Ping Sigma2 Putters

[rocket500]

Why does everyone want a softer feel to their putter?

 

The Cleveland pitters have milled steel faces. The SOFT is an acronym for the face milling which is similar to Pings or Evnroll or what not. Intended to help off center strikes roll more like center strikes. It’s SOFT not soft feeling.

 

I would rather have a feel that tells me I hit the putt.

 

I want an audible sound not a marshmallow feel along with a soft feeling ball that gives you no feedback so you do not even know that you hit the ball.

 

I agree. Cleveland HB Soft, Sigma 2, why is everyone going softer? I am digging the new adjustable length tech, but I much prefer the feel of the older Redwood and Anser Milled pre TR grooves.

[SDGolfRookie]

Purchased the ZB and will try it out on Monday. Went with the Custom order, tour issue, limited quantity X-Flex shaft option :)

 

 

Was really in a bind between ZB Sigma 2 and ZB Vault 2.0.

 

2.0’s milled face of course felt great BUT I liked Sigma 2’s:

- Price ($100 less + got $100 trade in for my Sigma G)

- Adjustability (I’m 6’4” and have no ability to decide on a length)

- Sight line (2.0 had a dot)

- Width (wider than 2.0)

 

Sigma 2 inset still seems so soft, but feels nice, but...we shall see how it performs in the wild.

 

[JonnyKrasnodar]

Anyone tried the Answer 2 yet?? Thinking of upgrading from my O Works 2W which I love the softness of but if these are softer I'm in. No stores nearby has them yet sadly.

[SDGolfRookie]

Tried the Anser. Felt nice & liked the look down at the ball. Nice weight at the 350g spec. Would have went with that but ZB was a better stroke match.

[JonnyKrasnodar]

Tried the Anser. Felt nice & liked the look down at the ball. Nice weight at the 350g spec. Would have went with that but ZB was a better stroke match.

 

Thanks for that, definitely going to try both as the look of the ZB is stunning and probably my preferred option. Being for a strong arc put me off a bit as there isn't much movement in my putting stroke. One club I've never been fitted for is the putter so now might be just the time.

 

In terms of grip is the 661 the closest to the Superstroke 2.0 mid?

[sleezyt]

The tyne 4 is awesome. Nice feel from these and matches my stroke perfectly. Gonna order with the black shaft and pp58 midsize grip.

[nova6868]

Played around with most of the line and the head that surprised me most was the Valor (slight arc). Doesn't look great in pictures but it's really easy to use in person. However, the feel on all of them is just too soft. I know some people like it, but I think the feel of the Vault series is much better. I prefer some sound feedback to dial in distance control.

[Sean289]

The Fetch has just given Westwood a Tour win.

[SDGolfRookie]

Are TOUR players allowed to use the Fetch to pick the ball out of the hole?

[Kmac]

Anyone tried the Answer 2 yet?? Thinking of upgrading from my O Works 2W which I love the softness of but if these are softer I'm in. No stores nearby has them yet sadly.

 

Tried it in store yesterday and it was really nice. It’s definitely soft but a strangely nice kind of soft with some nice feedback. I actually liked the Tyne a lot and if they had a slight arc I would have trunked it.

[JonnyKrasnodar]

Anyone tried the Answer 2 yet?? Thinking of upgrading from my O Works 2W which I love the softness of but if these are softer I'm in. No stores nearby has them yet sadly.

 

Tried it in store yesterday and it was really nice. It’s definitely soft but a strangely nice kind of soft with some nice feedback. I actually liked the Tyne a lot and if they had a slight arc I would have trunked it.

 

That's good to know, thanks for the feedback. Soft/lightness is what makes or breaks a putter for me. Love feeling it into the hole.

[erock9174]

I was playing a 352cpm shaft in my putter in 2017. In 2018 got fitted and the fitter said with my quick transition coupled with a strong forward press this was too weak. We went with a 402cpm shaft and been lights out. Avg putts per round went from 33 to 27.

[DHarry]

Could someone please answer a question for me relating to the Tyne 4? I see that it is a strong arc putter.

Does it hang as much as an Odyssey 9 or is it closer to the standard toe hang of an Anser? I am following the logic as in general, the toe hang mallets designed for a slight arc hang less than Anser style putters.

Thanks,

Harry

[Zach Heusser]

Harry. Here you go. Not sure if this helps..

[DHarry]

That is a big help. It looks like the standard toe hang of an Anser.

Thanks,

Harry

[Bimmer1]

I tried the Tyne 4 and it didn’t feel right for my stroke. I really wanted to like it but I generally putt better with double bend shaft #7 style putters. I purchased the new Tyne stealth model.

[Kmac]

The tyne 4 is awesome. Nice feel from these and matches my stroke perfectly. Gonna order with the black shaft and pp58 midsize grip.

 

Where can I order one with a black shaft?

[lvmike]

Rolled the Arna and Tyne today. Puts a nice roll on the ball but that insert behind the face made it feel numb and too soft for me...no feedback at all. Distance control was an issue which is too bad because I really liked how accurate it seemed.

 

Arna was in the black finish which is a nice matte to reduce glare. The silver on the Tyne looked like the same finish as the first gen Sigmas.

 

[GOLFERGUY74]

So, not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet or not, but I just received by stealth Tyne 4. My immediate reaction what that it felt like I was wiggling a senior flex driver shaft. I had all the guys in the shop come over and they all were amazed at how it felt. As I reduced the length the "soft" or "loose" shaft feeling was less noticeable but I am still shocked that I heard nothing about this in the pre-release reviews.

 

It feels like a orange whip putting trainer. Anyone else run into this?

[JonnyKrasnodar]

A couple of others have commented on this. I'm testing a couple of them at the weekend so I'll chime in with my own thoughts after that.

 

Strange that it seems to be an issue though, last thing anyone needs is an overflexing putter shaft. That would be a deal breaker for me.

[bamoore]

Anyone know if this new line would lead to a price drop in the Vault 2.0 line sometime soon? Need to pickup a new zb bronze

[agood3putt]

Anyone know if this new line would lead to a price drop in the Vault 2.0 line sometime soon? Need to pickup a new zb bronze

 

I doubt they will. The original Vault line are still listed at $299.99 at most places....could be a while

[Konklifer]

I was getting bored with 'forged vs. cast', 'blade vs. cb', and 'Cameron vs. whoever'.

 

Thankfully, now, we have putter shaft flex.

[Kmac]

I was getting bored with 'forged vs. cast', 'blade vs. cb', and 'Cameron vs. whoever'.

 

Thankfully, now, we have putter shaft flex.

 

Seriously, LOL

 

Only on WRX.

[Sean289]

I was getting bored with 'forged vs. cast', 'blade vs. cb', and 'Cameron vs. whoever'.

 

Thankfully, now, we have putter shaft flex.

 

LOL, fantastic.

[Zach Heusser]

The funny thing is it’s true. No BS! try one. Take one out onto the putting green and hit some long putts and then report back with your thoughts

[erock9174]

The funny thing is it’s true. No BS! try one. Take one out onto the putting green and hit some long putts and then report back with your thoughts

 

Technically a softer shaft should put more oomph on the ball. Great for lags

[Kmac]

So, if there's some flexing of the putter shaft on long putts does that mean that, while a great idea, the adjustable putter shaft still needs some kinks worked out? I have one getting delivered today so I will see for myself soon.

[webber]

These shafts feel terrible. If you know your length just order with a normal shaft form Ping.

[Zach Heusser]

These shafts feel terrible. If you know your length just order with a normal shaft form Ping.

Great tip ! It’s too bad because the heads are pretty nice .