MALLET PUTTERS
PING PLD Milled R9 900
PING Scottsdale R5 500
GOLD
GOLD
OVERALL RATING ★★★★ ½
OVERALL RATING ★★★★ ½
• The heads range from smaller, blade-like mallets (DS72, Prime Tyne 4) to larger but traditional shapes (Ally Blue 4, Oslo) to fit different strokes. • The use of multiple
• Compared to single- piece milled versions in the company’s line, these models feature a resilient face material to provide more forgiveness. • The Pebax polymer material in the face stretches the width of the face to provide a consistent energy transfer and soft feel. • An array of models to fit players with arcing strokes and those with a straighter move.
PERFORMANCE ★★★★ ½ INNOVATION ★★★★ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★ ½
PERFORMANCE ★★★★ ½ INNOVATION ★★★★ LOOK / SOUND / FEEL ★★★★
materials frees up mass for stability weighting in the
perimeter, particularly the steel soleplate on the Aluminium body of the Ally Blue 4 and the lightweight Aluminium hosel on the Oslo. • A deeper-etched milling produces a softer feel. • Top 5 in Sound/Feel, middle-handicaps • Models: 5. Length: 35 inches
‘Classic Ping sound at impact. Very
‘Simple, elegant, effective. Remarkably easy to aim. The single alignment aid was so intuitive. It allowed me to just point and shoot. A stroke-saving club.’ – 11-HANDICAP
responsive feel. If you get it off the toe, you know. Off the sweet spot, it’s so smooth. A master at keeping the ball on line.’ – 5-HANDICAP
• The lineup also
accommodates a range of alignment elements. • Top 5 in Performance, high-handicaps • Models: 4. Length: 35 inches
AESTHETICS
AESTHETICS
Plain
Elaborate
Plain
Elaborate
ACOUSTICS
ACOUSTICS
Quieter
Louder
Quieter
Louder
SENSORY
SENSORY
Softer
Firmer
Softer
Firmer
HEFT
HEFT
Lighter
Heavier
Lighter
Heavier
ALIGNMENT
ALIGNMENT
Modest
Aggressive
Modest
Aggressive
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