Ping Golf has introduced what it calls “highly forgiving” putter models, each designed with a face insert inspired by athletic-shoe technology.
The Scottsdale Craz-E, Prime Tyne 4, Prime Tyne C, Oslo 3, Anser, Anser 2D, Anser 4, B63 and DS72 now are available for pre-order at Ping authorized retailers around the world at an MSRP of $270 each. beginning today. A SuperStroke grip is standard on each model.
The company also introduced the WebFit Putter app, a web-based fitting tool engineered in-house to help golfers find the PING putter that best fits their game. Like the popular WebFit Wedge app launched last year, the company said it’s a quick and easy experience to help golfers find the proper putter.
“The Scottsdale name has a special meaning to Ping, dating back to the early days of the company in my grandfather, Karsten Solheim’s garage, where his revolutionary ideas changed the equipment industry,” said Ping President John K. Solheim. “The new line of putters includes some of the highest- performing models in our history, like the standard-setting Anser, and the popular Craz-E model, which was ahead of its time more than 20 years ago with its unique shaping and alignment features.
“The new insert technology applied to every model helps ensure a soft, responsive feel, with the forgiveness and accuracy to sink more putts. It’s a great-looking selection of putters, and with the introduction of the WebFit Putter app, finding a PING model to fit your game is easier than ever.”
“We’re also excited to collaborate with SuperStroke on the putter’s grip. Their Tour-proven grip technology adds even more value to the Scottsdale putter family. Its pistol shape and reduced taper help ensure performance by providing optimal feel and stability, leading to more confidence over every putt.”
Solheim said PEBAX elastomer is a material commonly used in athletic shoe soles for its elastic properties. It’s a lightweight, high-energy-return compound that delivers a soft yet responsive feel in the one-piece insert, improving distance control and consistency.
Impact stability in every Scottsdale model is advanced because of the large face-insert cavities that allow weight savings to be re-distributed farther toward the perimeter to increase the MOI. Optimally placed CG positions help reduce skid and initiate forward roll.
“The combination of the softer insert and higher MOI in every model deliver the preferred feel and ball-speed control many golfers need to improve their consistency on the greens,” Solheim said. “In some of the models, the heads are slightly larger than previous versions to ensure even more forgiveness. We like to categorize these as game-improvement putters.”
Every model features subtle color blocking between the top rail and back portion to draw focus to the front of the putter for better alignment. The family features various head sizes and shapes, so golfers can match a blade, mid-mallet, or mallet to best suit their eye. The mid-length Craz-E CB build is 37.75″ with a 17″ SuperStroke grip. The series represents all three PING stroke types (Straight, Slight Arc, Strong Arc) and hosel styles to ensure a choice to fit every golfer.
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