With the Damascus Milled line, Odyssey is trying to give these discerning players what they want, but with a twist that’s equal parts old-world craftsmanship and modern engineering.

At the center of the design is a Damascus steel insert, which isn’t just there for visual appeal. The material is created by stacking 61 layers of two different steels that are pressed and rolled under high heat. As it is pulled and twisted a flowing, wave-like pattern in the metal, so no two inserts look exactly the same. The process of making Damascus steel dates back over 1,000 years and was first used to create knives and swords.

That visual uniqueness is part of the story, but it’s not the primary goal. The layered construction blends softer and firmer steels, which Odyssey uses to fine-tune the sound and feel. The result is a firmer, slightly louder sound at impact than many players expect from a fully milled design.

To help with consistency, Odyssey has applied its AI-designed face topology to the inner-facing side of the insert. Subtle contours are engineered to maintain ball speed on off-center strikes, which has been a focus across the company’s recent putter releases. The idea is to preserve the traditional feedback of a milled putter without giving up too much forgiveness.