2022 PING PLD Putters

[dlow206]

just switched from virtual to in-person, gotta experience the full experience

[MattWillGolf]

On 3/8/2022 at 12:20 AM, dlow206 said:

There are too many putters i want at the moment, this included

I feel your pain.

[MattWillGolf]

3 hours ago, greggarner said:

Bruh. How about a NSFW warning there... sheesh!

NSFW - Not Safe For Wallet or Not Safe From Wife.

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Just picked up my Anser! Can’t wait to roll it after I get the kids to bed!

[GolfSpy BOS]

Was at Dick's Sporting Goods earlier today to pick up a goalie street hockey stick for my middle child and a dozen Maxfli Tour balls for my dad's birthday so he doesn't go into the season playing noodles again... but that's a story for another time.

Got to roll a few Ping putters, not the PLD, but same shapes from the 2021 lineup.  as much as I am a sucker for a good Anser blade the Prime Tyne 4 might be the shape that gets me to game a mallet.  I've been a fan of that shape for a while and think the PLD might be right up my alley.  Going to have to take a little more serious look at these.

[JohnSmalls]

3 hours ago, jlukes said:

Just picked up my Anser! Can’t wait to roll it after I get the kids to bed!

Always looK forward to seeing what you have to say on new clubs.  Question is, is it good enough to kick the old Evnroll

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[wely324]

Does anyone know if golf galaxy or PGASS has these in stock to look at in person? It seems they have availability through their websites but no information if they are in store.

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1 hour ago, wely324 said:

Does anyone know if golf galaxy or PGASS has these in stock to look at in person? It seems they have availability through their websites but no information if they are in store.

Should be on the shelf tomorrow (3/31) as that is the street date

[dlow206]

Had my PLD custom in-person fitting today with Jeff. Was an awesome experience. A little about the fitting:

• First reviewed my iPing data and talked about about my putting and my problem areas as well as preferences
• Took static measurements
• Started with some putts with the iPing with a PLD anser as a baseline. Also used the video technology they have in the room to show where my eye line was in relation to the ball
• I have a pretty strong arc, so Jeff wanted to compare my iPing stats between the slight arc putters (plumbers necks) and strong arc putters (flow necks). 
• My iPing handicap was about 1.0 with the plumbers neck Anser and +1.0 with the Kushin 4, so my consistency was generally better with the Kushin 4
• We discussed and concluded that a flow neck would be the best option
• Grabbed the Kushin 4, a Tyne, and a DS72, all flownecks
• Based on my static fitting and how my eyeline was in relation to the ball, Jeff recommended a 31.5" putter. i normally game a 31" putter
• All off the fitting PLD custom putters are 35" and have the midsize Ping grip on them. Jeff took me back to the WRX department build area and cut the Kushin 4 fitting putter down to 31.5" for me to try and added some lead tape to get the head to 365 degrees
• Went outside on the outdoor green and hit a bunch of putts with the 3 putters. putted decently well with all three, but decided i liked the Kushin 4 the best
• Tour of the WRX department at Ping was cool, its where they build the custom PLD putters and a lot of the Tour stuff. All of the Ping PLD custom putters are milled there, got to meet the guy who was running the milling machine and the guy who builds at the PLD custom putters. Also saw the build equipment they have, puts my garage shop to shame (my garage shop is not too shabby)
• After deciding on the Kushin 4, talked through some of the final options such as alignment aids, engraving, etc. I didn't have any good ideas for engraving, so went with no engraving, wanted to give it a clean look

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[GolfSpy BOS]

20 hours ago, dlow206 said:

Had my PLD custom in-person fitting today with Jeff. Was an awesome experience. A little about the fitting:

• First reviewed my iPing data and talked about about my putting and my problem areas as well as preferences
• Took static measurements
• Started with some putts with the iPing with a PLD anser as a baseline. Also used the video technology they have in the room to show where my eye line was in relation to the ball
• I have a pretty strong arc, so Jeff wanted to compare my iPing stats between the slight arc putters (plumbers necks) and strong arc putters (flow necks). 
• My iPing handicap was about 1.0 with the plumbers neck Anser and +1.0 with the Kushin 4, so my consistency was generally better with the Kushin 4
• We discussed and concluded that a flow neck would be the best option
• Grabbed the Kushin 4, a Tyne, and a DS72, all flownecks
• Based on my static fitting and how my eyeline was in relation to the ball, Jeff recommended a 31.5" putter. i normally game a 31" putter
• All off the fitting PLD custom putters are 35" and have the midsize Ping grip on them. Jeff took me back to the WRX department build area and cut the Kushin 4 fitting putter down to 31.5" for me to try and added some lead tape to get the head to 365 degrees
• Went outside on the outdoor green and hit a bunch of putts with the 3 putters. putted decently well with all three, but decided i liked the Kushin 4 the best
• Tour of the WRX department at Ping was cool, its where they build the custom PLD putters and a lot of the Tour stuff. All of the Ping PLD custom putters are milled there, got to meet the guy who was running the milling machine and the guy who builds at the PLD custom putters. Also saw the build equipment they have, puts my garage shop to shame (my garage shop is not too shabby)
• After deciding on the Kushin 4, talked through some of the final options such as alignment aids, engraving, etc. I didn't have any good ideas for engraving, so went with no engraving, wanted to give it a clean look

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can’t wait to see the final product!  That patina finish would be my choice as well!

[mikeanthony]

Currently gaming the Heppler Anser 2 and have been very pleased with it and never thought I’d like the blade model as much as I do … only wish it was just a smidge heavier. 

The putter prior to my current Heppler was TM’s Monte Carlo … PING’s Tyne model is def something that’s catching my attention. 

 

[Golfspy_CG2]

39 minutes ago, mikeanthony said:

Currently gaming the Heppler Anser 2 and have been very pleased with it and never thought I’d like the blade model as much as I do … only wish it was just a smidge heavier. 

The putter prior to my current Heppler was TM’s Monte Carlo … PING’s Tyne model is def something that’s catching my attention. 

 

I posted this in the what did you buy thread.  But forgot about this thread.

 

[mikeanthony]

5 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

I posted this in the what did you buy thread.  But forgot about this thread.

 

I saw that! That model is gaining traction on the Tour. Feel as though it’s a fair compromise between blade and mallet  

[LeftyMatt89]

19 hours ago, mikeanthony said:

I saw that! That model is gaining traction on the Tour. Feel as though it’s a fair compromise between blade and mallet  

Having the flat face precious PLD model, that is a great explanation. It’s smaller heal to toe than my FIL Newport 2 and compact for a mallet. Awesome in between size of blade and mallet. 

[GolfSpy SAM]

On 4/17/2022 at 1:07 PM, Golfspy_CG2 said:

I posted this in the what did you buy thread.  But forgot about this thread.

 

Oh man - it's so beautiful! Congrats!  How's the feel compared to your previous Tyne 4 with the insert?  Noticeably different?  I absolutely loved how soft the insert was (as we discussed previously), and the price right now is VERY reasonable, but would love to hear your take on the feel of the fully-milled face vs. the insert.

Congrats on the gorgeous wand!

-Swanson 

[Golfspy_CG2]

1 hour ago, Jondough said:

Oh man - it's so beautiful! Congrats!  How's the feel compared to your previous Tyne 4 with the insert?  Noticeably different?  I absolutely loved how soft the insert was (as we discussed previously), and the price right now is VERY reasonable, but would love to hear your take on the feel of the fully-milled face vs. the insert.

Congrats on the gorgeous wand!

-Swanson 

Thanks.

My one time on the putting green, the first reaction was that it defintiely feels a bit firmer and faster off the face than the insert.  I quickly got used to that and adapted after a few putts.   I will have it on course for the first time on Thursday for 18 holes, maybe a few holes Wed if I get a chance.    But it will go under the gun right away, Thursday is my first league round of the year and Saturday is my first tournament round of the year.  So no "breaking" in periord going to jump right in with it..

[Golfspy_CG2]

Got it on the course today for it's maiden voyage, just 9 holes.   First putt with it, no time on the putting green straight tohole 1.   15 footer for par, rolled it in with just enough to drop over the front edge.    Nice!

I had a few holes where my speed control was a bit off, but those were also holes that had a bit of a downhill to them.   

Overall very happy with the way I putted, didn't miss any stupid 2 or 3 footers.  Most everything was in the 5 to 20 foot range and two putted most of those, did have one 3 putt that was just a severe under estimatte on the amount of break. 

I like the feel and the sound is very soft.  Not as hard or loud as you might expect from a non insert steal face. 

Tomorrow I have a league round for 18 holes so we will see how it does in a "real" competiion.   Followed up on Saturday witha tournament round in the US Am Tour

[Taylorlong1]

I had a similar first putt experience with my Anser PLD - arrived last week just in time for my round. I literally was taking the plastic off at the green, had never putted it, and sunk a 12 foot breaking putt to save par. Great start to the relationship! I couldn’t miss that day.

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Incidents 

 

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So I still have (and will always have) the Ping PLD Miller Anser.  It is beatufiul.

Perfect Anser head, beautiful black shaft and the PP58 midsize grip make it timeless.

However, something has just been off for me with it and I cannot put my finger on it.

I went to my local GG and rolled it side by side with the Anser 2 and for me there was quite a noticeable difference between the 2.  The Anser felt almost "lighter" than the Anser 2 and led to an inconsistent stroke for me.  With the Anser 2, it felt more natural for me to take back and easier for me to return at a consistent path and face angle.  The Anser 2 also feels better at impact for me.  It produces a deeper sound, while the standard Anser comes off a bit high pitches/hollow sounding.  Is it because of the black finish?  Is it because of the graphite shaft? Not sure, but it is noticeable to me.

So I did what any reasonable golfer would do: I used all my saved up gift cards and bout the Anser 2

[ejgaudette]

10 minutes ago, jlukes said:

So I still have (and will always have) the Ping PLD Miller Anser.  It is beatufiul.

Perfect Anser head, beautiful black shaft and the PP58 midsize grip make it timeless.

However, something has just been off for me with it and I cannot put my finger on it.

I went to my local GG and rolled it side by side with the Anser 2 and for me there was quite a noticeable difference between the 2.  The Anser felt almost "lighter" than the Anser 2 and led to an inconsistent stroke for me.  With the Anser 2, it felt more natural for me to take back and easier for me to return at a consistent path and face angle.  The Anser 2 also feels better at impact for me.  It produces a deeper sound, while the standard Anser comes off a bit high pitches/hollow sounding.  Is it because of the black finish?  Is it because of the graphite shaft? Not sure, but it is noticeable to me.

So I did what any reasonable golfer would do: I used all my saved up gift cards and bout the Anser 2

Sounds like an excuse to head to AZ for an full custom in person fitting to me

[dlow206]

35 minutes ago, jlukes said:

So I still have (and will always have) the Ping PLD Miller Anser.  It is beatufiul.

Perfect Anser head, beautiful black shaft and the PP58 midsize grip make it timeless.

However, something has just been off for me with it and I cannot put my finger on it.

I went to my local GG and rolled it side by side with the Anser 2 and for me there was quite a noticeable difference between the 2.  The Anser felt almost "lighter" than the Anser 2 and led to an inconsistent stroke for me.  With the Anser 2, it felt more natural for me to take back and easier for me to return at a consistent path and face angle.  The Anser 2 also feels better at impact for me.  It produces a deeper sound, while the standard Anser comes off a bit high pitches/hollow sounding.  Is it because of the black finish?  Is it because of the graphite shaft? Not sure, but it is noticeable to me.

So I did what any reasonable golfer would do: I used all my saved up gift cards and bout the Anser 2

I was told my PLD custom fitter from Ping that the graphite shaft is super low torque and they got Tour player feedback that it was too stiff feeling. Maybe that is at least partially the cause of what you experienced?

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11 minutes ago, dlow206 said:

I was told my PLD custom fitter from Ping that the graphite shaft is super low torque and they got Tour player feedback that it was too stiff feeling. Maybe that is at least partially the cause of what you experienced?

I'm not sure.  Could definitely play a part in it.

[cnosil]

32 minutes ago, dlow206 said:

I was told my PLD custom fitter from Ping that the graphite shaft is super low torque and they got Tour player feedback that it was too stiff feeling. Maybe that is at least partially the cause of what you experienced?

Was listening to a podcast with a putting coach I have worked with and he indicated that shaft stiffness influences tempo.  Softer putter shafts will slow you tempo and stiffer shafts will up you tempo.  All about the feedback the player gets fro the putter.  People always say that the putter swing is too slow for this type of stuff to matter but it really does matter. 

[Golfspy_CG2]

I was going to take mine out today for league, but wimped out on it due to weather.  It was 42 degrees and 15 mph winds out of the north at 8:30.   I decided discretion was the better part of valor, and came in to work..ha

I had my first round in the US Am Tour this past Saturday and not wanting to put the PLD Tyne 4 in tournament play right off the bat, I used my Sigma 2 Tyne 4.   Wort putting day I can ever remember having.  39 putts, including 3 straight holes where  missed putts of 1.5 feet.    And on one of those I missed a 3 footer before that.   So 10 putts over 3 holes.   Not very good...as the ole ball coach used to say. 

 

[ajbillingsatx]

Big fan of the PLD Milled Tyne 4. I also have a Ping Vault 2.0 Dale Anser and a PLD Milled Anser, but the Tyne 4 is my favorite. The Dale feels great but is more "clicky" and has been my gamer for the last 4 years, the PLD Anser feels and looks great (but haven't tried it off the practice green yet. Sometimes my alignment/aim gets wonky so I'm excited to see how I do without any alignment lines), and the Tyne 4 is rolling really well right now. Definitely a slight change in feel from the Dale, but leaving less putts short.

[GolfSpy SAM]

On 4/28/2022 at 8:38 AM, Golfspy_CG2 said:

I was going to take mine out today for league, but wimped out on it due to weather.  It was 42 degrees and 15 mph winds out of the north at 8:30.   I decided discretion was the better part of valor, and came in to work..ha

I had my first round in the US Am Tour this past Saturday and not wanting to put the PLD Tyne 4 in tournament play right off the bat, I used my Sigma 2 Tyne 4.   Wort putting day I can ever remember having.  39 putts, including 3 straight holes where  missed putts of 1.5 feet.    And on one of those I missed a 3 footer before that.   So 10 putts over 3 holes.   Not very good...as the ole ball coach used to say. 

 

Brutal.  I played on my birthday (at a course out here I'd heard amazing things about (they were right) - Rustic Canyon), and had 6 (!) three-putts through the first 9.  I just could NOT find the pace.  Stopped thinking so hard on the back and didn't three-putt once, which is hilarious and frustrating. 

Crazy how some days (or 1/2 days, even), it just doesn't make sense.  

Hoping to hear how that new Tyne PLD serves you over the season.  Good luck!

-Swanson

[Golfspy_CG2]

Thanks. As mama said, there’d be days like that

Rustic Canyon is a great course only played it once but would love to have had another chance at it. 
 

I’ll put it on play this week. At least two rounds coming up including another in the tour series. 

[dlow206]