Putter · 2022
Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Three
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
- Forgiveness84
- Distance84
- Looks84
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Rated highest for forgiveness and distance; its softest dimension is feel.
You putt with a strong arc, want mallet-level forgiveness in a classic blade with significant toe hang and the soft White Hot insert.
You putt with a straight stroke, you are sensitive to a hollow-feeling head, or you want a budget putter.
Pros
- The first-ever blade to boast 5,000 MOI - mallet forgiveness in a blade
- A flow neck with significant (around 70-degree) toe hang for a strong arc
- Over 120g of toe-and-heel tungsten reduces spin on off-centre hits
- The iconic soft White Hot insert with two adjustable front weights
Cons
- A hollow-feeling head - a concern, especially at this price
- A polarising retro shape
- Built for a strong arc - not for a straight stroke
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentExceptional for a blade - the Three, like the rest of the Tri-Hot series, is extremely forgiving, the forgiveness of a mallet in a blade design, the first-ever blade to boast 5,000 MOI. Among the most forgiving blade putters made.
Distance
ExcellentA standout - the front-loaded tungsten and forward CG reduce spin on off-centre hits to keep putts on line, the White Hot insert giving consistent pace. Among the better putters for distance control.
Workability
ExcellentA strong-arc blade - a flow neck hosel yielding significant toe hang, suited to strokes with aggressive swing arc and face rotation, around 70 degrees of toe hang. Excellent arc-fit - a true strong-arc blade.
Feel
StrongSoft insert, hollow head - the White Hot insert is soft but the heavy tungsten head produced a hollow feel that is a concern, especially at this price, a firm-edged sensation from the front-weighted head. Good but compromised feel - the soft insert offset by a hollow-feeling head.
Sound
ExcellentA muted note with a hollow edge - the White Hot insert gives a muted note, the heavy front-weighted head sounding a touch hollow. A muted putter sound with a slightly hollow edge.
Looks at address
ExcellentClean but retro - a classic heel-toe blade that looks quite retro with its curves. A clean classic blade, with a slightly polarising retro shape.
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 Putters Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Putters Review - National Club Golfer
- Read the full review at Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Putter Range 2022 Review - Golfmagic
- Read the full review at Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Putter Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Three Putter Review - Golf Reviews Guide
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Three best for?
You putt with a strong arc, want mallet-level forgiveness in a classic blade with significant toe hang and the soft White Hot insert.
Who should avoid the Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Three?
You putt with a straight stroke, you are sensitive to a hollow-feeling head, or you want a budget putter.
What handicap is the Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Three suitable for?
The Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Three suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Three best at?
In our research the Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Three rates highest for forgiveness and distance, and is softest on feel.