I didn’t think Ping would EVER do this!

[@TommyHax]

Love your videos mate, almost gave up trying to learn golf a couple years ago but you got me back into it, just from some instructional videos. Thanks mate!

[@brianiswrong]

Am I alone in that, I can't play anymore but love watching Ricky ,with his voice and general descriptions as to what he is doing, almost makes me feel like Iam still able to walk an 18.

[@MrJoebiz24]

Sorry to hear you can't play anymore. At least you still love the game. That is priceless.

[@nicholaslabella9660]

After watching the greens at the masters this weekend I couldn’t help but think how cool it would be for Rick Shiels to play Augusta National for the channel at some point. Love the content Rick keep it up!

[@theartfullgolfer3279]

The best putting practice advise I've ever read was in Golf Digest many years ago. It was all about building confidence. You should just practice puts from more than 10ft and less than 3ft. The idea is when you put from more than 10ft your expectations of making them is low so when you do make them is builds your confidence. From 3ft and in your expectations are you should make all of them and when you do miss its easy to discount those misses. I've used this advise ever since and it really does work. I bought a Scotty Cameron pro platinum Del Mar 3.5 when it came out in 2001 and it's still in the bag.

[@lukeP01]

I recently bought a Ping Tyne 4 (the fang one) and am loving it. Rolls the balls so nicely and it's very stable. I like the fact the face is smaller as well, makes you more confident of striking the middle.

[@rainchild100]

exactly my opinion

[@steve6461]

Ive just got a tyne 4 and absolutely love it

[@bobwright2967]

That was an interesting video. I, personally, couldn't do without the line on the putter. It serves MORE than one purpose (alignment),...it also is there to help you strike the ball on the "balance point" or sweet-spot of the putter. While that may not be critical on Short putts, it IS important on longer (lag) putts. On long putts off-center strikes can make the putter "Twist" and also not give you the proper acceleration (velocity) on the ball. Just my opinion, but thanks for reading it !

[@michaelwinslow816]

same

[@Ravaxr]

I've been partial to a dot on the top bar. It gives you the center mark right next to where it is needed, but doesn't have the directional bias a line has. With my stroke that opens and closes the face, I found a line tends to smear off axis as I swing. A dot can't do that. Plus, using a line on the ball means you only have a perpendicular angle to judge without anything else to distract you, something I feel I can do better than getting 2 separated lines parallel.

[@jessebremner5209]

Never needed a mark on the putter or line...more about reading the distance and break that mattered for makes and misses for me

[@natgolfpro1]

Pretty confident when I say this but I'm sure Rick knows

[@Soul-Taker]

You might be surprised to know that the alignment line is not always on the sweet spot of the putter face. It's a marketing thing, people like to see the alignment line in the middle of the blade but the sweet spot is usually inside of that closer to the heel. You're welcome.

[@chevy4x466]

I grew up golfing in the 80s. I played with an anser. I love ping putters. I have been wanting to purchase a fetch for a year or so. But I am a family man and I make do with an old blade and some lead tape. Thank you Rick for showing respect to the ping putter legacy.

[@alipates8909]

Literally the best golf KZbinr out there.. Rick is tremendously changing the way I play across the ocean.. I have improved drastically over this year.. literally started golfing only a year ago

[@trentoncarr5888]

Rick needs to review the GoodGood putter

[@ShawnyBGolf]

Great video Rick!!! Keep it up. That all black putter looks so slick.

[@edwin03C]

Working from home and watching brand new Rick Shiels is always the best!

[@shmirginhymer1867]

"Working from home" is the new "I don't have a job" nowadays. But in this case, I believe you. 😉

[@michaelwinslow816]

because of rick I'm a good golfer!

[@richb326]

Just got a PLD DS72. It is a piece of pure craftsmanship 😎

[@bigdrews366]

I just got the PLD DS 72 and I have a slight arc stroke but I think I have adjusted to face balance of the DS 72

[@FenwayJoe7129]

The putter looks good. I bought the Ping Fetch model myself. I like that one best. Good review Rick.

[@Simon-wi2ss]

I still remember ping redwood models about 10 yrs ago… it was so nice putter

[@tylerg8465]

I always was terrible at golf but loved the day out, a little older now and started trying.Almost broke par the other day love your videos

[@Ylojaketz]

Looks like a beautifully made club. A few years ago, I concluded that milled face putters perform more reliably for me. I feel the well struck putt better and, just as important, I feel the bad putts better. So, in the end, I'm now a better putter somewhat. I also came to appreciate that (and fortunately so for me) the cost of the milled face putter mattered less than I thought it would. After prevailing on the patience and good-nature of my local Golftown staff over many weeks, I ended up buying a Wilson putter with milled face. It seemed to allow for the same distance and speed control as the Camerons i tried. Have had it ever since and I no longer lust for the SC cache nor this PLD, thankfully.

[@lonepineX]

agree on Wilson & good value as well.

[@joagargo01]

These putters look amazing. I think on that long putt you chose a vey difficult line because even after 4 tries you couldn't leave it close!!

[@MrBiznissam]

Vert happy with my Cleveland Frontline putter ! Started playing golf in September 😌 38,8 atm and played my first 18holes on Sunday(97) made 5 pars!! I watch many of your videos which I then try use during Practice. Course management one helped me big-time ! Thx a lot Rick !

[@stevemcintyre4398]

Agreed. A very underated putter IMO. I have the Frontline Cero and it feels like your Pings or Scotty Camerons. My putting as improved a lot more since using it ($125 new!).

[@MediocreHero66]

I had a hand-me-down Ping putter, served me well. The first new club I bought myself was a Ping Anser, still in the bag today and couldn't see myself swapping anytime soon.

[@shropshirelad5317]

I still use mine quite often. I do wander how much putters have improved in reality and how much is marketing hype.

[@MediocreHero66]

@@shropshirelad5317 I would agree, especially for putters, money for old rope.

[@calvinmaestro3400]

I have an old Ping Eye 2 putter; was good. I attached a small magnet on the back metal shelf. The extra weight transformed it into a fantastic putter! Try it. Cost $36.

[@joemiano4816]

Putter has such a beautiful feel! Feels like hitting through butter!

[@Sn0wSTyX]

Richard . Richard . I’m drunk shopping and you made me buy this putter. Thank you for the videos. From the US. Phat Jimmy

[@realjonmandude]

About three years ago I decided to retire the Hogan "sure-in-one" putter that I have played well for almost 20 years. I have tried some Scotty Cameron putters and have found a few that I liked, but not more than mine. I decided to look at primarily Scotty Cameron putters again. I found one that I enjoyed the feel, but I wasn't sold...so I tried others.....Odyssey, TaylorMade Spider and few others. Then I tried a couple of Ping Sigma 2 putters. I fell in love with the Wolverine 2. Unbelievable. I have been very happy with that choice

[@dknisle1]

I love my Scottsdale putter. Will definitely be looking at these

[@dwightwalker1191]

Great video Rick...you convinced me to buy that putter...Ping should sponsor you, you're such a great spokesman. Cheers Rick!!!!

[@stevemckellar4598]

Always enjoy your videos as they are very insightful. Many people unfortunately wouldn’t consider paying so much for a putter but would never bat an eye paying that price for a driver. I always tell people a good putter is a great investment in your game. Consider the statistics: Par 72 course typically has: 4 par 3’s 4 par 5’s 10 par 4’s Allowing 2 putts/hole = GIR 36/72 = 50% of shots Typical par 72 course has 14 fairways (2 par 3’s/side) 14/72 = 19.4% of shots with driver Other shot (irons) 22/72 = 30.6%. Fifty percent of the game is putting.

[@Skye_the_toller]

I bought the Ping mallet with center shaft this summer... at first, really loved it, I improved my distance by 100%... but realized that I have a lot of difficulty with the alignment with the center shaft... may buy the same putter , but with regular shaft position?? To follow!!! because I really love those new putters!

[@1970pizza]

I think i will stick with my £35 Ping B60 putter , it has served me very well over the last 8 yrs , Remember the putter is only a tool , if the person doesn't put the practice in then it doen't matter if it's a £10 or £1000 putter your still not going to be able to play well

[@marcknightly9677]

I've had my B60 over 30 yrs. Added some weight to it in the last few years. Great club.

[@1970pizza]

@@marcknightly9677 I didn't think the B60 was out that long because my friend bought this putter a year or so earlier brand new out of our club pro shop

[@tristantruitt1592]

@@1970pizza it came out in 78 originally , which also explains why he put some weight on his , the older models were closer to 300g where as the newer models of it are closer to 350g ! Neat !!

[@JohnJohnson-dv1ds]

My B60 is wonderful, but I can see the face is worn after all these years. Going to see if I can have it refurbished

[@1970pizza]

@@tristantruitt1592 I most have got the newer model of the B60 of my friend , he spent £80 on it and played 18 holes with it before leaving it in the garage and I offered him £35 for a laugh , and he took it , it will be in my bag for many more years to come

[@jgs1124]

I have the black Ping Anser and absolutely love it. Been using it for about 4 months now… I will say I switched the headcover

[@thejoker7323]

Rick, could you go into the difference of the neck designs and how they impact stroke?

[@pali1H]

My Taylormade SpiderX helped me incredibly. It helped take me from a 9 to a 6 handicap last season. Putts inside of 7 feet became easier to make. Took me a sec to get distance control down going from a blade to mallet.

[@majen66]

i have this putter and absolutely love it! Opt'd for the pistol grip on the ping website which took it to the next level. So easy to control pace letting the face do the work. If you're a handsy putter with a lot of push it may not be for you. but if pendulum is your feel this is a great fit!

[@nickmullins9094]

Tried on of these the other day. Phenomenal feel.

[@dc4slacker]

Never thought about ditching the line on my putter. Would be curious to try that out a little if my local shop has one. Also absolutely loving the look of that blacked out one.

[@J2K2A]

I've been using the PLD Anser for two weeks. I was worried about lack of alignment line but it hasn't been an issue. I had problems controlling pace with the 2021 Anser and this is an improvement there. I also feel like it's softer than the insert on the 2021. Love this putter. Especially the murdered out look at address.

[@MrRoboken]

I love my Mira irons in my Scotty Cameron putter, Just don’t want no one to steal my clubs love your videos

[@stogieman1270]

Shame you can’t even spell the clubs you claim to have. How sad

[@johntorgusen5868]

You may also want to also look into Bettinardi for a new flat stick. Have gamed their off the rack models as well as custom hive putters and quality is second to none.

[@christophersiegert8343]

Putters are my favorite thing to test, more than drivers and far more than irons or wedges. I definitely want to test these, but I think it's more marketing gimmick than anything. How much difference is there btwn a PLD putter and their 2021 Ping putters? Can't be $200+ more. I'm also more into testing putters from putter specific companies. Callaway bought their way into it so Odyssey is still a putter specific brand, but even they have some gimmicky ones with all their faces and whatnot. I like these new putter lines where that's all they really do, focusing heavily on putter design which gives them a leg up imo. You've gone back and forth with an Evnroll yourself, and so far it's probably the best putter I've ever used. Easy. Also, Scotty's are like the Supreme of putters. Just a name only. Sure they feel nice but you can get the same thing for hundreds and hundreds less.

[@richardjoyce1]

I'm perfectly happy with my vintage Ping Karsten Anser with Isopur insert I got for $5 at a thrift shop.

[@johnwalton2410]

I used the original Ping Anser for many years. Finally gave it to my godson, along with my Zing2 clubs. Bought a Scottie Cameron Newport 2, and love it. You need a putter for every hole, and if it gives you confidence and pleasure, go for it. Watching your videos, Rick, you have a tendency to “poke” your puts when under pressure, rather than “stroke”. The pokes don’t work …

[@bmurr7]

"It went in the hole and it felt nice" what more could you ask for in a putter?! Beauty of a putter Ping has made- wow.

[@worm2200]

I really like your reviews! Back surgery scheduled for 4-26. Hopeful will have quick recovery and still get some of the golf season. as always love your videos and your optimism!

[@mtcollins64]

I've got the 2021 Ping Fetch putter. Mid-mallet design suits my putting stroke better than a blade, plus it's $150 cheaper.

[@FISHGEEK007]

I bought it top and for far less than all the Scotty's I tried. Love it

[@SpencerRamin]

Also using this putter, so good for lag putting

[@petercavellini3232]

Your putting better with this one, better than some of the other must have Putting bling.

[@dylonwall9344]

Rick makes my day better when he releases his videos 👌🏻

[@20_20golf]

Love the eyes on the head cover! I’m not sure if it justifies upgrading from my current Anser 2, but it’s tempting!

[@BartmanSA]

I tried the PLD and the Anser 2D. Couldn’t miss with either. But the 2D had an adjustable grip so I could change the length of the shaft. Amazing! Went with the 2 D. Loving it. PS I didn’t even know there was a price difference until now.

[@LilleyDaniel]

Top video ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and always intrigued in putter videos because it’s the best part of my game. I’m not in the market for a new one atm but happy to see Ping try and go against Scotty’s - Ping,… the best brand in golf IMO

[@Pitttedpapi]

Bought this recently and it feels like butter.

[@davidrichard4300]

I love Ping putters! I have a Kushin C sigma 2, but my gamer is a 1971 Ping My Day. It is brass, which feels amazing, and a single notch line across the top. Best part of it all, I picked it up at a thrift store for $1

[@robertschiller6704]

It would be very interesting to see you evaluate the Bettinardi putters and wedges. It seems like most of the KZbin evaluation are focused only on the big manufacturers.

[@timmitchell802]

I have always thought for most part your putting from 3-10 foot was already fairly consistent, especially when your confidence is high. Fining one to snug the longer ones close and drop the few birdies in is where I think you need the confidence in a putter. Enjoyed as always. Have an awesome day

[@HackAttackx10]

What's the balance on the head like? That's gotta be the first thing, what's your arc look like when you swing? What did your arc test look like when you tested it? All of these help you find a putter.

[@PuddlesPodcast]

I bought this and love it. I added a small dot with white sharpie for alignment and sweet spot. I know how could I with such an expensive putter.

[@wkndwarrior4733]

I went to get fit for a putter last year. I wanted a stroke lab #7. But I tried a Ping 2021 Fetch and couldn't stop dropping putts. Love the consistency of a straight ark type. The blacked out look has grown on me and just love the way the fetch frames the ball. And the Ping pistol grip is "class" with the old school Ping lettering and little Ping man! All that to say, the 2021 Ping putter went under the radar but are extremely good

[@alexwade3631]

I like videos like this - this putter is more expensive than my whole set 🤣🤣🤣 good video

[@dickrichards7052]

Ping Zing model putter, was my first name brand, serious golf purchase, when I was around 12 years old. I had to mow yards all summer long, but come fall, I was putting with a Ping, ergo much better, particularly 6 feet, and in. Fuzzy Zoeller, was using the model when he won the Master's, as a rookie, in 1979. Still the only person to do so

[@BobbysMoney640]

I had a Scotty Cameron putter and I absolutely loved it but I could never get my distance control right with it. I just got the PLD Tyne 4 and it is the best putter I have ever used in my life and it replaced my Scotty for the top spot in my bag.

[@RG-ub9ey]

3:50 - ‘it went in the hole, and it felt nice’ : Rick Shiels, 2022

[@FPP_Tech]

Please do the 2022 Toulon lineup. Especially Las Vegas. Looking to treat myself this yr for the 1st time ever to celebrate returning from shoulder surgery and can't find any reliable reviews.

[@RivertownCountry10]

That's a nice Ping putter, and I play with a Ping but confidence in whatever you have in your hand matters more than anything else.

[@timothyedmundson]

Finally found that my Odyssey Triple Track 10 is just right for me. Had a Ping for a while and kept it whilst changing but so good

[@claysonspackman9281]

Rick give the PLD DS72 a few rolls. Hovland helped design it with our staff (I'm a Ping engineer). It's going to give you a little extra forgiveness, more consistent speed off the face than the Anser. Also, by the way, you can come in for a fitting here in Phoenix any time. Just give us a shout. You can customize that mill on the face, opt for a flat face or even an insert. Great videos as always. Cheers!

[@standingplague]

Thank you for the videos. I'm trying to be better at golf :) you answer a lot of questions

[@MrAndrewThompson]

Hi Rick, there are so many putters on the market. I am a good putter but always struggled with alignment. I went for a putter fitting and got offered two different putters one of them was a Taylormade bandon #1 it was not expensive at all I was playing the Scotty Cameron newport 2.5 before hand and I will never look back. Look into the Taylormade TP cheaper putters they are really really good.

[@scottdresen4940]

Another underrated putter that you should try is Cleveland putters & they don't break the bank.

[@ENWILSON]

I love my Ping Anser but sometimes I just need to switch back to the Odyssey or the Scotty to get that feeling back. I think every golfer should own a few putters and when things stop working we should switch it up.

[@dudosmokokos]

Good review. I’ve been playing golf for decades. Grew up on Ping putters then went away from it to Scotty Camerons & Bettinardi. They had a premium look, feel & sound to them. I see what Ping is doing here. It’s been proven in experiments that even if you rolled the golf ball with perfect speed and line, the ball does not automatically go in. You will still see subtle misses, lip outs, etc. so that leaves look, feel and finish. This is where Ping has always lacked in their putters. We all know Ping putters by the ping name stamp but they need to have a finish and sound like no other. Something that makes you fall in love with it immediately and want to own it no matter what. I haven’t found a Ping putter yet that gives me that euphoric feeling. I’ll try these PLD putters as soon as they’re in stock and judge for myself.

[@lexxwhite747]

I have a feeling Ping will do really well with that lineup. Most Ping players are pretty die-hard and I know a few who've been chomping at the bit for Ping to release a premium lineup of milled putters.

[@samuelwright6848]

*champing

[@lexxwhite747]

@@samuelwright6848 You need to get out more.

[@shankbucker]

@@samuelwright6848 champing? Hahahaha....NO.

[@aimeagle]

Bought a Scotty Futura 6m a couple weeks ago. I have always preferred the blade style but the Futura looks like the TM Spyder (or the other way around lol). I feel very confident with it. I think that's all a putter comes down too along with any other club really. Clearly results are expected with the confidence and if those results don't show on a card than the confidence will fade. Thanks for the great videos Ric!

[@ChrisShanks2709]

Just because something is expensive - its not automatically desirable. What's the benefit over the "normal" range? (customization maybe?)

[@evolutionukltd7258]

Rick you need to take on John Terry , Scratch golfer now . Game on !!

[@Pulse2AM]

I remember when I played a lot probably ten years or so ago putters for top of the line were around $120.00 USD. I can't believe the costs to develop and manufacture have gone up 4 x in these years. Your ball is getting airborne off the putter, I try and put top spin on my putts then they just dive in the hole if they catch any part of it normally.

[@squareman10]

Would love to see a review, pros and cons, of the various putter grip styles available on the market. Standard, pistol, oversized, medium oversized, long, etc.

[@robertcotterill8306]

Love the look of the putter.

[@lordbluntwell2353]

I don't play golf but I do a lot of target shooting , I would compare sights to the line on your putter I prefer my weapons unsighted, it's called instinctive shooting basically, when ever I'm taking shots I'm looking at the target I'm not looking at the tip of the arrow, I know where that's pointing , my eyes are on the target . Better example when you throw a stone are you watching the stone or where it's going ? Set up your shot aim it right and keep your eyes on target happy shooting . Great channel has given me great insight as to why my dad loves playing .

[@lunacide7501]

You know I just got fitted recently for a new putter and out of 12 that I hit the cheapest one was my favorite. I ended up with a Wilson Staff Infinite putter. The face is the exact same mill design as those new Pings but it cost half as much. The quality is great it’s incredibly reliable to hit. Rick Shiels you should check one out!

[@darrenhoward6983]

Just got the scotty cameron newport special select, and i absolutely love it, this video really worried me because maybe i just missed out on trying the ping, but giant sigh of relief when you said £400!

[@eltonirusen8762]

Always helpful! Always real! Great stuff!

[@doggy6t9]

@3:47 proud of you Rick

[@peterbateman676]

Great video and confirmed some changes I’ve made. I play off 15.2 but could not line up a putt or read a green. I stopped using a line on the ball and started doing the little legs apart walk up the putt line. Now I at least have an idea of any break and consequently feel much more confident with my putts.

[@darrenarbergolf]

It’s great that PING have brought a premium putter out. I remember when I started PING putters were the aspirational club. Have had a few PING putter over the years.

[@chrisjohannes179]

Ping seems to be going all in on the PLD lineup. They've listed on their website: Anser Patent 55 (Bronze, Natural Finish) Anser Patent 55 (Stainless Steel, Satin Finish) Anser Patent 55 (Carbon Steel, Patina Finish) Anser Patent 55 (Stainless Steel, Special Finish) Plus an option for a custom made PLD (either in person in Scottsdale or at home via a $200 deposit, some equipment they send you, then a virtual session with one of their fitters...) But the first date available doesn't seem to be until mid June.

[@monrivera1083]

The Two Ball Putter still works best for me. Very practical way of aligning the ball to the putter and then to the target. Works best for people who play billiards... same principle.

[@steez54321]

Rick: pulls the head cover off a ping and says "looks like a piece of jewelry." Me: Looks like a plain black $250 Anser putter from last year. Also Rick: reviews the Mizuno Mcraft putter and says he doesn't like it. I went to the golf shop and tested every putter in the entire store, of which there were more than 100 putters, and I can tell you right now nothing beats the Mizuno Mcraft putters. They are SO NICE! They look better than these ping putters and have a better feel too. Seriously guys, Mizuno has something special about their putters and they are the new Scotty Cameron IMO.

[@flogjam]

They have done premium putters before (several times). I use PING JAS Wti Anser & Piper. Milled from a single billet of Titanium with braised Tungsten Heel & Toe weights (for higher MOI). The Anser milled series are also premium, but I think the JAS limited editions are the best and most exotic.

[@ryangrubbs7424]

I am in the market for a new putter as well. I would love to see a video that describes the nuances between a milled face versus an insert.

[@kyshapka]

I do think Ping is the 'Anser' for you Rick :) Go with the PLD custom option!

[@kennethdias9988]

I put with a Rife Barbados, center shaft mallet super stroke grip . The groves on the face get the ball rolling. I don’t use a line

[@callmebox2793]

Positive comment for the algorithm! Solid content guys

[@MarkKreuzer]

So today I visited a golf shop for the first time ever with a just looking mindset. Obviously I went to the putter section and tried a lot of putter. I started with the Scotty Camerons because even as a Newbie I heard a lot about them, they were nice but I got the feeling that they look better on video and pictures than they do in real life. The first time I picked up the PLD I was immediately hooked it felt heavier but at the same time high grade. I’d felt like when you come from a Samsung and pick up an iPhone Pro. My puts in the golf shop felt nice and I found myself coming back to the PLD after all the other putters I used in that session. So obviously I had to buy it 😅 looking forward to see how it copes in real life

[@TheWorldBeatz]

Mizuno M craft 3 is really good for a milled face one. Might help you more due to its weighting. I also like the Odyssey 10. It’s very helpful and forgiving.

[@jasonasselin7752]

Got the ping 2021 ca 70 mid mallet and boy is it a game changer ,the weight is perfectly balance easy to aline ,worth all the 350$ canadian

[@deanontheinterwebs]

Still have my Ping Anser 3 purchased new in the mid 80s. I am tempted by the face though. Pity they don't have the darker one with the line. Would want to try this one though if I do update my putter.

[@kennyjackson4843]

Would love to see you do a review of the pxg 0211 series clubs. I know you did the driver but would love to see a review of the 0211 st blades as well as woods, hybrids, putter etc. I’m almost at a full bag of 0211s and absolutely love them. As a higher handicap (18 or so) I feel like the 0211 blades are still rather forgiving. Curious to see what your thoughts would be. Please do it!!

[@paulstonka8928]

Great video, awesome looking sticks. Didn’t take long to get a scratch on it though!!

[@dylangadd6049]

These new ping putters remind me of my ping pal by far my favorite putter I have ever used

[@deengordon6394]

Fantastic looking putters

[@benbell5093]

Another great video Rick. Have I missed the video with Phil Kenyan though? Haven’t seen it & I’ve been waiting since you had him on the podcast.