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
Russell Henley WITB 2024 (March)
- Russell Henley WITB accurate as of the Cognizant Classic.
Driver: Titleist TSi3 (10 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 70 6.5 TX
3-wood: Titleist TS3 (16.5 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist TSi2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi MMT Hybrid 100 TX
Irons: Titleist T100 (4-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold AMT (4-6), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (7-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 50-08F @51, 54-10S, @55, 60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron T5 Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
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Whats in the Bag
Vince Carter WITB 2024 (March)
- The NBA legend was teeing it up in the Arnold Palmer Invitational Pro-Am.
Driver: Ping G430 Max 10K (9 degrees)
3-wood: Ping G430 Max (15 degrees)
7-wood: Ping G430 Max (21 degrees)
Irons: Ping i230 (4-PW)
Wedges: Ping Glide 4.0 (50, 54, 58)
Putter: Ping
Ball: Renegade Mbu
Check out more photos of Vince Carter’s WITB here.
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Equipment
From the Forums: I need more forgiveness in my irons – Looking for recommendations
In our forums, our members have been discussing the most forgiving irons currently on the market. WRXer ‘TheShark1’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons, saying:
“Currently gaming the Mizuno Pro 225’s but think I need more forgiveness in my irons. My well struck shots are real nice, but my mishits are not performing as good as I had hoped anymore. I really like hollow body irons so if I could find something more forgiving in a hollow body iron that would be great.
Open to any and all recommendations other than Ping. Can’t hit Ping irons at all.”
And our members have been sharing their best suggestions 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.
- AvidSwampThing66: “Another vote for the super forgiving and fast Paradym irons. They look really good for being a GI iron.”
- bobfoster: “I just went from MP20 MMCs to the new 245s in my scoring irons (just played my first round with them today). If you have a chance to try them, you might find them worth a serious look.”
- vman: “Shoot me down, but spend the money on lessons.”
- J_Tizzle: “i525s are great off the heel in my opinion.”
Entire Thread: “From the Forums: I need more forgiveness in my irons – Looking for recommendations”
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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.