When Ping quietly reintroduced the Anser model into their Scottsdale line-up, few saw it coming. But it has turned out to be one of the most welcome surprises over recent years. Taking inspiration from one of the most iconic putter shapes in golf history, Ping has infused the new Scottsdale Anser with enough modern tech to appeal to today’s golfer without sacrificing the feel and finesse that made the original so popular.
To find out just how good it is, I took it out on the golf course and managed to give it a go in the Arizona sunshine. Here’s our full Ping Scottsdale Anser Putter review…
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NCG SUMMARY
The Ping Scottsdale Anser putter is designed for players with a slight arc putting stroke, which represents a large segment of amateur and professional golfers. The putter features a soft-feeling PebaX insert in the face that ensures consistent ball speed and reliable distance control, even on off-centre strikes.
Ping has collaborated with Super Stroke to produce a custom pistol-style grip that offers a responsive feel without the bulk of oversized alternatives. The weight distribution in the head has been improved to increase the forgiveness across the face. I love the traditional blade look as well as the modern performance technology, offering excellent feedback, alignment aids, and reliability on the greens.
PROS
- Excellent feel off the face
- Consistent performance across the face
- Classic design
CONS
- More suited to golfers with slight arc putting strokes
Ping Scottsdale Anser Putter Review: First Impressions
The Ping Scottsdale Anser putter is very much a classic looking putter. On first look, it was hard not to be taken in by the putter’s sleek and refined appearance. I was able to test it originally in Arizona late last year and it made an immediate impression on me, not just with its looks, but its performance.
The black-to-silver transition along the top line provides a crisp alignment aid, helping easily square the face at address. It’s the kind of clean, minimalist design that speaks volumes without shouting.
A small but stylish detail is the blue bar on the sole. It is purely aesthetic, but a nice touch that enhances the visual appeal. While it doesn’t add performance value, it shows Ping’s attention to the finer things.
NCG Verdict
Ping have fitted the Scottsdale Anser with a new PebaX insert, which delivers an incredibly soft feel at impact. But it’s not just about the touch, the insert also performs consistently across the face. I found it offered reliable ball speeds even on mishits. This consistency contributes significantly to improving my distance control.
Another headline feature is the enhanced moment of inertia, MOI. Thanks to clever weight distribution in the head, I experienced noticeably less twisting on off-centre strikes. This boost in stability meant fewer three-putts and more confidence when I wasn’t striking every put cleanly.
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The Ping-branded Super Stroke pistol-style grip is a subtle triumph. It avoids the oversized feel of other Super Stroke models, offering instead a balanced texture with a slight taper which I thought was an excellent middle ground that feels great to use. I think it’s an ideal pairing for players who like feedback without bulk.
This particular model caters to a slight arc stroke, and it sits neatly in Ping’s stroke-type fitting system. If your putting style leans toward a gentle arc rather than a straight-back, straight-through motion, this model will feel intuitive and natural.
Final Verdict
Overall, the Ping Scottsdale Anser putter ticks all the right boxes. Clean visuals, advanced tech, forgiving design, and great feel. Whether you’re upgrading from an older model or dipping your toes into the Ping putter market for the first time, this is a quality putter that delivers.
Ping Scottsdale Anser Putter Review: The Details
Available: Now
RRP: £229.00 / $249.99
More information: Clubhouse Golf website / PGA Superstore website
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