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Up until recently, my go to putter has been the Odyssey Divine Line white hot putter from around 2006 or so, but there has been a changing of the guard, after testing and reviewing this putter it has replaced old faithful. My NEW GO TO PUTTER is...…. drum roll ….... Odyssey AI#1 CH, it is an awesome piece of equipment and I have gained almost 2 strokes a round, give it a look and check out my review.
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Great review and awesome feedback!

What part of Pittsburgh yinz from, I work in South Point and live about an hour south of Pittsburgh 

I have a love hate relationship with my putters and if you asked my wife it’s more hate than love. When we moved from Pittsburgh back to Florida I thought it was time to thin the herd so I donated 150 putters to The First Tee. I have slowly built the number back up to 60+. Again my wife says the + piece is more accurate. 
 
in terms of what I currently have in the bag is an old Scotty Phantom Futura look alike that I picked up in a sporting goods clearance rack 20 years ago.It has been in and out of rotation more than I care to mention. Occasionally I will switch over to one of my six Cure putters or my trusty old Rife Two Bar or my Bobby Grace M5K-GT and even an old Ping 90 45” for days I really feel brave.  I have looked at the Lab MEZZ but just can’t seem to justify the cost.  So I guess it’s going to be me and my trusty old Futura look a like riding off into the sunset together. Happy trails!

Been rolling a spyder for a few years but have noticed a little “twitch” on the shorter ones so found an old two ball, extended it to 40” and put an armlock grip on it. Definitely helps on the shorter ones ! 

Great review and awesome feedback!

Up until recently, my go to putter has been the Odyssey Divine Line white hot putter from around 2006 or so, but there has been a changing of the guard, after testing and reviewing this putter it has replaced old faithful. My NEW GO TO PUTTER is...…. drum roll ….... Odyssey AI#1 CH, it is an awesome piece of equipment and I have gained almost 2 strokes a round, give it a look and check out my review.
My review is approximately 2/3 the way down on page 1 --     
 
 

 

 

Hello everyone well as you can see by my username my name is Blaine Dye

I want to first thank MyGolfSpy and Odyssey  for this amazing just in time for christmas gift and oppurtuntity   I grew up in a small town outside of Joplin Missouri, But I now live in North west Arkansas which is where my love for golf has grown Me and my Amazing wife moved here about 2 years ago for a fresh start and the Apartment we found was on a golf course I was one of those people that was never interested in golf because it was SO EASY and BORING  boy was I wrong! It is the most fun and challenging game I have every played.

My new Favorite part of golf is watching my friends get into it and teaching them what I know so we can all have a great time.
 
The worst part of my game is definatly my putting but that also means I feel like I am perfect for this test because I have been putting a lot of time into my putting and im getting better I have become a big believer in the texas wedge off the green when my shot calls for it so finding a putter I trust will be a big boost hopefully this is it
So now to the test my current Gamer is a Wilson Harmonized putter and the Odyssey I was chosen for is the Double wide DB I went and did a putter fitting because I have been in the market for a putter for a while so im excited I was chosen for a putter that matches my specs I was given I am super excited to get this test going and give a honest review the biggest hope im going for is this putter will magically make me putt like tiger………. Just kidding im hoping that it feels good off the face and its rolling true im hoping the Claims are true and the loss of speed when it comes to a slight miss hit is true I don’t always hit the center like most of us.
If you have any Questions about something you want to see tested Let me know I try to golf 2-3 times per week but with this weather getting colder it will be a lot of matt time in the kitchen
 
First impression 19/20
I finally got my hands on this baby and man is it beautiful
 
Very timely shipping and its even better when you think about these were ordered around Christmas time but here's the results for day one
So I got the notification it came so of course I had to speed home and take it down to the practice green. One thing I really wanted to test was across the face how the speed changes because the biggest claim they make on this new putter is consistent  speed across the face and because if your like me you don’t always hit the dead center of the putter so there claim really intrigued me I started by going out two club lengths and tried my best to keep my swing the same the results are below

 
toe hit                                                                                         center hit                                                                                 heel hit 
I did notice that the center is still king on day one but I'm going to go more in-depth  into this putter and going to also just have some fun with this test so come along for the ride!
I took away 1 points simply because When I opened my package all it was was my putter and my receipt I feel like it should be protected in some way while it is being shipped
 
 
FINAL REVIEW ( pictures to be uploaded later tonight)
Aesthetics (8 out of 10
 
Don’t get me wrong this putter is beautiful I took a point off because the step in the actual putter itself when I’m looking down on the ball is a little bit of an eye sore for me personally, I’m getting used to it but the stairstep in it is just not it for me. On a positive note, I love the Blue on the putter and on the cover, it pops and stands out the magnets in the cover are strong and secure and all in all the putter looks fantastic and the Window in the putter is a bonus point to me because it makes the putter unique! And as far as the sound of the putter that is where I took the other point when you hit the center as you are supposed to the putter is very quiet to me but its when you hit the outside or where the insert meets the club it makes the click noise almost like when you tap a key on a piece of metal. The speed control is still there its just the noise that I can’t get behind. The Feel of this putter I almost wanted to give the 2 points back it has been a game changer for me I feel so confident standing over this putter and it’s a feeling I’ve never had…… Confidence while putting. I feel as if I can hit it anywhere and taking out the user error its going at the speed and line, I wanted it to
 
The Numbers (10 out of 10)
 
Now granted I haven’t got to play a lot of rounds with this putter just practice green and at home putting but as I stated above my confidence in this putter is amazing and I think that has to do with the speed control and balance it has. On the practice green I have noticed my make range go out about 2-3 foot from where it was and my number of 3 putts is almost non existent which coming from the guy who 3 putts at least 3-4 times a round that is saving me strokes hopefully once spring hits and the weather is better I can get on the course and not just the practice green and really find out if I’m just getting to know my practice green to well or if this putter is really the answer I’ve been looking for I’ve always believed it’s the Indian not the arrow but having a well made arrow really does make a difference     the Forgiveness on this putter is great I’m not one to always hit the center and knowing I can hit a little off center and still get the same roll out/ speed is a great feeling I no longer stress so much about hitting the center and can focus more on other things like my speed or alignment. My biggest surprise of my testing was the Double wide coming out of the fringe or fairway it picks the ball so smooth and get it rolling down the path you put it on i think it has to do with the hitting edge but its almost like the putter has a bounce built into it because through all the testing time I never dug it into the ground
 
 
On-Course (20 out of 20)
 
Like I stated above I did not have a lot of on the course time with the putter but this putter I feel amazing when I’m standing over the ball looking at a 15 footer I no longer think okay just lag this close in my head the only thing I’m thinking of is what club am I hitting next because I’m going to make this that’s how it feels but I do focus on my putt having that confidence has made me actually enjoy putting and starting to practice putting…. putting has always been the worst part of my game and I can say I think that will be changing soon because the confidence and the forgiveness this putter gives me makes me want to go out and practice more.
On the practice green from long distance away my 3 putting is almost nonexistent thanks to this putter so as I do not have a lot of data that shows it, I believe it will help my score be lower as I am typical to 3 putt multiple times a round. Honestly when I started this test, I was skeptical I had been doing a lot of research and I was going to buy either a Scotty or a LAB putter looking back now I am so happy because this putter has far exceeded my expectations as far as speed control and forgiveness Odyssey really did an amazing job on this putter!

 
 
The Good, the bad, the in-between (19 out of 20)
 
This will be short sweet and to the point the putter is amazing with a few draw backs for me personally like the stairstep in the club easily could have been fixed just picking a different model and for me personally I think the grip is to skinny I like the big fat grips but again just picking and installing a new grip on it fixes that The only thing that I can’t fix is the ping when you hit off center…. O WAIT I can fix that just hit the putter in the middle but the technology and advancement going from a Wilson harmonized to the AI-ONE it’s not even close which brings me to…….

 
 
Play it or Trade it? (20 out of 20)
I mean was there ever a doubt if you have been reading this far the AI-ONE is the clear winner here and has defiantly earned a spot in my bag the forgiveness, speed control and tech along with the confidence this putter gives me is just too much to ignore so ole betty (the name of my Wilson) is getting replaced.
Conclusion
 
All in all this putter is amazing and you can tell that Odyssey really put the tine in went to work on creating a great product my only issues with the putter were personal ones like the step in the model I got (double wide DB) and the grip being to skinny for me at the beginning there was a issue with the putter being to light but once I got use to that I think there is a reason for it. And the slight ping sound when you hit it off the edges or where the insert meets the club…….  I think if you are in the market for a putter don’t overlook the Odyssey AI-one line because not only are they a good-looking putter, but they are ULTRA forgiving and great at getting a consistent speed no matter where on the face you hit it! Thank you so much for reading and like always if you have any questions feel free to reach out to ask questions
 
Final Score (96 out of 100)


 
 

Date 02/08/2024 Course Name Uniontown Country Club Gross Score 80 Course Handicap 5 Gross Strokes over/under par 9 Net Score to Par 4 Net Score 75 Net Birdies or better 2 Longest Drive 241 SIM Round? SOOO Nice today the local pro told me to play 2 balls since I had the course basically to myself... So I did. So I played 2 rounds in one 18 hole outing, Played pretty good, driving wasn't bad missed a few fairways by a yard or 2, approach shots could have been better, left myself some long putts. putting saved my rounds today, my lag putts finished on average in the 3 foot circle, which was good, but making all the comebackers was even more important and NO 3 putts!!
The confidence I have with this new Odyssey AI#1 CH putter is off the charts, if anyone has a chance give the new Odyssey line of AI putters a try, wont be disappoint in my opinion.!
Used a Titleist Prov1X and a Taylormade Tour Response ball

Date 02/08/2024 Course Name Uniontown Country Club Gross Score 80 Course Handicap 5 Gross Strokes over/under par 9 Net Score to Par 4 Net Score 75 Net Birdies or better 2 Longest Drive 241 SIM Round? SOOO Nice today the local pro told me to play 2 balls since I had the course basically to myself... So I did. So I played 2 rounds in one 18 hole outing, Played pretty good, driving wasn't bad missed a few fairways by a yard or 2, approach shots could have been better, left myself some long putts. putting saved my rounds today, my lag putts finished on average in the 3 foot circle, which was good, but making all the comebackers was even more important and NO 3 putts!!
The confidence I have with this new Odyssey AI#1 CH putter is off the charts, if anyone has a chance give the new Odyssey line of AI putters a try, wont be disappoint in my opinion.!
Used a Titleist Prov1X and a Taylormade Tour Response ball

Date 02/08/2024 Course Name Uniontown Country Club Gross Score 76 Course Handicap 5 Gross Strokes over/under par 5 Net Score to Par 0 Net Score 71 Net Birdies or better 4 Longest Drive 238 SIM Round? SOOO Nice today the local pro told me to play 2 balls since I had the course basically to myself... So I did. So I played 2 rounds in one 18 hole outing, Played pretty good, driving wasn't bad missed a few fairways by a yard or 2, approach shots could have been better, left myself some long putts. putting saved my rounds today, my lag putts finished on average in the 3 foot circle, which was good, but making all the comebackers was even more important and NO 3 putts!!
The confidence I have with this new Odyssey AI#1 CH putter is off the charts, if anyone has a chance give the new Odyssey line of AI putters a try, wont be disappoint in my opinion.!

Morning MyGolfSpy Nation!
Heading out to the Country Club to play 18, the day is looking really good with a high close to 60*, played yesterday and did decent. Now lets see what we can do today!

Date 02/08/2024 Course Name Uniontown Country Club Gross Score 80 Course Handicap 5 Gross Strokes over/under par 9 Net Score to Par 4 Net Score 75 Net Birdies or better 2 Longest Drive 241 SIM Round? SOOO Nice today the local pro told me to play 2 balls since I had the course basically to myself... So I did. So I played 2 rounds in one 18 hole outing, Played pretty good, driving wasn't bad missed a few fairways by a yard or 2, approach shots could have been better, left myself some long putts. putting saved my rounds today, my lag putts finished on average in the 3 foot circle, which was good, but making all the comebackers was even more important and NO 3 putts!!
The confidence I have with this new Odyssey AI#1 CH putter is off the charts, if anyone has a chance give the new Odyssey line of AI putters a try, wont be disappoint in my opinion.!
Used a Titleist Prov1X and a Taylormade Tour Response ball

Date 02/08/2024 Course Name Uniontown Country Club Gross Score 76 Course Handicap 5 Gross Strokes over/under par 5 Net Score to Par 0 Net Score 71 Net Birdies or better 4 Longest Drive 238 SIM Round? SOOO Nice today the local pro told me to play 2 balls since I had the course basically to myself... So I did. So I played 2 rounds in one 18 hole outing, Played pretty good, driving wasn't bad missed a few fairways by a yard or 2, approach shots could have been better, left myself some long putts. putting saved my rounds today, my lag putts finished on average in the 3 foot circle, which was good, but making all the comebackers was even more important and NO 3 putts!!
The confidence I have with this new Odyssey AI#1 CH putter is off the charts, if anyone has a chance give the new Odyssey line of AI putters a try, wont be disappoint in my opinion.!

Morning MyGolfSpy Nation!
Heading out to the Country Club to play 18, the day is looking really good with a high close to 60*, played yesterday and did decent. Now lets see what we can do today!

Morning MyGolfSpy Nation!
Heading out to the Country Club to play 18, the day is looking really good with a high close to 60*, played yesterday and did decent. Now lets see what we can do today!

Morning MyGolfSpy Nation!
Heading out to the Country Club to play 18, the day is looking really good with a high close to 60*, played yesterday and did decent. Now lets see what we can do today!

Introduction-
First and foremost, Thank you MyGolfSpy for this fantastic opportunity.
Testing – Odyssey AI#1 CH with Length  32.75  Loft 1.5*  Lie of 72*
I’m Jeffrey “Buck” Pillar (AKA- “PUTSO” Pillar)
I’m from Southwestern PA and have Been golfing 43yrs, at one point in the early 90's to mid-2000's I was a scratch golfer but now a days I play to a 6-HDCP. I will be testing this putter on course, the backyard putting green, patio and inside the house.
I will test and compare the AI#1 CH putter against a Scotty Cameron and an older Odyssey divine line putter. I will complete individual Heel, Toe, and center strike testing, lag putting, off the fringe, ladder testing and breaking putts.  
I’m hoping that the new Odyssey AI#1 CH putter will sharpen my distance control and dispersion, if it does that it will be in the bag!
The excitement this opportunity has brought is next level, being able to review and provide honest feedback for other golfers so they can make an educated decision when trying or buying this putter.
I did some research about the putters new AI technology and hope the variable face thickness and the new white insert seem to be exceptional, but I will find that out through my testing.
I expect through testing, review and prove what Odyssey is claiming about the new AI technology is true or false.
GRADE- 18 out of 20 – Right out the box I was pleasantly surprised, the cosmetics were sleek, color scheme worked well with the shaft and grip combination was nice and the feel was very good. I never had a putter or a regular club with a counter balance weight, this putter feels that it could almost swing itself.  







 


 
 
 

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Odyssey AI#1 CH Final Review
Specs  -  32.75" length, loft of 1.5* and lie of 72*
First Impressions (18 out of 20)
As I look back, first thoughts about the AI Technology were that this is just another concept to sell more putters, after unboxing and taking a few practice strokes I thought this feels good, better than my old Odyssey that’s in the bag for years. The dark blue matte finish on the head was easy on the eyes and the white alignment marking popped off the putter head and made setting up to the line easy.
The STAR of the putter is the AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology, Through the course of testing, the AI technology produces similar ball speed no matter where you strike the ball on the face from heel to toe and top to bottom of the insert, you will get almost the same distance if it wasn’t hit on the sweet spot. I think this new advancement in face technology definitely helped my putting. When you get consistent distance no matter where you hit it on the face will not only help your putting game but mentally provide confidence knowing you’re going to get a reliable and consistent putt every time. a clear window, which allows you to see the AI technology in the new putter heads and how the space age aluminum has been transformed producing consistency across the entire putter face no matter if you hit it on the heel or toe. I think this is just a focal point to show off the technology to your friends after sinking that 30ft birdie putt to go 1 up!
The Stroke Lab SL90 shaft is a stepless shaft with minimal if not any flex, I have never had a putter with a Stroke Lab putter shaft and I was very surprised with the quality performance it brings to the putter, I think it helped transfer stroke energy better to the putter head.
The grip was of the smaller size, with a firm feel and very little tackiness, works very well with the putter. The blue and white color scheme the putter is sharp and sleek, looks ready to tackle any course it plays.


 
Aesthetics (9 out of 10)
I love the shape of AI#1 CH blade putter; the length and height are just a hair smaller than other putters but delivers performance on every putt. The white, lighter blue and silver explode off the dark blue color of the head, you can never go wrong with that color combination. The white alignment line provided a great visual at setup. While at the country club, a few golfers commented on the putter looks and feel, all giving high praise to Odyssey.
Sound was not a factor for the Odyssey AI#1 putter, no matter if the putt was off the heel, toe or in the center, I couldn’t tell if there was a noticeable difference. When you could distinguish a difference was when you used different brands of golf balls. You got more of a click when using a Titleist PROV1 compared to a soft spongey thud with a Callaway Supersoft and Taylormade Tour Response was in the middle.




The Numbers (10 out of 10)
As I began testing, I first noticed the balance and feel of the putter, the weights in the head and the counter balance in the butt end was perfect almost felt as it could swing itself. I felt I was able to hit my selected line and with the AI technology was able to keep the dispersion tight and only have a stray putt once is a great while. During testing at the course, I was able to control distance very well and only had two 3 putts during the ladder test that included over .
The Center strike test averaged was 2 ½ inches beyond each measurement, now here is where I became intrigued with this putter, testing hits heel and toe strikes from the same distance.
The Heel test averaged was around 3 inches shorter than the center strike, but when on line it would have hit the bottom of the cup. The heel hits felt very similar to the center strikes, they did not feel like you had to help it to the hole, or getting a heavy feel like you would with other putters.
The Toe Test averaged was about 3 ½ inches short of the center strike, I realized that normally with toe strikes the putter would want to twist away from your line, not with the AI#1, when hit on the toe, this putter generates the same energy as center strikes without having the feeling of any twisting, kept the putt on line and almost identical distance to the center strike.
15 Feet (180 inches) Center strikes – 182 ¼” Heel – 179 ¾” Toe – 179 3/8”
(3”-inch average difference between center and off center strikes from 15 feet)
20 Feet (240 inches) Center strikes – 242 ½” Heel – 238 ¾” Toe – 237 ¾”
(4 ¾”-inch average difference between center and off center strikes from 20 feet)
The putter felt firm but soft giving you feedback at impact, so smooth, good sound and the distance was great. The repeatable performance, it gave me a sense that if I wanted to hit it 10 feet it would go 11 feet. Basically, giving you a better chance of holing the putt.

On-Course (20 out of 20)
During testing I tried any kind of putt you can imagine, from straight up hill, downhill, left to right and right to left breakers, from the fringe you name it I did it. At times I would think I needed to hole a 4-foot downhill left to right breaker to win the MASTERS, let me tell you that the AI#1 CH gave me confidence to make the putt, I relied on what I found out during my testing which gave me a mental calmness because of the putter performance to make the putt. Well, this time I did make it but from longer distances if I did miss it was not the putter’s fault, I was able to keep it on the line I wanted and control was perfect. More than likely, it came down to a miss read.
I found that during the course of a round that I would gain 1.72 strokes for 18 holes from the data I recorded during testing.
The Good, the bad, the in between (18 out of 20)
The Good- Balance, feel, distance control, sound, performance, looks and setup.
The Bad – I really don’t have anything bad to say about this putter.
The in Between - Make the AI technology slightly wider and taller, continue the visual site line onto the top edge of the putter and stamp the gram weight on the heel toe inserts


Play it or trade it? (20 out of 20)
I wouldn’t think twice if I had to use the putter in a pressure packed moment. I definitely would be playing it in all situations. The putter did improve my putting and helped my mental side of the game, when put in the stressful spots it gave me confidence knowing that the reliability is there and to just make the stroke. Price, wise it falls in line with all other top brands, but you are getting more for your money by purchasing the AI#1 putter, this putter is suited for anyone from beginner to the best player in the world.
Conclusion
The new AI#1 CH putter is a keeper and will be for a long time. I really don’t see any other brands in the rearview mirror of this putter, the technology is that far advanced at this moment, quality, looks and most of all the performance it delivers, will benefit any golfer who puts it in play. I highly recommend this putter, Would I put the AI#1 CH putter in play… You bet your sweet ass I would!!
Final Score (95 out of 100)
Thank to MyGolfSpy for the opportunity to test this putter and Thank you for all the hard work in the background to make everything run like a putt rolling across the 72nd hole to win the MASTERS. I appreciate you all!!
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Changing of the Guard





 
 
 
 
 

Morning MyGolfSpy Nation!
Heading out to the Country Club to play 18, the day is looking really good with a high close to 60*, played yesterday and did decent. Now lets see what we can do today!

Morning MyGolfSpy Nation!
Heading out to the Country Club to play 18, the day is looking really good with a high close to 60*, played yesterday and did decent. Now lets see what we can do today!

Morning MyGolfSpy Nation!
Heading out to the Country Club to play 18, the day is looking really good with a high close to 60*, played yesterday and did decent. Now lets see what we can do today!

Morning MyGolfSpy Nation!
Heading out to the Country Club to play 18, the day is looking really good with a high close to 60*, played yesterday and did decent. Now lets see what we can do today!

Morning MyGolfSpy Nation!
Heading out to the Country Club to play 18, the day is looking really good with a high close to 60*, played yesterday and did decent. Now lets see what we can do today!

Morning MyGolfSpy Nation!
Heading out to the Country Club to play 18, the day is looking really good with a high close to 60*, played yesterday and did decent. Now lets see what we can do today!

Morning MyGolfSpy Nation!
Heading out to the Country Club to play 18, the day is looking really good with a high close to 60*, played yesterday and did decent. Now lets see what we can do today!