Recently, AI-crafted club faces have become standard features in drivers, fairway woods, and various golf clubs, including hybrids and irons. Unsurprisingly, Callaway and Odyssey, recognised leaders in AI implementation, are extending this innovation to the putting green. The innovative Odyssey Ai-ONE putters feature an advanced face insert designed to provide golfers with enhanced, consistent ball speed while maintaining a familiar and comfortable feel.
We will dive into some details below, but just a quick summary. These putters are great, the feel is solid off the face and miss hits seem to come off towards the hole on the majority of miss hits.
For no reason other than I always love the look, my favorite model is the #7 slant neck, this model has always suited my stroke and eye.
Features and Advantages of Odyssey Ai-ONE Putters
Every golfer, regardless of skill level, occasionally misses the sweet spot on their shots. This is true even for the top Tour players worldwide. When your shot deviates from the center, speed is lost, leading to putts falling short or straying farther from the hole. Enter the Odyssey Ai-ONE putters, a groundbreaking development that harnesses Callaway’s cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence design and supercomputing capabilities to introduce the most advanced insert in the realm of golf.
Advanced Multi-Material Construction
The Ai-ONE putters boast a multi-material construction featuring unique contours on the back of the face. These contours serve to minimize the loss of ball speed on off-center hits, significantly expanding the sweet spot. The revolutionary Ai-ONE urethane insert ensures more consistent ball speeds, even on off-center hits, resulting in putts that are up to 21% closer to the hole.
Ai-ONE Insert: A Marvel of Artificial Intelligence Design
Crafted using Artificial Intelligence, the contours on the aluminum backer of the Ai-ONE insert are ingeniously designed to promote consistent ball speed across the entire face. The co-molded grooved White Hot urethane layer on the aluminum backer delivers the classic White Hot feel, cherished by both Tour players and amateurs alike.
Innovative AI Window
The inclusion of a Panlite® window, an automotive-grade polymer, showcases the distinctive look at the back of the putter. This feature not only enhances the visual appeal but also showcases the advanced engineering behind these putters.
SL 90 Shaft: Evolution of Stroke Lab Weighting
Featuring a lightweight steel shaft, the SL 90 Shaft incorporates 20-30 grams (depending on the grip) of counterbalance weight in the butt end. This evolution of the Stroke Lab Weighting system appeals to a broader range of golfers, offering enhanced performance and control.
Distinctive Navy Blue PVD Finish
All Ai-ONE putters have a stunning navy blue PVD finish, providing them with a premium and distinctive appearance. This unique finish sets them apart on the greens, making a statement in both aesthetics and performance.
Interchangeable Front Weights for Customization
The Ai-ONE putters come equipped with interchangeable front weights, available in 5, 10, 15, and 20 grams. These removable weights empower golfers to fine-tune the head weight according to their specific preferences, ensuring a customized and personalized experience on the golf course. Please note that the weight kit is sold separately.
Odyssey Ai-ONE Putter Models:
Ai-ONE Rossie S Putter
The Ai-ONE Rossie S embodies the timeless design of a classic Odyssey rounded mallet, boasting distinctive alignment lines and a slant hosel. Tailored for strokes characterized by pronounced face rotation and arc, this putter offers substantial toe hang.
Ai-ONE Seven S Putter
The Ai-ONE Seven S showcases an iconic and contemporary design, characterized by angular lines that enhance alignment effortlessly. With a slant hosel, this putter offers considerable toe hang, making it particularly well-suited for strokes featuring prominent face rotation and arc.
Ai-ONE Double Wide DB Putter
The Ai-ONE Double Wide presents a broader-bodied blade, featuring a double-bend shaft that offers minimal toe hang, making it ideal for strokes characterized by minimal face rotation and arc.
Ai-ONE Seven CH Putter
The Ai-ONE Seven CH embodies an iconic and contemporary design, characterized by its angular shape that facilitates easy alignment. Its crank hosel or L Neck configuration ensures minimal toe hang, making it particularly well-suited for strokes with less face rotation and arc.
Ai-ONE #1 CH Putter
The Ai-ONE #1 CH presents a classic heel-and-toe weighted blade design, characterized by rounded bumpers and a crank hosel or L Neck. Its substantial toe hang is particularly advantageous for strokes involving more face rotation and arc.
My Thoughts
Look and Feel
These putters really do stand out on the green, the blue finish makes them very distinctive and is a nice contrast to the green. All the models look great, I am a massive fan of the Seven and blades, the Rossie is the least appealing to me.
The feel off the face on all the putters were the same to me, they felt a lot firmer compared to the previous Tri Hot and White Hot putters, however not too firm that it is a negative thing. It was nice to feel the ball off the face, and it gave you instant feedback which was great.
Performance
Let’s start off by saying I didn’t make every putt I hit, these aren’t some magic putters, however from putting a few balls from the center, and heel and toe of the putters I could see incredible forgiveness with regards to start line and distance control.
Most balls still got to the hole on miss hits and they all started pretty close to where I was aiming.
The model that performed the best for me was the Ai-ONE Seven S Putter, this is purely down to the way it looks, sits, and performs for me.
I suggest trying out all these putters to see which one works best for you.
To Sum It Up
Odyssey Ai-ONE putters, blending Artificial Intelligence with golf craftsmanship, redefine the putting experience. The Ai-ONE insert ensures consistent ball speed, and multi-material construction expands the sweet spot for accuracy on off-center hits.
The navy blue PVD finish adds a premium touch, and interchangeable front weights allow personalization. Models like Rossie S, Seven S, and Double Wide DB cater to diverse strokes.
The striking blue finish enhances visibility, and the firmer feel provides instant feedback. In performance, Ai-ONE putters excel in forgiveness and distance control.
The Odyssey Ai-ONE lineup offers golfers a blend of cutting-edge technology, superior performance, and elegant design, presenting a thrilling opportunity to enhance putting proficiency.
