The Odyssey 2-Ball is a mallet-style putter built around a two-ball alignment aid on the top of the head, and it launched in 2001. The idea is simple: the two circles sit behind where the ball will rest, so lining the ball up with them gives you a visual reference for aim. Odyssey's first version used a White Hot insert and went to tour staff in 2001 before reaching the public in early 2002.
How the 2-Ball started
Paul Lawrie put the original White Hot 2-Ball in his bag before the 2001 Dunhill Links Championship and won at St Andrews. Over the following years, tour players won more than 200 events with 2-ball designs, including Padraig Harrington and Annika Sorenstam. The origin of the design is disputed. One source credits Dave Pelz, while another credits Clark Collins, whose company Perfect Putter Co. later settled a patent dispute with Callaway in 2005 when Callaway bought four of its U.S. patents.
The versions you will find used
The 2-Ball has been rebuilt many times. Notable releases include the Black Tour Design 2-Ball in 2010, the Stroke Lab 2-Ball Fang in 2018, the DFX 2-Ball and 2-Ball Ten in 2021, the White Hot OG 2-Ball Stroke Lab, and the Ai-ONE 2-Ball in 2024. Some versions use a tour-lined face or a blade-style shape, and a few came in long lengths, so the same name covers a wide range of looks and feels. Check the head style, insert, shaft and length on each listing rather than assuming they match.
Common questions
Is a 2-Ball putter good for beginners?
Many golfers find the alignment aid easy to read, which can help with aim. Feel, weight and length still matter more than the look, so try a few before settling.
Do used 2-Ball putters hold up?
Yes, the heads are durable, and condition grades on each listing show cosmetic wear. Check whether a headcover is included, since that is listed too.
If you want to compare versions side by side, browse our Odyssey putters, and read our spotlight on the Odyssey Ai-ONE putters for more on the newest generation.
