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Putter · 2020

Odyssey Stroke Lab Black One

The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.

By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 6 June 2026

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Odyssey Stroke Lab Black One

Performance index

Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).

Forgiveness
68
Distance
79
Workability
79
Feel
78
Sound
78
Looks
84

Where it wins

  • Looks84
  • Distance79
  • Workability79

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Forgiveness68

Rated highest for looks and distance; its softest dimension is forgiveness.

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Best for

You putt with a strong arc, want a clean traditional blade with a firmer, feedback-rich insert and the stroke-steadying Stroke Lab shaft.

Avoid if

You want maximum forgiveness, you putt with a straight stroke, or you prefer the soft White Hot feel.

Pros

  • A traditional Anser blade with a crank hosel for strong-arc strokes
  • A Microhinge Star insert that promotes forward-spin for a smooth roll
  • The Stroke Lab shaft improves stroke consistency and tempo
  • A clean black PVD finish with High Def white alignment art

Cons

  • A traditional blade - less forgiving than a mallet
  • A firmer, brighter insert rather than the soft White Hot
  • A 2020 design now several generations old

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Odyssey Stroke Lab Black One best for?

You putt with a strong arc, want a clean traditional blade with a firmer, feedback-rich insert and the stroke-steadying Stroke Lab shaft.

Who should avoid the Odyssey Stroke Lab Black One?

You want maximum forgiveness, you putt with a straight stroke, or you prefer the soft White Hot feel.

What handicap is the Odyssey Stroke Lab Black One suitable for?

The Odyssey Stroke Lab Black One suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.

What is the Odyssey Stroke Lab Black One best at?

In our research the Odyssey Stroke Lab Black One rates highest for looks at address and distance, and is softest on forgiveness.