Putter · 2023
Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Rossie
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
- Distance88
- Looks88
- Forgiveness87
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Rated highest for distance and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
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- A 2023 design now superseded by the Ai-One and Ai-Dual lines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
ExcellentExceptional - 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
ExcellentA 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
StrongA 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
ExcellentA 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
ExcellentClass-leading - named the best mallet for sound in 2023, a clean, soft, muted note. Among the very best putters for sound.
Looks at address
ExcellentClean and premium - the Rossie S rates well for looks, a premium multi-material mid-mallet shape. Among the cleaner, more premium mid-mallets.
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 Tri-Hot 5K Rossie S Mallet Putter Review - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Putters for 2023 - Golf Digest
- Read the full review at Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K LE 23 Putters Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Putter Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at 2023 Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Putters - The Hackers Paradise
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Rossie best for?
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.
Who should avoid the Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Rossie?
You putt with a straight stroke (choose the face-balanced DB), or you want the newer AI-designed insert.
What handicap is the Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Rossie suitable for?
The Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Rossie scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers and scratch and tour players.
What is the Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Rossie best at?
In our research the Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Rossie rates highest for distance and forgiveness, and is softest on workability.