Products that will help you raise your game in 2024
Odyssey Ai-One putters [pictured above]
Odyssey has borrowed some of the variable face thickness ideas generated by artificial intelligence that have fuelled the driver designs of parent company Callaway in recent years to re-imagine how its putterfaces might work. The result is two new putter lines, one featuring an aluminium-backed urethane face insert and the other a milled titanium insert, and each uses a distinct and asymmetrical thickness pattern to create more consistent off-centre distance control. Odyssey engineers used the learnings behind driver face designs to inform the super computers and software digging into the putterface question. The result was more than 50,000 designs to get to the asymmetrical shaping the back of the faces on its new Ai-One putters, shaping that’s visible through a clear window on the back or sole of these new putters.
Generally thicker towards the middle and thinner towards the heel and toe, the face deflects differently depending on where it’s hit to better modulate the speed. More consistent speed decreases the likelihood of three-putts, Odyssey’s team posits. Unlike other designs that attempt to achieve consistency by deadening the centre, the new Ai-One putters aim to raise ball speed on mis-hits, instead.
The Odyssey Ai-One family comes with a recommended retail price of $499.99 ($NZ569.99). Head shapes include #1, Double Wide DB, Rossie S, #7S, and #7CH. The Odyssey Ai-One Milled family ($749.99; $NZ849.99) includes the One T, Two T, Three T, Six T, Seven T DB, Seven T CH, Eight T, and Eleven T. For more information, visit odysseygolf.com.au
Spornia SPG-7 Golf Practice Net
The Spornia SPG-7 golf practice net is the ideal purchase for golfers wanting to improve their game in 2024. Master your swing and lower your handicap with regular practice, plus get a free PGA pro swing analysis and four performance practice e-books with every net purchased. Practise anytime, anywhere with what the company calls “the best net on the planet”. Priced at $499.99. See spornia.com.au/collections/golf-hitting-net/products/spg-7 for more.
Goodstick Golf Alignment sticks and Quick Coupler
Goodstick Magnetic Alignment Sticks, the No.1 alignment stick on tour, automatically connects to keep your golf bag neat and tidy with minimum effort. Extra-long and soft rubber caps ensure your sticks never scratch your clubs. The Quick Coupler is an alignment-stick coupling device that allows golfers to couple two alignment sticks at virtually any angle and any length, making for a very adaptable training aid solution. Priced at $59.95. Visit newygolfstore.com.au for more details.
No Dirt Golf Towels
The ultimate golf towel for every player, featuring a built-in bristle brush for effortless club cleaning. The best microfibre towel on the market, the highly absorbent and high-performance microfibre material is designed to retain water longer than traditional golf towels. The bristle brush is a non-abrasive club brush/scrubber embroidered into the corner of every towel. Get the ultimate towel-brush combo for $54.95. Visit newygolfstore.com.au for more.
CaddyTalk Minimi NR
The CaddyTalk0 Minimi NR is the world’s smallest, ultra-light laser golf rangefinder. Features include HD laser system, E-Slope (temp, altitude, humidity) and Magic Slope (distance based on ball flight). It includes a long-lasting, built-in rechargeable battery and a water resistant and hard carry case. The Minimi is the size of a credit card, so can easily fit in your pocket ($399.95). Visit newygolfstore.com.au for more.
GPOD Travel
The GPOD Travel is a collapsible, mag-safe magnetic phone tripod. It is perfect for indoor use, outdoor use and for travelling. Fully collapsed at 33 centimetres, it fits easily into backpacks, purses and golf bags. The GPOD Travel fully extends at 157cm to film at your desired height and works with all smartphones and GoPros. Boasting an ultra-light aluminium body, GPOD Travel comes with a carry bag and Bluetooth remote for handsfree pictures and videos ($149.95). Visit newygolfstore.com.au for more.
