Odyssey Golf, long considered the maverick of the putter world, continues its legacy of innovation with the release of the Ai-ONE Square 2 Square Max 1 and Max Stripe\u2014its most stable models yet in the increasingly popular zero-torque category. As demand builds among Tour pros and amateurs alike for putters that naturally stay square throughout the stroke, Odyssey\u2019s Square 2 Square Max lineup answers the call with high MOI performance (over 6300 Izz), a forward-thinking center-shafted design, and the company\u2019s groundbreaking Ai-ONE insert.<\/p>\n
\u201cZero torque is an absolute vibe in the golf space right now,\u201d said an Odyssey insider. \u201cTour reps and staffers are asking for high MOI options, and Odyssey is all-in on getting them the tools they need. That fast-track development also benefits amateurs, who want the same innovation the pros are demanding.\u201d<\/p>\n
TOUR-VALIDATED TECHNOLOGY THAT STAYS SQUARE
Odyssey\u2019s Square 2 Square putters feature a modern center-shafted, Stroke Balanced design, which naturally resists twisting and helps maintain a square face through the entire putting stroke. The Ai-ONE Square 2 Square Max models push this concept further with extreme MOI, ensuring unprecedented stability and forgiveness.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve had over 13 Square 2 Square putters in play on the Korn Ferry Tour in back-to-back weeks,\u201d said Luke Williams, Sr. Director at Odyssey Golf. \u201cThis is a category that\u2019s gaining traction quickly across all Tours.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Max 1 offers a clean, centered sight line across its elongated top rail, while the Max Stripe boldly incorporates Versa 90 alignment technology\u2014a Tour-trusted visual cue system that reinforces square setup and stroke path.<\/p>\n
AI FEEL, FORWARD PRESS & FORGIVENESS
The innovation continues beneath the surface with Odyssey\u2019s Ai-ONE insert, a co-molded combination of a White Hot urethane face and an AI-designed aluminum backer. The result is consistent ball speed and buttery feel, even on off-center strikes.<\/p>\n
A standout feature is the 3.3\u00b0 built-in forward shaft lean, creating a natural forward press at address. According to Odyssey’s Jacob Davidson, this design \u201celiminates inconsistencies from manual hand positioning\u201d and helps players return the putter squarely at impact.<\/p>\n
Odyssey also offers SL 90, SL 140, and SL 180 shaft options, paired to match different head weights and player preferences. All models come standard with oversized grips and a stunning navy blue PVD finish that turns heads while holding its own on the green.<\/p>\n
PETE\u2019S FIELD TEST: BACKYARD AND BALBOA<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter spending time on fast greens at Balboa Golf Course in San Diego and rolling putts in my backyard chalk line setup, I came away impressed with how well these putters stay square through the stroke\u2014and how easily the forward press sets you up without effort.\u201d<\/p>\n
Both the Max 1 and Max Stripe models deliver that toe-up, zero-torque balance you expect from a Square 2 Square model\u2014but with a bit more forgiveness and roll stability than their predecessors.<\/p>\n
\u201cI tend to pull the putter back outside, but these models help me naturally swing a little more inside and through. With the chalk line and Versa 90 alignment, setup feels automatic. I was getting great roll and distance control, especially on longer putts where I usually feel torque more.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Pete also noted the putters\u2019 roll quality, especially on longer distances where off-center hits can be exposed.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt felt like the ball was rolling more end over end. I\u2019d love to see the SAM PuttLab or Foresight numbers\u2014it just felt better.\u201d<\/p>\n
Odyssey\u2019s Maverick spirit is on full display here, from stroke lab tech to AI-designed faces and forward-leaning shafts. As Pete puts it:<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re not gimmicks\u2014they\u2019re tech-forward tools that help you putt better.\u201d<\/p>\n
GIVEAWAY: WIN A SQUARE 2 SQUARE MAX!<\/p>\n
Pete is giving away one of these new Square 2 Square Max putters to a lucky viewer.<\/p>\n
To enter:
\ud83d\udc4d Like the video on YouTube
\ud83d\udcac Leave a comment
\ud83d\udccc Subscribe to the AmateurGolf YouTube channel<\/p>\n
Entries close on the 15th, and the winner can choose between the Max 1 or Max Stripe model. Pete will ship it out personally\u2014don\u2019t miss your chance.<\/p>\n
PRICE & AVAILABILITY<\/p>\n
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The Odyssey Ai-ONE Square 2 Square Max 1 and Max Stripe are available now at specialty golf retailers and through OdysseyGolf.com.<\/p>\n
* Retail Price: $299.99 USD
* Available Models: Max 1 (classic sightline) and Max Stripe (bold Versa 90 alignment)
* Grip: Odyssey Oversize (standard length)
* Finish: Navy Blue PVD
* Shafts: SL 90, SL 140, SL 180 (configuration dependent)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Odyssey Golf, long considered the maverick of the putter world, continues its legacy of innovation with the release…","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9614,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","csco_page_load_nextpost":"","csco_post_video_location":[],"csco_post_video_location_hash":"","csco_post_video_url":"","csco_post_video_bg_start_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_end_time":0,"csco_post_video_bg_volume":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[706,707],"class_list":["post-9613","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-odyssey-golf","tag-odyssey","tag-odyssey-golf","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/vive.im\/@fogolf\/117226840055737630","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fogolf.com\/gear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9613","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fogolf.com\/gear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fogolf.com\/gear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fogolf.com\/gear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fogolf.com\/gear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9613"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.fogolf.com\/gear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9613\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fogolf.com\/gear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9614"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fogolf.com\/gear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9613"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fogolf.com\/gear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9613"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fogolf.com\/gear\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9613"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}