Odyssey uses AI: The new Ai-DUAL putters feature smart insert design to enhance ball speed and putting precision.
Odyssey, a subsidiary of Callaway, has expanded its putter line with the new Ai-DUAL models, combining material innovation and novel design. At the core is the Ai-DUAL insert, a dual-layer urethane element developed using artificial intelligence. It consists of a soft outer layer and a firmer inner layer, aiming to provide consistent ball speed across the entire face and improved forward roll. This insert is complemented by the new Forward Roll Design (FRD) groove, angled at 19 degrees, deeper and more pronounced than previous models, promoting more consistent forward roll across the face.
Entry-Level Models Developed with Artificial Intelligence
The Ai-DUAL putters come in various configurations. Standard models feature a lightweight steel shaft with a counterweight at the grip end to stabilize the stroke. For players preferring a different balance, Odyssey offers Cruiser variants equipped with a heavier head, longer and heavier shafts, and longer grips.
The Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 as a Zero-Torque Putter
An extension of the line is the Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square putters, featuring a modern, mid-shaft connection design. This positions the shaft below the center of gravity, causing the putter’s toe to rest slightly upward, achieving a ‘Zero Torque’ effect. This design helps keep the face square during the stroke. Additionally, these models have a two-degree forward shaft lean preset to prevent the face from opening unintentionally when applying forward hand pressure. A specially developed reverse-taper grip compensates for this setting, allowing comfortable, parallel alignment of the hands and face.
The Odyssey Ai-Dual S2S Jailbird, one of the many members of the new putter family. (Photo: Odyssey)
With the new Ai-DUAL models, Odyssey combines technology, material, and design to improve putting consistency and precision. Both the classic designs and the Square 2 Square models demonstrate the company’s commitment to innovate beyond traditional elements to optimize the putting game.