Odyssey employs AI: The new Ai-DUAL putters feature intelligent inserts to improve ball speed and putting precision.
Odyssey, a subsidiary of Callaway, has expanded its putter lineup with the new Ai-DUAL models, combining material innovation and novel design. Central to these is the Ai-DUAL insert, a two-layer urethane component developed with artificial intelligence. It features a soft outer layer and a firmer inner layer, designed to provide consistent ball speed across the entire face and enhanced forward roll. Complementing the insert is the new Forward Roll Design (FRD) groove, deeper and more pronounced than previous models at a 19-degree angle to promote more uniform forward roll across the face.
Entry-Level Models Also Developed with AI
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 preferring a different balance, Odyssey offers Cruiser variants with heavier heads, longer and heavier shafts, and longer grips.
Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 as a Zero-Torque Putter
An addition to 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, allowing the putter to rest slightly upward at the toe, achieving a ‘Zero Torque’ effect. This design helps keep the face square throughout the stroke. These models also have a preset two-degree forward shaft lean to prevent accidental opening of the face when pressing forward with the hands. A specially designed reverse-taper grip compensates for this, allowing a comfortable, parallel alignment of grip and face.
