, how you align your putter and how you make your stroke – whether you are using this product, or not. But hey, tis the season, so if you just gotta have it, make it part of your Christmas list. Or, ask your PGA professional to see if they are going to obtain one. If so, ask to try it out when it arrives, then judge for yourself. My guess, you’ll find a few on eBay in a few months and maybe for $100 less than current retail.
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