March 19, 2022 – As part of a year-long celebration acknowledging the issuance of the Anser putter patent 55 years ago, PING announced the availability of the Anser Patent 55 putters to be sold exclusively through pingpld.com beginning Monday 21st of March. Only 55 of the precision-milled, handcrafted putters, which are made in the USA, will be available via the new website launched last week.
The first of four Anser Patent 55 designs to be released this year as part of the new Putting Lab Design (PLD) Limited collection, the fully machined aluminum bronze putter can be purchased for $790. (Limit one per customer.)
Granted on March 21,1967 by the U.S. Patent office and assigned the number D207-227, the game-changing patent set the standard in putter design that still dominates the winner’s circle today. More than 700 Anser victories are represented in the PING Gold Putter Vault, including the 1969 Masters, the first of 20 major victories for PING’s most iconic design.
The history of the famous design is well-chronicled, from it first being sketched by Karsten Solheim on a 78-rpm record sleeve to his wife Louise’s idea to name the putter Anser, cleverly suggesting Karsten leave out the letter “w” in the word answer to ensure the name would fit on the back of the putter. Earning its first PGA Tour win at the 1966 Florida Citrus Open, just over a month after its introduction at the Phoenix Open, the Anser’s instant popularity changed the trajectory of the company practically overnight as demand grew so quickly it necessitated a move out of the family’s Scottsdale garage and into a small building in north Phoenix to keep up with production. The original building still sits on the company’s 50-acre facility.
The Anser is also famous for its influence on other putter designers in the golf industry, many of whom celebrated the day the patent expired.
“A lot of time has passed since the invention of the Anser putter,” said John A. Solheim, PING’s Chairman & CEO and the youngest son of Karsten and Louise Solheim.
“We think it’s important to remind the golf industry and some of the younger golfers that the familiar putter design they see with other brands’ name on it was created by Karsten in his garage in the mid-1960s. I was fortunate to be at his side building the first Ansers and continued to do so for many years. It was among Karsten’s many contributions to the game that eventually earned him induction into the World Golf of Fame, the only manufacturer to be so honored. We’re flattered that the design has had such a significant influence on putter design for the last 55 years and we think this a great time to celebrate its continuing success by offering golfers a piece of PING history with the introduction of the Anser Patent 55 model.”
With only a few opportunities a year, PLD Limited models consist of putters played by top PING professionals, and iconic PING putters that changed the game. Targeted mainly to collectors, these models will be serialized and available as built with no modifications.
The next Anser Patent 55 will be machined from stainless steel and will launch on June 13, followed by a patina-finished carbon steel version on September 26. The final Anser Patent 55 is milled from stainless steel with a yet-to-be determined finish and is available on December 12.
March 8, 2022 – Custom-engineered to offer milled putter performance, PING has launched four tour-validated models in a series of Putting Lab Design (PLD) putters. The precision-milled putters are now available for pre-order at authorised PING retailers committed to selling premium, custom fit putters.
The PLD Milled line offers a collection of four tour-validated models, each with a history of winning championships. These designs are fully machined from forged, 303 stainless steel and represent a combination of standard-setting favourites like the Anser and newer, Tour-inspired models like the DS72, the choice of multiple-time winner Viktor Hovland. Each model requires more than four hours of milling time, precisely shaping every surface and radius to achieve the high quality and premium look expected in a precision-milled putter.
“The PLD Milled is an exciting addition to our putter line,” said John K. Solheim. “We’ve identified a couple of our most popular models from the past and some newer designs that have attracted a lot of attention in the last couple of years. We’ve given the new putters a very clean, premium look to emphasise the precision process they undergo before they are ready for play. As we collaborate on new designs with our engineers and tour staff through the PLD programme, we’ll add new models to bring golfers the latest in tour-proven performance on the putting green.
“We established the PLD name several years ago as an extension of the PING Putting Lab, where we’ve have been fitting some of the top players in the world for more than 20 years.
“Several of our highest ranked players in the world rely on a PLD custom putter that was designed in collaboration with our engineering team. We chose this week to introduce the PLD programme at one of the game’s most important events and shine a spotlight on our success. Viktor Hovland, Tony Finau and Bubba Watson are just a few players who put their trust in a PLD model, each custom designed and built to their specific needs, but all engineered to win championships,” added Solheim.
As part of the PLD introduction, PING staff players at this week’s THE PLAYERS Championship will carry a PLD-branded staff bag and wear headwear featuring the PLD logo. The staff bags will be autographed by the player and later donated or auctioned off.
PLD MILLED MODEL SPECIFICATIONS
ANSER
Precision-milled from forged, 303 stainless steel
Slight Arc
350g
Matte Black finish
PING black graphite shaft
Lie Angle: 20° +/- 4.0°
Loft: 3° +3°/- 2.0°
ANSER 2
Precision-milled from forged, 303 stainless steel
Slight Arc
350g
Satin finish
Chrome stepless steel shaft
Lie Angle: 20° +/- 4.0°
Loft: 3° +3°/- 2.0°
DS72
Precision-milled from forged, 303 stainless steel
Straight Stroke
365g
Satin finish
Chrome stepless steel shaft
Lie Angle: 20° +/- 2.0°
Loft: 3° +3°/- 2.0°
PRIME TYNE 4
Precision-milled from forged, 303 stainless steel head
Aerospace grade, machined aluminum hosel
Strong Arc
360g
Matte Black finish
Matte-black stepless steel shaft
Lie Angle: 20° +/- 4.0°
Loft: 3° +3°/- 2.0°
The four models (RRP €499) are available for pre-order beginning today at PING authorised retailers committed to selling premium, custom fit putters.
February 8, 2022 – Significant distance gains combined with improved feel and sound in a players-distance model distinguish the new PING i525 irons, according to PING President John K. Solheim, who today officially introduced the newest entry into PING’s extensive iron lineup. The custom-built i525 irons are now available for custom fittings at authorised PING retailers around the world.
“What’s most satisfying in the i525 iron from an engineering standpoint is how our team has been able to maximise the flexing of the metal-wood-style face structure while creating a pleasing sound and feel,” said John K. Solheim.
“As golfers know who’ve played this type of iron design, they often sacrificed some of the feel for more distance. That’s not the case in the i525 as we’re able to provide golfers a solid-feeling iron with the increased ball speed they need to hit longer, higher shots that hit and hold the green. We’re seeing some incredible results as a lot of golfers are a club stronger or more, including Tour pros who are attracted to the compact look and increased ball speed of the longer irons.”
Forged, Maraging-Steel Face
The strength of the variable-thickness, maraging steel allows for a thinner, more dynamic face structure with an internal sole undercut in the 17-4 stainless steel body to increase flexing for more ball speed and shots that launch faster and higher with distance control.
“As we advance all of our iron technologies through our continuous research and knowledge development, it’s important for golfers to understand the different attributes engineered into each model,” said John K. Solheim.
“The i525 is clearly for the golfer in search of more distance. But it offers so much more performance, including exceptional forgiveness concealed in a players- style head. Its size and shape are beautifully crafted, and it’s packed with tremendous technology on the inside, which makes it very appealing to a wide range of golfers.”
Sound Engineering
A polymer is precisely injected onto the inside of the face to improve feel and sound without interfering with face deflection, the source of its increased ball speed.
“One of the biggest challenges we face in designing all clubs is tuning the feel and sound,” said John K. Solheim.
“Because of the i525’s metal-wood-style face design, we knew sound would require additional attention to ensure the gains in distance didn’t come at the expense of the feel. We couldn’t sacrifice one attribute just to improve another. The solution was to inject the polymer in precise amounts to the same area behind the face. The result is a significant improvement in distance, sound and feel.”
Extreme Weighting
Tungsten toe and shaft tip weights combine with a tiered, dynamic face structure and cavity to expand the perimeter weighting while preserving ball speed through greater face deflection for added distance and improved accuracy. The moment of inertia has increased in the vertical and horizontal axes to provide tighter dispersion and increased forgiveness.
“The structure of the face and cavity is a significant mechanical-engineering accomplishment,”John K. Solheim said.
“They function as one to ensure golfers benefit from the forgiveness PING irons are famous for while maintaining consistent bending across the face to deliver the added ball speed and higher launch that golfers expect in a distance-focused iron.”
Friction Face with MicroMax Milled Grooves
Introduced last year in the i59 iron, the i525’s precision-machined face has MicroMax grooves for tighter spacing and a geometry that results in an average of four extra grooves on each club to reduce fliers in the short irons and preserve spin in the long irons for greater control and consistency.
January 30, 2022 – Viktor Hovland won his first Rolex Series title as he completed a sensational finish with a play-off victory over Richard Bland at the 2022 Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic.
The Norwegian was barely in the picture when he missed a short putt and made a bogey on the 15th but he finished birdie-eagle-birdie to sign for a 66 and post the target at 12 under.
Bland joined him in the clubhouse with a birdie-birdie finish of his own in a 68, with two-time champion Rory McIlroy finding water on the last to fall out of the play-off.
Hovland made a two-putt birdie on the first trip back up the 18th and when Bland failed to get up and down after finding a tricky lie with his second, it was the 24-year-old who was left holding the Dallah trophy at Emirates Golf Club.
Hovland becomes the first Norwegian to win a Rolex Series event and adds this title to his maiden DP World Tour victory at the 2021 BMW International Open.
It is his third win in five starts after back-to-back victories in November and December at the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba and Hero World Challenge, and could move him up to third in the Official World Golf Ranking.
“This is pretty wild. I didn’t really think this was possible going in today. I knew I had to shoot a really low number but a lot of things had to go my way and thankful that it did.
“I was fuming after the three-putt on 15 and thought that was it. I knew I just had to try to finish off well and get a nice position for the week. I rolled a really long one on 16, and then on 17, and hey, we got a shot.
“I’m pumping right now. It’s a little bit surreal, and it’s hard to kind of calm yourself a little bit but you’ve just got to rely on all the shots that you hit and just go back to what you know,” said Viktor Hovland.
As with his last successes, Viktor has relied on a golf bag full of PING equipment, including the G425 LST driver, the i210 irons, the Glide Fored Pro wedges and the prototype PLD DS 72 putter.
August 24, 2021 – Engineered for golfers in search of versatility and improved shot making inside the scoring zone, PING today introduced the Glide Forged Pro wedge series. The tour-inspired, high-spinning design is offered in two grind profiles and multiple loft options to fit players who rely on precision and control to shoot lower scores.
The custom-fit, custom-built Glide Forged Pro wedges are now available for pre-order at authorised PING retailers around the world.
“When you look at the Glide Forged Pro wedge, everything about it stands out,” said John K. Solheim, PING President. “It’s a great-looking club with amazing feel that performs beautifully. It has the versatility to attract and benefit a lot of different skill levels. Our engineers focused on every design attribute. It’s slightly smaller heel-to-toe with a rounded profile to allow players the ability to control the club and play any shot with precision. We’ve also applied a new face blast to improve friction for increased spin and trajectory control.”
Tour-Inspired Compact Shape
In consultation with its Tour staff and brand ambassadors, PING’s engineers designed the Glide Forged Pro for golfers who focus on saving shots into and around the green. The smaller heel-to-toe head, which is forged from 8620 carbon steel, creates a captured look at address, giving players the confidence to manipulate the head to help execute any shot they are facing.
“We know golfers are very particular about the look of their wedges. That first impression when they look down at it is vitally important to whether it makes it into their bag,” said John K. Solheim.
“The feedback from our players and coaches really helped guide the design of the Glide Forged Pro. It sets up perfectly behind the ball, giving you the confidence to pull off almost any shot. It has the all-around performance that will lead to lower scores for a lot of different type of players.”
Friction Face with Emery Blast
In combination with the precision-milled face and grooves, the new Emery face blast adds more texture to the hitting surface, creating higher friction and more interaction between the club and ball for more spin and lower launch. The 50º and 52º lofts feature wheel-cut grooves with a 20º sidewall to optimise performance on full shots. The 54º to 62º options are milled with a 28º sidewall and tighter radius for more spin and precision on finesse shots around the green and from the sand. The hydropearl 2.0 chrome finish adds to the higher spin and lower launch, especially from wet and rough conditions.
“As great as these clubs look, it comes down to performance off the face,” said John K. Solheim. “The new Emery blast makes a huge difference. The added spin and lower launch overall give shot makers the control they need to play at the pin on full shots or take on the tough shots around the green.”
Expanded Lofts and Grinds
Two grind options in multiple lofts expand the offerings to ensure a wedge choice to match a golfer’s playing conditions and angle of attack. In the “S” grind, moderate bounce and a rounded lead edge combine to produce an option that fits most golfers.
It comes in seven loft/bounce configurations. The “T” Grind has a narrower sole with approximately 3º less bounce than the “S” to make it more versatile and precise around the green. It’s available in three lofts, including a 62º, which offers low bounce and high loft for the most greenside versatility and will be a popular choice on tour when matching course conditions. Golfers can also choose from eight custom grinds through PING Wrx, the company’s facility that custom builds the majority of its tour and college equipment.
59º EYE2 Toe Option
The PING EYE2 wedge face profile inspired the “S” grind 59º option, which is distinguished by the high-toe design made popular by Karsten Solheim’s iconic sand wedge developed in the early 1980s. It features a blended hosel and a more traditional sole design than the original with approximately 1.5º less bounce than the other “S” grind lofts.
“I may be a little biased since my swimming pool as a kid was shaped like a PING EYE2 wedge, but I love the high-toe option in this line,” said John K. Solheim. “It gives me the confidence and versatility to play high and low shots with a lot of spin without being intimidated. It’s especially good out of the bunker.”
GLIDE FORGED PRO WEDGES SPECIFICATIONS
Material/Manufacturing Process: Forged 8620 carbon steel head; precision-milled face and grooves; Emery face blast; hydropearl 2.0 chrome finish
August 24, 2021 – Employing a patent-pending technology known as AlumiCore, PING today introduced the i59 iron, a forged blade that delivers the look, feel and trajectory control preferred by better players with forgiveness unprecedented in blade-style designs.
The custom-built i59 irons are now available for custom fittings at authorised PING retailers around the world.
“There’s been a lot of anticipation for the i59 iron since we took them out on tour a few months ago, so we’re very excited to bring them to golfers around the world,” said John K. Solheim, PING’s president.
“It’s a true forged blade on the outside, but inside it’s like nothing ever engineered in golf equipment. Our team took on the challenge of disrupting an iron category that traditionally has lacked a lot of performance innovation and developed an iron unlike any other. The combination of the look, feel and forgiveness ‘when you need it’ sets it apart from anything else in the industry. Once golfers hit it, they’ll be pleasantly surprised by its versatility. The i59 will clearly appeal to better golfers but the combination of forgiveness and clean appearance will attract golfers of all skill levels.”
“It’s been very well received on tour and was in the bag of Viktor Hovland when he became the first Norwegian to win on the European Tour earlier this summer. Johannes Veerman just won with a full set of the i59s on Sunday at the Czech Masters. The players really like the distance control and the ability to consistently flight the ball to the precise yardages required to succeed at the professional levels.”
AlumiCore Technology Increases MOI
An aerospace-grade aluminium insert allows approximately 30 grams of material from the centre of the club to be redistributed to the perimeter, some in the form of toe and shaft tip weights, elevating the MOI to match that of the larger PING i210 iron. Each iron in the set requires a different size aluminium core, adding to the precision and complexity of the manufacturing process to ensure quality and performance in every iron. The result is a forgiving, forged iron with a crisp, solid feel at impact that delivers lower launch and trajectory control with the precision expected from a blade design.
“We know this type of player may not put forgiveness at the top of their list when considering their iron choice, so we engineered it in a way that increased the MOI in a clean and impactful way,” said John K. Solheim.
“At address, it’s perfectly sized and shaped with a thin top line and the right amount of offset. It has a narrow sole to move smoothly through the turf and ensure a pleasing impact experience. Inside, the AlumiCore technology allows us to increase the MOI by moving the weight to the perimeter using toe and shaft tip weights. Our player testing shows tighter dispersion throughout the set and very high marks for feel.”
Friction Face with MicroMax Milled Grooves
The precision-machined face has new MicroMax grooves for tighter spacing and a geometry that results in an average of four extra grooves on each club to reduce fliers in the short irons and preserve spin in the long irons for greater control and consistency.
“We love the challenge of improving groove performance,”John K. Solheim said. “When golfers address the i59 iron, they’ll notice more grooves. We were able to accomplish this through our continuous research and experiments with different configurations to deliver the spin performance required for consistency and predictability from all conditions.”
100% Inspected Manufacturing Steps
During the development of the iron, PING’s innovation and engineering teams spent significant time perfecting the manufacturing process which includes 100% inspection of numerous steps, including sole shaping, head polishing, face machining and head forging. Joining the 1025 carbon steel forged body, aluminium insert and laser cut 17-4 stainless steel face employs a forging process known as swaging, which applies pressure to the three parts, creating a unibody-style part that is then plasma-welded to seal the seams.
“The i59 project pulled in our expertise from multiple disciplines within our engineering and innovation groups,” said John K. Solheim.
“Once we had the idea to join the three parts together, we were challenged with scaling the complicated process within the manufacturing process. In collaboration with our suppliers, we developed highly-precise procedures that makes the i59 the most technologically advanced iron we’ve ever manufactured.”
April 27, 2021 – The Ladies European Tour (LET) has announced PING Europe as the official apparel supplier of the European Solheim Cup Team for both the 2021 Solheim Cup at Inverness Club, Toledo, and the 2023 Solheim Cup at Finca Cortesin, Costa del Sol, Spain.
This year’s staging will be the first time in Solheim Cup history that Team Europe has sported PING Apparel, as they look to defend the coveted trophy that they won in spectacular fashion at Gleneagles in 2019.
PING has a historic association with the biennial contest, playing an integral role in the event’s conception and first staging in 1990, with the contest named after Karsten and Louise Solheim, the founders of PING.
As one of three Global Partners, PING’s decision to support Team Europe further highlights the brand’s commitment to supporting and growing women’s golf. This significant support has also been highlighted through the PING Junior Solheim Cup, founded in 2002, which has been a pathway for some of the world’s best players. PING became the official clothing supplier for Team Europe in this competition in 2015.
Catriona Matthew, the 2019 and upcoming 2021 Team Europe captain, already enjoys a successful partnership with PING and has recently collaborated in designing bespoke outfits for this year’s tournament days.
Inspiration has been drawn from flowers native to Ohio, as well as putting a modern twist on recognisable European themes. A unique colour palette has also been created for the event, which will include 2021 seasonal shades, as well as the traditional Team Europe colours of blue, white and gold – colours synonymous with the final day singles that Catriona was keen to maintain.
Commenting on the announcement, Catriona Matthew, said: “I have been playing PING clubs for five years and I will be wearing their apparel this season for the first time, so when I was looking at team uniforms, I could not think of a better brand to help us look good, feel great and perform to our very best.
“PING are fantastic supporters of the women’s game and the Solheim Cup and I have thoroughly enjoyed working together with them on the new designs.”
Discussing the partnership, Ping Europe Managing Director, Lisa Lovatt, said: “We are delighted to join forces with Team Europe as the Official Apparel Supplier and this partnership exemplifies our unwavering commitment to supporting the women’s game.
“Style and technology go hand-in-hand in PING Apparel, which is designed and engineered to inspire golfers to both look and play their best, providing the comfort and protection to play through the seasons.
“We look forward to seeing the designs being brought to life when Team Europe tee it up later this year and wish them the best of luck in their quest to retain the trophy that they won in such thrilling style at Gleneagles in 2019.”
Alexandra Armas, LET Chief Executive Officer, added: “We are delighted that PING are elevating their much valued, long-standing commitment to women’s golf as they join forces with Team Europe as Official Apparel Supplier at both the 2021 and 2023 Solheim Cup.
“The Team apparel is a part of the event that generates huge expectation to see what each team will be wearing. It is a fun element of the competition with fans wanting to have pieces of these symbolic outfits.
“Having a uniform that ensures the team are able to perform to their best while feeling comfortable is crucial, as they look to defend the trophy.”
April 12, 2021 – With a focus on maximizing MOI through multi-material designs and minimizing the frustration that comes with missed putts, PING today introduced the 2021 putter series. Available in 11 models, the custom-built putters are available for pre-order beginning today at authorized PING golf shops around the world.
“We’ve engineered a lot of score-lowering technology into the 2021 putter line through extensive research and tour player feedback,” said John K. Solheim, PING President.
“All of the models are developed with higher MOI through strategic use of various materials, including tungsten, steel and aluminum, to provide the forgiveness and accuracy golfers expect from a PING putter. The dual-durometer insert features uniform, shallow grooves to give golfers a soft, responsive feel for more consistent distance control with the precise touch they need to hole more putts. We’ve also advanced the visual cues depending on the model to help make alignment easier and more natural when addressing a putt.”
“Eleven options ensure a putter to fit every golfer’s eye and stroke type,” John K. Solheim added. “The line-up features new designs created through our Tour-focused PLD (Putting Lab Design) program, including versions inspired by PING professionals Viktor Hovland (DS 72) and Cameron Champ (Tyne 4). From blades to mallets and for straight, slight arc and strong-arc stroke types, it’s a complete line engineered to lower scores and increase enjoyment.”
HIGH MOI, MULTI-MATERIAL DESIGNS
Each model in the series is built using aerospace-grade materials in a variety of shapes and sizes to achieve new levels of forgiveness. The three Anser versions (Anser, Anser 2, Anser 4) combine a stainless-steel head with tungsten heel and toe weights to elevate the popular design’s MOI to its highest ever. In the Kushin 4, DS 72 and Tyne 4, a steel weight is used in the heel and tungsten is applied to the toe to better optimize the CG location for higher performance.
The Fetch and Oslo H join a cast 304 stainless steel body with an aluminum sole plate to position mass around the entire perimeter to create highly forgiving mallet-style designs. In the new CA 70, a dense stainless steel sole weight lowers the CG of the aluminum body for more forgiving results. The Harwood delivers the highest MOI in the line due to its 6061 aluminum body and 93g tungsten weights in all four corners of the fully-machined design.
DUAL-DUROMETER INSERT FOR SOFT, SOLID FEEL
The soft, responsive face in every model is the result of an innovative dual-durometer PEBAX insert material and uniform, shallow grooves. The softer front layer of the insert ensures the precision necessary for shorter, delicate must-makes. The firmer back layer offers the solid feedback and distance control required for holing longer-range putts and improving overall consistency.
“By combining the two hardnesses of the PEBAX material we’re providing a feel preference that appeals to a large segment of golfers while delivering the consistency golfers need to improve their ‘strokes gained: putting’ results,” said John K. Solheim. “It is designed for the golfer who prefers a putter on the softer side of the feel spectrum but with the response of a firm face.”
PREMIUM APPEARANCE
A dark, stealth PVD finish on the heads and a black chrome shaft create a sleek and attractive look from head to grip. All models come standard with a fixed-length shaft that can be custom built from 32” – 38” in ¼” increments. PING’s patented adjustable shaft, which adjusts from 32” – 36”, is available as a custom upgrade.
PING PISTOL GRIP OPTIONS
Three proprietary PING grip designs allow golfers to dial in their optimal fit and feel. The PP58 Mid (87g) is a standard-sized pistol shape made of rubber and designed to help square the face at impact. It is the standard grip on the Anser, Anser 4, Kushin 4, CA 70, DS 72, Tyne 4 and Tyne C. The PP60 (86g) is a midsize, pistol design with a rubber under-listing with larger flat surfaces for increased face awareness. It comes standard on the Anser 2, Fetch, Oslo H and Harwood. The optional PP58-S (99g) is a midsize, pistol design and features a straight taper and larger flat surface for face awareness.
PING ANSER
The timeless Anser is heel-toe tungsten weighted for forgiveness, and the rounded corners, softer ballast surfaces and center line help make alignment easy. For slight-arc stroke types, the Anser makes squaring the face to the target line easy and natural.
Differs from the Anser with a slightly longer and narrower profile, and sharper corners, but shares its clean geometries and center alignment line to making aiming easy. Heel-toe tungsten weighting provides stability, forgiveness and accuracy.
Designed for players who love the classic look and feel of the Anser-style putter and benefit from a strong-arc model. With heel-toe tungsten weighting for forgiveness and slight variations in its longer, narrower profile and sharper corners.
A steel weight in the heel and tungsten in the toe elevate MOI, and this “deep blade” model’s parallel and perpendicular visual cues make alignment easier. Its geometries fit the eye, and for strong-arc players the Kushin 4 promotes a confident, consistent putting stroke.
This mid-mallet utilizes a steel weight in the heel and tungsten in the toe to stabilize the head and create high forgiveness, and the clean lines with perpendicular and parallel visual cues combine to simplify alignment. The classic Anser-style hosel promotes a slight rotation.
Fits either a slight-arc or straight stroke type, the CA 70 offers a full-width alignment line and contrasting surfaces help frame the ball. An aluminum body and stainless steel sole plate position the CG low-back to ensure a high MOI.
The distinctive design provides a balanced look at address while allowing for a steel weight in the heel and tungsten in the toe to ensure stability and make it highly forgiving and accurate. The “flow neck” hosel promotes a strong-arc stroke rotation.
A unique round cutout is concealed underneath for retrieving the ball with the head, and the weight saved with the cutout moved to the perimeter to increase MOI. The stainless-steel body and aluminum sole plate increase the perimeter weighting for added forgiveness, and this model fits players with a straight stroke.
Center shafting provides a balanced, symmetrical address view and allows the head to fit straight-stroke-type players to promote a more consistent stroke. Heel-toe tungsten weighting stabilizes the head to ensure a high MOI for forgiveness.
A long, clean alignment line, thicker top rail, and soft ballasting focus the eye for easier alignment. The Anser-style hosel fits a slight-arc stroke, and the stainless steel body and aluminum sole plate expand the perimeter weighting to elevate forgiveness.
The Harwood is the most technically advanced model in the line, delivering stability and forgiveness by utilizing an aluminum body and tungsten weighting at each corner to drive up the MOI, while a trio of alignment lines simplify aiming from a model that can be fit for two stroke types.
Armlock players are set-up for success with this mallet, which generates high forgiveness from its lighter aluminum body paired with dense tungsten weighting at each corner to create extreme MOI. Ball-framing alignment cues focus the eye and make aiming natural.
March 26, 2021 – Designed to inspire female golfers to both look and play their best, PING has unveiled details of its Spring-Summer 2021 women’s apparel collection, which features bold floral prints to celebrate the transition into the warmer summer months.
Combining premium performance fabrics with the latest seasonal print and colour trends, the collection is centred around the bold and striking ‘Rose Garden’ colour story that features feminine and romantic shades of pink, offset with the luxurious tone of royal purple. This is combined with PING’s innovative Sensor platform, which is designed to ensure every garment is specifically engineered to respond to the body’s requirements and demands of the game.
Rose Graden
Striking and stylish in equal measure, the ‘Rose Garden’ palette centres around two key tones; ‘Rosebud’, which provides a strong, confident shade of pink, and ‘Royal Purple’, which offers a sophisticated and darker tone. These are evident throughout the collection, with a statement ‘Rose Garden’ print and subtle Wild Rose Jacquard pattern, ensuring a modern twist to a classic design, providing a fresh update for the season.
The key colour story is epitomised by the Rose Gardenpolo, sleeveless polo and skort, which are all engineered with SensorCool technology and feature the striking and stylish ‘Rose Garden’ printed fabric.
Also new for Sring-Summer 2021, Bronte comes in a choice of Rosebud or Royal Purple and features the Wild Rose Jacquard pattern throughout, while Penelope is a stylish colour blocked Wild Rose Jacquard polo, available in White/Royal Purple or White/Rosebud. The polos all feature SensorCool technology for moisture-moving comfort in all conditions.
ROSE GARDEN POLO
The Rose Garden performance polo debuts a mid-scale romantic floral design throughout. The signature print focuses on stemmed and sparsely scattered rose blooms, creating a striking and playful print design. A fresh white placket and rib collar maintains classic golf appeal. Silver metallic buttons and a PING logo add a premium finish. Engineered from SensorCool stretch and moisture-moving fabric, providing comfort in all conditions. Sensor Platform: SensorCool. Fabric: 89% Polyester, 11% Elastane. RRP: €70.00.
ROSE GARDEN SLEEVELESS POLO
The Rose Garden sleeveless polo has been crafted from SensorCool stretch and moisture-moving fabric, ensuring on-course comfort. The classic sleeveless polo silhouette has been given a contemporary update, with a placed rose print design. The pattern is positioned to flatter the body and pairs perfectly with the Rose Garden skort for a stand-out outfit. Sensor Platform: SensorCool. Fabric: 89% Polyester, 11% Elastane. RRP: €65.00.
ROSE GARDEN SKORT
The Rose Garden skort features a statement floral print. Engineered in SensorCool performance fabric, it ensures comfort and freedom of movement. This striking design offers timeless style and endless versatility, coordinating perfectly with the rest of the collection. Sensor Platform: SensorCool. Fabric: 89% Polyester, 11% Elastane. RRP: €85.00.
BRONTE POLO
Inspired by jagged stems and wild roses, the Bronte classic polo shirt silhouette is elevated with our Wild Rose Jacquard, providing a sophisticated tonal pattern throughout. Engineered for moisture-moving comfort in all conditions. Sensor Platform: SensorCool. Fabric: 100% Polyester. RRP: €65.00.
PENELOPE POLO
The Penelope, a colour blocked polo shirt, is crafted in the Wild Rose Jacquard pattern throughout and features two contrasting colour combinations for a bolder look. Engineered in SensorCool fabric, this style not only looks good but will keep you cool, dry and comfortable on the course. Sensor Platform: SensorCool. Fabric: 100% Polyester. RRP: €55.00.
March 18, 2021 – PING has announced details of its Spring-Summer 2021 men’s apparel range, which combines the latest premium fabrics with contemporary styling, to enable golfers to both look and play their best.
Engineered with a distinct focus on performance, comfort and style, the collection is inspired by a number of standout designs that feature clean, angular and linear patterns, offering greater choice to the golfer. This is complemented bythe innovative Sensor fabric technology platform from PING, which is designed to ensure every garment is specifically engineered to respond to the body’s requirements and demands of the game.
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The range features three distinct colour palettes. The ‘Refined Resort’ colour story provides both statement colours and a technical edge, while the ‘Coastal Tides’ palette features three aqua blue shades for a fresh, refined and contemporary on-course look. The ‘Heritage’ palette sees the continuation of key shades to create a core colour language that transcends the seasons.
The collection is highlighted by the Frequency Polo, which takes inspiration from the sound frequency made by the original PING 1-A putter – the iconic putter model engineered by PING founder, Karsten Solheim, in 1959. A Jacquard pattern to the front of the shirt replicates this sound wave and creates a modern and completely unique design that celebrates the PING brand heritage. This refined and contemporary polo also features a large linear Eye mark logo, inspired by the circular graph created during a golf swing.
Also new for SS21, the Etten, Staton, Romy and Holten polo shirts are all engineered with SensorCool technology to provide moisture-moving comfort in all conditions.
Available in Greystone Multi or Navy Multi, Etten features a Herringbone Jacquard pattern to the front body, while Staton is a yarn-dyed, engineered stripe polo that comes in a choice of Greystone Multi or Sky Grey Multi.
Romy is available in three fresh colourways – Marine Blue, Silver or Snorkel Blue – and is designed with a tonal geometric camo pattern throughout. Holten is a placement-print performance polo that comes in four distinct colour options: Greystone, Pacific, Navy and White.
FREQUENCY POLO
Inspired by the impact sound of the original PING 1-A putter, the Frequency polo shirt features a premium Jacquard pattern of this unique soundwave. A concealed placket ensures the pattern remains uninterrupted across the chest and a concealed button-down collar continues the clean look. Also featuring a large Eye mark logo on the reverse shoulder, the shirt is engineered from SensorCool yarns to ensure golfers remain cool and dry. Sensor Platform: SensorCool. Fabric: 100% Polyester. RRP: 75€.
ETTEN POLO
A performance polo shirt with a twist. The Etten features a contemporary interpretation of a classic herringbone pattern. A stand-out, contrast colour rib under placket, concealed button-down collar and solid colour arms and back body create a modern aesthetic. Engineered from SensorCool fabric, it provides comfort in play, with moisture-movement and quick-drying stretch properties. Sensor Platform: SensorCool. Fabric: 100% Polyester. RRP: 70€.
STANTON POLO
A yarn-dyed, engineered polo shirt. The chest stripe design provides highlights of this season’s colour, set against a wearable and versatile classic-coloured base. Constructed in SensorCool fabric, with added stretch fibres, the Staton is engineered to keep golfers comfortable, cool and dry, both on and off the course. Sensor Platform: SensorCool. Fabric: 92% Polyester, 8% Elastane. RRP: 70€.
ROMY POLO
Designed to make a statement on the fairways, a tonal Jacquard in a geometric camo pattern creates a stand-out look. A contrast rib under placket ties in with the PING Eye logo on the shoulder. Outstanding technical performance comes from the SensorCool fabric with moisture-movement and quick-drying stretch properties. Sensor Platform: SensorCool. Fabric: 100% Polyester. RRP: 65€.
HOLTEN POLO
The Holten polo features a placement print to the chest, inspired by linear and angled shapes. Using SensorCoolfabric to wick moisture away from the body, the Holten is engineered for comfort, while also providing an on-trend style statement from its modern, graphic alternative to the traditional chest stripe. Sensor Platform: SensorCool. Fabric: 100% Polyester. RRP: 55€.
