Odyssey uses AI: The new Ai-DUAL putters improve ball speed and putting precision with 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. The centerpiece is the Ai-DUAL Insert, a two-layer urethane element developed using artificial intelligence. It features a soft outer layer and a firmer inner layer, ensuring 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 angle than previous models, promoting a smoother forward roll over the entire face.
Entry-Level Models Also Developed with Artificial Intelligence
The Ai-DUAL putters come in various versions. Standard models have a lightweight steel shaft with a counterweight at the grip end to stabilize the stroke. For players seeking different balance, Odyssey offers Cruiser variants with heavier heads, longer and heavier shafts, and longer grips.
The Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 Zero-Torque Putter
An extension of the line is the Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square putters featuring a modern, centrally attached shaft design. This positions the shaft below the center of gravity, causing the putter to rest slightly upwards at the tip, achieving the so-called \”Zero Torque\” effect. This design helps keep the face square during the stroke. Additionally, these models have a preset two-degree forward shaft lean to prevent accidental face opening caused by forward hand pressure. A specially developed reverse-taper grip counterbalances this setting, allowing a comfortable, parallel alignment of the grip and face.
