The Odyssey Ai-One Square 2 Square range has been the brand’s entry into the zero-torque putter space. While I enjoyed the performance of the standard Jailbird Square 2 Square model, I was particularly eager to get to the course when the Odyssey Ai-One Square 2 Square Jailbird Cruiser putter landed on my doorstep to see if it could outperform the original and be considered one of the best putters on the market.
The Odyssey Ai-One Square 2 Square Jailbird Cruiser Putter sole
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While I was skeptical about the benefits of a zero-torque putter, since testing out a few different models I’ve noticed the added consistency in hitting my start line long term, particularly when within 10ft of the hole. I’ve tested all the leading putters released over the past couple of years and the Ai-One range has consistently ranked among the best. The Cruiser range in particular, was extremely stable and forgiving, so when I found out the Square 2 Square was going to be offered in this longer length option, I was excited to see how it performed.
The Odyssey Ai-One Square 2 Square Jailbird Cruiser Putter has a zero-torque design
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At address, this putter looks the same as the standard length Jailbird Square 2 Square. The larger mallet design with Versa technology frames the ball well and makes lining the putter face up square to your target a breeze thanks to the highly contrasting sections and the three dots near the face.
The Odyssey Ai-One Square 2 Square Jailbird Cruiser Putter at address
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I found the longer playing length of 38 inches and heavier head weight of 380g made it feel comfortable over the ball. The longer 17” grip allows for a counterbalance weighting and the ability to grip down and hold a putter like you normally would. Not only did I find this helped the tempo of my putting stroke but by keeping the excess grip above my hands pointing back at center of my body, I felt far more locked in and it almost acted as a training aid to help me release the putter correctly through impact.
The 17″ grip on the Odyssey Ai-One Square 2 Square Jailbird Cruiser Putter
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As stable and solid as this putter felt on the shorter putts, It took some getting used to when putting from range. I’ve always typically played a 34” blade putter, so the larger counterbalance mallet putter felt alien at first but eventually got me rocking my shoulders better than I ever have before. The Ai-One insert with…
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