Putter · 2026
Odyssey Ai-Dual #7 DB
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
- Forgiveness88
- Feel86
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Rated highest for distance and forgiveness; its softest dimension is workability.
You putt with a straight, minimal-arc stroke and want one of the most forgiving, best-aligning fang mallets in golf with elite distance control and an amazing feel.
You putt with an arc (the #7 S), or you want a compact blade.
Pros
- One of the most successful designs in putter history - high-MOI fang wings stabilise off-centre strikes
- Elite distance control - a dual-urethane insert plus an FRD groove for immediate roll
- An amazing, soft feel - it rolls smooth as butter
- Face-balanced for a straight stroke, with an easy-to-align angular fang
Cons
- Face-balanced only - very limited arc-fit (look at the #7 S for an arc)
- The standard DB lacks the half-ball alignment of the Cruiser variant
- A larger fang mallet, not for blade purists
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentExceptional - the #7 is one of the most successful designs in modern putter history, its fang wings raising MOI and stabilising off-centre strikes, the Ai-Dual insert normalizing distance on mishits. Among the more forgiving mallets - a high-MOI fang plus a mishit-normalizing insert.
Distance
Class-leadingA standout - the dual-urethane Ai-Dual insert maintains consistent ball speed across the face while the FRD 19-degree groove gets the ball rolling forward almost immediately, for elite pace control. Among the very best putters for distance control.
Workability
ModestA face-balanced fang - the double-bend shaft makes it face-balanced, best suited to golfers with minimal face rotation and arc, a face-balanced setup. Very limited arc-fit - built for a straight stroke; arc players should look at the #7 S.
Feel
ExcellentExcellent - the dual-layer Ai-Dual insert (a soft urethane outer over a firm inner layer) delivers an amazing feel, the head rolling smooth as butter, a soft, responsive strike. Among the better-feeling mallets.
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
ExcellentClean, with easy alignment - the iconic fang shape with an angular design is very easy to align, framing the ball cleanly, a modern-classic look. A clean, alignment-friendly fang - if the standard DB lacks the half-ball option.
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 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 (Mallet)
- Read the full review at Odyssey's New Putters Double The Insert Layers - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Ai-DUAL #7 DB Putter - Odyssey Golf
- Read the full review at Odyssey Ai-DUAL: The Next Generation of Putter Performance - The Hackers Paradise
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Odyssey Ai-Dual #7 DB best for?
You putt with a straight, minimal-arc stroke and want one of the most forgiving, best-aligning fang mallets in golf with elite distance control and an amazing feel.
Who should avoid the Odyssey Ai-Dual #7 DB?
You putt with an arc (the #7 S), or you want a compact blade.
What handicap is the Odyssey Ai-Dual #7 DB suitable for?
The Odyssey Ai-Dual #7 DB scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Odyssey Ai-Dual #7 DB best at?
In our research the Odyssey Ai-Dual #7 DB rates highest for distance and forgiveness, and is softest on workability.