Odyssey uses AI: The new Ai-DUAL putters feature intelligent 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 two-layer urethane element developed using artificial intelligence. It consists of a soft outer layer and a firmer inner layer, designed to provide consistent ball speed across the face and improved forward roll. The insert is complemented by the new Forward Roll Design (FRD) groove, crafted with a 19-degree incline that is deeper and more pronounced than previous models, allowing for more consistent forward rolling ball motion across the face.
Entry-Level Models Also Developed with Artificial Intelligence
The Ai-DUAL putters are available 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 heavier heads, 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, center-shafted design. This design positions the shaft below the center of gravity, causing the putter to rest slightly tip-up and achieving the so-called \”Zero Torque\” effect. This construction keeps the face relatively square during the stroke. Additionally, these models come with a preset two-degree forward shaft lean to prevent accidental face opening from forward hand pressure. A specially designed reverse-taper grip compensates for this setting, allowing comfortable, parallel alignment of grip and face.
