Equipment
Ping Cadence TR Putters
What if you could improve the consistency of your putting stroke just by changing the weight of your putter head?
That question led to the creation of Ping’s Cadence TR putters, which use two different inserts to allow golfers to choose between a standard or heavier version of the line’s seven different putter models.
The standard putters have blue, aluminum inserts, while the heavier putters have black, steel inserts that are between 25 and 33 grams heavier depending on the putter model.
The idea came from what Ping calls the “average putting tempo,” a ratio of the amount of time it takes for golfers to make a backswing with their putter divided by the amount of time it takes them to make their forward swing, which is complete when the putter makes contact with the ball.
What Ping learned — with help from its iPing app, which has recorded the data of more than 7 million putts from golfers around the world — was that the ratio was mostly affected by golfers’ backswing times.
“Downswing times don’t change that much,” says Marty Jertson, Ping’s director of product development. “The variation tends to be in people’s backswing times.”
According to Jertson, the average putting tempo is between 1.8 and 2.2, which accounts for roughly 35 percent of golfers.
Golfers on the lower end of the average or lower, which are usually those with quicker backstrokes, will likely putt better with lighter putters. Golfers on the higher end of the average or higher, which are usually those with slower backstrokes, will likely putt better with heavier putters – maybe even a counterbalanced putter.
On the fence between a standard, heavy or counterbalanced putter? Heavier putters tend to help golfers make more short putts, while lighter putters tend to improve distance control on longer putts, Jertson said.
The Cadence TR putters also have Ping’s next-generation True Roll (TR) insert, which has variable width, variable depth grooves that improve energy transfer on putts hit across the putter face. That helps putts hit on the heel and toe of the putters roll close to the same distance as putts hit on the sweet spot.
The line includes three new models: a blade called the Anser W, a mallet called the Rustler and a mid-mallet, center-shafted putter called the Tomcat C. Learn more about those models, as well as the Anser 2, Anser 2 CB, B65 and Ketch putters below.
The putters are currently available for pre-order and will be in stores in mid-February. Adjustable-length models carry a $35 upcharge.
Click here to see what GolfWRX Members are saying about the Cadence TR putters in our forum.
Anser 2 ($185)
- Head Weight: 340 grams (blue), 365 grams (black)
- Stroke Type: Slight Arc
*The Anser 2 is also available in a counterbalanced, or CB model ($235). It has a head weight of 400 grams (blue), a length of 38 inches and has a 50-gram counterweight in its 17-inch grip. The stroke type is Slight Arc.
Anser 2 W ($185)
- Head Weight: 350 grams (blue), 375 grams (black)
- Stroke Type: Slight Arc
B65 ($185)
- Head Weight: 340 grams (blue), 365 grams (black)
- Stroke Type: Straight
Ketsch ($245)
The Ketsch has a milled face, not an insert. The putter’s head weight is adjusted with a 17-4 stainless steel sole weight.
- Head Weight: 355 grams, 388 grams
- Stroke Type: Straight, Slight Arc or Strong Arc (achieved with different shaft bends)
Rustler ($215)
- Head Weight: 350 grams (blue), 383 grams (black)
- Stroke Type: Straight, Slight Arc or Strong Arc (achieved with different shaft bends)
Shea H ($185)
- Head Weight: 345 grams (blue), 378 grams (black)
- Stroke Type: Strong Arc
Tomcat C ($185)
- Head Weight: 355 grams (blue), 380 grams (black)
- Stroke Type: Straight
Click here to see what GolfWRX Members are saying about the Cadence TR putters in our forum.
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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/18/24): TaylorMade BRNR mini driver head
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Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a TaylorMade BRNR mini driver head
From the seller: (@lasallen): “For sale is a BRNR mini 11.5 deg head only in brand new condition. $325 shipped.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: TaylorMade BRNR mini driver head
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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/18/24): Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made
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Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made.
From the seller: (@DLong72): “Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made. ?: $1150. ?? 100% milled collectors item from the limited releases commemorating when Ping putters won every major in 1988 (88 putters made). This was the model Seve Ballesteros used to win the 1988 Open Championship. Condition is brand new, never gamed, everything is in the original packaging as it came. Putter features the iconic sound slot.
Specs/ Additional Details
-100% Milled, Aluminum/Bronze Alloy (310g)
-Original Anser Design
-PING PP58 Grip
-Putter is built to standard specs.”
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As you probably know by now, Collin Morikawa switched putters after the first round of The Masters, and he ultimately went on to finish T3.
The putter was far from the only change he made last week, however, and his bag is continuing to change this week at the 2024 RBC Heritage.
On the range of The Masters, Morikawa worked closely with Adrian Reitveld, TaylorMade’s Senior Manager of Tour at TaylorMade, to find the perfect driver and 3-wood setups.
Morikawa started off 2024 by switching into TaylorMade’s Qi10 Max driver, but since went back to his faithful TaylorMade SIM – yes, the original SIM from 2020. Somehow, some way, it seems Morikawa always ends up back in that driver, which he used to win the 2020 PGA Championship, and the 2021 Open Championship.
At The Masters, however, Rietveld said the duo found the driver head that allowed “zero compromise” on Morikawa’s preferred fade flight and spin. To match his preferences, they landed on a TaylorMade Qi10 LS 9-degree head, and the lie angle is a touch flatter than his former SIM.
“It’s faster than his gamer, and I think what we found is it fits his desired shot shape, with zero compromise” Rietveld told GolfWRX.com on Wednesday at the RBC Heritage.
Then, to replace his former SIM rocket 3-wood, Morikawa decided to switch into the TaylorMade Qi10 core model 13.5-degree rocket head, with an adjustable hosel.
“He likes the spin characteristics of that head,” Rietveld said. “Now he’s interesting because with Collin, you can turn up at a tournament, and you look at his 3-wood, and he’s changed the setting. One day there’s more loft on it, one day there’s less loft on it. He’s that type of guy. He’s not scared to use the adjustability of the club.
“And I think he felt our titanium head didn’t spin as low as his original SIM. So we did some work with the other head, just because he liked the feel of it. It was a little high launching, so we fit him into something with less loft. It’s a naughty little piece of equipment.”
In addition to the driver and fairway wood changes, Morikawa also debuted his new “MySymbol” jersey No. 5 TP5x golf ball at The Masters. Morikawa’s choice of symbols is likely tied to his love of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.
Not enough changes for you? There’s one more.
On Wednesday at the 2024 RBC Heritage, Morikawa was spotted with a new TaylorMade “Proto” 4-iron in the bag. If you recall, it’s the same model that Rory McIlroy debuted at the 2024 Valero Texas Open.
According to Morikawa, the new Proto 4-iron will replace his old P-770 hollow-bodied 4-iron.
“I used to hit my P-770 on a string, but sometimes the distance would be a little unpredictable,” Morikawa told GolfWRX.com. “This one launches a touch higher, and I feel I can predict the distance better. I know Rory replaced his P-760 with it. I’m liking it so far.”
See Morikawa’s full WITB from the 2024 RBC Heritage here.
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gary u
Jun 5, 2015 at 11:51 am
I bought the Rustler for alignment purposes – sight line is great. The heavy version helps with putts inside 8-10′ since I am more a pendulum style putter. Basically I can take it back and then the heavy head starts back down the same line – otherwise let it swing “itself” toward the ball. On longer putts, took some practice but definitely improved my putting from inside 10′.
CT
Jan 12, 2015 at 1:36 pm
I struggle to perceive how the normally weighted Cadence TR is different from the Scottsdale TR
Marklar
Jan 12, 2015 at 12:49 pm
WHAT?!?! NO CB model on for the Ketsch?
Ben
Jan 12, 2015 at 12:07 pm
No Zing or Anser 4 style is really disappointing.
Jay
Jan 12, 2015 at 11:41 am
I’m a little disappointed with this release. I really like the TR tech, but this looks like the Scottsdale TR with a heavier head. Also, not a fan of the blue insert.
Vytas Tarulis
Jan 12, 2015 at 11:26 am
What about the Tomcat C?
Zak Kozuchowski
Jan 12, 2015 at 11:30 am
Photos added
Curt
Jan 12, 2015 at 11:26 am
I have been waiting for OEM’s to do this for quite some time. Using a whole roll of lead tape gets old………………..
Jimmy s
Jan 12, 2015 at 11:17 am
Thats the updates ketch cant wait to try that one and the anser w i love my ” defective groove ” ketch now cant believe it could be made better.