Odyssey uses AI: The new Ai-DUAL putters aim to improve ball speed and putting accuracy through smart 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-layered urethane element developed using artificial intelligence. It features a soft outer layer and a firmer inner layer designed to ensure consistent ball speed across the face and enhance forward roll. Complementing the insert is the new Forward Roll Design (FRD) groove, which has a deeper and more pronounced 19-degree incline than previous models, promoting more consistent forward roll across the entire face.
Entry Models Developed with Artificial Intelligence
The Ai-DUAL putters are available in various configurations. Standard models come with a lightweight steel shaft and a counterweight in the grip to stabilize the stroke. For players preferring a different balance, Odyssey offers Cruiser variants with heavier heads, longer and heavier shafts, and extended grips.
The Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 as a Zero-Torque Putter
An addition to the line is the Ai-DUAL Square 2 putters, featuring a modern mid-mounted shaft design. This design positions the shaft below the center of gravity, causing the tip of the putter to rest slightly upward and achieving the so-called ‘Zero Torque’ effect. This construction helps keep the face square throughout the stroke. Additionally, these models have a preset slight forward shaft lean of two degrees to prevent accidental opening of the face when applying forward pressure with the hands. A specially developed reverse-taper grip compensates for this adjustment, allowing a comfortable and parallel alignment of the grip and face.
