Putter · 2021
Odyssey White Hot OG #5
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
- Feel87
- Looks87
- Sound85
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You putt with a straight stroke, want a stable, anti-twist face-balanced mid-mallet with the soft White Hot roll and a clean, premium look.
You putt with an arc, you want to shape putts, or you want the newer AI-designed insert.
Pros
- A face-balanced round mallet with rock-solid stability and anti-twist
- Very stable through impact - noticeably easier to use
- The legendary two-part White Hot insert with a strong roll
- A premium silver PVD finish with a simple single sightline
Cons
- Face-balanced only - not for an arc stroke
- A 2021 design now superseded by the Ai-One and Ai-Dual lines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
StrongStrong - a face-balanced round mallet with rock-solid stability and anti-twist throughout the stroke, very stable through impact and noticeably easier to use than some other models. Good forgiveness - a stable, anti-twist mid-mallet.
Distance
ExcellentA strength - the OG #5 offers a strong roll, the two-part White Hot insert giving consistent pace. Among the better putters for distance control.
Workability
ModestA face-balanced mid-mallet - a face-balanced round mallet with a single-bend shaft, ideally suited to a straight-back-and-through stroke or minimal arc and rotation, an anti-twist, stability-first design. Limited arc-fit - built for a straight stroke.
Feel
ExcellentSoft and controlled - the two-part White Hot insert gives a nice firm strike at impact, but not to the point where the ball gets away from you, the beloved soft White Hot feel. Among the better putter feels - the iconic White Hot softness.
Sound
ExcellentA soft, muted note - the White Hot insert gives a soft, muted note at impact, a clean, dampened acoustic. A clean, soft putter sound.
Looks at address
ExcellentPremium and simple - the new silver PVD finish and fine milling give the OG #5 a premium presence, with a single black sightline on the flange for quick, simple alignment, a clean, premium look. 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 White Hot OG 5 Putter Review - Golf Monthly
- 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 Putters Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at Odyssey White Hot OG Putter - ClubTest 2021 - Golf.com
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Odyssey White Hot OG #5 best for?
You putt with a straight stroke, want a stable, anti-twist face-balanced mid-mallet with the soft White Hot roll and a clean, premium look.
Who should avoid the Odyssey White Hot OG #5?
You putt with an arc, you want to shape putts, or you want the newer AI-designed insert.
What handicap is the Odyssey White Hot OG #5 suitable for?
The Odyssey White Hot OG #5 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Odyssey White Hot OG #5 best at?
In our research the Odyssey White Hot OG #5 rates highest for feel and looks at address, and is softest on workability.