Ping PLD Custom Program

[JourdanM]

7 hours ago, drbonesvt said:

That’s the custom right , not off the rack correct ??

 

off the rack says , head China , shaft Vietnam 

Pld custom, correct 

[PING Wrx]

On 4/1/2022 at 7:59 PM, sgp1 said:

Does anyone know are the custom heads made in US or are they made in China like the other PLD heads are?

Everything is machined at PING HQ in Phoenix

Edited April 8, 2022 by PING Wrx

[jmkenn0]

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[dlow206]

Had my PLD custom in-person fitting today with Jeff. Was an awesome experience. A little about the fitting:

• First reviewed my iPing data and talked about about my putting and my problem areas as well as preferences
• Took static measurements
• Started with some putts with the iPing with a PLD anser as a baseline. Also used the video technology they have in the room to show where my eye line was in relation to the ball
• I have a pretty strong arc, so Jeff wanted to compare my iPing stats between the slight arc putters (plumbers necks) and strong arc putters (flow necks). 
• My iPing handicap was about 1.0 with the plumbers neck Anser and +1.0 with the Kushin 4, so my consistency was generally better with the Kushin 4
• We discussed and concluded that a flow neck would be the best option
• Grabbed the Kushin 4, a Tyne, and a DS72, all flownecks
• Based on my static fitting and how my eyeline was in relation to the ball, Jeff recommended a 31.5" putter. i normally game a 31" putter
• All off the fitting PLD custom putters are 35" and have the midsize Ping grip on them. Jeff took me back to the WRX department build area and cut the Kushin 4 fitting putter down to 31.5" for me to try and added some lead tape to get the head to 365 degrees
• Went outside on the outdoor green and hit a bunch of putts with the 3 putters. putted decently well with all three, but decided i liked the Kushin 4 the best
• Tour of the WRX department at Ping was cool, its where they build the custom PLD putters and a lot of the Tour stuff. All of the Ping PLD custom putters are milled there, got to meet the guy who was running the milling machine and the guy who builds at the PLD custom putters. Also saw the build equipment they have, puts my garage shop to shame (my garage shop is not too shabby)
• After deciding on the Kushin 4, talked through some of the final options such as alignment aids, engraving, etc. I didn't have any good ideas for engraving, so went with no engraving, wanted to give it a clean look

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Byrdman2230]

32 minutes ago, dlow206 said:

Had my PLD custom in-person fitting today with Jeff. Was an awesome experience. A little about the fitting:

• First reviewed my iPing data and talked about about my putting and my problem areas as well as preferences
• Took static measurements
• Started with some putts with the iPing with a PLD anser as a baseline. Also used the video technology they have in the room to show where my eye line was in relation to the ball
• I have a pretty strong arc, so Jeff wanted to compare my iPing stats between the slight arc putters (plumbers necks) and strong arc putters (flow necks). 
• My iPing handicap was about 1.0 with the plumbers neck Anser and +1.0 with the Kushin 4, so my consistency was generally better with the Kushin 4
• We discussed and concluded that a flow neck would be the best option
• Grabbed the Kushin 4, a Tyne, and a DS72, all flownecks
• Based on my static fitting and how my eyeline was in relation to the ball, Jeff recommended a 31.5" putter. i normally game a 31" putter
• All off the fitting PLD custom putters are 35" and have the midsize Ping grip on them. Jeff took me back to the WRX department build area and cut the Kushin 4 fitting putter down to 31.5" for me to try and added some lead tape to get the head to 365 degrees
• Went outside on the outdoor green and hit a bunch of putts with the 3 putters. putted decently well with all three, but decided i liked the Kushin 4 the best
• Tour of the WRX department at Ping was cool, its where they build the custom PLD putters and a lot of the Tour stuff. All of the Ping PLD custom putters are milled there, got to meet the guy who was running the milling machine and the guy who builds at the PLD custom putters. Also saw the build equipment they have, puts my garage shop to shame (my garage shop is not too shabby)
• After deciding on the Kushin 4, talked through some of the final options such as alignment aids, engraving, etc. I didn't have any good ideas for engraving, so went with no engraving, wanted to give it a clean look

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Was the Anser 4 an option for you? 

[dlow206]

36 minutes ago, Byrdman2230 said:

Was the Anser 4 an option for you? 

There was no Anser 4 in the options they had available but i also didn’t ask about it. The only flow neck style blade was the Kushin 4

[Byrdman2230]

1 hour ago, dlow206 said:

There was no Anser 4 in the options they had available but i also didn’t ask about it. The only flow neck style blade was the Kushin 4

I haven’t seen it listed as an option before either, which I find odd. You’d think it would be available for players with a strong arc. 

[gman1707]

Has anyone tried to remove the paint fill on the black Anser? I’d like to remove green blue and red in the cavity. 

[farundrpar]

On 4/8/2022 at 9:51 PM, dlow206 said:

There was no Anser 4 in the options they had available but i also didn’t ask about it. The only flow neck style blade was the Kushin 4

dang, was hoping the Anser would have a flow neck option in this program. 

[dlow206]

12 hours ago, farundrpar said:

dang, was hoping the Anser would have a flow neck option in this program. 

its may be possible to get one if you ask, but its not a standard option for the program. 

[MattM97]

On 4/9/2022 at 1:35 AM, Byrdman2230 said:

I haven’t seen it listed as an option before either, which I find odd. You’d think it would be available for players with a strong arc. 

 

Just give me that neck on an Anser D or a 2D and I'll be happy. 

[Mr. Grumpy]

On 4/8/2022 at 9:39 PM, dlow206 said:

Had my PLD custom in-person fitting today with Jeff. Was an awesome experience. A little about the fitting:

• First reviewed my iPing data and talked about about my putting and my problem areas as well as preferences
• Took static measurements
• Started with some putts with the iPing with a PLD anser as a baseline. Also used the video technology they have in the room to show where my eye line was in relation to the ball
• I have a pretty strong arc, so Jeff wanted to compare my iPing stats between the slight arc putters (plumbers necks) and strong arc putters (flow necks). 
• My iPing handicap was about 1.0 with the plumbers neck Anser and +1.0 with the Kushin 4, so my consistency was generally better with the Kushin 4
• We discussed and concluded that a flow neck would be the best option
• Grabbed the Kushin 4, a Tyne, and a DS72, all flownecks
• Based on my static fitting and how my eyeline was in relation to the ball, Jeff recommended a 31.5" putter. i normally game a 31" putter
• All off the fitting PLD custom putters are 35" and have the midsize Ping grip on them. Jeff took me back to the WRX department build area and cut the Kushin 4 fitting putter down to 31.5" for me to try and added some lead tape to get the head to 365 degrees
• Went outside on the outdoor green and hit a bunch of putts with the 3 putters. putted decently well with all three, but decided i liked the Kushin 4 the best
• Tour of the WRX department at Ping was cool, its where they build the custom PLD putters and a lot of the Tour stuff. All of the Ping PLD custom putters are milled there, got to meet the guy who was running the milling machine and the guy who builds at the PLD custom putters. Also saw the build equipment they have, puts my garage shop to shame (my garage shop is not too shabby)
• After deciding on the Kushin 4, talked through some of the final options such as alignment aids, engraving, etc. I didn't have any good ideas for engraving, so went with no engraving, wanted to give it a clean look

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for posting this, sounds like a super duper experience. Post pics when you get your putter. 

[JourdanM]

On 4/8/2022 at 10:39 PM, dlow206 said:

Had my PLD custom in-person fitting today with Jeff. Was an awesome experience. A little about the fitting:

• First reviewed my iPing data and talked about about my putting and my problem areas as well as preferences
• Took static measurements
• Started with some putts with the iPing with a PLD anser as a baseline. Also used the video technology they have in the room to show where my eye line was in relation to the ball
• I have a pretty strong arc, so Jeff wanted to compare my iPing stats between the slight arc putters (plumbers necks) and strong arc putters (flow necks). 
• My iPing handicap was about 1.0 with the plumbers neck Anser and +1.0 with the Kushin 4, so my consistency was generally better with the Kushin 4
• We discussed and concluded that a flow neck would be the best option
• Grabbed the Kushin 4, a Tyne, and a DS72, all flownecks
• Based on my static fitting and how my eyeline was in relation to the ball, Jeff recommended a 31.5" putter. i normally game a 31" putter
• All off the fitting PLD custom putters are 35" and have the midsize Ping grip on them. Jeff took me back to the WRX department build area and cut the Kushin 4 fitting putter down to 31.5" for me to try and added some lead tape to get the head to 365 degrees
• Went outside on the outdoor green and hit a bunch of putts with the 3 putters. putted decently well with all three, but decided i liked the Kushin 4 the best
• Tour of the WRX department at Ping was cool, its where they build the custom PLD putters and a lot of the Tour stuff. All of the Ping PLD custom putters are milled there, got to meet the guy who was running the milling machine and the guy who builds at the PLD custom putters. Also saw the build equipment they have, puts my garage shop to shame (my garage shop is not too shabby)
• After deciding on the Kushin 4, talked through some of the final options such as alignment aids, engraving, etc. I didn't have any good ideas for engraving, so went with no engraving, wanted to give it a clean look

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Awesome write up, dude! Can't wait to see your putter ! Wish I could have done the in person, looks so special. 

[JourdanM]

Holy moly - it's been 5 days since my zoom call, 4 since payment confirmation , and they are already moving on the putter 

Edited April 14, 2022 by GwrxMod
profanity removed

[dlow206]

10 minutes ago, JourdanM said:

Holy s*** - it's been 5 days since my zoom call, 4 since payment confirmation , and they are already moving on the putter 

 

that putter is looking awesome

[dlow206]

2 hours ago, MattM97 said:

 

Just give me that neck on an Anser D or a 2D and I'll be happy. 

 

they had like 10 lefty Anser 2D putter heads when i went on a tour of where they mill the putters. 

[MattM97]

3 minutes ago, dlow206 said:

 

they had like 10 lefty Anser 2D putter heads when i went on a tour of where they mill the putters. 

 

That's good they have the shape but it's all about the neck for me, I'm sure over time a lot more will be added which is why I haven't jumped on right away. Also waiting for the website to update to see all possible options. 

[JourdanM]

Face on !

 

again, I can't say enough about how enjoyable the experience has been.  Alex has been super responsive, I'm blown away by the service level. 

Edited April 11, 2022 by JourdanM

[Unteachable]

1 hour ago, JourdanM said:

Face on !

 

again, I can't say enough about how enjoyable the experience has been.  Alex has been super responsive, I'm blown away by the service level. 

What milling is that? Mid or deep. 
I have an off the rack ds72 and the only thing I think I would change is I would like it to bee just a touch more firm

[JourdanM]

Just now, Unteachable said:

What milling is that? Mid or deep. 
I have an off the rack ds72 and the only thing I think I would change is I would like it to bee just a touch more firm

Mid mill 

[YoungJedi]

4 hours ago, JourdanM said:

Face on !

 

again, I can't say enough about how enjoyable the experience has been.  Alex has been super responsive, I'm blown away by the service level. 

Have you been asking for pics or did they just send? Super jealous. Getting antsy to see how my lefty ds72 will turn out. Will definitely grab an anser 2d later this year as well. 

[JourdanM]

1 hour ago, YoungJedi said:

Have you been asking for pics or did they just send? Super jealous. Getting antsy to see how my lefty ds72 will turn out. Will definitely grab an anser 2d later this year as well. 

He sent me the first two asking if everything looked right and then I asked for the face picture and he got it back to me within 15 minutes!

[dlow206]

i made a request to see if i can get my putter built with a stepped steel shaft

[dlow206]

i just got an update that my putter came out of the milling machine

 

[SethO]

I have been looking around for information on the PLD graphite shaft, but I am having a hard time finding it. Anybody know anything about it?

[YoungJedi]

1 hour ago, dlow206 said:

i just got an update that my putter came out of the milling machine

 

Damn you people are making me jealous. I had my fitting little over 2 weeks ago and haven’t seen anything yet. I’m so excited to see mine come out. 

[th6252]

On 4/11/2022 at 2:41 PM, JourdanM said:

Holy s*** - it's been 5 days since my zoom call, 4 since payment confirmation , and they are already moving on the putter 

Hang in a second…is that on OG Anser 2 shaped fully milled PLD Anser 2. 
if so, I had no idea they could(or would) do that.  That’s amazing.

[JourdanM]

54 minutes ago, th6252 said:

Hang in a second…is that on OG Anser 2 shaped fully milled PLD Anser 2. 
if so, I had no idea they could(or would) do that.  That’s amazing.

Anser 2D!

[th6252]

1 hour ago, JourdanM said:

Anser 2D!

I noticed that after going back through the thread.  Did you ask them to specifically soften the bumpers or does the PLD come like that normally?  The other pics of the 2D I’ve seen had standard squared off bumpers.

[JourdanM]

8 hours ago, th6252 said:

I noticed that after going back through the thread.  Did you ask them to specifically soften the bumpers or does the PLD come like that normally?  The other pics of the 2D I’ve seen had standard squared off bumpers.

No alterations on mine as far as shape goes

Edited April 14, 2022 by JourdanM