Wanna See What a White Hot XG Face Insert Looks Like?

[Justin66]

The new XG face doesn't have the 6 red dots and the "checkered" pattern on the sweet spot area... it's the White Ice cover. For some reason, I find it interesting that there's an "XG" in the red (3rd pic). It comes from working with plastics, I think.

[Moecat]

Interesting ... I wonder how much it actually costs Odyssey to develop and produce those inserts alone?

[Justin66]

Interesting ... I wonder how much it actually costs Odyssey to develop and produce those inserts alone?

 

That's a good question. I know my shop goes through tons of ABS and polypropelene a year, but I couldn't tell you how much Odyssey uses.

 

The red part feels like the same material they use to make action figures, for comparative purposes.

 

I also find it just a touch interesting that they hold the face insert in with two-way tape (that gunk in the second pic). That's how Bobby Jones Golf does it with their wedge faces, for what that's worth.

[Jondagcl]

That's pretty cool. I went from using an odyssey to a Scotty and that insert sort of felt spongy, like it absorbed some of the impact. Perhaps that's the purpose? So now I can see the inner workings of it from those pics.

 

Is it me or do others feel that spongy factor as well. Maybe its just in my head.

[Justin66]

That's pretty cool. I went from using an odyssey to a Scotty and that insert sort of felt spongy, like it absorbed some of the impact. Perhaps that's the purpose? So now I can see the inner workings of it from those pics.

 

Is it me or do others feel that spongy factor as well. Maybe its just in my head.

 

 

"Spongy" seems accurate to me, but I like that feeling. I can still differentiate a good and bad putt. Kinda shows why there are tons of putters available... so many golfers and so many differing tastes, but there's going to be something for everyone.

[hendricks97]

never could stand the feel of an insert putter personally.

[Shambles]

I could not get along with the inserts. I thought they took too good a grip on the ball and felt uncomfortable, rather uncertain. Bare metal suits me better. There is a bit of slip in bare metal and I prefer that feel.

 

 

Shambles

[Jondagcl]

Yup, I agree Justin. It's pretty crazy to think just how many options there are.

 

As a side note, with putters that have these inserts I caution you NOT to take out your frustration on pine cones when you miss a putt. The insert on my old 2-ball never quite recovered.

[jamo]

I also find it just a touch interesting that they hold the face insert in with two-way tape (that gunk in the second pic). That's how Bobby Jones Golf does it with their wedge faces, for what that's worth.

 

Doesn't Bobby Jones Golf say it's a "3M membrane" or something like that?

[hendricks97]

Doesn't Bobby Jones Golf say it's a "3M membrane" or something like that?

 

 

I may be wrong, but doesnt 3M make scotch tape?

[Jondagcl]

Yup, they make all sorts of adhesives. Spray types, tape, etc.

[Justin66]

Yup, they make all sorts of adhesives. Spray types, tape, etc.

 

 

+1. We use all different types at my shop. I found out about the spray stuff when I started there- Like a "My God, they're everywhere!" moment LOL.

[fozcycle]

My slotline SSi-693 has an aluminum insert.

 

Although it provides a softer feel, you can still feel the crack at impact.