I have owned dozens of Ping putters, and the B60 model line is consistently my favorite because of the longer sight line on the flange than most Pings, the slight toe-down balance versatility, and the squareness at address. All three of these features make it easy to align, plus the putter works well with straight back, straight through and slight arc putting strokes. The putter is just versatile for many putting situations. The IsoPur2 insert then adds to the value by creating a larger MOI than a conventional all-metal putter. The tungsten weights in the heel and toe of the IsoPur2 (the IsoPur does not have these added weights), plus the light polymer insert in the middle, thrust the weighting to the outside of the putter. Plus the flange on the IsoPur models is a little bigger, thus pulling the weight back; the physics of this is known as the gear effect and gets the ball rolling (not bouncing) sooner. Because of the lightweight center insert, the IsoPur clubhead is a little larger than the strictly all-metal (steel, manganese bronze, beryllium copper, or beryllium nickel) B60 putters. The IsoPur polymer face is a LIVELY face; this is not a soft distance-absorbing insert of many of the insert designs. The putts roll at speeds similar to all-metal clubheads, but the sound is a little quieter. It is a "click" rather than a "ting." If you are going to play a Ping B60 putter, then you ought to take advantage of the MOI, COG, alignment, and slightly larger size "extras" of the IsoPur2, the IsoForce, or the G5 B60's. Many companies, including Cleveland, Wilson, MacGregor (Lakewood is a great model!), Scotty Cameron, Ray Cook, Nike (Method is oversized with insert and good), and Odyssey make a B60 clone, but the Ping models recommended above, plus perhaps the Lakewood, are the best performing of the B60's because of the "extras" incorporated into the design. I have used the B60 design for over 30 years now, and keep testing it. Always looking for a better "gamer" putter, but the B60 design wins year after year. Good from off the green, good for long lag putts, good for short knee-knockers. (Plus one of the best designs for scooping up your ball after your opponents concede your putt.) I have dozens of reviews, and typically give no more than 4 stars, but the Ping IsoPur2 B60 model merits its 5 star rating!Read full review
I got my Ping Anser putter quite reasonably priced on eBay after scouting many models for a while. I still wonder why there is such a big price difference between the comparable original Anser that has no Scottsdale imprint and the one that has. Probably the Scottsdale model is limited in quantity and sought after by collectors around the world. One of the unique features on an Anser putter is a cut-through line underneath its sole that I don't see on other non-Ping putters that I own despite their similarity in shape to the Anser. I guess its inventor, Mr. Karsten Solheim, named his putter "Ping" because of the sound it produces on ball impact. However, some newer Anser models do not seem to have that feature. It could be useful to request the seller the photo that shows the putter's sole if you intend to have it. I have to accept that for me Ping Anser's club head (with manganese bronze) weighs more optimally than other putters using different materials that make them feel too heavy or too light. That is another uniqueness that makes the Anser stand out from the crowd. Overall, I am very satisfied, and so should anyone who has experienced it.Read full review
Alright, first off this is one of the best designs for a putter, which has been replicated numerous times. That being said, I looked at the PING Karsten Anser and the Taylormade Rossa Daytona..both modeled after the Original Ping Anser. To be honest, I love the feel of the AGSI+ insert in the daytona but went with the PING based on reliability and simply knowing that PING makes some of the greatest putters on the planet. I am glad I went with the decision I did, getting a new PING Karsten Anser for 55 dollars shipped, vs. 120 for the Daytona. The feel is soft, the ball runs true to speed and you can really tell when you've mishit a putt. This is a good thing for a low to mid handicap player who would like to disect his game. I recommend the putter to anyone who is thinking of buying it and can find it for under 75 dollars or so. If you are looking to spend around 100 or more, you may want to look at the Daytona, it really feels great.Read full review
This Ping is exactly why you need to look at Belly Putters before spending much money.The greens you usually play with. How much practice would you use. MOST belly putters are there to make money for them. People buy one and don't like it or they actually putt worst than the original one. The wristy putter needs to practice Long and Belly putters, even without practice it will help that.If you have a good stroke you probably aren't looking for one anyway. But when deciding to try one .. GET a Heavier One. Most are too light and this Answer 2i Ping is made for the guy that already has a pretty good stroke and play's on faster greens. More money for the Belly's: Scotty Cameron has 2 different putters that do work but they are expensive. Very heavy and they pay for their Belly Putter by kicking your &^% on the greens. If practiced even a little .. the people you play with .. will be seeing the difference in your game. Big Sur Model's One and Two. The BIG SUR 2 is probably the best Putter. Have your Pro ask what length you need for either a Long or Belly. Only use the center shafted one Big Sur 2. The one is cheaper but not what you want (Thats Why it's Cheaper).On the 2 BIG SUR you look directly at your hands and shaft straight toward your object. Because it is probably the heaviest putter you'll ever have .. it doesn't take as much effort to reach to the hole. 2 Beautiful things help you AND you will be better. Less wrist with a Belly or Long Putter and The Heavy Central Shafted Putter you wont have to move the putter head faster or harder for distance. It will cost you a few Bucks but you'll get it back with your buddies (If they still pay with you again). You will lose money with 3 or 4 of garage full Putters. Oh Yea .. They don't sell them "New" anymore and you need to work on finding one. It's worth it. retail was 299.00 but now .. more are looking for them. On EBay they can be had for 150 to 200 .. Usually.Read full review
I'm a middle-aged bogie golfer,lowest ever handicap: 12. I'd been using a Ping Cushin (and its twin in a second bag at my 2nd home in Mexico) for over 6 years. Simple, no graphics, no insert, just bronze. The shaft pitted out so I took it apart to discover a hidden steel bearing deep in the hosel / putter shaft port and more to the repair than just epoxying in a new shaft with a new grip as I had thought. So I bought a MINT Ping Anser 2i with headcover from Play It Again Sports for $32, 35" shaft, because I liked the balance and head shape and that it had a slightly heavier head than the Cushin, which had begun to leave the longer putts short lately. The insert face was nothing new-I'd hit some Odyssey 2 Balls, I also own a 35" mallet "Drambuie" presentation putter, I'd hit other "vintage" synthetic-faced putters over the years and liked the feel but missed the "ping" of my old Cushins. I was a little nervous about the steel lower edge below that insert "blading" the putt if the stroke was a little too high and discovered that there is immediate feedback when that happens, a good thing! I'm now used to the loss of the "ping" as it's been replaced quickly by the sound of a lot of short, medium and long putts dropping into the cup and folks, that's not fiction. After years with the same putter, no matter what it is, a reasonably consistent golf player is going to drop lots of putts of every range into the cup and in increasing number. The tough part is getting used to the new line-up, the new feel and balance and swing weight of a NEW putter. In this case I had absolutely no problems - that Anser 2i went to work as if there were no tomorrow. It's that PING Thing, I'm telling you. It's the same for the Cushin as the 2i as the Ping Craz-e, which I also like and have used 4 times in rounds (my wife owns it)at my usual local course here in the US (Colonie, NY).My opinion is that there is a common element in Ping putters that once you become familiar with or become a fan of Ping putters they will generally work for you, given the same style, as in BLADE or MALLET. The other issue is about practice, how often you play and how focused you are. Standing on the green over a putt is where there is the very least amount of room for casual swing thoughts and I think that the Ping 2i is a putter that rewards good mechanics and focus without having to think about the tool itself. This one I sole behind the ball, step into the shot, peep the hole and return to the ball, tap and shoot. That 2i lines itself up without any tweaking or twitching, I swear. There's a meaty little slap of a sound but no rubbery trampoline feel. It just goes off in a forthright, speedy and true fashion, no hops, darn little skid and end-over-end. What's to Like: You gotta like the $30 to $60 prices on the standard and belly config. Anser 2i on EBay and in the used club joints against what was retail back in The Day for a premium putter, still top-of-line quality. (Cushins go cheaper than $12 and $60, too, so look hard before you buy and study the shafts- there were several diff. configs avail.) What's Not So Hot: Behind the see-through face insert is an ad for PING as large as the etched and black-filled one on the back. If you are not a fan of blatant marketing and can't handle that then go elsewhere, get a different model or get over it. The Anser 2i is worth being in the bag! My Drambuie putter is as gaudy as Turkish wedding barge but I got used to it.Read full review