Odyssey uses AI: The new Ai-DUAL putters aim to enhance ball speed and precision through intelligent insert design.
Odyssey, a subsidiary of Callaway, has expanded its putter line with the new Ai-DUAL models, focusing on a combination of material innovation and novel design. Central to this 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 ensure consistent ball speed across the face and improve forward roll. The insert is complemented by the new Forward Roll Design (FRD) groove, which at a 19-degree incline is deeper and more pronounced than previous models, promoting a more consistent forward roll across the entire face.
Entry-Level Models Also Developed with Artificial Intelligence
The Ai-DUAL putters come in various options. 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 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, which feature a modern, centrally mounted shaft design. This design places the shaft below the center of gravity, causing the putter tip to rest slightly upwards and achieving the so-called ‘Zero Torque’ effect. This construction keeps the face relatively square during the stroke. Additionally, these models have a preset two-degree forward shaft lean to prevent accidental face opening when pressing forward with the hands. A specially developed reverse-taper grip compensates for this setup, allowing comfortable, parallel alignment of grip and putter face.
