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 these putters is the Ai-DUAL insert, a two-layer urethane component developed using artificial intelligence. It features 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 deeper and more pronounced at a 19-degree incline than previous models, promoting a more consistent forward roll across the face.
Entry-Level Models Also Developed with Artificial Intelligence
The Ai-DUAL putters come in various configurations. Standard models feature a light steel shaft with a counterweight at the grip end to stabilize the stroke. For players preferring a different balance, Odyssey offers Cruiser variants equipped with heavier heads, longer and heavier shafts, and extended grips.
The Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 as a Zero-Torque Putter
An extension to the line includes the Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square putters, which feature a modern, centrally mounted shaft design. This design positions the shaft below the center of gravity, causing the putter to rest slightly upward at the tip, 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 forward hand pressure. A specially developed reverse-taper grip balances this preset, allowing a comfortable, parallel alignment of grip and face.
The Odyssey Ai-Dual S2S Jailbird, one of the many members of the new putter family. (Photo: Odyssey)
With the new Ai-DUAL models, Odyssey pursues an approach that combines technology, material, and design to improve consistency and precision in putting. Both the classic styles and the Square 2 Square models demonstrate that the company embraces traditional elements while also exploring innovative ways to optimize the putting game.