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I went from a B61 to a B60. Both nice. Then I tried an Ally 3 (face balanced) for a while. Now I'm working with an old Anser with a long shaft (over 36"). All the others were 35". I haven't strayed much from Ping over the years, but I have on occasion and always come back.

Dave.
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Driver: Big Bertha Titanium 454 10* Fairway: Big Bertha 16* 3 wood
Hybrid: G10 21* Ironwood: Bazooka JMAX QL 4/23*

Irons: G10 3; 5-PW AWT reg shafts Wedge: Ping 50 Tour-S & Mizuno 56-10 Chrome

Putter: Ping Pal2 BeCu


Posted
I've had a Ping PAL 4 since the late 90's and it's been a great putter for me. Just feels right.

Also, Ping has great service. I emailed them asking about how to get a head cover and a few days later there was one in my mailbox at no charge.
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Driver- titleist.gif 909D2 9.5* 
Fairway Wood- titleist.gif 909F2 15.5* w/ Diamana Blue stiff
Hybrid- titleist.gif 909H 19* 
Irons- mizuno.gifMX-200 4-PW, vokey.gifSM 50.8 bent to 51*, SM 56.11, and TVD 60*M
Putter- cameron.gif Newport 2.5 


Posted
Craz-e ....amazing putter

What's In My Bag:
Driver: TaylorMade R11s 9* w/ Fujikura Motore F1
3 Wood: TaylorMade R11s w/ Mitsubishi Fubuki 
Irons: Taylormade R11
Wedges: Titleist SM4 Vokey 52.08, 56.11, 60.04 
Putter: Odyssey Metal-X #9
Ball: Taylormade Penta TP5


Posted
Guess my favorite is today's purchase since its my only Ping putter.

Ping Karsten Anser 2 Black Dot 35"

« Keith »


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The magnesium bronze Ping Anser 3 from the early 90's has always been my favorite. I used one from new up until just last year. I got the exact same style just with a softer metal. The speed of the greens now, compared to then, was causing some feel problems for me. The ball would just rocket off the face of that putter. Now I have a few more options when putting. I actually felt bad when I took that putter out of the bag. I will still use it if I play a course that I know will have slow greens.

I will judge my rounds much more by the quality of my best shots than the acceptability of my worse ones.


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You cant go wrong with the original Anser. Great putter at a great price. Im personally fond of the old J-Blade as well. I used to have an old bronze-headed J-Blade and I loved that putter. Within 10', I almost never missed putts with that thing.

Whats in my :sunmountain: C-130 cart bag?

Woods: :mizuno: JPX 850 9.5*, :mizuno: JPX 850 15*, :mizuno: JPX-850 19*, :mizuno: JPX Fli-Hi #4, :mizuno: JPX 800 Pro 5-PW, :mizuno: MP T-4 50-06, 54-09 58-10, :cleveland: Smart Square Blade and :bridgestone: B330-S


Posted
I have the Craz-E G2i mallet at 33" and love it. I have the opportunity to maybe purchase the same putter only being the G5i mallet. Can some of you that have the G5i that maybe upgraded from the G2i tell me what you like better about it. Mine has the blue insert and I don't see that in the G5i.

Thanks, boxcar

Great Divider cart bag
Orlimar Fury II QB 10.5* driver
Wilson Fatshaft 3 metal 15*
Wilson Fatshaft 5 metal 18*
Wilson Fatshaft 7 metal 21*Fastrax 5 26* HybridPing G2 6-PWPing 52*,56* & 60* i series wedgesPing G2i Craz-e 33" hozel putterSrixon Z-urs ball


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I have the Craz-e and really liked it but my putting stroke really called for a blade so this year I went and tried out a lot of different putters and loved the Redwoood anser from the moment I picked it up. It's in my bag now and I couldn't be happier.
Driver :Adams Speedline 9032LS 10.5*
Woods:Wilson Staff FYbrid 3W
Hybrids:Wilson Staff FYbrid (wood/hybrid gap)
Hybrids:Ben Hogan Edge CFT 3H & 4H
Irons:King Cobra S9 5I-PWSand Wedge:Cleveland CG12-58*Putter:Ping Redwood AnserBall:Nike Karma/Topflite GamerFavourite Gizmo:Club Caddy

  • 2 weeks later...
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Ping Anser 2 Karsten and a Ping Anser 4i. Bought both last year and still can decide which one like better. Also have a Ping Anser 2 bought in 1993.
Cart Bag: AMP Xtreme
Driver: 460
3 Wood | 5 Wood: Diablo
Irons: (3-8) X18 | X Forged 9 & P
Wedges: X Forged 52 (12) | 58 (10) C-Grind Putter: Anser 4 i SeriesBall: Burner1978 - 93 - All Time Best - 84 or12 over in 1991.1994 - 2008 - Inactive2008 - Present - All Time Best 96 or 24...

Posted
I used a classic anser 2 for years, then used a karsten series anser 2 for about a year. They're both like 1 and 1a in my book.
THE WEAPONS CACHE..

Titleist 909 D2 9.5 Degree Driver| Titleist 906f4 13.5 degree 3-Wood | Titleist 909 17 & 21 degree hybrid | Titleist AP2 irons
Titleist Vokey Wedges - 52 & 58 | Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 2 Putter | ProV1 Ball

Posted
Anybody want an original classic Ping Pal from 1982? Make me an offer.

My Tools of Ignorance:

Driver: Ping I20 9.5*
Woods/Hybrids: Cobra AMP 3W and 3 HY

Irons: Cobra AMP 4-GW

Wedges: Callaway Forged Copper 56* and 60*

Putters: Scotty Cameron  35" (Several of the flow neck blade variety)

Ball: Bridgestone B330-RX and Srixon Z-Star

Bag: Nike Performance Carry


Posted
i have an anser 2, anser 4, g5i anser, g2i craz-e, and a 50th anniversary anser.

so far i like the 50th anniversary the best...

RBZ stage 2 driver & 3 wood

Original AP1 4-GW

Vokey 54.10 & 58.04

Scotty Newport 2


  • 8 months later...
Posted
origional Anser all the way for me.
If you always do what you've always done....You'll always be where you are right now..
Driver: C830.2 HOF Taiwan Proto
3 wood: Versus VS 1 Proforce V2
7 wood: DCT Fujikura Motore F1
3-pw: Nakashima NX-1 Project X 6.5 53*: ...

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