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New Ping putter arrived today (bought on Ebay) ...it has what looks like a bolt in the shaft and a grip different from the Pings I tried in the store....




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I wouldn't worry about the grip, as it could have just been changed... The bolt seems really odd however... It wasn't mentioned in the description on eBay?

Tristan Hilton

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Weird...Sweet putter though. I would just have it reshafted and regripped with the classic ping smoothie.

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Listed as:

Brand New Ping Anser 2 Putter. Mens right-handed. MSRP $95.00. Bid with confidence....Pay Pal only.

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I'd contact the seller about that then because I'm pretty sure that isn't how they come new... Aside from the bolt, does it seem new? Also, as said above you could just reshaft it.

Tristan Hilton

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None of my 5 Ansers, one of which is an Anser 2, have that bolt or whatever it is in the shaft. It'd be nice to see a picture of the head, as I can't tell from the pictures on your post whether it's new or not. I know the grip says Ping, but that doesn't look like the original grip on my Anser 2.
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FAIRWAY WOODS: G2 14 degree 3 wood & 17 degree 5 wood
IRONS: S59 3-PWWEDGES: M/B 54, 58, & 60 degree PUTTER: I Series Anser 4 (or G5i Anser, Anser 2F, or original...

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New? That club is nowhere near new. The grip is wrong, the clubhead shows clear marks of wear and for whatever reason, someone put a bolt through the shaft. You should complain to eBay about that buy.

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I requested authorization to return and a full refund including shipping.... he has 100% positive feedback.....

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That head looks new to me - a bit old, but I don't see the "clear signs of wear" the other poster was talking about. Although I haven't seen a Ping grip quite like that one before I have no reason not to believe it's not a new putter. Gotta wonder about that thing in the shaft though.
My Implements of Destruction (carried in a Hoofer Lite bag):

DRIVER: Big Bertha Diablo 10 degree draw, Aldila regular flex
FAIRWAY WOODS: G2 14 degree 3 wood & 17 degree 5 wood
IRONS: S59 3-PWWEDGES: M/B 54, 58, & 60 degree PUTTER: I Series Anser 4 (or G5i Anser, Anser 2F, or original...

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The head is new enough.

The shaft and grip, I'd say, are from a Ping fitting putter, the ones they have in shops where the lie is adjustable so that people can work out what colour dot they need.
Also, as said above you could just reshaft it.

What do you mean "just" reshaft it?

Do you know what is involved in reshafting a Ping Anser? The guy didn't order a frankenputter. The bolts weren't part of the deal. He has every right to be mightily pissed off.

In the race of life, always back self-interest. At least you know it's trying.

 

 


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it looks like a club used for "fitting", just by the way the grip is. is it a two-piece shaft? maybe for height adjustments?

just my two cents worth...

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To assess this in a clearheaded, mature manner, I must say that bolts in the shaft are a critical issue.

Current Gear Setup: Driver: TM R9 460, 9.5, Stiff - 3W: TM R9, 15, stiff - Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro Black, 18, stiff - Irons: Callaway X Forged 09, 3-PW, PX 5.5 - SW: Callaway X Series Jaws, 54.14 - LW: Callaway X Series Jaws, 60.12 - Putter: PING Redwood Anser, 33in.


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i agree it seems like a fitting club or a frankenstein club. That grip is for fitting sizes not sure about the bolt but might have something to do with fitting

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The head is new enough.

Of course he has every right to be pissed off... my first piece of advice was to contact the seller. Having it reshafted may be an option if he is otherwise happy with it and doesn't feel like having to deal with the entire return process. No need to get all crazy!

Tristan Hilton

My Equipment: 
Titleist TSR2 Driver (Fujikura Pro 2.0 TS; 10.5°) · PXG 0211 FWs (Diamana S+ 60; 15° and 21°) · PXG 0211 Hybrid (MMT 80; 22°) · Edel SMS Irons (SteelFiber i95; 5-GW) · Edel SMS Pro Wedges (SteelFiber i110; 56°, 60°) · Edel Classic Blade Putter (32") · Maxfli Tour Ball · Pinned Prism Rangefinder · SuperStroke Grips · Flightscope Mevo · TRUE Linkswear Shoes · Vessel Player V Pro 

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Thanks for the help everyone....I contacted the seller today and passed on the comments and his reply was this is a "custom" putter....and he insists that it is NEW.... so I shared the responses and was called a liar... then I was told that I was trying to rip him off???? Next I was told I had to provide the names and numbers of the "pro" golfers that told me this....so I opened a "case" against the seller... the seller has agreed to return my money and return postage now that I have an open case pending.....I mailed the putter and got a confirmation number...........thanks again everyone...

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Thanks for the help everyone....I contacted the seller today and passed on the comments and his reply was this is a "custom" putter....and he insists that it is NEW.... so I shared the responses and was called a liar... then I was told that I was trying to rip him off???? Next I was told I had to provide the names and numbers of the "pro" golfers that told me this....so I opened a "case" against the seller... the seller has agreed to return my money and return postage now that I have an open case pending.....I mailed the putter and got a confirmation number...........thanks again everyone...

Glad that you got that resolved... any chance you could give his eBay ID so that others can avoid purchasing from him?

Tristan Hilton

My Equipment: 
Titleist TSR2 Driver (Fujikura Pro 2.0 TS; 10.5°) · PXG 0211 FWs (Diamana S+ 60; 15° and 21°) · PXG 0211 Hybrid (MMT 80; 22°) · Edel SMS Irons (SteelFiber i95; 5-GW) · Edel SMS Pro Wedges (SteelFiber i110; 56°, 60°) · Edel Classic Blade Putter (32") · Maxfli Tour Ball · Pinned Prism Rangefinder · SuperStroke Grips · Flightscope Mevo · TRUE Linkswear Shoes · Vessel Player V Pro 

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