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GolfWRX Spotted: Ping Heppler putters

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This week marks the return of the PGA Tour to the mainland from the Hawaiian Islands. With that, the full contingent of tour vans and equipment reps are in full force and bringing along new gear to show players in hopes of getting those clubs into players’ bags.

One of the most noteworthy new designs comes from Phoenix-based Ping Golf with the Heppler putters.

To see more pictures of the new Ping Heppler Putters and see what other WRXers are saying, check out the GolfWRX forums: Spotted New PING Putters.

Here’s what we know

Although we don’t have any detailed information yet on all the technology incorporated into the new putters from Ping, based on the completed graphics and the number of putters that are being debuted, we can probably expect to see these on retail shelves sooner rather than later.

The first thing we can see is there are at least two different materials being used and the colors are very close to a PLD Bruzer which first arrived on the PGA Tour in the spring of 2019. Comprised of aluminum and copper, the Bruzer offered extremely high MOI paired with a geometrical shape that made it easy to align—it was also named after Ping CEO John A. Solheim’s dog.

With the new Heppler putters, there are some distinct changes that we can spot through the series—which ranges from the blades to high MOI mallets—that relate to face material and overall construction.

In the blade-style putters, it looks as though Ping is using the copper material for the face and into the hosels, while the copper moves farther away from the faces and out to the perimeter into the larger heads. With Ping’s focus on fitting, we can assume this will potentially relate to toe hang in the putters as well and boosting forgiveness by using lightweight aluminum for the core.

To see more pictures of the new Ping Heppler Putters and see what other WRXers are saying, check out the GolfWRX forums: Spotted New PING Putters.

The one thing that is noticeably absent is any visible face technology—from what we can tell. This would be a big departure for Ping, since every putter it currently offers that is not from the classic line offers some variation of the TR-True Roll Grooves.

To see more pictures of the new Ping Heppler Putters and see what other WRXers are saying, check out the GolfWRX forums: Spotted New PING Putters.

 

Ryan Barath is a club-fitter & master club builder with more than 17 years of experience working with golfers of all skill levels, including PGA Tour players. He is the former Build Shop Manager & Social Media Coordinator for Modern Golf. He now works independently from his home shop and is a member of advisory panels to a select number of golf equipment manufacturers. You can find Ryan on Twitter and Instagram where he's always willing to chat golf, and share his passion for club building, course architecture and wedge grinding.

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  1. JP

    Jan 15, 2020 at 10:48 am

    Everybody has a Spider putter, Ping also has a Spider mini. And something that resembles a Cameron X12.

    They all copied the Anser, Ping has every right to copy them.

  2. Karsten's Ghost

    Jan 14, 2020 at 5:30 pm

    Some big notes here.

    The Piper C lives on, and has been a proven centre-shaft winner. And most of all, the Fetch is now a permanent shape. It has proven exceptionally popular, and it’s good to see that it’s been given long-term safety.

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Best ‘forgiving’ wedges – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been discussing the most forgiving wedges on the market. WRXer ‘aaronpoling’ lays out his current setup and what he’s currently considering, saying:

“I am looking at getting new wedges, but looking for a forgiving wedge.

I currently play Ping G25 50°, MD4 54° and 58°. I used to play the CBX2 in the 50°, 54° and 58° and liked them a lot; but like any good dad, my son took them.

I am currently looking Callaway’s CB12 and Cleveland’s CBZ. Anyone have thoughts on these? Or recommendations of other wedges that I should check out?”

And our members have been weighing in with their thoughts and recommendations in response, with one brand coming out emphatically on top.

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.

  • boggyman: “CBZs are amazing wedges!”
  • drewbens: “Agreed, the Cleveland CB wedges are great! Already had a CBX Full Face 2 54 and recently added a 50 and 58 (for well under $100 a piece). Was chipping so well last week that my brother-in-law asked if the wedges were legal. Definitely underrated wedges for those of us that are not scratch golfers.”
  • BogeyTed: “Get Cleveland CBX/CBZ. Very underrated clubs.”

Entire Thread: “Best ‘forgiving’ wedges – GolfWRXers discuss”

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Ping PLD Ally Blue Onset putter

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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who 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, @negncic has a Ping PLD Ally Blue Onset putter up for grabs.

From the listing: “34” Ping PLD Ally Blue Onset. Ping composite shaft Ping PLD Pistol grip. No issues. $345 shipped.”

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules

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I built the worst fitting clubs ever – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been reacting to a WRXer who claims to have built the “worst fitting clubs ever.” ‘dlow206’ recounts his experience with plenty of insightful findings for where he can go better next time in a detailed post, saying:

“Here’s my story of building the worst fitting clubs ever (for me). And my findings of what a better fit is.

I am short in stature, as well as a very short wrist to floor of 30.5″. I went down a rabbit hole of wanting to try irons 1″ shorter of more than standard length. Given the shorter lengths, the swingweights would be super light unless I added back a ton of weight to the heads, but I don’t like adding an extreme amount of weight back to the heads, so I decided to compensate with heavier shafts (115 grams instead of 95). Played with this set for a while and was hitting all irons extremely poorly. Thin, fat, right, right, left. My swing didn’t deteriorate that much because I was hitting my driver well, woods well, etc.

Went back to my older set of irons, playing at standard length, and my iron play improved immediately. Since then, have been doing more testing, while paying more attention to different possible variables. What I have found is I actually prefer lighter total weight with relatively normal or slightly heavier swingweights. Did a recent fitting and found that 85 gram shafts were better for me than 95 grams with standard length and relatively standard swingweights. 

Still trying to dial in a final iron shaft choice, so have a few contenders that I will be testing. Will be moving away from my current Steelfiber i95 S parallel to lighter and softer

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  • Steelfiber i80 CW R – i have been playing Steelfibers for a long time, so need to give one Steelfiber shaft a shot

Given I do club building work, I am going to build all of these shafts with the All-Fit universal iron adapters to pair with a Srixon 7 iron head for testing. With these adapters, there isn’t a swingweight issue because the amount of weight from drilling out is about equivalent to the universal adapter components.”

And our members have been sharing their reactions 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.

  • Mikey_HACKilroy: “That length cut costs you a fair amount in swing points. I’d posit the length mattered more than the weight because a 115g shaft isn’t going to actually add enough back after cutting an inch off. Does it mean 115 would ultimately work? Hard to say. Maybe try a 1/2″ cut and add 2g to the head to compensate assuming the 7i is 37″ long. Maybe that will feel better. It translates to the same ~D2 you’re swinging at with the 95g shafts (estimated based on common weight, but you can weigh your parts on your own obviously).”
  • Stuart_G: “Your process is good – keep at it and trust it.”

Entire Thread: “I built the worst fitting clubs ever – GolfWRXers discuss”

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