Odyssey is using AI: The new Ai-DUAL putters feature intelligent insert design to improve ball speed and putting precision.
Odyssey, a subsidiary of Callaway, has expanded its putter line with the new Ai-DUAL models, combining material innovation and novel design. At the center 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 provide consistent ball speed across the entire clubface 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 incline than previous models, promoting a more consistent forward roll across the face.
Entry-Level Models Developed with Artificial Intelligence
The Ai-DUAL putters are available in various configurations. Standard models feature a lightweight steel shaft with a counterweight in 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 extended grips.
The Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 Zero-Torque Putter
An extension of the line is the Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square putters, which sport a modern, center-shaft design. This design positions the shaft below the center of gravity, causing the putter to rest slightly upwards at the toe and achieving the so-called ‘Zero Torque’ effect. This construction keeps the face relatively square throughout the stroke. Additionally, these models have a preset two-degree forward shaft lean to prevent accidental face opening during the hands-forward press. A specially designed reverse-taper grip compensates this preset, enabling comfortable, parallel alignment of the grip and face.
The Odyssey Ai-Dual S2S Jailbird. One of many models in the new putter family. (Photo: Odyssey)
With the new Ai-DUAL models, Odyssey combines technology, materials, and design to enhance consistency and precision in putting. Both the classic versions and the Square 2 Square models demonstrate the company’s blend of traditional elements with innovative approaches to optimize putting performance.