Putter · 2026
Odyssey Ai-Dual #1
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 6 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Distance90
- Feel85
- Looks85
Watch
Rated highest for distance and feel; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You putt with a slight-to-moderate arc, want a classic Anser blade with elite distance control and an immediate forward roll, and value a soft-yet-responsive insert feel.
You putt with a straight stroke and want a face-balanced mallet, or you want maximum forgiveness.
Pros
- Elite distance control - a dual-urethane insert plus an FRD 19-degree groove for immediate roll
- The insert normalizes distance on mishits, protecting pace on off-centre strikes
- A soft yet responsive feel from the dual-urethane insert
- A clean, classic Anser blade and a 2026 Golf Digest Hot List head
Cons
- Still a blade - less forgiving than an Ai-Dual mallet
- Built for an arc - wrong fit for a dead-straight stroke
- Premium pricing at around £350
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongStrong for a blade - a traditional Anser blade, the new AI-optimized dual-urethane insert normalizing distance on mishits to protect pace on off-centre strikes, with consistent ball speeds across the face. Good forgiveness for a traditional blade - the insert helps where the compact head can't.
Distance
Class-leadingA standout - the dual-urethane insert (soft outer, firmer core) maintains consistent ball speeds while the new FRD Forward Roll Design groove (a deeper, 19-degree slope) gets the ball rolling forward almost immediately, reducing skid and bounce, for elite pace control. Among the very best putters for distance control.
Workability
StrongAn arc-fit blade - a classic Anser blade with toe hang, suited to players with a slight-to-moderate arc, fitting an arced stroke. Good arc-fit - a true toe-hang Anser blade.
Feel
ExcellentSoft and responsive - the dual-urethane insert (a soft outer layer over a firmer core) gives a soft yet responsive feel at impact, a balanced, quality strike. Strong feel - soft off the face with responsive feedback.
Sound
ExcellentA soft, muted note - the urethane insert gives a soft, muted note at impact, a clean, dampened acoustic. A clean, muted putter sound.
Looks at address
ExcellentA clean classic blade - a clean, classic Anser blade shape that frames the ball simply at address, a premium 2026 Hot List finish. A clean, classic players' blade.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at Odyssey Ai-Dual #1 Putter Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at Odyssey's New Putters Double The Insert Layers - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Odyssey Ai-Dual and Ai-Dual S2S putters: everything you need to know - Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Odyssey Ai-Dual - 2026 Golf Digest Hot List
- Read the full review at Odyssey Ai-DUAL: The Next Generation of Putter Performance - The Hackers Paradise
More Putter ratings
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Odyssey Ai-Dual #1 best for?
You putt with a slight-to-moderate arc, want a classic Anser blade with elite distance control and an immediate forward roll, and value a soft-yet-responsive insert feel.
Who should avoid the Odyssey Ai-Dual #1?
You putt with a straight stroke and want a face-balanced mallet, or you want maximum forgiveness.
What handicap is the Odyssey Ai-Dual #1 suitable for?
The Odyssey Ai-Dual #1 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Odyssey Ai-Dual #1 best at?
In our research the Odyssey Ai-Dual #1 rates highest for distance and feel, and is softest on forgiveness.