PING may be synonymous with the iconic Anser blade but modern PING putters are much more than classic looks. In 2025, the Scottsdale lineup showed real range from the strong-arc Prime Tyne 4 mallet that excels on mid to long putts to the Scottsdale Anser blade that shines from mid-range. We’ve pulled the latest MyGolfSpy results so you can see how each PING option performs across short, medium and long putts and pick the model that matches your stroke.
PING putter test results
PuttView Handicap is a Strokes Gained–style metric where a lower (more negative) number is better. Short, medium and long putting performance are measured separately, along with an overall average.
| Model | Category | Overall | Short | Medium | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PING Scottsdale Prime Tyne 4 | Mallet | -7.5 | -5.3 | -8.7 | -10.5 |
| PING Scottsdale CRAZ-E | Mallet | -5.8 | -4.3 | -5.5 | -9.1 |
| PING Scottsdale Anser | Blade | -4.9 | -4.3 | -4.2 | -6.9 |
| PING PLD Milled Anser 4D | Blade | -3.1 | -1.5 | -0.9 | -8.4 |
Which one is for you?
The best overall PING mallet in 2025 was the Scottsdale Prime Tyne 4 and the best PING blade was the Scottsdale Anser. PING didn’t have an entry in the zero-torque test this year. If you want to dig a little deeper, here’s how to match each model to your game:
Scottsdale Prime Tyne 4 (Mallet): Best for players who want help on medium and long putts and prefer a strong-arc, heel-shafted shape. If your stroke has rotation and you lag putt a lot, Tyne 4’s -8.7 (medium) and -10.5 (long) PuttView HCP results line up nicely. Skip it if you need a face-balanced/straight-back feel.
Scottsdale CRAZ-E (Mallet) — A steadier, classic PING mallet with strong performance on long putts (-9.1 long). A good choice if you want a familiar look and reliable distance control on longer rolls. Not ideal if you’re chasing top-tier short/medium scoring.
Scottsdale Anser (Blade) — The “modern classic.” It really shines from mid-range (-4.2 medium) with above-average short performance so it suits golfers who leave themselves a lot of eight to 15 footers. If long-putt consistency is your weakness, there are probably better options.
PLD Milled Anser 4D (Blade) — A long-putt specialist (-8.4 long) with trade-offs closer to the hole. Choose it if you value lag-putting confidence and a traditional, milled feel. Pass if you need help inside 10 feet.
Final thoughts
PING’s 2025 showing was led by Tyne 4 (strong on medium/long putts) and the Scottsdale Anser (excellent from mid-range) with PLD Anser 4D adding long-putt confidence. No zero-torque entry but the lineup still offers solid options for most stroke styles.
For a complete look at all of the PING putters we tested, see below:
OpMan
8 months ago
Ping needs to bring back the Long Neck Plumber Anser