Odyssey S2S Tri-Hot Putter Review

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The Odyssey S2S Tri-Hot putter puts zero torque performance in a package that’s much more traditional.  Great feel and lively ball speed from the Ai-DUAL insert.  Forward CG reduces the level of forgiveness.

Introduction

In late 2025, a new zero torque putter is more likely to make golfers’ eyes roll rather than bulge with excitement.  But, before you write off the Odyssey S2S Tri-Hot putter, I’d encourage you to take a really close look at it.  Odyssey has achieved something with their latest zero torque putter that no other OEM has matched…yet.

Looks

The innovation at the heart of the Odyssey S2S Tri-Hot putter is that the shaft is inserted into the top line like a traditional center-shafted putter.  Up to this point, OEMs have had to put the shaft further back from the leading edge to align it with the center of gravity [need more background on zero torque putters?  Check out our primer HERE].  I’ll discuss the performance ramifications later; for now I’ll focus on the look.

At address, the S2S Tri-Hot #7 looks like a center shafted fang-style putter.  If you didn’t know it was zero torque, nothing about the address look would give it away.  The fact that it’s center shafted makes it a bit unusual, but it’s a style some golfers have been demanding more of for years.  The proportions of the head are spot-on, which is not surprising given that Odyssey invented the #7/Fang.

The black and red color combo is a head-turner, but it also serves to keep your focus on the leading edge when you’re standing over the ball.  With such a bold color, Odyssey toned down the sole design.  The weights are black on black, and all the branding is modestly sized.  I do like the subtle Odyssey swirl logos on the sole plate – a nice extra touch that doesn’t scream out for attention.

Sound & Feel

Odyssey is synonymous with insert putters.  From the classic White Hot to modern innovations like the Ai-ONE insert [Ai-ONE putter review HERE], they’re consistently offering golfers elevated feel and performance.  That hasn’t changed with the new Odyssey S2S Tri-Hot putter.

The insert in use here is called Ai-DUAL.  This is a two-layer urethane insert with a softer outer layer and a firmer inner layer.  This insert also uses Forward Roll Design grooves, the performance impact of which I’ll discuss later.  When rolling a Tour-caliber golf ball, the feel of the S2S Tri-Hot is very soft and bouncy.  That second part is important as it distinguishes this putter from the many mushy inserts out there.  While I’m not typically a fan of inserts, I think this putter feels fantastic.  The other surprise is that it provides above average feedback through the hands.

Performance

The Odyssey S2S Tri-Hot putter uses multi-material construction – aluminum, steel, and tungsten – to shift the center of gravity forward.  This is done to get zero torque performance from a putter with a conventional shaft position – into the top line rather than the middle of the head.  To my eye, this is a more natural, comfortable look, and I was curious to find out if that translated to better performance.

From the first few rolls, I noticed a more connected feeling with the Odyssey S2S Tri-Hot putter compared to other zero torque putters.  One of the issues that many golfers have with zero torque putters is that they feel too light [more on that HERE], and this can lead to a feeling of disconnection between the club and the player.  With the S2S Tri-Hot, I had a good sense of where the club head was during the stroke, which led to better distance control.  I also had great start lines because this increased feel allowed me to trust the putter more.

Some of this connected feel also comes from the putter’s weight.  There are four models in the Odyssey S2S Tri-Hot putter family: Seven (seen here), Rossie, Jailbird, and Jailbird Cruiser.  The first three putters each weigh 365 grams with a 120 gram shaft; the Jailbird Cruiser has a longer, heavier shaft, heavier head (385 grams), and a 17″ grip.  I have reviews of last generation’s S2S Jailbird HERE and the Jailbird Cruiser HERE.

That heavier headweight pairs with the springy Ai-DUAL face insert to produce lively ball speed.  This is a very good thing for players like me who putt with dying speed and can struggle with the feel of zero torque putters.  With the Odyssey S2S Tri-Hot putter, I didn’t need to add any extra pop to my stroke to get the ball to the cup, even at 50 or 60 feet.

Because the S2S Tri-Hot eliminates the need for built-in shaft lean, Odyssey was free to use a more conventional grip.  After surveying the most popular grips on Tour, they selected a mid-sized pistol grip – the Pistol Plus grip.  I’d call this a blend of the pistol and modern, Super Stroke-style.  The butt is pentagonally shaped, it has a pronounced spine, and the feel is soft and squishy.  While it’s not the first grip I would pick off the rack, I like how it fills up my hands and keeps them relaxed during the stroke.  For players who don’t like the “press” grips typically used on zero torque putters, this could be a winner.

Finally, though the forward CG has tremendous benefits in terms of the zero torque performance and connected feel, it is a negative when it comes to forgiveness.  In any golf club, stability is gained through moving weight back away from the face and out toward the heel and toe.  The Odyssey S2S Tri-Hot putter does the latter but not the former, so it is not as stable on mishits.  It’s not unforgiving – small mishits produce perfectly good results – but you can’t spray the ball all over the face like you can with other modern mallets.

Conclusion

The Odyssey S2S Tri-Hot putters bring something genuinely new to the world of zero torque putters.  If you’ve stayed away because of the weird look or the shaft lean, this is your chance to see if zero torque can unlock new levels of putting for you.  Innovation doesn’t come cheap – these putters are $550-$600 – but there’s nothing else on the putting green quite like them.

Buy the Odyssey S2S Tri-Hot Putter HERE

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Matt has worked in nearly every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking.

He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.

Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.

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