Odyssey Giraffe Beam: Japan’s Long Neck Revolution Lands in the U.S.
11 Jun 2025
by Kyle Rector of AmateurGolf.com
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Golf has always borrowed from tradition — but lately, it’s Japan that’s setting the new standard for style, feel, and performance. And now, one of its most distinctive creations has made the leap across the Pacific.
Introducing the Odyssey Ai-ONE Giraffe Beam putter — a limited-edition release born in Japan and built for a global audience. With a bold copper finish and a long-neck crank hosel design, this putter does more than turn heads — it changes the game.
A Japanese Concept With Global Appeal
The Giraffe Beam isn’t just a quirky name. It represents a design language that’s uniquely Japanese: precise, elevated, and intentional. This is the second generation of long neck putters developed by Odyssey’s Japan team, and it captures a trend that’s quietly taken hold in high-end putter design: longer necks with enhanced balance profiles.
Where traditional crank hosels often favor toe-hang, these elongated necks shift the center of gravity, resulting in a face-balanced feel that promotes straighter strokes. It’s a smart blend of classic form and subtle engineering — with Ai-ONE face technology layered in to maintain consistent ball speed across off-center strikes.
From Giraffe Pattern to Precision Roll
- Ai-ONE insert for improved forgiveness
- Long neck crank hosel stabilizes face rotation
- Copper PVD finish with subtle giraffe pattern
- Models: #2, Double Wide, Jailbird Mini, Jailbird Cruiser
Every detail is intentional — from the coloring to the balance to the texture. It’s as much a collector’s piece as it is a gamer.
A Larger Movement: Japan’s Influence on Modern Putter Culture
The Giraffe Beam isn’t a one-off. It’s part of a broader shift in gear culture. Japanese golf products — once considered boutique — are now driving mainstream demand for high-style, high-function designs.
In fact, this launch marks an inflection point: Japan is no longer just a style originator — it’s now a global trendsetter in putter tech.
Limited Drop. Global Stage.
The Odyssey Giraffe Beam putters will be available exclusively on Callaway Golf and Odyssey Golf websites starting Wednesday, June 11.
Quantities are limited — and so is the opportunity to bag a piece of this East-meets-West evolution.