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Why We Like It
- The Ai-One comes in an array of traditional and non-traditional shapes, including the iconic 2-Ball and popular Jailbird and even one that combines the two. The secret, though, is the asymmetrical thickness pattern on the face.
- Designers used AI and machine learning to explore more than 2,000 design versions to develop the face insert’s asymmetrical thickness pattern to improve off-center speed and roll for greater consistency.
- The urethane coating over the soft-aluminum face insert matches that of the company’s highly favored White Hot material for soft feel.
- A new “Silver Series” finish joins the previously released dark-blue aesthetic.
- Head shapes developed with tour-player input and prototypes created with 3-D printing accelerated the turnaround time from months to weeks.
- Heel and toe sole weights allow the head weight to better align with shaft length and a player’s stroke type.
- A longer and heavier “Cruiser” version is available for those looking to reduce hand action during their strokes.
- Top 5 in Performance, middle-handicaps
- Models: 24 Slant, 2-Ball, 2-Ball Jailbird, Jailbird Mini, Rossie DB/S, Seven CH/S, Wing Back DB. Head weights: 360, 365, 380. Lengths: 33, 34, 35, 38 inches. Loft: 3 degrees
what our testers said
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Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Very consistent across the face. The insert really blends in and creates a soft feel and quiet sound. Easy to get my distances right. Stability of the back bar was effective, prevented twisting.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Alignment felt simple. The face stayed square on both short and long putts. Has the perfect amount of loft to produce an immediate roll. Great sound and feel on center hits.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Very good performance, but the two-ball design is too much for my eyes. Maybe one ball, not two. I did like the alignment line in the middle, very useful.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The insert has all the energy, so you don't have to hit it hard. Toe strike, heel strike, the ball still rolled. Has nice, balanced weighting. Lag putts were pretty simple.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Love the three little dots, so easy to set up. Also dig the color combo, the contrast. It gives an additional alignment aid. Easy roll off the face, smooth and soft.
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Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Very consistent across the face. The insert really blends in and creates a soft feel and quiet sound. Easy to get my distances right. Stability of the back bar was effective, prevented twisting.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Alignment felt simple. The face stayed square on both short and long putts. Has the perfect amount of loft to produce an immediate roll. Great sound and feel on center hits.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Very good performance, but the two-ball design is too much for my eyes. Maybe one ball, not two. I did like the alignment line in the middle, very useful.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The insert has all the energy, so you don't have to hit it hard. Toe strike, heel strike, the ball still rolled. Has nice, balanced weighting. Lag putts were pretty simple.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Love the three little dots, so easy to set up. Also dig the color combo, the contrast. It gives an additional alignment aid. Easy roll off the face, smooth and soft.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
No such thing as a knee-knocker with this putter. Inspired confidence inside six feet. On lag putts, the putter swung nicely and corrected mis-hits. They went as far as good ones.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Love the contrast of the blue and white. The line through the two-ball alignment aid was such a comfort. If the balls aren't helping, use the line. If the line isn't working, use the balls.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Traditional mallet look with the fangs. Simple alignment on the topline. Has a little hotter face so it took some getting used to. Kept its pace on toe and heel hits.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I like the compact design and the balance to it. The insert was soft and quiet. Performed really well but better on lag putts. On shorter putts, I was running it past the hole. Even though it's a soft feel, it was coming off hot.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I got the same distance on toe and heel strikes as good ones. That said, I could still feel the difference between the various strikes, so I got good feedback, too.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I love the dark-blue finish, really makes the alignment lines pop. Easy to aim. A very comfortable sound off the face and good distance control overall.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
The three lines, two wide and one center, made aiming a breeze. Very soft putter with the milled insert. The face would wobble when I missed the center.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Nicely weighted and balanced, easy to swing. You can hit it off the toe or the heel, and it still goes straight. Best feel of any putter I've tried.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Felt like a big sweet spot. I was puring every putt. Easy to manage distance. The three dots jumped out as an easy alignment aid. For the big size, I was able to swing with control.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
The clear strip behind the face allows you to see into the putter, which is really cool. I was seeing too much of the face at address, which prompted me to move the ball forward to where it should be. It fixed my setup.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Really consistent impact. Parallel aiming lines are visually appealing. Harder to dial in the distance on longer strokes. The champagne-colored finish gives it a lightweight look, but it actually hefts substantially.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
I like the two-ball alignment, but the line is overkill. Great putter for distance control and getting on the right line—what else is there? Club makes a lot of sense.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
There's a reason the two-ball design has been around a long time: It works. Great contact, putts started rolling quickly. No skidding. Comfortable amount of heft.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
Pretty slick and good-looking for a mallet. The two-ball design is a winner, and the line through the middle helped me even more. Plenty of confidence standing over it.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Muted sound and a soft feel off the face. Easy to tell where I was hitting the ball. Very comfortable to lag with. Getting the ball on line was simple.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Very consistent across the face. The insert really blends in and creates a soft feel and quiet sound. Easy to get my distances right. Stability of the back bar was effective, prevented twisting.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
I love the dark-blue finish, really makes the alignment lines pop. Easy to aim. A very comfortable sound off the face and good distance control overall.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
Felt like a big sweet spot. I was puring every putt. Easy to manage distance. The three dots jumped out as an easy alignment aid. For the big size, I was able to swing with control.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
Really consistent impact. Parallel aiming lines are visually appealing. Harder to dial in the distance on longer strokes. The champagne-colored finish gives it a lightweight look, but it actually hefts substantially.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
Very good performance, but the two-ball design is too much for my eyes. Maybe one ball, not two. I did like the alignment line in the middle, very useful.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The insert has all the energy, so you don't have to hit it hard. Toe strike, heel strike, the ball still rolled. Has nice, balanced weighting. Lag putts were pretty simple.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
Love the contrast of the blue and white. The line through the two-ball alignment aid was such a comfort. If the balls aren't helping, use the line. If the line isn't working, use the balls.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I like the compact design and the balance to it. The insert was soft and quiet. Performed really well but better on lag putts. On shorter putts, I was running it past the hole. Even though it's a soft feel, it was coming off hot.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Nicely weighted and balanced, easy to swing. You can hit it off the toe or the heel, and it still goes straight. Best feel of any putter I've tried.
Wayne
60, Handicap 6
2 years testing
I like the two-ball alignment, but the line is overkill. Great putter for distance control and getting on the right line—what else is there? Club makes a lot of sense.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
There's a reason the two-ball design has been around a long time: It works. Great contact, putts started rolling quickly. No skidding. Comfortable amount of heft.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
Pretty slick and good-looking for a mallet. The two-ball design is a winner, and the line through the middle helped me even more. Plenty of confidence standing over it.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Alignment felt simple. The face stayed square on both short and long putts. Has the perfect amount of loft to produce an immediate roll. Great sound and feel on center hits.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
Love the three little dots, so easy to set up. Also dig the color combo, the contrast. It gives an additional alignment aid. Easy roll off the face, smooth and soft.
Molly
37, Handicap 0
4 years testing
No such thing as a knee-knocker with this putter. Inspired confidence inside six feet. On lag putts, the putter swung nicely and corrected mis-hits. They went as far as good ones.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
Traditional mallet look with the fangs. Simple alignment on the topline. Has a little hotter face so it took some getting used to. Kept its pace on toe and heel hits.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I got the same distance on toe and heel strikes as good ones. That said, I could still feel the difference between the various strikes, so I got good feedback, too.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
The three lines, two wide and one center, made aiming a breeze. Very soft putter with the milled insert. The face would wobble when I missed the center.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
The clear strip behind the face allows you to see into the putter, which is really cool. I was seeing too much of the face at address, which prompted me to move the ball forward to where it should be. It fixed my setup.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
Muted sound and a soft feel off the face. Easy to tell where I was hitting the ball. Very comfortable to lag with. Getting the ball on line was simple.
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From the Manufacturer
Odyssey Ai-One
In Ai-One, Odyssey has leveraged Callaway’s industry-leading Artificial Intelligence design and super-computing capabilities to create the most advanced insert in golf. By applying these A.I. enhancements to urethane inserts, these putters deliver consistent ball speed across the face. A multi-material construction includes unique contours on the back of the face that minimize ball speed losses on off-center hits, and greatly increase the sweet spot.
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