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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Whats in the Bag
Steve Stricker WITB 2024 (April)
- Steve Stricker WITB accurate as of the Zurich Classic. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees, C4 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 7.2 X
3-wood: Titleist 915F (13.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist 816 H1 (17 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 9.2 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (3, 4), Titleist T100 (5-9)
Shafts: Project X 6.5
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8 (46-10F @55), Titleist Vokey SM10 (54-10S @53), Titleist Vokey SM4 (60 @59)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 w/Sensicore
Putter: Odyssey White Hot No. 2
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grip Rite
Check out more in-hand photos of Steve Stricker’s clubs here.
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Whats in the Bag
Alex Fitzpatrick WITB 2024 (April)
- Alex Fitzpatrick what’s in the bag accurate as of the Zurich Classic.
Driver: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 7 X
Hybrid: Ping G430 (19 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 10 TX
Irons: Ping iCrossover (2), Titleist T100 (4-PW)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 9 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (50-12F, 56-12D, 60-08M)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 X
Putter: Bettinardi SS16 Dass
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Check out more in-hand photos of Alex Fitzpatrick’s clubs here.
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Equipment
What’s the perfect mini-driver/shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing Mini-Drivers and accompanying shafts. WRXer ‘JamesFisher1990’ is about to purchase a BRNR Mini and is torn on what shaft weight to use, and our members have been sharing their thoughts and set ups in our forum.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- PARETO: “New BRNR at 13.5. Took it over to TXG (Club Champ but TXG will always rule) in Calgary for a fit. Took the head down to 12, stuck in a Graphite Design AD at 3 wood length and 60g. Presto- numbers that rivaled my G430Max but with waaaaay tighter dispersion. Win.”
- driveandputtmachine: “Still playing a MIni 300. The head was only 208, so I ordered a heavier weight and play it at 3 wood length. I am playing a Ventus Red 70. I play 70 grams in my fairways. I use it mainly to hit draws off the tee. When I combine me, a driver, and trying to hit a draw it does not work out well most of the time. So the MIni is for that. As an aside, I have not hit the newest BRNR, but the previous model wasn’t great off the deck. The 300 Mini is very good off the deck.”
- JAM01: “Ok, just put the BRNR in the bag along side a QI10 max and a QI10 3 wood. A load of top end redundancy. But, I have several holes at my two home courses where the flight and accuracy of the mini driver helps immensely. Mine is stock Proforce 65 at 13.5, I could see a heavier shaft, but to normal flex, as a nice alternative.”
Entire Thread: “What’s the perfect Mini-Driver/Shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
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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.