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Why We Like It
- This line includes three fully milled takes on historic Ping models, including the iconic Anser heel-toe weighted plumber’s-neck blade.
- The designs are a product of Ping’s engineers working in consultation with the company’s tour staff.
- The new shallow milling pattern creates a more responsive impact while maintaining a soft feel.
- The precision CNC-milling process takes four hours per head, and the heads are made from 303 stainless steel.
- The plumber’s neck Anser 30 (355 grams) and heavier, wide-sole Anser 4D (365 grams) favor arcing strokes.
- The double-bend shaft on the Kushin works best with straighter strokes.
- Top 5 in Performance, low- and high-handicaps
- Models: Anser 30, Anser 4D, Kushin. Head weights: 355 grams (Anser 30, Kushin), 365 grams (Anser 4D). Lengths: 34-35 inches. Loft: 3 degrees
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a slim, traditional blade with subtle sole ribs that let it sit flush and a deep milled face producing a soft, audible click and smooth end-over-end roll. It’s surprisingly forgiving for its size: tight dispersion, stable swing, strong center feel that encourages precise speed control and excellent performance inside 10 feet. Balanced with minimal toe hang for consistent strikes. Some found the narrow head made alignment and distance control on longer putts trickier.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed the slim, traditional blade pairs classic looks with modern performance: subtle ribs let the head sit flush, deep face milling delivers a soft-yet-audible pop and a smooth, consistent roll. It’s surprisingly forgiving—balls start on line, mis-hits carry similar distance and dispersion stays tight—while the stable head and minimal toe hang make center strikes feel pillowy and encourage quick speed control. One caveat: impact is slightly firmer than ultra-soft models.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a classic blade with a sleek, minimalist look, soft milled face and very well‑balanced feel that produces tight dispersion and true, end‑over‑end roll. It rewards a soft, quiet stroke, offers crisp feedback on mis-hits, predictable short‑putt speed and a toe hang that helps close the face. It’s light enough to work with the hands yet carries enough mass behind the ball. One downside: the head is somewhat narrow, which can make alignment and long‑putt distance control trickier.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List panelists observed a classic, elegant brushed look and a firm, deliberate strike with a satisfying soft click and immediate end‑over‑end roll. The alignment aid and superb short‑range performance made eight‑footers routine; mis‑hits clustered tightly and distance control was very reliable inside 10 feet. Balance between head and shaft felt near‑perfect and craftsmanship lent calm confidence. One noted the heel‑biased weighting leaves the toe slightly off the ground at address, which could be distracting.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I love the soft-milled face. It rolled the ball very smoothly. I thought it was a bit of a long toe, but I was able to control it. It's light enough so you can work the putter with your hands.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Very pillowy, feels like a marshmallow off the center of the face. The head has minimal toe hang, which allowed for consistent strikes. Dispersion was tight on mis-hits.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
A really classic-looking putter. It looks like something Tiger Woods would use. It also feels great off the face, not too bouncy or soft, which allows you to have a lot of control. Feels like it was designed by the Marines, with its accuracy and consistency.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I love the firm feel of the strike. It didn't swing heavy, but it felt a little heavy at impact—forceful, intentional, very direct. So I felt super confident with the roll I was going to get.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
This putter is so stable, and it packs a big punch coming off the face. Surprising, because you don't expect that kind of performance from a slim head.
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Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I love the soft-milled face. It rolled the ball very smoothly. I thought it was a bit of a long toe, but I was able to control it. It's light enough so you can work the putter with your hands.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Very pillowy, feels like a marshmallow off the center of the face. The head has minimal toe hang, which allowed for consistent strikes. Dispersion was tight on mis-hits.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
A really classic-looking putter. It looks like something Tiger Woods would use. It also feels great off the face, not too bouncy or soft, which allows you to have a lot of control. Feels like it was designed by the Marines, with its accuracy and consistency.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I love the firm feel of the strike. It didn't swing heavy, but it felt a little heavy at impact—forceful, intentional, very direct. So I felt super confident with the roll I was going to get.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
This putter is so stable, and it packs a big punch coming off the face. Surprising, because you don't expect that kind of performance from a slim head.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Classic-looking putter. Extremely soft, great balance between head and shaft. Phenomenal inside 10 feet, but I struggled with distance control on longer putts.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The performance was great. Dispersion was super tight, and the feel was nice and soft yet responsive. Great balance, and the ball rolled end over end nicely. I didn't have to manipulate it at all. Automatic.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
The milling on the face allowed for a smooth roll both on well-struck putts and mis-hits. I think that also led to good dispersion overall.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Good for a golfer who likes the traditional look of a blade putter. But in terms of how it performed, the dispersion and feel off the face were just average to me.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Old-school golfers, this retro look is for you. The milling on the face softens the feel a bit. It's a very well-balanced putter, with a slight ting on long putts and a crisp snap on shorter ones.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
For a smaller head, it has enough weight behind it. It doesn't feel forced when you take it back, and the face stays square. Lacks forgiveness on distance control and accuracy, specifically on intermediate and longer shots.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
The thing that stood out was how it swings and feels. The sweet spot feels so good, it encourages you to hit it in the center to get that feel. I was able to dial in speed very quickly.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
It was strong off the face, energetic. I didn't leave a single putt short. My mis-hits ended up in the same tiny area.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
I mis-hit the first two putts, then I hit the third one in the center, and it came out with the same result. So the consistency surprised me. Everything felt blunt and dull across the face.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Feels like a modern classic in that the materials, the craftsmanship, the brushed look create a very calm putting experience. The click at impact is noticeable in a positive way, and the resulting roll and distance control were exceptional.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Instantly familiar, analog putting experience. Doesn't get more basic than this. Simple blade, easy on the eyes, well balanced, good feel at impact. The club's not giving me much help with stability, so dispersion was not great.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
The sleek and sophisticated appearance will definitely catch your attention. It performs like a classic blade putter where precision is rewarded. Ample feedback on mis-hits, toe and heel. Prone to extra long rollouts, so sometimes it was hard to control.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
This putter performed great on shorter putts. My one gripe would be it was a little hard to tell where on the face I was hitting it. When you get it, the ball takes off, kind of trampolines off the face, and then you have a six-footer coming back.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
A beautiful deep milling all across the face. A little bit on the firmer side at impact, so you get great feedback and a consistent roll. Classic-looking blade putter.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
A minimalist putter. I really like the top line at address, nothing distracting. I felt like I could control the speed and line. It has a soft touch but still good feedback to the hands when you miss the center.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
A traditional design with a great deal of support at the heel, which causes the toe to be off the ground at address. Could be distracting. Great on short putts, but I found some dispersion issues with longer putts. Had to get used to it not making a sound at impact.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Sometimes it's comforting to not have all flashing lights and white teeth. This is simple and elegant and does everything well. It's all substance. I had a really easy time getting putts on line and controlling distance. Made every eight-footer I tried.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
This putter had incredible speed control and feel off the face. From long range, the balls ended up in a nice, tight cluster.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I like the subtle ribs they added to the bottom of the head so that when you set the putter down, it sits flush to the ground. Very helpful. They did a great job of giving the feel off the face some auditory pop while still being soft.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
I had trouble lining it up, maybe because the head is a little thin for me. The ball came off the face kinda hot, so I struggled to tighten up my distance control.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
No detectable noise other than that satisfying sound of a transfer of energy to the ball, a gentle click that was soft but still there. The ball immediately traveled end over end.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
The alignment aid helped me start the ball on line, and the soft feel helped me control my distance. But at the end of the day, this feels like a new version of a decades-old putter, with no new features.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
It's very slow off the face, so you almost have to give it a little extra to get the ball to the hole. I actually tried putting with one hand to feel the balance and started making more putts. So, in a strange way, the putter forces you to have a really soft, quiet motion, which is good.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Standing over the ball, it felt very comfortable, like everything sits right in place. But it was unpredictable. Hard to guess how far back I needed to take the putter for each distance.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
It's a very thin, long head—a traditional blade—but with a shocking amount of forgiveness. The ball starts on line almost every time. On mis-hits, they still roll pretty much the same distance as a good one.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Very simple-looking putter, good lines. But by today's standards, the head feels a little too narrow. I'd kinda lose the head a bit on longer strokes. Dispersion was very predictable.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
This is a blade putter's dream. It's a good weight, and the milled face makes the ball roll off really nicely. The toe hang definitely helps the face close through impact. Really good feedback from the face to the hands. Speed was predictable.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I love the firm feel of the strike. It didn't swing heavy, but it felt a little heavy at impact—forceful, intentional, very direct. So I felt super confident with the roll I was going to get.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
Classic-looking putter. Extremely soft, great balance between head and shaft. Phenomenal inside 10 feet, but I struggled with distance control on longer putts.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
It was strong off the face, energetic. I didn't leave a single putt short. My mis-hits ended up in the same tiny area.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
I mis-hit the first two putts, then I hit the third one in the center, and it came out with the same result. So the consistency surprised me. Everything felt blunt and dull across the face.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Feels like a modern classic in that the materials, the craftsmanship, the brushed look create a very calm putting experience. The click at impact is noticeable in a positive way, and the resulting roll and distance control were exceptional.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
Instantly familiar, analog putting experience. Doesn't get more basic than this. Simple blade, easy on the eyes, well balanced, good feel at impact. The club's not giving me much help with stability, so dispersion was not great.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
The sleek and sophisticated appearance will definitely catch your attention. It performs like a classic blade putter where precision is rewarded. Ample feedback on mis-hits, toe and heel. Prone to extra long rollouts, so sometimes it was hard to control.
Jin
30, Handicap 10
2 years testing
A minimalist putter. I really like the top line at address, nothing distracting. I felt like I could control the speed and line. It has a soft touch but still good feedback to the hands when you miss the center.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
A traditional design with a great deal of support at the heel, which causes the toe to be off the ground at address. Could be distracting. Great on short putts, but I found some dispersion issues with longer putts. Had to get used to it not making a sound at impact.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
Sometimes it's comforting to not have all flashing lights and white teeth. This is simple and elegant and does everything well. It's all substance. I had a really easy time getting putts on line and controlling distance. Made every eight-footer I tried.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
No detectable noise other than that satisfying sound of a transfer of energy to the ball, a gentle click that was soft but still there. The ball immediately traveled end over end.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
The alignment aid helped me start the ball on line, and the soft feel helped me control my distance. But at the end of the day, this feels like a new version of a decades-old putter, with no new features.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
I love the soft-milled face. It rolled the ball very smoothly. I thought it was a bit of a long toe, but I was able to control it. It's light enough so you can work the putter with your hands.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
A really classic-looking putter. It looks like something Tiger Woods would use. It also feels great off the face, not too bouncy or soft, which allows you to have a lot of control. Feels like it was designed by the Marines, with its accuracy and consistency.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
The performance was great. Dispersion was super tight, and the feel was nice and soft yet responsive. Great balance, and the ball rolled end over end nicely. I didn't have to manipulate it at all. Automatic.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Good for a golfer who likes the traditional look of a blade putter. But in terms of how it performed, the dispersion and feel off the face were just average to me.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Old-school golfers, this retro look is for you. The milling on the face softens the feel a bit. It's a very well-balanced putter, with a slight ting on long putts and a crisp snap on shorter ones.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
For a smaller head, it has enough weight behind it. It doesn't feel forced when you take it back, and the face stays square. Lacks forgiveness on distance control and accuracy, specifically on intermediate and longer shots.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
This putter performed great on shorter putts. My one gripe would be it was a little hard to tell where on the face I was hitting it. When you get it, the ball takes off, kind of trampolines off the face, and then you have a six-footer coming back.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
I had trouble lining it up, maybe because the head is a little thin for me. The ball came off the face kinda hot, so I struggled to tighten up my distance control.
Anand
44, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
It's very slow off the face, so you almost have to give it a little extra to get the ball to the hole. I actually tried putting with one hand to feel the balance and started making more putts. So, in a strange way, the putter forces you to have a really soft, quiet motion, which is good.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
Standing over the ball, it felt very comfortable, like everything sits right in place. But it was unpredictable. Hard to guess how far back I needed to take the putter for each distance.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Very simple-looking putter, good lines. But by today's standards, the head feels a little too narrow. I'd kinda lose the head a bit on longer strokes. Dispersion was very predictable.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
This is a blade putter's dream. It's a good weight, and the milled face makes the ball roll off really nicely. The toe hang definitely helps the face close through impact. Really good feedback from the face to the hands. Speed was predictable.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Very pillowy, feels like a marshmallow off the center of the face. The head has minimal toe hang, which allowed for consistent strikes. Dispersion was tight on mis-hits.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
This putter is so stable, and it packs a big punch coming off the face. Surprising, because you don't expect that kind of performance from a slim head.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
The milling on the face allowed for a smooth roll both on well-struck putts and mis-hits. I think that also led to good dispersion overall.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
The thing that stood out was how it swings and feels. The sweet spot feels so good, it encourages you to hit it in the center to get that feel. I was able to dial in speed very quickly.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
A beautiful deep milling all across the face. A little bit on the firmer side at impact, so you get great feedback and a consistent roll. Classic-looking blade putter.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
This putter had incredible speed control and feel off the face. From long range, the balls ended up in a nice, tight cluster.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
I like the subtle ribs they added to the bottom of the head so that when you set the putter down, it sits flush to the ground. Very helpful. They did a great job of giving the feel off the face some auditory pop while still being soft.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
It's a very thin, long head—a traditional blade—but with a shocking amount of forgiveness. The ball starts on line almost every time. On mis-hits, they still roll pretty much the same distance as a good one.
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