Ping Putter Engineering Solved: Distance Control And Feel Explained

When it comes to putting, there is a direct correlation between feel and how that translates to distance control on strikes. But what exactly you should be looking for, and what you should know about the technology that leads to greater feel, can often make things challenging for amateur golfers in the market for a new flatstick.

TL;DR: Ping’s Scottsdale TEC putter lineup features key characteristics that enhance feel and help lead to greater distance control, which helps avoid dreaded three-putts.

Why do off-center putts come up short?

Off-center putts generally come up short on the greens not just because the ball tends to veer offline, but because off-centre strikes lose energy, resulting in the golf ball dying short of the hole.

However, the Ping Scottsdale TEC lineup is constructed to fight that problem due to the brand’s multi-material construction. All 7 putters in the family feature a lightweight aluminium body, which, thanks to its low density, allows engineers to redistribute mass to the perimeter of the putters to ensure extreme MOI for ultimate forgiveness on off-center strikes.

In addition, the stainless steel soleplate adds mass low in the head to lower the center of gravity, which gives each model a more stable, consistent roll on each putt.

What actually gives a putter that soft, premium feel?

The feedback players receive on impact while putting not only improves a player’s confidence on the green but also allows for a freer stroke. At the core of Ping’s Scottsdale TEC lineup is the brand’s premium PEBAX insert. This is a one-piece insert that is both lightweight and high-energy, providing an ultra-responsive feel that improves distance control and consistency.

The insert is an elastomer face insert, allowing players to receive a soft but still responsive feel on each putt, with the ball never feeling dead off the face while avoiding any sharp click that can often feel and sound uncomfortable.

Does a heavier putter automatically mean more forgiveness?

No, a heavier putter does not automatically mean more forgiveness. A player's characteristics, including natural putting stroke and alignment preference, play a critical role in marrying a flatstick with a player.

While you may think that heavier equals more forgiving, pairing the right putter with a player’s stroke makes a greater impact as the putter works with the stroke rather than against it. This makes center contact easier to achieve as the face is more stable at impact, and both speed and start line remain more consistent even on off-centre strikes.

Pairing the wrong putter with a player’s stroke does the opposite, making the face harder to return square at impact, resulting in more heel-and-toe strikes, reducing the forgiveness built into the head.

How do I know which Ping putter actually fits my stroke?

Backed by advanced golf research and years of putter-fitting expertise, Ping’s WebFit tool helps golfers find the models best suited to their stroke, setup and personal preferences through a short online questionnaire.

In less than two minutes, it provides a ranked list of recommended putters, along with helpful comparison tools that make it easier to choose the right model for your game.

Each putter in Ping’s Scottsdale TEC lineup is specifically designed with a player’s natural stroke in mind. Here's how the range breaks down by stroke:

Three putts are arguably the biggest factor in hurting amateur golfers’ scores, and it’s unrealistic to expect to hit the sweet spot on the putter face every single time. The natural combination of Ping’s multi-material construction, perimeter weighting, and its PEBAX face insert will give players maximum playability on the greens, even on off-center strikes.

Utilising these features while pairing the correct putter to your natural putting stroke via the PingWebFit tool? You’re likely looking at fewer putts and inevitably lower scores.