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Ping PLD Milled putter review: More than 20 tour wins – but how did they perform for us?

published: Apr 14, 2022

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updated: Oct 3, 2023

Ping PLD Milled putter review: More than 20 tour wins – but how did they perform for us?

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Viktor Hovland is among those to have put their trust in the latest model, which is now available to buy. Hannah Holden put them to the test

Ping PLD milled putters review

Ping PLD Milled putters have racked up more than 20 wins on tour in the last two years. Now you can get your hands on one as Ping introduces four new PLD milled models to the market.

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Ping PLD Milled putter review: First impressions

PLD stands for Putting Lab Design. This is not a new concept as Ping have been producing putters under this name since 2017. This name and line is all about experimenting with unique design ideas.

Ping PLD milled putter review

Personally I love this blacked-out look. I also think the milled face gives this a really premium feel overall. However what I like about this range is we see different colour finishes and a mixture of mallets and blades so different golfers can find something they like.

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Ping PLD Milled putter review: The line-up

The PLD Milled line features four Tour winning putter models bringing club golfers tour-proven performance.

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Ping PLD Anser putter

Best for players with a slight arc.

Matte black finish, PING Black graphite shaft

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Ping PLD Anser 2 putter

Best for players with a slight arc

Satin finish, Chrome Stepless Steel shaft

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Ping PLD DS72 putter

Best for players with a straight stroke

Satin finish, Chrome Stepless Steel shaft

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Ping PLD Tyne 4 putter

Best for players with a straight stroke

Matte black finish, Matte Black Stepless Steel shaft

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Ping PLD Milled putter review: The technology

These are premium, machine precision milled putters. In fact Ping have developed that much precision and quality into these each putter head needs over four hours of machine time for detailing.

Ping PLD milled putter review

The putter head is forged from 303 stainless steel and the face features a Deep AMP – that’s Aggressive Milling Pattern – which was developed with tour player input.

“The PLD Milled is an exciting addition to our putter line. We’ve identified a couple of our most popular models from the past and some newer designs that have attracted a lot of attention in the last couple of years. We’ve given the new putters a very clean, premium look to emphasise the precision process they undergo before they are ready for play. As we collaborate on new designs with our engineers and tour staff through the PLD programme, we’ll add new models to bring golfers the latest in tour-proven performance on the putting green.

John K Solheim, Ping president
Ping PLD milled putter review

We established the PLD name several years ago as an extension of the Ping Putting Lab, where we’ve have been fitting some of the top players in the world for more than 20 years. Several of our highest ranked players in the world rely on a PLD custom putter that was designed in collaboration with our engineering team. We chose this week to introduce the PLD programme at one of the game’s most important events and shine a spotlight on our success. Viktor Hovland, Tony Finau and Bubba Watson are just a few players who put their trust in a PLD model, each custom designed and built to their specific needs, but all engineered to win championships.

John K Solheim, Ping president

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Ping PLD Milled putter review: NCG verdict

So, what did I think and is it going in my bag? You can watch our review in the player above.

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Ping PLD Milled putter review: The details

Available: Pre-order now

RRP: £399

Loft: 3° (+/- 3°)

Lie Angle: 20° (+/- 4°)

Grip: PP58 Midsize Blackout

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Hannah Holden

The owner of the most delicious swing in the golf media industry, Hannah spends her days talking into a camera about equipment to help you make an informed decision on your next purchase.

Hannah, who joined NCG in 2019 after briefly flirting with a career in architecture, plays for Yorkshire Ladies and is the manager of the England Golf Yorkshire Girls Under-18 squad.

Away from golf, Hannah likes cuddling her dog, exercising, and cooking. (Not at the same time.)

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