I was just wondering which putter is better the Ping Karsten or Ping Redwood?

[callawayguy10]

I was just wanting some opinions on this topic. which has better feel, roles better and just an all around better putter. Ping Karsten or Ping Redwood

[IMAGOLFER]

The Redwood by a mile.

 

It's milled vs. cast, feels much better, and has a heavier head.

[CenterOfPercussion]

I like the Redwood much better, has a nice feel and looks nicer IMHO

[kitsoasis]

both ansers are 340g

i've had a redwood and tried the karsten, i'd say the redwood is nicer.

[kokogirl]

Redwood nicer. But Karsten is very good for the price.

[elementlax]

well, you cant beat the 80 dollar price of the karsten, but the redwood is by far better quality (it better be for that price)

[Dill Pickleson]

if i were in the market for a ping anser, how would i go about distinguishing the price tags karsten-90, i-series-130, iwi series - 190, redwood series - 250, whats the deal? $$$ figures might not be correct, sorry.

[elementlax]

karsten-- best value

i series-- for people who like inserts

iWi series-- for people who like plastic putters

redwood series-- their best line of putters, milled, great feel

[kokogirl]

karsten-- best value

i series-- for people who like inserts

iWi series-- for people who like plastic putters

redwood series-- their best line of putters, milled, great feel

 

lol :cheesy:

[URStillAway]

Redwood is the best

 

Karsten Anser is too light

 

If price is a problem buy a used Anser from the 1980's on Ebay rather than the Karsten Anser

[kitsoasis]

Redwood is the best

 

Karsten Anser is too light

 

If price is a problem buy a used Anser from the 1980's on Ebay rather than the Karsten Anser

they have the same headweight

[callawayguy10]

ok I was just wondering bc I have the karsten anser and I really like how the redwood looks

[55spy]

what do you not like about the karsten?

 

I have one too and while I liked the karsten initially I have since bought a bettinardi BC series and I prefer the softer feel of the Carbon steel and fit face. I too wonder if the redwood rolls softer but don't have a shop on island that sells em to even roll a few with.

[kitsoasis]

what do you not like about the karsten?

 

I have one too and while I liked the karsten initially I have since bought a bettinardi BC series and I prefer the softer feel of the Carbon steel and fit face. I too wonder if the redwood rolls softer but don't have a shop on island that sells em to even roll a few with.

redwood is stainless steel, so it definitely won't be softer

[MchSt805]

Obviously this is a subjective question...but I'd go Redwood series hands down.

[55spy]

what do you not like about the karsten?

 

I have one too and while I liked the karsten initially I have since bought a bettinardi BC series and I prefer the softer feel of the Carbon steel and fit face. I too wonder if the redwood rolls softer but don't have a shop on island that sells em to even roll a few with.

redwood is stainless steel, so it definitely won't be softer

 

Not what others have said...but milled 303 stainless vs cast ???steel with an insert on the rear of the club. Not sure theres a defeinitely in there, but ethe karsten feels alright just a bit muted vs soft for me when compared to my BC2

[kitsoasis]

what do you not like about the karsten?

 

I have one too and while I liked the karsten initially I have since bought a bettinardi BC series and I prefer the softer feel of the Carbon steel and fit face. I too wonder if the redwood rolls softer but don't have a shop on island that sells em to even roll a few with.

redwood is stainless steel, so it definitely won't be softer

 

Not what others have said...but milled 303 stainless vs cast ???steel with an insert on the rear of the club. Not sure theres a defeinitely in there, but ethe karsten feels alright just a bit muted vs soft for me when compared to my BC2

 

oh, i was comparing it to the BC.

but yes you are right, redwood isn't 'definitely' harder than the karsten

[MMB1500]

I used a Redwood Anser and a Zing Karsten and rotated them for a while.

 

IMO the Redwood is a much better putter, mainly down the the feel and consistency. The Karstens are very good and probably one of the best value putters on the market, but if you can afford the extra cash for a Redwood, I would go with that.

[projohnny3672]

The best plastic putter made. I have had it for 2 months and love it.

[harold baines]

I sure hope the redwood is better, since you could get 3 karsten's for the price of 1 redwood

[callawayguy10]

I sure hope the redwood is better, since you could get 3 karsten's for the price of 1 redwood

 

Yeah that's true I am probably going to pick one up for christmas

[callawayguy10]

any others about this?

[Range-Rat]

The karsten feels lighter than the redwood for some reason though....

 

I guess thats why I put lead tape on it lol, If I had my choice I would go with the redwood

 

just plain nicer, milled, stainless steel etc.

[jefffann]

Save bucks

Ping anser 2 stainless

[nobreak1970]

I got my Karsten Anser 2 for christmas...and I LOVE IT! But we cannot afford a Redwood, otherwise that'd be my choice out of the two of course.

 

Can't go wrong with either of them actually. Depends on how your budget looks.

[R Stones]

Save bucks

Ping anser 2 stainless

 

 

Ditto sold my N2 and got a Anaser 2 stainless like had before for 10 years but it cost 40.00 more the second time.

[nobreak1970]

The karsten feels lighter than the redwood for some reason though....

 

I guess thats why I put lead tape on it lol, If I had my choice I would go with the redwood

 

just plain nicer, milled, stainless steel etc.

 

 

Weight of the heads vs. each other is exactly the same: 340g.

Agreed about the nicer part regarding the Redwood.