Ping are back with TEN brand new putters. The whole point of this extensive range of Ping putters is to provide a model for every golfer. If you are a traditionalist and like the look of a blade, or if you are someone who prefers a mallet, there are numerous different options available to you.
“What’s most exciting about our new Ping putter models is how different they are from each other,” said John K. Solheim, Ping CEO and President.
“Rather than applying one common technology to every model, our engineers took a more singular approach, applying proven innovations to different head styles to improve the performance of our most popular designs while introducing some brand-new models.
“For example, several of the new models offer milled faces for a firmer feel and others provide a softer feeling insert. In the blade models, which includes the Tony Finau-inspired Anser 2D design, we put a priority on delivering high-MOI, clean-looking designs by placing tungsten weights in the heel and toe.
“The use of aluminum and stainless steel in the larger mallet designs has resulted in some of our most forgiving models to date, led by the Tomcat 14. Each model also provides confidence- inspiring alignment cues, from single lines to multi-line alignment aids.
“It’s a very diverse offering but the one thing they all have in common is they offer precision performance on putts of every length.”
New Ping putters: The Technology
Across the range, we see a wide variety of different technologies. The most contrasting are two different face milling techniques. Shallow milling is used in seven models, delivering a slightly firmer feel. If you want a putter that feels softer off the face, then the Pebax insert in the other three models is the way to go.
Good alignment is a huge part of putting well, but all golfers respond to different alignment cues. Ping have used a mixture of single alignment cues, multiple lines and colour blocking to match a golfer’s eye and give them confidence over the golf ball.
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Even though each model features a variety of technologies I really like the way the whole range has visual details that tie all the models together. The platinum and black colourway creates great contrast for alignment and also looks simple and classic behind the golf ball.
