Odyssey Metal-X #1 Putter

Blade Putter

The Odyssey Metal-X #1 is a 2013 blade putter built for players who never wanted to give up the classic heel-toe shape but were curious about a firmer, grippier insert. The #1 head is Odyssey's traditional Anser-style profile, compact through the heel and toe, with a thin topline and a single sight line running back from the face. If you grew up putting with a plumber's-neck blade, this thing looks like home.

What makes it a Metal-X and not just another blade is the face. Odyssey ditched the soft urethane feel of the White Hot line here and went with a milled metallic mesh insert, a deep-groove pattern designed to grab the ball at impact and get it rolling forward sooner. The idea was to cut down on the skid you get in the first few inches off the face. The tradeoff is feel: this is a firmer, clickier putter than a White Hot, and some golfers love that feedback while others find it a little hot on fast greens.

The #1 comes with full toe hang, which tells you most of what you need to know about who it fits. This is a putter for an arcing stroke, not a straight-back-straight-through one. Pair that with the blade shape and you have a putter aimed squarely at feel players who trust their hands and want a clean look at address.

Design

The head is a milled-look blade with a plumber's neck hosel that sets the shaft ahead of the face, giving you that full toe hang. There's no fancy alignment system, just a single line on the flange to frame the ball. It's about as traditional as Odyssey's lineup got in 2013, and that simplicity is the point. The Metal-X insert is where the design story lives. Instead of a smooth insert face, you get a grooved metallic mesh that sits slightly proud in a milled pocket. Impact feels firm and gives off a distinct click, and the grooves are meant to reduce backspin and skid so the ball starts rolling end over end faster. It's a noticeably different feel from the soft White Hot inserts most people associate with Odyssey, so demo it before you assume it feels like your old two-ball.

Who It's For

• Players with a noticeable arc in their stroke who need the full toe hang to keep the face releasing naturally
• Golfers who prefer a compact blade and a clean topline over big mallets and heavy alignment aids
• Feel putters who want more feedback and a firmer, faster response off the face than a soft insert gives
• Anyone bothered by skid on the first few inches of a putt and curious whether the grooved insert helps them roll it truer

Technology

About Odyssey

Odyssey pioneered insert technology with the original White Hot face, which uses a urethane compound to produce a soft, consistent feel. Their Ai-ONE line uses AI to optimize face patterns for better roll on off-center strikes.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Metal-X insert actually do?

It's a grooved metallic mesh face designed to grab the ball at impact, cut down backspin and skid, and get the ball rolling forward sooner. In practice it feels firmer and clicks more than Odyssey's White Hot inserts. Whether it rolls truer for you comes down to your stroke and green speeds, so it's worth testing on a real green before you commit.

Is the Metal-X #1 right for an arc stroke or a straight stroke?

Arc stroke. The #1 has full toe hang, which means the toe wants to hang down and the face wants to open and close through impact. That suits players whose putter travels on a curved path. If you have a straight-back-straight-through stroke, a face-balanced mallet will fit you better.

How does the feel compare to a White Hot putter?

Firmer and louder. The White Hot insert is soft urethane with a muted, cushioned feel. The Metal-X insert is a milled metallic mesh, so you get a distinct click and more feedback at impact. Neither is better, it's a preference. Some players love the crisp response, others want the softer thump.

Does the Metal-X #1 have an alignment aid?

Just a single sight line on the flange, nothing elaborate. No two-ball, no wide parallel rails. If you line up by the shape of the head and one clean line, that's a plus. If you rely on a big alignment frame to aim, you may want a different Odyssey model.

Is a 2013 Metal-X #1 still worth buying used?

For the right player, yes. It's a discontinued model, so you'll only find it used, but a classic blade shape doesn't go stale. If you want full toe hang, a compact head, and a firm grooved insert, it can be a bargain compared to current putters. Check the insert grooves for wear and make sure the length and lie fit you.

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