Karsten Solheim first designed the Ping Anser putter back in 1966 and it has grown to become one of the most iconic putter models of all time. Such is the case that when golfers talk about blade putters, the words ‘Anser-style’ are often used to describe their appearance. The new Ping Scottsdale Anser Putter carries on the familiar shape but features some new technology said to improve the feel and help golfers hole more putts.
The Ping Scottsdale Anser Putter from behind
(Image credit: Future)
While I’ve dabbled in the mallet and zero-torque putter space trying to find my gamer for this year, I always seem to revert back to a blade as I prefer both the looks and feel on offer. However, to make sure I got the perfect Scottsdale putter for me, I used the Ping WebFit Putter app, which gets you to answer a series of questions about what you look for in a putter, such as shape, weight, feel and your regular miss. From here, you’re given your top three matches and of course, mine came out as the Anser!
There are 9 models in the Ping Scottsdale family, ranging from counter-balance mallets, to mid-mallets and more blade offerings, so you can be rest assured, no matter what shape you prefer, there is something in the range for you.
The contrasting topline on the Ping Scottsdale Anser Putter
(Image credit: Future)
As you would expect, the Ping Scottsdale Anser boasts the same classic profile as all the other iterations that came before. You wouldn’t repaint the Mona Lisa, would you? The smooth shoulders fall onto rounded bumpers at the rear, creating a traditional and timeless look behind the ball at address. I feel as though this model is slightly thicker than say the Anser PLD putter and while I’m someone who typically prefers either a sight dot or alignment cues at all, the white line stands out nicely against the black nickel finish. The electric blue on the sole and surrounding the bottom of face slightly cheapens the look in my opinion, but that’s a matter of personal preference.
The Ping Scottsdale Anser Putter at address
(Image credit: Future)
The topline on this putter is a darker grey, which blends nicely with the black nickel body yet is prominent enough to help with alignment of the putter face. Where the looks differ from the PLD models, so does the feel. The new one-piece Pebax insert is one of the softest feeling faces on any putter I have ever tested. While I can imagine this is perfect for those playing on faster greens, it certainly took…
..
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at Latest from Golf Monthly in Reviews…