Odyssey uses AI: The new Ai-DUAL putters improve ball speed and putting precision with intelligent insert design.
Odyssey, a subsidiary of Callaway, has expanded its putter line with the new Ai-DUAL models, combining material innovation with novel design. Central to this 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, designed to provide consistent ball speed across the face and enhanced forward spin. The insert is complemented by a new Forward Roll Design (FRD) groove, set at a 19-degree angle, deeper and more pronounced than previous models, promoting more consistent forward roll across the face.
Entry-Level Models Also Developed with Artificial Intelligence
The Ai-DUAL putters come in different 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 equipped with heavier heads, longer and heavier shafts, and extended grips.
The Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 as a Zero-Torque Putter
An extension of the line is the Ai-DUAL Square 2 putters with a modern, center-shafted design positioning the shaft below the center of gravity, causing the putter head to rest slightly upward for a “zero torque” effect. This design helps keep the face square through the stroke. These models also have a preset two-degree forward shaft lean to prevent accidental face opening during a forward press of the hands. A specially developed reverse-taper grip compensates for this setting, allowing comfortable, parallel alignment of grip and face.
