Ping Putters are among the most respected putters in the game of golf. They are played by a high number of touring professionals and will improve the golf game of the avid amateur.
For over 50 years, Ping has been committed to improving their putters no matter what the cost. Quite frankly, I've seen some of the ugliest putters bearing the Ping name. Some of their newest putters like the Ping Jas Series and the I-Series fall into that category. The putter has a gigantic head which is designed to act as a pendulum weight -- creating a smooth and consistent swing. Despite the unconventional looks, Ping proves that consistency is what will ultimately help your golf game.
One of the most recognized names in golf club deign is Karsten Solheim. Karsten was a mechanical engineer working at General Electric in the 1950's when he invented the Ping 1-A putter in his California garage. He came up with the idea of heel-toe weighting which reduces the twisting of a putter's head at impact. It additionally gives the putter a larger sweet spot and that concept has been throughout golf club design to help those golfers who have less consistent swings.
Some of the most famous putter models to come out of the Ping catalogue come under the name Anser. The Ping anser was, and continues to be, one of the most popular putters ever released.
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The Ping Zing putter is has become a classic putter over the last two decades despite initially being considered a radical design. The main goal of the Ping Zing putter is the lower the center of gravity and improve putting feel. Unlike other putters, the shaft essentially goes right into the club head without an offset nozzle. This forces the putter to push their hands forward a bit in order to feel comfortable over the ball. By pushing their hands forward, the loft of the putter is decreased and a bit more top spin is put on the ball.
Depending on your putting style, the additional topspin might help your putting game. Many have found it to be beneficial for slow greens because it gets the ball rolling a bit faster. On quick greens however, the Ping Zing is not totally an ideal putter. I have found that without an offset the putter is difficult to control. That's not to say I wouldn't recommend the putter but I would make sure you try it out on the putting green for at least thirty minutes.
The Ping Zing is a popular putter among many amateurs across the the world however it has had little popularity amongst touring pros.
The Ping G2i is a close relative of the Ping G5i putter series. It is based on the classic Karsten designs and includes a blue insert of wonderful feel and distance control. The G2i putter series is a perfect choice for touring professionals and Sunday hackers alike.
The G2i series includes a wide range of club types to fit wide range of putting strokes and preferences. The Anser type comes in a few different choices. The Anser is the classic Anser design, the Anser B has a deeper back which allows for more club mass, and the Anser C has a center located shaft. There's the classic Zing of course as well as the B60 which is a great putter for someone looking for a mallet but preferring the traditional shape of the Anser series. The Piper H is another one of my favorites because it's shaped like a blade but with the forgiveness and playability of a heel-toe weighted mallet putter. The Piper H has a shaft located on the heel of the club and a very deep back.
The Piper on the other has a bent shaft and plays more like a traditional face balanced mallet. It has a tri-level flance with ball-width through to help people who can't align the ball correctly. The Ping G2i series is a great choice.
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The Ping G5i is a whole line of putters with many different head sizes and design choices. It comes in a mallet, traditional heel-toe weighted design, blade, and belly putter variety.
The Ping G5i has a strategically positioned sole cavity that will increase momentum on the moment of inertia. Sounds complex but what it means in plain English is that you'll enjoy more forgiveness because the sole moves faster at the bottom of your putting stroke. That's a big positive. On top of the putter, they have a ball-shaped rail with greatly helps during alignment. One major fault of many putters is the difficulty of alignment. Imagine all of the effort that goes into creating a solid and consistent swing. Yet not nearly as much attention is placed on making sure your ball is going in the right direction from the first second. It's another important aspect of this putter.
You'll immediately notice the blue insert in the putter face. This is a polyurethane face insert designed to provide a beautiful sound and feel when you hit the ball with the putter head. Over the years, Ping has experimented with various putter inserts and my personal opinion is that they fall behind in this category. When Odyssey came out with the white insert which was essentially the same material as a golf ball, Ping had some sort of clear plastic insert that felt terrible. This one is a bit more rubbery and I can say that it's an improvement.
The Ping Karsten series of putters just about includes every putter build by Ping over the last 50 years. These are some of the best putters ever designed. They range from heel-toe weighted putters with a steel face, to those with an insert feel and more of a blade shape. In the Karsten series there is the Zing, Anser, Anser 2, B60, C67, the crazy looking Craz-E, and Piper.
Ping Karsten putters are designed for both right and left handed golfers. the Anser, Anser 2, B60, and Zing have heel-toe weighting for improved forgiveness on the green as well as increased distance control. The c67, Craz-E, and Piper all have equal balance across the face of the putter. They get their forgiveness from different areas because of their unusual designs.
Ping is one of the most recognized names in golf and Karsten is just as popular. Karsten Solheim was a mechanical engineer working at General Electric when he invented the Ping 1-A putter in his California garage. He is credited as inventing the idea for heel-toe weighting and his work has revolutionized the putting world.
The Ping Anser is one of the most popular putters in recent history. It has quickly become a classic and favorite amongst professionals, amateurs, and collectors alike. The iconic heel-toe weighting and low profile design of the Anser has proved to be a solid choice for golfers looking for feel, consistency, and dependability in their putting game.
The first thing to note is the Ping Anser has been around for decades and comes in a variety of materials. You can find stainless, copper, and platinum coated putters on the market. Additionally Ping began experimenting with inserts around the same time Titleist came out with their copper insert Scotty Cameron and when Odyssey came out with their white insert putter. Putter inserts were really innovative because designers were no longer constrained by the material of the entire club face. Now they could experiment with club face materials and a different material for the rest of the club. Ping has never been an industry leader in club face inserts but their work has been acceptable. You can find Isupur, blue inserts, and even a hexagonal pattern.
Ping Anser putters have found a home with many touring professionals. Before the putter market exploded and because almost as popular as the market for Big Bertha and other over sized drivers, the Anser was the favored putter for just about every professional golfer. Even Tiger Woods used this putter to win three straight Junior National Championships.
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