Rare ping anser putter d207227 rh w steel shaft 85068 karsten mfg. May 22, 2009 he got a great buy on the putter, but i dont think that it is anything special. The anser milled 5 stays nice and square through the stroke, which is what you would expect from a putter that fits someone with a straight. The book chronicles pings heritage and its ongoing efforts to advance golf technology for the benefit of golfers of all skill levels. Nov 26, 2015 the seven models feature various hosel designs that determine each putters balance. Five of ping s most popular and tourproven head designs are showcased in the karsten tr true roll putters. Putters are the most interchangeable club in the bag. The head shows the expected wear but looks great as it was hand polished. Yes, its more expensive than a production putter, but this putter is so much more than a club you putt with. When karsten first moved to phoenix, he made putters that had the exact same design as the original scottsdales.
And the putter went ping is packed with nearly 1,000 photographs, details the conception and execution of the iconic anser putter and eye2 irons, and covers the square groove debate from the. Dec 17, 2012 in this video the tg equipment editors look at pings anser milled putters, which continue the companys history with fabulous better player putters with seven new models. It is differentiated from the other clubs typically, irons and woods by a clubhead with a very flat, lowprofile, lowloft striking face, and by other features which are. The ping anser 2 putter features a stainless steel blade head with a plumbers neck for any player with a slight arc in their putting stroke. Karsten solheim filed a patent application for the ping anser putter on may 16, 1966, and patent number d207227 was issued on march 21, 1967. Ping classic stainless steel anser 2 putters proven performance at every golfers level distinguishes ping s stainless steel putter line. In fact, this is the putter that woods used to win his us amateur titles and a few of his professional wins. So when an mgs reader sent us this copy of a ping putter collectors manual from a popular putter forum called we felt like we had to share. Ping karsten anser 5ks bay tree natl rental engraved on sole.
Unfollow ping anser 2 putter to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Always the answer to a quick fix, just get another putter and hopefully the magic will. In 1966 the first ping anser putter came off the assembly line. The heavy black insert in the face is ideal for a slower putting stroke which. Aesthetically pleasing design with clean optics that promote confidence heel toe weighted to minimize twisting on offcenter strikes lower center of gravity. Today, the anser putter has claimed over 500 professonai tournament victories since and claimed the title as the first ping putter to win a major at the 1969 masters. Ping classic stainless steel anser 2 putters morton. Now, 50 years later, his enduring design advances putter technology with the tr 1966 anser 2. Five of pings most popular and tourproven head designs are showcased in the karsten tr true roll putters. With heeltoe weighting, the anser 2 putter helps to minimize twisting.
All daleheads from phoenix are stamped with the 85029 zip code. The ping company was founded on a putter, the ping 1a, and named after the sound it makes when striking a ball. Ping classic stainless steel anser 2 putters morton golf. Buy new and used ping anser 2 putter from the best golf shop. Nov 30, 2016 if you have a putter lover on your list, this anser is the gift for this year. Jan 25, 2016 today theres another copycat of the club, and it comes from ping itself. Definitely a putter from a different time, but i dont think it will command big bucks. If it was from the first run of that model back when ping started, maybe. Longtime favorites such as the anser2, b60, zing2 and pal2 all major championship winners offer the performance and aesthetics of all ping putters, including a solid feel and heeltoe weighting with a low center of gravity.
A ping putter from 2nd swing can help get your game on the right line. Always the answer to a quick fix, just get another putter and hopefully the magic will return. The anser putter began a long and proud history of truly innovative equipment design throughout pings entire product line ultimately resulting in over 400 patents that has set ping at the top of the list of. In this video the tg equipment editors look at pings anser milled putters, which continue the companys history with fabulous better player. Longtime favorites such as the anser2, b60, zing2 and pal2 all. The scottsdale anser was produced from february 7, 1966 unbl shortly after the anser design patent 207,227 was granted on march 21, 1967. Ping has continued that tradition of industryleading putter technology into. According to ping, based on the cavity stamp, the putter gore uses on a weekly basis is an original scottsdale anser that was likely made in karsten solheims garage in 1966 although ping can.
Get the best deals on ping anser 2 putter golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at. The anser went on to become the winningest putter in golf history, with more than 500 tour wins, including 19 mens major championships. Wanting to switch from a mallet design to this style, i focused on two main choices the g2 anser c and the yes tracy ii. Grooves are deepest in the middle and get gradually shallower to the perimeter of the. These inventions include such groundbreaking concepts as investment casting, heeltoe balance.
Jpg description ping danser putter this auction is for a lightly used righthanded ping danser putter. Later on scott verplank used his anser for more than 22 consecutive years, and tiger woods used an anser as a junior and college player, as well as played an anser 2 during the 1998 pga tour season. Ping anser milled series anser 6 putter golf discount. Apr 24, 2017 and the putter went ping is packed with nearly 1,000 photographs, details the conception and execution of the iconic anser putter and eye2 irons, and covers the square groove debate from the. Its the one that almost all modern putters are based upon. When karsten first moved to phoenix, he made putters that had the exact same design as the original. One i just look at, and think why the hell did i keep this one. Shop new and used ping putters from the fantastic selection available at 2nd swing. I would like to get my dads old putter restored and am wondering if i can do it myself or if its easierbetter to take it in somewhere. Both share a very simple hosel design, having a slightly bent shank with little offset, as opposed to the cluttered looking spareplumbingparts offset hosels on other. About 4,000 of these putters were produced during this. How the ping anser putter, one of the most iconic clubs in golf history. Ping karsten tr series tr anser 2 putters unmatched distance control.
Tiger woods scotty cameron and nike putters are based on the anser. Chosen for its feel and quality attributes, it tarnishes with age to create a distinctive look that symbolizes confidence and trust. Ping anser 2 putter 2012 putters test todays golfer. The ping anser 2 weve all seen the classic ping anser 2 shape.
Anser 4 and anser 6 are fit players with a strong arc. A putter is a club used in the sport of golf to make relatively short and lowspeed strokes with the intention of rolling the ball into the hole from a short distance away. Please see photos as they are a part of the description. Find great deals on ebay for ping anser putters and ping anser 2 putters. Ping tr 1966 anser 2 putter the winningest model in golf history, the original anser was handcrafted by ping founder karsten solheim back in 1966. Variabledepth grooves improve ballspeed consistency for unmatched distance control and more putts made. The new tr 1966 anser and anser 2 were created using 3d scans of the original anser and anser 2 models to analyze the contours and radius details that were shaped into the initial designs with the. Ping history ping reached a major milestone in 1999 as it celebrated 50 years of innovation in golf. The seven models feature various hosel designs that determine each putters balance. With a deadline looming to get the design to the engravers shop, louise then said, leave out the w. I have an anser 3 made of the magnesium bronze and it is nothing special. Ping anser experts question if this a rare ping answer.
The ping cadence tr anser 2 heavy putter features a conventional blade shape with a 365g head to help stabilize the putting stroke. The first ansers were manufactured in scottsdale, arizona for about a year and a half. Ping karsten 1959 anser 2 putter 2nd swing ping golf. Beautiful polished ping anser putter with a steel shaft and a ping grip. Chosen for its feel and quality attributes, it tarnishes with age. The company is introducing its tr 1966 line of putters, which consists of the tr 1966 anser and tr 1966 anser 2. He got a great buy on the putter, but i dont think that it is anything special. Ping releases new book and the putter went ping golfweek. The heavy black insert in the face is ideal for a slower putting stroke which ultimately leads to better performance on shorter putts.
The material karsten solheim chose for his earliest modelsmanganese bronzehelped define the ping putter. The anser putter began a long and proud history of truly innovative equipment design throughout pings entire product line ultimately resulting in over 400 patents that has set ping at the top of the list of golf design and manufacturing companies. How the ping anser putter, one of the most iconic clubs in golf. Make offer ping anser 2 putter 321 2 stainless karma grip vintage phoenix 85068 short rh ping anser i 3435 inch long putter isopur 2 anseri series blade 34. Today theres another copycat of the club, and it comes from ping itself. Karsten liked the name, but felt it would be too long to fit on the putter. The ping anser 2 putter is a classically designed putter that has clean optics to promote confidence at address. The ping 50th anniversary anser brings the history of karsten solheim and his sons with it. This is a steel pal 4 as i do not have one, in my collection. How the ping anser putter, one of the most iconic clubs in. Ping has released a 530page book, researched over more than fourandahalf.
Ping classic stainless steel anser 2 putters proven performance at every golfers level distinguishes pings stainless steel putter line. Aesthetically pleasing design with clean optics that promote confidence heeltoe weighted to minimize twisting on offcenter strikes lower center of gravity. Ping studies show a substantial increase in ballspeed consistency measured at nine points on. Ping celebrates 50 years of anser in 1966, ping founder karsten solheim was working as an engineer at general electric. This is the second win for ping on the pga tour in as many weeks, as. The company is introducing its tr 1966 line of putters, which consists of the tr 1966 anser and tr 1966 anser 2 models.
Ping karsten series anser 2 putter pga value guide. The inside story behind tigers remarkable loyalty to his putter grip. Ping studies show a substantial increase in ballspeed consistency measured at nine points on the face with their new variabledepthgroove insert. The ping anser 2 is the alltime best putter ever designed anywhere. Low cg reduces skidding and creates a quick, smooth roll, improving speed and distance control. Amateur using a ping anser 2 putter in 1995, and in 1997 davis love won a pga championship using an. And the putter went pingstandard edition jeffery b. This is the second win for ping on the pga tour in as many weeks, as hunter mahan wielded a ping iwi d66 putter to win the bridgestone invitational the previous sunday. Ping scottsdale tr series anser 2 putter experience better distance control with variabledepthgroove insert. Ping anser 2 steel putter pga value guide pga of america. Buy new and used ping karsten 1959 anser 2 putter from the best golf shop. Ping releases deepdive book about its company history golf digest. Collecting putters clubs, grips, shafts, fitting the.
Ping cadence tr putter anser 2 heavy carls golfland. Anser, anser 1, anser 2 and anser 3 are balanced for slight arcs. Since the patent expired in 1984, many others have co. And the putter went ping is packed with nearly 1,000 photographs, details the conception and execution of the iconic anser putter and eye2 irons, and. Heeltoe weighting helps to minimize twisting on offcenter putts.
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