Odyssey uses AI: The new Ai-DUAL putters feature intelligent insert design to enhance ball speed and putting precision.
Odyssey, a subsidiary of Callaway, has expanded its putter lineup with the new Ai-DUAL models, combining material innovation with novel design. At the core is the Ai-DUAL insert, a two-layer urethane element developed using Artificial Intelligence. It features a soft outer layer and a firmer inner layer, aiming to provide consistent ball speed across the clubface and improved forward roll. This insert is complemented by the new Forward Roll Design (FRD) groove, which is deeper and more pronounced at a 19-degree angle than previous models to encourage smoother forward roll across the entire face.
AI Design Extends to Entry-Level Models
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.
Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2: A Zero-Torque Putter
An extension of the line is the Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square putters, which use a modern, centrally connected shaft design. This design positions the shaft below the center of gravity, causing the putter to rest slightly face-up and achieving a ‘Zero Torque’ effect. This construction helps keep the clubface square throughout the stroke. These models also feature a preset two-degree forward press of the shaft, preventing accidental face opening due to hand pressure. A specially designed reverse-taper grip compensates for this setting, enabling comfortable and parallel alignment of grip and face.
With the new Ai-DUAL models, Odyssey pursues an approach that integrates technology, materials, and design to improve consistency and precision in putting. Both classic and Square 2 Square versions demonstrate the company’s blend of traditional elements with innovative methods to optimize putting performance.