Odyssey uses AI: The new Ai-DUAL putters aim to improve ball speed and putting precision through intelligent 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 this is the Ai-DUAL insert, a two-layered urethane element developed using Artificial Intelligence, featuring a soft outer layer and a firmer inner layer designed to ensure consistent ball speed across the face and enhanced forward roll. The insert is complemented by the new Forward Roll Design (FRD) groove, which is deeper and more pronounced at a 19-degree incline than previous models to promote consistent forward roll across the face.
Entry-Level Models Developed with Artificial Intelligence
The Ai-DUAL putters come in various versions. 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 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, centrally mounted shaft design. This design positions the shaft below the center of gravity, causing the putter to rest slightly upward at the tip, achieving the so-called ‘Zero Torque’ effect. This construction helps keep the face relatively square throughout the stroke. Additionally, these models have a preset slight forward shaft lean of two degrees to prevent accidental face opening during forward hand pressure. A specially designed reverse-taper grip compensates for this setting, allowing comfortable, parallel alignment of grip and face.
