Odyssey employs AI: the new Ai-DUAL putters aim to improve ball speed and putting precision with intelligent insert design.
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 using artificial intelligence. It consists of a soft outer layer and a firmer inner layer, designed to deliver consistent ball speed across the entire face and improved forward roll. The insert is complemented by the new Forward Roll Design (FRD) groove, which is deeper and more pronounced than previous models with a 19-degree incline, ensuring a more even forward roll across the face.
AI-Enhanced Models for Beginners
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 different balance, Odyssey offers Cruiser variants equipped with heavier heads, longer and heavier shafts, and longer grips.
The Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 as a Zero-Torque Putter
An extension of the line includes the Ai-DUAL Square 2 putters with a modern, center-shafted design. This design positions the shaft below the center of gravity, allowing the putter to rest slightly upward at the tip, creating a ‘Zero Torque’ effect. This construction helps keep the face square during the stroke. Additionally, these models have a slight two-degree forward shaft lean preset to prevent accidental face opening during hand-forward pressure. A specially designed reverse-taper grip offsets this preset, allowing comfortable, parallel alignment of grip and face.
