Odyssey introduces new 1/2 Ball alignment aid with Ai-Dual putters

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

Now the company is adding another option to its lineup with the new 1/2 Ball alignment aid in the Ai-Dual putter line.

“When you look down at address, you want something that slides where you don’t see a break,” Callaway VP of Product Strategy Jacob Davidson told GOLF. “Half the ball on the putter, and the actual ball – it all comes together. That opens up this tension and freedom where everything just lines up perfectly, and subconsciously, your brain just lets go.”

The new Ai-Dual line includes the company’s Ai-Dual, which was first used in the S2S Tri-Hot line, and has six traditional models and four Square 2 Square models. Six new putters are available with new 1/2 Ball alignment support

Continue reading below to find out more about the Odyssey Ai-Dual putters, including my take on the release.

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What’s new with Odyssey Ai-Dual putters – and why you should care

Technology that needs no explanation

The 2-ball alignment aid has been part of the Odyssey line for years, and it shows how much better people aim with the ball framed and centered on the center of the putter face. One drawback, Davidson admitted, is that it can be a little overwhelming for some.

In the new Ai-Dual system, Odyssey engineers set out to create a new system that was simple and did the same thing as the 2-ball. That’s where the new 1/2 Ball comes in.

“Once you see it, you can’t unsee it,” Davidson said. “You don’t have to explain to the buyer. The light bulb is on.”

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

“They went out for a practice round on Wednesday and he had his coach and his manager watching him line up all the putts, and the alignment based on the starting line of where he was going was very different,” Davidson said. “He liked the forward roll, the insert, the feel of the insert, but the alignment technology was the big thing.”

And while the technology needs no explanation, Callaway worked with two college professors at Baylor and Clemson to prove how effective the alignment aid was. With more than 1,000 putts hit by 52 testers, players made more than 10 percent of their putts from six feet with the help of the 1/2 Ball alignment.

Enter the same, big stage

The namesake of the Ai-Dual insert actually made its second appearance on the Odyssey putter. It was first released in the S2S Tri-Hot line, but will now be widely available in Odyssey’s flagship line.

The insert consists of two layers of urethane with a soft outer layer and a hard inner layer molded with artificial intelligence to control ball speed. While there isn’t a window to view the back of the insert like the Ai-ONE line, you can see the contours on the underside of the insert under the putter.

As with the Tri-Hot, the insert is paired with deep and powerful Forward Roll Design grooves to provide a consistent forward roll across the face.

S2S Updates

There are three options for Square 2 Square with shape No. 7, Jailbird and S2S Max. While Tri-Hot introduced lower torques without shaft lean, the new Ai-Dual options still have shaft lean, 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 said, ‘We don’t care about shaft lean. We bought it. We like it,'” Davidson said.

For standard length models, Odyssey has created a new reverse taper grip, which eliminates that shaft tilt. While other manufacturers use straight taper offset grips on their low torque with a lean shaft, the Odyssey version has a standard upper hand, which makes the grip feel natural.

The S2S models will also come with a black SL120 shaft that is heavier than the silver SL90 shaft in the entire Ai-Dual lineup. That came directly from the tour response as players were asking for lower torque models with heavier shafts to stabilize the stroke. The black shaft is also not too disturbed by center-shaft positioning.

Odyssey Ai-Dual lineup

15 different models in the Ai-Dual range from the six most popular Odyssey models.

#1

What’s going on: A classic Anser style blade with rounded edges

Hosel Configuration: Crank Hosel

Whose: Players who want a traditional shape.

Double-Wide

What’s going on: A broad body blade balanced on the face. Available with or without the new 1/2 Ball alignment aid.

Hosel Configuration: The Double Bend

Whose: Golfers who want a traditional look, but more forgiveness.

#7

What’s going on: A fanged style mallet. Available in Cruiser configuration with Double Bend hosel and 1/2 alignment. The standard construction is only available with a 1/2 Ball on the slanted neck.

Hosel Configuration: Slant, Double Bend, S2S

Whose: Players of different stroke styles who want a high MOI mallet with a traditional look.

Jailbird Mini

What’s going on: A smaller version of the popular Jailbird mallet shape with the help of Versa’s horizontal alignment. Available with or without the new 1/2 Ball alignment aid.

Hosel Configuration: The Double Bend

Whose: Players looking for a compact mallet shape.

The Jailbird

What’s going on: Odyssey’s most popular round mallet shape with a high MOI window. Available as a Cruiser with 1/2 Ball alignment aid or in S2S.

Hosel Configuration: Double Bend, S2S

Whose: Players looking for a high MOI mallet and balance configuration to stabilize their hands.

S2S Max

What’s going on: A very forgiving Odyssey head. Available only on S2S in standard, counter or broomstick configurations.

Hosel Configuration: S2S

Whose: Players who want more forgiveness.

My take: Alignment means everything

Your putter is only as good as you can point it and Odyssey has always taken that message to heart.

The big message with the new Ai-Dual system is the 1/2 ball alignment advantage, which looks much better than the 2-Ball in my mind and accomplishes the same thing.

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

That’s the whole point of alignment technology, too. 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 of complimenting the Ai-Dual entry with a more advanced feel than the Ai-ONE. The Ai-Dual feels soft, but there’s still enough sound to get the response most players want. I think this could be the first Odyssey put to compete with Microhinge for dominance on the PGA Tour.

Price, Specifications and Availability

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

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

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL #1 CH Custom Putter

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL Double Wide Custom Putter

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL #7 DB Custom Putter

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL #7 S Custom Putter

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Odyssey Ai-DUAL Jailbird Mini DB Custom 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 Broomstick Cruiser Custom Putter

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Odyssey’s new Ai-Dual putters are available for pre-order now January 21 and will arrive at retail locations by January 23.

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

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

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