Odyssey introduces the new 1/2 ball alignment aid with Ai-Dual thrusters

Odyssey has always been a leader in stretch technology, going back more than 20 years with their first 2 ball shooter.

Now the company is adding another option to their lineup with the new 1/2 ball stretch assist in the Ai-Dual shooting line.

“When you look down at address, you want something that’s so smooth that you don’t see a break,” Callaway VP/President of Product Strategy Jacob Davidson told GOLF Callaway. “Half the ball on the shooter and the actual ball—they just all blend together. It unlocks this tension and freedom where everything just lines up perfectly and subconsciously, your brain just lets it go.”

The new Ai-Dual line features the company’s Ai-Dual insert, first used in S2S Tri-Hot Lineand there are six traditional models and four Square 2 Square models. Six of the new gauges are available with the new 1/2 ball alignment assist

Continue reading below for more on the Odyssey Ai-Dual putters, including my take on the release.

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What’s really new with Odyssey Ai-Dual machines — and why you should care

Technique that needs no explanation

The 2-ball alignment aid has been a part of the Odyssey line for years, and it shows how much better people aim with the ball on the frame and centered in the middle of the putting face. The only downside, Davidson admitted, is that it can be a little busy for some.

For the new Ai-Dual lineup, Odyssey engineers decided to create a new system that was simple and accomplished the same thing as the 2-ball. This is where the new 1/2 Ball comes in.

“The moment you see it, you can’t unsee it,” Davidson said. “You don’t have to explain it to the customer. The lightbulb moment goes on.”

That’s when Akshay Bhatia became the first player to use the new alignment aid on the PGA Tour when he switched to an Ai-Dual Jailbird 1/2 Ball Cruiser Broomstick at the Procore Championship last fall.

“They went out and played a practice round on Wednesday and he had his coach and his team watch him line up every putt, and just the alignment based on the starting line of where he was looking was completely different,” Davidson said. “He liked the forward spin, the insertion, the insertion feel, but the extension technology was the key.”

And while the technology needs no explanation, Callaway worked with two college professors at Baylor and Clemson to test how well the alignment aid worked. With over 1,000 putts hit by 52 testers, players hit more than 10 percent more six-foot shots with the help of the 1/2 ball extension.

Same insert, bigger scene

The entry named Ai-Dual is actually making its second appearance in an Odyssey shooter. It was originally released on the S2S Tri-Hot line, but will now be more available on the main Odyssey line.

The insert consists of two layers of urethane with a softer outer layer and a harder inner layer formed by artificial intelligence to control ball speed. While there is no window to see the back of the insert like that The Ai-ONE lineyou can see the contours at the bottom of the inset at the bottom of the gauge.

As in the Tri-Hot, the insert is paired with deeper and more aggressive forward spin design grooves to provide consistent forward spin across the entire face.

Updates to S2S

There are three options Square 2 Square with formats No. 7, Jailbird and S2S Max. While Tri-Hot introduced low-torque gauges without shaft linkage, the new Ai-Dual options still have shaft tension, albeit reduced from 3.3˚ to 2˚ from the Ai-ONE Square 2 Square models.

“In the last 18 months, 40 percent of the market has said, ‘We don’t mind the weak axle. We bought it. We love it,” Davidson said.

On the standard-length models, Odyssey has created a new reverse taper grip, which compensates for shaft tilt. While other manufacturers use straight grips with tapered offset on their low-torque, lean-shaft machines, the Odyssey’s version has a standard-sized upper, making the grip feel more natural.

The S2S models will also come with a heavier black SL120 axle than the silver SL90 axle in the rest of the Ai-Dual line. This came directly from Tour feedback as players were looking for low-torque models with heavier shafts to stabilize the shot. The black shaft is also less distracting with the shaft being centered.

Odyssey Ai-Dual lineup

15 different models in the Ai-Dual line from six of the most popular Odyssey shapes.

#1

What is it: A traditional Anser style blade with rounded contours

Hose configurations: Crank Hosel

Who is it for: Players who want a traditional shape.

Double wide

What is it: A wide body blade balanced on the face. Available with or without the new 1/2 ball stretch assist.

Hose configurations: Double bending

Who is it for: Golfers who want a traditional look but a little more forgiveness.

#7

What is it: A fanged style mallet. Available in a Cruiser configuration with a double bend and 1/2 stretch pipe. Standard builds are only available with the 1/2 ball on the tapered neck.

Hose configurations: Slope, Double Bend, S2S

Who is it for: Players of various stroke types who want a high MOI hammer with a more traditional look.

Jailbird Mini

What is it: A smaller version of the popular Jailbird hammer shape with horizontal Versa alignment assistance. Available with or without the new 1/2 ball stretch assist.

Hose configurations: Double bending

Who is it for: Players who want a more compact hammer shape.

Jailbird

What is it: Odyssey’s most popular rounded hammer shape with a window for higher MOI. Available as either a 1/2 ball stretch assisted cruiser or in S2S.

Hose configurations: Double bending, S2S

Who is it for: Players who want a high MOI hammer and a counterbalance setup to stabilize their hands.

S2S Max

What is it: Odysseus more forgiving head shape. Only available for S2S in standard, counterweight or sweeper configuration.

Hose configurations: S2S

Who is it for: Players who want maximum forgiveness.

My take: Alignment means everything

Your shooter is only as good as your aim, and Odyssey has always taken this message to heart.

The big message with the new Ai-Dual lineup is the 1/2 ball extension help, which is something that looks a lot better than the 2-Ball in my mind and accomplishes the same thing.

When it comes to the Odyssey formation, the Double Wide is my favorite shape and going back and forth between the traditional version and the new 1/2 Ball version has been fun to see how much better I focus on the ball. We’ve seen more subtle examples of this concept, but the Odyssey version is simpler and easier to use.

This is also the whole point of alignment technology. What good is it if you have to explain to someone what it is and what it does?

The new line is also another example to praise the Ai-Dual insert for its vastly improved feel over the Ai-ONE. The Ai-Dual feels soft, but still has enough volume to get some feedback that most players want. I think this could be an Odyssey insert that starts to rival the Microhinge for dominance on the PGA Tour.

Price, Specifications and Availability

Odyssey Ai-DUAL 1/2 Top Double Wide Custom DB Putter

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL 1/2 Ball #7 S Custom Putter

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL 1/2 Ball Jailbird Mini Custom Putter

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL 1/2 Top #7 Custom DB Cruiser Putter

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL 1/2 Ball Jailbird DB Cruiser Custom Putter

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL 1/2 Ball Square 2 Square Max Putter Custom

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL 1/2 Ball Square 2 Square Max Cruiser Putter Custom

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL #1 CH Custom Putter

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL Dual wide custom shooter

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL #7 Custom DB Putter

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL #7 S Custom Putter

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Custom Odyssey Ai-DUAL Jailbird Mini DB Putter

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square Jailbird Custom Putter

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square #7 Custom Putter

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL 1/2 Ball Square 2 Square Max Sweep Cruiser Putter Custom

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Odyssey’s new Ai-Dual putters are available for pre-orders to begin January 21 and will arrive at retail locations on January 23.

Standard Ai-Dual models will cost $349.99, while Cruiser builds and S2S models will cost $399.99. S2S Cruiser models will cost $449.99.

Stock specs for standard Ai-Dual models are: 3˚ loft, 70˚ lie and lengths available from 33″ to 35″ with Cruiser models available in 38″. Stock specs for S2S Ai-Dual models are: 3˚ loft, 72˚ and lengths available from 33″ to 35″ with Cruiser models available in 38″. The S2S Max sweeper is 48″ long with a reach angle of 78˚.

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