Odyssey · Putter · 2023
Tri-Hot 5K Rossie
CaddyIndex™ breakdown — what the agentic research found across each of the six performance dimensions, with cited sources.
You putt with a strong arc, want a class-leading high-MOI mid-mallet with the best mallet sound of 2023, excellent long-lag distance control and the soft White Hot feel.
You putt with a straight stroke (choose the face-balanced DB), or you want the newer AI-designed insert.
Pros
- The best mallet putter for 2023 - and best for sound
- Ranked 2nd overall from 20 feet for distance control
- A high-MOI head (over 5,000 IZZ) with up to 120g of tungsten
- The iconic soft White Hot insert with adjustable front weights
Cons
- Moderate-to-severe toe hang - not for a straight stroke (choose the DB)
- A 2023 design now superseded by the Ai-One and Ai-Dual lines
- A White Hot insert rather than the newer AI-designed face
By dimension
Forgiveness
Exceptional - named the best mallet putter for 2023, a high-MOI head with inertia above 5,000 IZZ, with up to 120g of tungsten behind the heel and toe. Among the most forgiving mallets - a high-MOI rounded mid-mallet.
Distance
A standout - the Rossie S placed 3rd overall from 5 feet and ranked 2nd overall from 20 feet, the forward CG improving roll. Among the very best putters for distance control - excellent on long lags.
Workability
A strong-arc mid-mallet - the Rossie S has a short slant neck with moderate-to-severe toe hang, suited to strokes with arc and face rotation, the slant suiting arc players, with a double-bend face-balanced option offered separately. Excellent arc-fit - a strong-arc mid-mallet.
Feel
A standout - the Rossie S rates well for feel, the original-formulation White Hot insert giving a soft, satisfying strike. Among the better putter feels - the iconic White Hot softness.
Sound
Class-leading - named the best mallet for sound in 2023, a clean, soft, muted note. Among the very best putters for sound.
Looks at address
Clean and premium - the Rossie S rates well for looks, a premium multi-material mid-mallet shape. Among the cleaner, more premium mid-mallets.
Sources
Some of the reviews, lab tests and head-to-head comparisons the agentic research read while grading this club.