Putter · 2023
Odyssey White Hot OG #1
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
- Feel88
- Sound86
- Looks86
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Rated highest for feel and sound; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You putt with an arc, want a classic PING Anser blade with the legendary soft White Hot feel and a counterbalanced Stroke Lab shaft.
You want maximum forgiveness, you putt with a straight stroke, or you want the newer AI-designed insert.
Pros
- The legendary two-part White Hot insert - still the standard for putter inserts
- A faithful classic PING Anser shape with improved aesthetics
- Nice feel, sound and roll
- A stiffer, counterbalanced Stroke Lab shaft for stability
Cons
- A classic blade - less forgiving than a high-MOI head
- Built for an arc stroke - not for a straight stroke
- A 2023 carryover design now superseded by the Ai-One and Ai-Dual lines
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidModest - a classic players' blade. A classic PING Anser shape, a heel-toe weighted blade rather than a high-MOI head, suiting a clean striker. Modest forgiveness - a traditional Anser blade with heel-toe weighting.
Distance
ExcellentSolid - the two-part White Hot insert delivers a nice roll for consistent pace, dependable distance control. Good distance control - the soft White Hot roll.
Workability
StrongA moderate-to-strong-arc blade - a classic Anser shape with heel-toe weighting and toe hang, the Anser blade suiting a player with arc and face rotation. Good arc-fit - a classic arc blade.
Feel
ExcellentA standout - the two-part White Hot insert combines the feel of a softer model with the performance of a firmer face, and two decades on remains the standard for putter inserts, the beloved soft feel. Among the very best putter feels - the legendary White Hot softness.
Sound
ExcellentA soft, clean note - users were impressed with the nice sound at impact, a soft, muted acoustic. A clean, soft putter sound.
Looks at address
ExcellentClean and classic - the White Hot OG faithfully recreates the classic Anser look while making meaningful improvements to the aesthetics, a clean, traditional blade shape. Among the cleaner classic 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 White Hot OG Putter Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Odyssey White Hot OG Putters Review - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Odyssey White Hot OG Putter - ClubTest 2021 - Golf.com
- Read the full review at Odyssey White Hot OG Putters - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Odyssey White Hot OG Double Wide SL Putter Review - Golfalot
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Odyssey White Hot OG #1 best for?
You putt with an arc, want a classic PING Anser blade with the legendary soft White Hot feel and a counterbalanced Stroke Lab shaft.
Who should avoid the Odyssey White Hot OG #1?
You want maximum forgiveness, you putt with a straight stroke, or you want the newer AI-designed insert.
What handicap is the Odyssey White Hot OG #1 suitable for?
The Odyssey White Hot OG #1 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Odyssey White Hot OG #1 best at?
In our research the Odyssey White Hot OG #1 rates highest for feel and sound, and is softest on forgiveness.