Odyssey uses AI: The new Ai-DUAL putters aim to improve ball speed and putting precision through intelligent insert design.
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 face and enhanced forward roll. The insert is complemented by the new Forward Roll Design (FRD) groove, which is cut deeper and more pronounced at a 19-degree angle than previous models to promote more consistent forward roll across the entire face.
AI-Developed Entry-Level Models Also Available
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 who prefer a different balance, Odyssey offers Cruiser variants equipped with a heavier head, longer and heavier shafts, and longer grips.
Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2: The Zero-Torque Putter
An extension of the line is the Ai-DUAL Square 2 putters, featuring a modern, center-shafted design. This design positions the shaft below the center of gravity, allowing the putter to rest slightly upward on the tip and achieving a ‘zero torque’ effect. This construction keeps the face relatively square through the stroke. Additionally, these models have a preset two-degree forward shaft lean to prevent accidental face opening during the stroke. A specially designed reverse-taper grip offsets this setting and enables comfortable, parallel alignment of grip and putter face.
