Dear Ping,

[jakedumas]

Please manufacture this putter again, in the same manganese bronze material as always, but with a head weight of 350 grams. Sell it with the standard Pingman grip and a shaft with a 10" first step. That is all, thank you.

[bjackson]

It can be done through Ping WRX. They have done some AMAZING things, and I'm sure they are more than capable of helping you too.

[simp21]

That would be great I would buy one.

[buckhorn70]

I still use an old Anser from time to time.

[sam_5_0]

For the life of me I can't figure out why they haven't done this already. I have one with tons of lead tape in the cavity, which softens the sound a great deal. I would certainly buy one with the original head design in the 340-350gram range.

[BoomBoomLarry]

[quote name='sam_5_0' date='18 July 2010 - 08:52 PM' timestamp='1279500739' post='2584536']
For the life of me I can't figure out why they haven't done this already. I have one with tons of lead tape in the cavity, which softens the sound a great deal. I would certainly buy one with the original head design in the 340-350gram range.
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what year is that putter from?

[sam_5_0]

[quote name='BoomBoomLarry' date='18 July 2010 - 09:15 PM' timestamp='1279502133' post='2584581']
[quote name='sam_5_0' date='18 July 2010 - 08:52 PM' timestamp='1279500739' post='2584536']
For the life of me I can't figure out why they haven't done this already. I have one with tons of lead tape in the cavity, which softens the sound a great deal. I would certainly buy one with the original head design in the 340-350gram range.
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what year is that putter from?
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I think my Dad bought it in the mid 80's.

[persimmonpal]

[quote name='sam_5_0' date='18 July 2010 - 09:22 PM' timestamp='1279502543' post='2584604']
[quote name='BoomBoomLarry' date='18 July 2010 - 09:15 PM' timestamp='1279502133' post='2584581']
[quote name='sam_5_0' date='18 July 2010 - 08:52 PM' timestamp='1279500739' post='2584536']
For the life of me I can't figure out why they haven't done this already. I have one with tons of lead tape in the cavity, which softens the sound a great deal. I would certainly buy one with the original head design in the 340-350gram range.
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what year is that putter from?
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I think my Dad bought it in the mid 80's.
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Thats a Scottsdale anser, which dates from 1965-1966, approximately

[jakedumas]

This particular photo is of the first issue Anser cast in Scottsdale, AR. They manufactured two versions, a "rocker sole" and a "flat sole." This is a flat sole version that is the inspiration for the Cameron 009 and Byron Morgan DH89. Come on Ping, you would sell tons of these if reproduced in a modern, heavy weight.

[gslinares05]

Why is the change in headweight necessary? Is it because of green speeds, softer golf balls? Really curious as to why 340-350 is standard now and not back then

[jakedumas]

Putting surfaces are much smoother and faster than they were years ago. This has necessitated a change in technique. Players used to engage the wrists more as they needed to give the ball a little "pop" to get it rolling on top of the shaggier greens of yesteryear. Today we use less wrists and more shoulders. The heavier putter head allows for a smoother stroke. I am sure that others will agree that a heavier head just feels better. Personally, I feel like I cannot control a putter with a light head.

[gslinares05]

[quote name='jakedumas' date='19 July 2010 - 07:24 PM' timestamp='1279581858' post='2586727']
Putting surfaces are much smoother and faster than they were years ago. This has necessitated a change in technique. Players used to engage the wrists more as they needed to give the ball a little "pop" to get it rolling on top of the shaggier greens of yesteryear. Today we use less wrists and more shoulders. The heavier putter head allows for a smoother stroke. I am sure that others will agree that a heavier head just feels better. Personally, I feel like I cannot control a putter with a light head.
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Very interesting. I would like to try one of these old putters to feel the difference. The Scottsdale Anser looks awesome. I want one even if it is lite.

[Snowgod]

I check out the used putters bins at the driving range and used sports equipment stores in my area and I find quite a few old Karsten Pings. Many with the 85029 zip code that many prize including a Kushin, Anser 3 and a pre My Day style. I re-gripped the Anser 3 with a Dancing Cameron grip and it putts as well as any modern club.

[golfkid56]

You can order anything you want through the WRX department... including a Mag-Brnz Anser at 340grams. Whats even better is they will prolly put tungsten wieghts in the heel and tow to bring the weight up. Looks SICK