Odyssey Damascus Grand Putter Images

The Odyssey Damascus Putter its an extremely rare anser style putter from Odyssey Golf, only 15 pieces were produced and offered to select VIP accounts.  An event was held in Japan and Mr. Toshi of Anserfreak a famous Japanese golf writer was able to snap these images with the putter in hand. 

What is Damascus Steel? Let’s see what Wikipedia says:

Damascus steel is a hot-forged steel used in Middle Eastern swordmaking from about 1100 to 1700 AD. Damascus swords were of legendary sharpness and strength, and were apocryphally claimed to be able to cut through lesser quality swords and even rock. The technique used to create original Damascus steel is now a matter of historical conjecture. Many raw materials and the metalsmiths’ recipes are no longer available. The foundation for Damascus Steel is Wootz Steel, which originated in India and Sri Lanka and later spread to Persia. From the 3rd century to 17th century, India was shipping steel ingots to the Middle East for use in Damascus steel.

 The general term “Damascus” refers to metal with a visible grain pattern, sometimes with a texture. Modern Damascus is a lamination of folded steels selected with cosmetic qualities, with grinding and polishing specifically to expose the layers. True Damascus patterns are formed when carbon trace elements form visible swirls in the steel mix. These elements change properties when the steel is work hardened (forged), creating the patterns.

Odyssey is not the first company to produce a putter using Damascus steel, Tad Moore did it and so did Scotty Cameron but to see such an expensive Odyssey is very different. The overall effect of the ring pattern designs all over the putter is beautiful. The best part is for those who are interested we have access to one of these brand new, want to know how much it costs? Just ask in the comments area below…;-)