Backstryke Goes For Forward Press

A forward press putting style is the objective of the new Backstryke line of putters from Odyssey.

“Backstryke offers a compelling combination of benefits designed to improve the way players align, stroke and roll the ball,” said Austie Rollinson, principal designer for Odyssey.

“The shaft lean found in Backstryke encourages a forward press putting style used by many of the great players in the game,” he added.

“The way the shaft enters the putter head creates a unique balance, a pleasing, almost elegant look, and also makes it easier to align the putter with the ball. Backstryke is a bona fide triple threat,” said Rollinson.

The shaft in the Backstryke was moved back, placing the axis of the shaft as close as possible to the putter head’s centre of gravity to promote a fluid, stable stroke path for distance control, consistency and accuracy.

Backstryke also has Visible Face Alignment, which is designed to offer a clear look to see if the face is square to the target line without the shaft impeding the line of sight.

Backstryke’s Forward Press Stabilization allows the golfer to use a hands-forward position, without de-lofting the head to promote an upward stroke on the ball. The shaft position is also designed to create a stable, straight line with the leading arm to prevent wrists from breaking down during the stroke.

Odyssey’s White Ice multi-layer insert with an inner core that is 19.6 per cent firmer to enhance feel and 92 per cent stiffer for better resiliency is also incorporated into Backstryke, which is available in Blade, Marxman and 2-Ball models.

A new My Odyssey portal at the MyCallaway.ca website will allow consumers to use an interactive putter fitting module and access news and retail information.

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