Odyssey uses AI to improve ball speed and precision with its new Ai-DUAL putters featuring smart insert design.
Odyssey, a subsidiary of Callaway, has expanded its putter line with the new Ai-DUAL models, combining material innovation and novel design. Central to these putters is the Ai-DUAL insert, a two-layer urethane element developed using Artificial Intelligence. It consists of a soft outer layer and a firmer inner layer, designed to deliver consistent ball speed across the entire face and improved forward roll. The insert is complemented by the new Forward Roll Design (FRD) groove, which is deeper and more pronounced at a 19-degree angle to help the ball roll more smoothly forward across the face.
Entry-Level Models Also Developed with Artificial Intelligence
The Ai-DUAL putters come in several versions. The standard models feature a lightweight steel shaft with a counterweight at the grip end to stabilize the stroke. For players seeking a different balance, Odyssey offers Cruiser variants with a heavier head, longer and heavier shafts, and longer grips.
The Odyssey Ai-Dual Square 2 as a Zero-Torque Putter
An addition to the line is the Ai-DUAL Square 2 square putters, which have a modern, centrally mounted shaft design. This design positions the shaft below the center of gravity, causing the putter to rest slightly upward at the tip and achieving a ”Zero Torque” effect. This construction keeps the face relatively square during the stroke. Additionally, these models feature a two-degree forward shaft lean preset to prevent accidental opening of the face when the hands push forward. A specially developed reverse-taper grip compensates this preset to allow comfortable, parallel alignment of grip and face.
