Odyssey uses 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 this is the Ai-DUAL Insert, a two-layer urethane element developed with Artificial Intelligence. It features a soft outer layer and a firmer inner layer, designed to ensure consistent ball speed across the face and improved forward roll. The insert is complemented by the new Forward Roll Design (FRD) groove, which is deeper and more pronounced with a 19-degree loft angle compared to previous models, promoting more consistent forward roll across the face.
Entry-Level Models Also Developed with AI
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 a different balance, Odyssey offers Cruiser variants 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 lineup is the Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square putters, with a modern, centrally mounted shaft design. This positions the shaft below the center of gravity, allowing the putter to rest slightly upward at the tip, achieving the so-called ‘Zero Torque’ effect. This design keeps the face relatively square throughout the stroke. Additionally, these models preset a slight two-degree forward shaft lean to prevent accidental face opening during forward hand pressure. A specially designed reverse-taper grip compensates this setting, enabling comfortable, parallel alignment of grip and face.
The Odyssey Ai-Dual S2S Jailbird. One of many members of the new putter family. (Photo: Odyssey)
With the new Ai-DUAL models, Odyssey pursues an approach combining 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 commitment to blending traditional elements with innovative ways to optimize putting performance.