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
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks84
- Distance79
- Workability79
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Rated highest for looks and distance; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You putt with a strong arc, want a clean traditional blade with a firmer, feedback-rich insert and the stroke-steadying Stroke Lab shaft.
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
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidModest - a players' blade. A traditional blade design, less forgiving than a mallet but helped by the weight-redistributing Stroke Lab shaft for a more repeatable stroke, the heel-toe blade suiting a clean striker. Modest forgiveness - a classic blade with stroke-consistency help.
Distance
StrongSolid - the Microhinge Star insert promotes forward-spin at impact for a smooth roll, the Stroke Lab shaft improving head speed and tempo consistency through impact. Good distance control - forward roll plus a more repeatable stroke.
Workability
StrongA strong-arc blade - the crank hosel gives this putter significant toe hang, best suited for strokes with more face rotation and arc, the blade rewarding an arced release. Excellent arc-fit - a true strong-arc blade.
Feel
StrongFirmer and crisp - the Microhinge Star insert has a firmer feel with extra feedback, especially appreciated by players transitioning from bladed putters without an insert, a responsive, firm strike. Good feel - a firmer, feedback-rich insert rather than the soft White Hot.
Sound
StrongA brighter note - the Microhinge Star insert gives a brighter sound at impact, a crisper acoustic versus the muted White Hot. A crisp, brighter putter sound.
Looks at address
ExcellentClean and confident - the clean blade design and black PVD finish deliver a pleasing look at address, the High Def white alignment art on the black head easing setup. Among the cleaner traditional blades.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at Odyssey Stroke Lab Black Putters Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Odyssey Stroke Lab Black Putters Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at Odyssey Stroke Lab Black Putters - ClubTest 2020 - Golf.com
- Read the full review at Odyssey Stroke Lab Putters Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Odyssey Stroke Lab Black One Putter - 2nd Swing
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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.