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Ping launches Sigma G putters… and there’s something for everyone

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7 years ago

Jan 25, 2017

Ping has launched a new line of putters called Sigma G, which features 15 new models. It’s described as a game-enjoyment line by the company, and uses a “summation of knowledge” from the company’s history; thus “Sigma,” meaning summation in mathematics terms.

“The Sigma G putters represent an exciting new technology that continues our long-standing commitment to engineering putters that feel and look great but perform even better,” said John A. Solheim, Ping Chairman and CEO. “The combination of the high-grade elastomer and fully machined aerospace-grade aluminum over the entire face delivers an amazing feel and sound. And with improved ball-speed consistency and forgiveness, golfers will make more putts than ever. We’re also introducing several new designs that offer a variety of looks to fit every golfer’s stroke and eye.”

This is the third putter family in the company’s past to use G in its name, following Ping’s G2 and G5 lines. Specifically, the Sigma G line replaces Ping’s Cadence line of putters, which had a variety of head weights to meet the needs of a wide range of golfers.

The Sigma G putters offer both heavy and light headweight options, and just about any head shape a golfer could want. The extensive options will make fitting easier, Ping says, allowing more golfers to find a putter for their stroke. Eight brand-new putter models are also a part of the Sigma G line, as well as seven other models that will be familiar, but are slightly adjusted.

Ping’s PP60 putter grip, which comes stock on all Sigma G putters. Also available is a larger PP-62 grip, which has a shape that’s more round.

Throughout the line, you’ll notice two different finishes: platinum and a black nickel. The bodies of the putters are precision cast from 17-4 stainless steel and have an anodized aluminum face inserts. Putters with dark finishes have light faces, while the putters with light finishes have dark faces. The putter faces have the company’s True Roll grooves that were made to produce a slightly louder sound at impact than previous iterations without losing performance and feel.

The Sigma G putters are currently available for pre-order. Blade-style putters will sell for $195, mallet-style putters will sell for $215 and counter-balanced models will sell for $235. Adjustable-length shafts are available for an upcharge of $35.

Tess

The Tess is what you’d consider a traditional blade with no sightline. It’s made for golfers with a strong arc and release.

B60

The Sigma G B60 takes the B60, one of Ping’s “most famous and top-selling putters,” and adds a modern look with a “sweeping back chamfer.” It still has the classic, heart-shaped back cavity, however, a design that Ping stresses makes it easier to scoop your ball from the surface.

Anser

A head shape that needs no introduction has a slightly larger footprint than previous iterations. It’s said to have a higher MOI (moment of inertia), which means more forgiveness for the game-improvement player.

D66

Inspired by D66, Voss and ZBS models from the company’s past, the new Sigma G D66 has a back cavity that’s the width of a golf ball and is designed for golfers who focus on the center cavity and sightline.

Kinloch

This new blade-style model mixes designs from the Anser with a styled ballast, center cavity and back surface geometry, according to Ping, which “converge toward the target” for better alignment.

Piper 3

Based on Tour feedback, Ping’s Sigma G Piper putter has a remodeled mid-slant hosel and half-shaft offset.

Kushin

The Sigma G Kushin is inspired by Ping’s original Kushin putter. It’s a blade-style putter that has a double-bend shaft and half-shaft offset.

Shea H

The Shea H takes a classic, mid-mallet Ping design and adds a top-rail notch alignment, a more defined cavity and a smoother hosel transition.

Kinloch C

The Kinloch C, which stands for “center shafted,” is what Ping calls a “bold, simple and strong new mallet.”

Kinloch CB

Ping also offers the Kinloch-style putter in a 400-gram, counter-balanced design for those who need added stability.

Ketsch B

This new model from Ping features three sight lines, the outer two of which frame the outside edges of the golf ball. The Ketsch B is somewhat of a hybrid between a blade putter and a mallet.

Darby

As a smaller mallet, the Darby has a bordered sightline that’s framed by “micro-lines” and clean heel and toe surfaces to better frame the golf ball.

Tyne

This new model is designed for greater forgiveness. It has a tall face with heel and toe wings that drive up MOI (moment of inertia, a measure of forgiveness).

Wolverine T

The Wolverine T putter uses a T-alignment system that has a sightline surrounded by micro-lines for better aim.

Doon

The Doon is a counter-balanced putter that’s made to be long front-to-back for more stability. It has a long sightline that offers a different look.

See what GolfWRX Members are saying about Ping’s new Sigma G 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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19 hours ago

Apr 19, 2024

Gianni Magliocco

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 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

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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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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2 days ago

Apr 18, 2024

Gianni Magliocco

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

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.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made

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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Inside Collin Morikawa’s recent golf ball, driver, 3-wood, and “Proto” iron changes

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2 days ago

Apr 18, 2024

Andrew Tursky

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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