Odyssey · Putter · 2026
Ai-Dual #1
CaddyIndex™ breakdown — what the agentic research found across each of the six performance dimensions, with cited sources.
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
Strong 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
A 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
An 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
Soft 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
A 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
A 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
Some of the reviews, lab tests and head-to-head comparisons the agentic research read while grading this club.
- Odyssey Ai-Dual #1 Putter Review - Golfalot
- Odyssey's New Putters Double The Insert Layers - MyGolfSpy
- Odyssey Ai-Dual and Ai-Dual S2S putters: everything you need to know - Today's Golfer
- Odyssey Ai-Dual - 2026 Golf Digest Hot List
- Odyssey Ai-DUAL: The Next Generation of Putter Performance - The Hackers Paradise