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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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