Equipment
Ping’s new Glide 2.0 “Stealth” wedges, and Vault 2.0 putters
Today, in addition to the G400 Max driver and the G700 irons, Ping also launched Glide 2.0 Stealth wedges, and the Vault 2.0 putters that we first spotted at the 2018 Sony Open in Hawaii. Each of the products are currently available for pre-order. See below for tech info, photos and more about the offerings.
Glide 2.0 Stealth wedges
Unlike the original Glide 2.0 wedges, which were made from 431 stainless steel, the Glide 2.0 Stealth wedges are made from 8620 carbon steel for a softer feel. More obviously, they have a different, darker finish that reduces glare and “makes the wedges seem smaller,” according to Ping. The finish is applied using something called a Quench Polish Quench process for greater durability.
The wedges also have a milled, wheel-cut “half-groove” near the leading edge of the higher-lofted wedges (56, 58 and 60 degrees) to increase spin on shots hit low on the face.
Like the Glide 2.0 wedges, the Stealth versions also have progressive groove designs, which means the grooves in the lower-lofted wedges (46, 50 and 52 degrees) have a larger edge radius than the higher-lofted wedges. Therefore, the lower-lofted wedges will perform a bit more like irons, while the higher-lofted wedges will have additional spin for more control around the greens.
The Stealth wedges come in 17 loft-grind combinations, as listed below:
- SS Grind (46-12, 50-12, 52-12, 54-12, 56-12, 58-10 and 60-10)
- WS Grind (54-14, 56-14, 58-14 and 60-14)
- TS Grind (58-06 and 60-06)
- ES Grind (54-08, 56-08, 58-08 and 60-08)
They come stock with either Ping’s AWT 2.0 steel shaft ($150) or Ping’s CFS graphite shaft ($175). Additional shafts are also available at no upcharge.
Click here for discussion and more photos of the wedges
Vault 2.0 putters
Ping’s new Vault 2.0 putters have a greater focus than ever on fitting. Using a new custom-weighting system, the putters are available with either steel sole plates, tungsten sole plates that are 15-grams heavier than steel, or aluminum sole plates that are 15 grams lighter than steel. Putters between 34 and 36 inches use steel, putters 36 and longer use aluminum, and putters 34 inches and shorter use tungsten. This allows golfers to have a putter with the correct feel and balance no matter the length.
The 100-percent-milled putters also use Ping’s True Roll technology in their faces, evident by the pattern of cross-hatched grooves that are varied in depth across the face to increase speed on off-center hits. The goal with this face design is to get the speed the golfer needs on longer putts, even if the contact is on the heel or toe.
Five of the putter models (aside from the Ketsch) are made from 303 stainless steel and are available in three finishes: Stealth, Platinum and Copper. The Ketsch mallet is available in two finishes, Stealth or Slate, and combines a 6061 Aluminum body with a stainless steel sole plate. Grip options for the putters include the PP60 (a midsize design with foam under-listing), the PP61 (an “exaggerated pistol” with a rubber under-listing), the PP62 (over-sized with a rounded profile) or the CB60 (the standard counterbalanced grip).
Get the specs for each of the new Vault 2.0 putters below, which sell for $325 apiece.
Vault 2.0 Dale Anser
The new Dale Anser is “inspired by one of the original Anser putter molds created by Allan Dale Solheim and detailed by his father, Karsten Solheim,” according to Ping.
- Weight: 350 grams
- Toe Hang: Slight Arc
- Standard length: 35 inches
- Loft: 3 degrees
- Lie Angle: Adjustable +/- 4 degrees
Vault 2.0 Voss
- Weight: 350 grams
- Finish: Available in Stealth finish (Copper or Platinum available on special order)
- Toe Hang: Slight Arc
- Length: 35 inches
- Loft: 3 degree
- Lie Angle: Adjustable +/- 4 degrees
Vault 2.0 B60
- Weight: 355 grams
- Finish: Available in Stealth or Copper finish (Platinum available special order)
- Toe Hang: Slight Arc
- Length: 35 inches
- Loft: 3 degrees
- Lie Angle: Adjustable +/- 4 degrees
Vault 2.0 ZB
- Weight: 350 grams
- Finish: Available in Platinum (Copper or Stealth available special order)
- Toe Hang: Slight Arc
- Length: 35 inches
- Loft: 3 degrees
- Lie Angle: Adjustable +/- 4 degrees
Vault 2.0 Piper (Mid-Mallet)
- Weight: 360 grams
- Finish: Available in Stealth finish (Copper or Platinum available special order)
- Toe Hang: Slight Arc or Straight
- Length: 35 inches
- Loft: 3 degrees
- Lie Angle: Adjustable +/- 2 degrees
Vault 2.0 Ketsch (Mallet)
- Weight: 365 grams
- Finish: Available in Stealth finish (Slate finish available special order)
- Toe Hang: Slight Arc or Straight
- Length: 35 inches
- Loft: 3 degrees
- Lie Angle: Adjustable +/- 2 degrees
Click here for discussion and more photos of the putters.
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Whats in the Bag
Peter Kuest WITB 2024 (May)
- Peter Kuest what’s in the bag accurate as of CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X
5-wood: TaylorMade SIM Titanium (19 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 85 6.5
Irons: Srixon ZX U (2), Srixon Z-Forged II (3-PW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3
Wedges: Cleveland RTX6 ZipCore Tour Rack (52-MID 10, 56-MID 10, 60-FULL 9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Peter Kuest’s clubs here.
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Whats in the Bag
Kelly Kraft WITB 2024 (May)
- Kelly Kraft’s what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Red 60 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Denali White 70 TX
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Synergy Blue
Irons: Srixon ZX U Mk II (23 degrees), Callaway X Forged Star (5-PW)
Shaft: Project X IO 6.0
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (52-12F, 56-08M, 60-08M)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey Versa 2-Ball Prototype
Grip: Odyssey Garsen Quad Tour
Grips: Golf Pride ZGrip Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Kraft’s equipment here.
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/6/24): Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
From the seller: (@BWillis): “Scotty super rat concept 1 gss insert 35”, pulled from tour van at St. Jude’s in 2014 only carpet rolled. $7000 obo PayPal g&s, open to offers can send more pics.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Jorgen
Jan 17, 2018 at 12:54 pm
Will the stealth wedges rust over time?
AllanG
Jan 17, 2018 at 2:50 pm
Even though they are carbon steel they have a Quench Polish Quench process for greater durability. No rust on Ping wedges and they always stay pretty in your clutch of WITB beauties. Can’t let rust come in contact with your regular irons to dirty up their chrome polish sheen …. 😮
Jorgen
Jan 22, 2018 at 10:12 pm
Thanks bro! I just saw a review of them on youtube and the reviewer said that they would start to rust so I just wanted some clarification on that!
Walter
Jan 15, 2018 at 4:23 pm
OMG!!!!! These clubs and putters are fantastic!!!! I’m going to buy one of each because I have enough money so that price is not important to me.