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 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 intended to provide consistent ball speed across the face as well as enhanced forward roll. The insert is complemented by the new Forward Roll Design (FRD) groove, crafted with a 19-degree tilt that is deeper and more pronounced than previous models to encourage smoother forward roll across the entire face.
Entry-Level Models Also Developed with Artificial Intelligence
The Ai-DUAL putters come in various configurations. Standard models include a lightweight steel shaft with a counterweight at the grip end to stabilize the stroke. For players seeking 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 of the line is the Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square putters, featuring a modern, centrally attached shaft design. This positions the shaft below the center of gravity, allowing the putter to rest slightly upward at the tip and achieving a ‘zero torque’ effect. This construction helps keep the face square throughout the stroke. Additionally, these models have a preset two-degree forward shaft lean to prevent accidental face opening when pressing forward with the hands. A specially designed reverse-taper grip compensates for this setup, enabling 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 combines technology, materials, and design to enhance consistency and precision in putting. Both classic designs and the Square 2 Square models demonstrate the company’s commitment to blending traditional elements with innovative approaches to optimizing putting performance.