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Why We Like It
- New weighting and shaft position keep the shaft in line with the head’s center of gravity so that the face angle naturally remains square to the stroke path.
- The shaft angle’s built-in forward press promotes consistent contact with the center of the face.
- The face insert is the same as the one on the standard Ai-One models.
- 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 counterbalanced “Stroke Lab” shaft improves consistency in impact location.
- Models: Jailbird, #7. Head weights: 360 grams. Lengths: 33, 34, 35 inches. Loft: 3 degrees
what our testers said
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Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
I like the center shaft, helped me get set. Cushioned feel at impact. The head seemed so easy to keep on line and hit the ball flush. Even when I went off-center, I still got consistent results.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
It's sneaky long in that there's minimal feedback but it rolls out well. Also had to get used to how the shaft and clubhead get you in line with the dots. Once I got those things figured out, very consistent results.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
A little busy to look at but very smooth off the face. No skids. Soft feel and a muted sound. Great for distance control because you can miss the center and not lose much.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Visually appealing, nice balance and the color scheme acts as an alignment aid. The shaft-to-clubhead connection is a different look, but when it gets you stroking putts down your start line, you've got a winner.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
The oversize look was daunting at first, but I got used to that after about two putts.
Super-light and a muted sound. Very consistent, even on mis-hits. Same distance, same line.
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Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
I like the center shaft, helped me get set. Cushioned feel at impact. The head seemed so easy to keep on line and hit the ball flush. Even when I went off-center, I still got consistent results.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
It's sneaky long in that there's minimal feedback but it rolls out well. Also had to get used to how the shaft and clubhead get you in line with the dots. Once I got those things figured out, very consistent results.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
A little busy to look at but very smooth off the face. No skids. Soft feel and a muted sound. Great for distance control because you can miss the center and not lose much.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Visually appealing, nice balance and the color scheme acts as an alignment aid. The shaft-to-clubhead connection is a different look, but when it gets you stroking putts down your start line, you've got a winner.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
The oversize look was daunting at first, but I got used to that after about two putts.
Super-light and a muted sound. Very consistent, even on mis-hits. Same distance, same line.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
A little jarring at first with the onset hosel. The perpendicular lines on the head acted as a great alignment aid. Allowed me to visualize putts better. Distance control was consistent. Face stayed square throughout the stroke.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
The alignment lines frame the ball really well. The sound wasn't harsh, and the feel coming off the face was very soft in your hands. Distance control was easy.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
The stability of the face was amazing. The tech was working for me on mis-hits for sure. Gave me confidence to focus on just making a stroke. No need to manipulate.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Good, soft feel and very quiet. Putts were going in from everywhere. Whatever it is with the physics of this design, it works. You'll be stealing your opponents' money.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
Tons going on here. The zebra stripes, the dots, the center shaft. The shaft took time to get used to. Automatic on short putts, but I struggled to get lined up over long putts.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Extremely stable throughout the stroke. I knew I was going to swing the putter back and through on a straight line. The center shaft is visually different, but I got comfortable with it. On a putt to win a match, I want this club in my hands.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
It's a good-looking club behind the ball, and it sets up so square. A bit hot off the face, but it actually has a soft feel and makes a quiet sound. Very effective performance.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Really consistent contact on the center of the face. Soft feedback from the insert, but the ball still rolled with plenty of pace. Energetic feel.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Love the copper-blue combo. A well-balanced putter. The ball just flies off the face, really hot. I had to adapt to that. If you play on fast greens, better be careful.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
Nice, quiet strike. Sent the ball directly on its line. Mis-hits stayed mostly on track. The use of parallel alignment lines made it easy to find the sweet spot.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
The center shaft and resulting forward shaft lean made me feel like I wasn't aligned properly. But putts were very consistent off the face. No surprises in line or speed.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Unconventional look, but worked like a charm. I felt confident over any length putt. Easy to keep the face square. The sound and feel matched up perfectly and were just right.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Performance was really good. The ball rolled true, end over end. Insert is very soft. Has sort of a micro-spring effect on long putts. The center shaft is odd-looking, so you have to just trust the alignment aid and go.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
I like the center shaft, helped me get set. Cushioned feel at impact. The head seemed so easy to keep on line and hit the ball flush. Even when I went off-center, I still got consistent results.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
The alignment lines frame the ball really well. The sound wasn't harsh, and the feel coming off the face was very soft in your hands. Distance control was easy.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Really consistent contact on the center of the face. Soft feedback from the insert, but the ball still rolled with plenty of pace. Energetic feel.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
The center shaft and resulting forward shaft lean made me feel like I wasn't aligned properly. But putts were very consistent off the face. No surprises in line or speed.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
The oversize look was daunting at first, but I got used to that after about two putts.
Super-light and a muted sound. Very consistent, even on mis-hits. Same distance, same line.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
A little jarring at first with the onset hosel. The perpendicular lines on the head acted as a great alignment aid. Allowed me to visualize putts better. Distance control was consistent. Face stayed square throughout the stroke.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Good, soft feel and very quiet. Putts were going in from everywhere. Whatever it is with the physics of this design, it works. You'll be stealing your opponents' money.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Extremely stable throughout the stroke. I knew I was going to swing the putter back and through on a straight line. The center shaft is visually different, but I got comfortable with it. On a putt to win a match, I want this club in my hands.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Love the copper-blue combo. A well-balanced putter. The ball just flies off the face, really hot. I had to adapt to that. If you play on fast greens, better be careful.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
Nice, quiet strike. Sent the ball directly on its line. Mis-hits stayed mostly on track. The use of parallel alignment lines made it easy to find the sweet spot.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Performance was really good. The ball rolled true, end over end. Insert is very soft. Has sort of a micro-spring effect on long putts. The center shaft is odd-looking, so you have to just trust the alignment aid and go.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
It's sneaky long in that there's minimal feedback but it rolls out well. Also had to get used to how the shaft and clubhead get you in line with the dots. Once I got those things figured out, very consistent results.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
A little busy to look at but very smooth off the face. No skids. Soft feel and a muted sound. Great for distance control because you can miss the center and not lose much.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
Visually appealing, nice balance and the color scheme acts as an alignment aid. The shaft-to-clubhead connection is a different look, but when it gets you stroking putts down your start line, you've got a winner.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
The stability of the face was amazing. The tech was working for me on mis-hits for sure. Gave me confidence to focus on just making a stroke. No need to manipulate.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
Tons going on here. The zebra stripes, the dots, the center shaft. The shaft took time to get used to. Automatic on short putts, but I struggled to get lined up over long putts.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
It's a good-looking club behind the ball, and it sets up so square. A bit hot off the face, but it actually has a soft feel and makes a quiet sound. Very effective performance.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
Unconventional look, but worked like a charm. I felt confident over any length putt. Easy to keep the face square. The sound and feel matched up perfectly and were just right.
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From the Manufacturer
Odyssey Ai-One Square 2 Square
Ai-One Square 2 Square putters feature a modern center shafted design that makes them Stroke Balanced, so they want to stay square throughout a golfer’s stroke. This design centers the shaft on the cg plane of the putter. This results in putters that rest with the toe up in a reverse torque position, opposite of a traditional putter with toe hang. This design promotes a square face throughout the stroke. Forward shaft lean presets the hands in a forward press position eliminating the opening of the face that often happens when golfer forward press on their own.
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