Ping PLD Custom Program

[williaza]

Is there anything out there like a list or pdf file that has like all available options? I read 40 pages and now I am thinking…hmmm

[MattM97]

28 minutes ago, PNDUBGLFR said:

Long post coming… sorry 😂😂

 

I took part in an in person PLD fitting during the middle of January.  I was fitted by Alex and like many others in this thread the whole experience exceeded my expectations.  
 

My gamer for the last 4 years is a Ping My Day from the Karsten 1959 line.  It’s a basic cast putter, but it is one of the few times Ping made the My Day in a more modern weight.  I took this down to Phoenix with me and showed it to Alex, but I’d already sent him some data from my home course and he informed me that although it was a great putter it didn’t really fit my stroke.  I was pretty disappointed because I love the My Day head style and I feel comfortable with it even if it doesn’t fit me. 
 

I’d already made up my mind that if I was fitted into a readily available at retail head style I wouldn’t buy a putter, but I was fit into a Ping Anser 4 and also a Anser 2D with a little bit longer neck then the ones seen at retail.  
 

After we putted with both putters inside for about 40 minutes Alex said that we should go and putt outside to get a better feel.  Right as we were getting ready to go outside Alex reaches in his pocket and said “let me throw a monkey wrench in your decision” and pulls out the last My Day head that Ping has available of the small amount they made up for its tour staff.  He says, “just since you mentioned how much you love this style I figured I should show you this, even if it’s not your best fit.”  
 

We get outside and I putt about 10 putts from 5 feet with both Ansers and although I’m putting ok they aren’t really jumping out at me.  We move back to 20 feet and I putt 5 each with both Ansers and don’t make any putts.  Alex then hands me the My Day and says let’s just try this one.  Well of course I make the next putt from 20 feet and Alex starts laughing and says “I think we know which putter you need to get”. I tell him that “I gotta stick with what’s comfortable and I can’t believe they had one of these left, it feels like it’s meant to be.”
 

I tried to keep the putter itself pretty minimal, but I did choose the black finish along with the black shaft.  Just so it reminds me more of my current gamer I chose against having any face milling and it feels pretty similar, but is definitely a little softer due to being made out of carbon.  I can’t imagine needing another putter in my life, but this is golfwrx after all 😂.

 

Anyone who is on the fence about doing the fitting I can’t recommend it enough.  I went in with pretty high expectations and Alex went above and beyond.  I told him that ping equipment has played a role in many of my fondest golf memories and I have no doubt this putter will continue that tradition.  

 

Man Ping is doing everything right with this program for the regular golfer.

[grat702]

1 hour ago, PNDUBGLFR said:

 

Anyone who is on the fence about doing the fitting I can’t recommend it enough.  I went in with pretty high expectations and Alex went above and beyond.  I told him that ping equipment has played a role in many of my fondest golf memories and I have no doubt this putter will continue that tradition.  

 

 

 

This is exactly why I gotta do it.

thanks for that post, love all these stories and your MyDay looks 🔥!!!

[newportbeach]

3 hours ago, PNDUBGLFR said:

Long post coming… sorry 😂😂

 

I took part in an in person PLD fitting during the middle of January.  I was fitted by Alex and like many others in this thread the whole experience exceeded my expectations.  
 

My gamer for the last 4 years is a Ping My Day from the Karsten 1959 line.  It’s a basic cast putter, but it is one of the few times Ping made the My Day in a more modern weight.  I took this down to Phoenix with me and showed it to Alex, but I’d already sent him some data from my home course and he informed me that although it was a great putter it didn’t really fit my stroke.  I was pretty disappointed because I love the My Day head style and I feel comfortable with it even if it doesn’t fit me. 
 

I’d already made up my mind that if I was fitted into a readily available at retail head style I wouldn’t buy a putter, but I was fit into a Ping Anser 4 and also a Anser 2D with a little bit longer neck then the ones seen at retail.  
 

After we putted with both putters inside for about 40 minutes Alex said that we should go and putt outside to get a better feel.  Right as we were getting ready to go outside Alex reaches in his pocket and said “let me throw a monkey wrench in your decision” and pulls out the last My Day head that Ping has available of the small amount they made up for its tour staff.  He says, “just since you mentioned how much you love this style I figured I should show you this, even if it’s not your best fit.”  
 

We get outside and I putt about 10 putts from 5 feet with both Ansers and although I’m putting ok they aren’t really jumping out at me.  We move back to 20 feet and I putt 5 each with both Ansers and don’t make any putts.  Alex then hands me the My Day and says let’s just try this one.  Well of course I make the next putt from 20 feet and Alex starts laughing and says “I think we know which putter you need to get”. I tell him that “I gotta stick with what’s comfortable and I can’t believe they had one of these left, it feels like it’s meant to be.”
 

I tried to keep the putter itself pretty minimal, but I did choose the black finish along with the black shaft.  Just so it reminds me more of my current gamer I chose against having any face milling and it feels pretty similar, but is definitely a little softer due to being made out of carbon.  I can’t imagine needing another putter in my life, but this is golfwrx after all 😂.

 

Anyone who is on the fence about doing the fitting I can’t recommend it enough.  I went in with pretty high expectations and Alex went above and beyond.  I told him that ping equipment has played a role in many of my fondest golf memories and I have no doubt this putter will continue that tradition.  

Congrats on your new putter. I love that headshape too. It’s a classic. 

[14max]

All - Here's the update to my experience: My refinished DS72 H arrived last Thursday  (I wasn't expecting it so soon) and, I have to say, I'm very thrilled,  thankful,  and appreciative of PING and Labworx for everything they've done over and above my initial positive experience.  I'm overwhelmed by the professionalism of the representatives from both of these stellar companies.  Here are the pics:

Edited March 13, 2023 by 14max

[5hort5tuff]

^^^looks better with this simple fill.  Great decision in the end.

[Scottyb943]

23 hours ago, PNDUBGLFR said:

Long post coming… sorry 😂😂

 

I took part in an in person PLD fitting during the middle of January.  I was fitted by Alex and like many others in this thread the whole experience exceeded my expectations.  
 

My gamer for the last 4 years is a Ping My Day from the Karsten 1959 line.  It’s a basic cast putter, but it is one of the few times Ping made the My Day in a more modern weight.  I took this down to Phoenix with me and showed it to Alex, but I’d already sent him some data from my home course and he informed me that although it was a great putter it didn’t really fit my stroke.  I was pretty disappointed because I love the My Day head style and I feel comfortable with it even if it doesn’t fit me. 
 

I’d already made up my mind that if I was fitted into a readily available at retail head style I wouldn’t buy a putter, but I was fit into a Ping Anser 4 and also a Anser 2D with a little bit longer neck then the ones seen at retail.  
 

After we putted with both putters inside for about 40 minutes Alex said that we should go and putt outside to get a better feel.  Right as we were getting ready to go outside Alex reaches in his pocket and said “let me throw a monkey wrench in your decision” and pulls out the last My Day head that Ping has available of the small amount they made up for its tour staff.  He says, “just since you mentioned how much you love this style I figured I should show you this, even if it’s not your best fit.”  
 

We get outside and I putt about 10 putts from 5 feet with both Ansers and although I’m putting ok they aren’t really jumping out at me.  We move back to 20 feet and I putt 5 each with both Ansers and don’t make any putts.  Alex then hands me the My Day and says let’s just try this one.  Well of course I make the next putt from 20 feet and Alex starts laughing and says “I think we know which putter you need to get”. I tell him that “I gotta stick with what’s comfortable and I can’t believe they had one of these left, it feels like it’s meant to be.”
 

I tried to keep the putter itself pretty minimal, but I did choose the black finish along with the black shaft.  Just so it reminds me more of my current gamer I chose against having any face milling and it feels pretty similar, but is definitely a little softer due to being made out of carbon.  I can’t imagine needing another putter in my life, but this is golfwrx after all 😂.

 

Anyone who is on the fence about doing the fitting I can’t recommend it enough.  I went in with pretty high expectations and Alex went above and beyond.  I told him that ping equipment has played a role in many of my fondest golf memories and I have no doubt this putter will continue that tradition.  

 

5 hours ago, 14max said:

All - Here's the update to my experience: My refinished DS72 H arrived last Thursday  (I wasn't expecting it so soon) and, I have to say, I'm very thrilled,  thankful,  and appreciative of PING and Labworx for everything they've done over and above my initial positive experience.  I'm overwhelmed by the professionalism of these representatives of both of these stellar companies.  Here are the pics:

The quality that this program is rolling out is incredible and everyone’s posts continue to impress. 

 

Having done my fitting in person last week, cannot wait for mine to arrive to join in! 

[kvarilek]

I don't post on here a ton but thought I would share my custom Tyne. I did the virtual fitting on January 30th so hopefully this will be showing up soon!

 

[grat702]

Thanks for posting!  It’s looking great, love the ‘PINGman play your best’ in there as well!

what finish did you end up getting and please share about your experience, we all geek out over this stuff 🤣

[JourdanM]

8 hours ago, kvarilek said:

I don't post on here a ton but thought I would share my custom Tyne. I did the virtual fitting on January 30th so hopefully this will be showing up soon!

 

Looks great - can't wait to see the finished product !

[grat702]

anyone know if they can make a bigger Pingman?   Was looking at doing one angled and kind of draped along the bottom of the putter 

[cmy]

Do they offer an Anser D with a flow neck? 

[bmbsawy]

50 minutes ago, cmy said:

Do they offer an Anser D with a flow neck? 

Holy toe hang

[Byrdman2230]

On 3/13/2023 at 9:44 AM, bmbsawy said:

Holy toe hang

 

Edited March 18, 2023 by Byrdman2230
Figured it out

[MikeW2]

On 3/11/2023 at 9:34 PM, PNDUBGLFR said:

Long post coming… sorry 😂😂

 

I took part in an in person PLD fitting during the middle of January.  I was fitted by Alex and like many others in this thread the whole experience exceeded my expectations.  
 

My gamer for the last 4 years is a Ping My Day from the Karsten 1959 line.  It’s a basic cast putter, but it is one of the few times Ping made the My Day in a more modern weight.  I took this down to Phoenix with me and showed it to Alex, but I’d already sent him some data from my home course and he informed me that although it was a great putter it didn’t really fit my stroke.  I was pretty disappointed because I love the My Day head style and I feel comfortable with it even if it doesn’t fit me. 
 

I’d already made up my mind that if I was fitted into a readily available at retail head style I wouldn’t buy a putter, but I was fit into a Ping Anser 4 and also a Anser 2D with a little bit longer neck then the ones seen at retail.  
 

After we putted with both putters inside for about 40 minutes Alex said that we should go and putt outside to get a better feel.  Right as we were getting ready to go outside Alex reaches in his pocket and said “let me throw a monkey wrench in your decision” and pulls out the last My Day head that Ping has available of the small amount they made up for its tour staff.  He says, “just since you mentioned how much you love this style I figured I should show you this, even if it’s not your best fit.”  
 

We get outside and I putt about 10 putts from 5 feet with both Ansers and although I’m putting ok they aren’t really jumping out at me.  We move back to 20 feet and I putt 5 each with both Ansers and don’t make any putts.  Alex then hands me the My Day and says let’s just try this one.  Well of course I make the next putt from 20 feet and Alex starts laughing and says “I think we know which putter you need to get”. I tell him that “I gotta stick with what’s comfortable and I can’t believe they had one of these left, it feels like it’s meant to be.”
 

I tried to keep the putter itself pretty minimal, but I did choose the black finish along with the black shaft.  Just so it reminds me more of my current gamer I chose against having any face milling and it feels pretty similar, but is definitely a little softer due to being made out of carbon.  I can’t imagine needing another putter in my life, but this is golfwrx after all 😂.

 

Anyone who is on the fence about doing the fitting I can’t recommend it enough.  I went in with pretty high expectations and Alex went above and beyond.  I told him that ping equipment has played a role in many of my fondest golf memories and I have no doubt this putter will continue that tradition.  

I love this head shape as well, your putter looks awesome!

[cmy]

Like an Anser 4 but with an Anser D head. Similar to what Scotty is doing with Newport 2.5 Plus.

[williaza]

What is the current turn around time on these right now? 
 

also when is the full amount of putter due? At shipping or at build time? 

[dwboston]

25 minutes ago, williaza said:

What is the current turn around time on these right now? 
 

also when is the full amount of putter due? At shipping or at build time? 

 

You pay $200 up front when booking the fitting, then the remaining $1090 when placing your order.

[williaza]

7 minutes ago, dwboston said:

 

You pay $200 up front when booking the fitting, then the remaining $1090 when placing your order.

Sorry…how long between fitting and placing the order 

[dwboston]

Just now, williaza said:

Sorry…how long between fitting and placing the order 

 

That's up to you.  As long as you take to finalize the order/options.  You pay before the putter gets built.

[kvarilek]

16 hours ago, grat702 said:

Thanks for posting!  It’s looking great, love the ‘PINGman play your best’ in there as well!

what finish did you end up getting and please share about your experience, we all geek out over this stuff 🤣

Thank you! I requested a dark patina finish on it. I love that look and am excited to see it age over time.

 

The whole experience was fantastic. I worked with Alex and he has been absolutely awesome during this whole process. It was fun seeing my fitting results and going through what will fit me best. I'll make sure to post some more pictures once it comes in. 

[Arlin964]

Got my first progress pic in last night. I mentioned earlier in the thread how the design team was willing to do a custom graphic for me and I think it turned out great. It’s amazing what they’re willing to do for the common man. This is my Kushin H.

[TyNiles]

Just booked my virtual appointment for March 31! I know this thread already has a lot of content, but I’ll certainly update everyone as the process unfolds. I was between buying a Tour Rat and doing this - but at the end of the day this is just a worlds better value for me in my opinion. 

[cmyates3060]

Does anyone know if you have to go through to entire process each time to get the customer putter? 
 

Went through the fitting a year ago and ended up with a DS72 but realized shortly after that an Oslo would’ve been better for.  
 

Also - anyone know if ‘baby blue’ is a paint fill option?  

[Byrdman2230]

5 minutes ago, cmyates3060 said:

Does anyone know if you have to go through to entire process each time to get the customer putter? 
 

Went through the fitting a year ago and ended up with a DS72 but realized shortly after that an Oslo would’ve been better for.  
 

Also - anyone know if ‘baby blue’ is a paint fill option?  

You should be able to email your fitter and just order a putter without being fit again. 
 

I’m in the same boat. I got an Anser 4J last year, but think I would be better off in a Kushin 4. 

[WiscoLefty]

32 minutes ago, Byrdman2230 said:

I’m in the same boat. I got an Anser 4J last year, but think I would be better off in a Kushin 4. 

What makes you think this? Just curious as I have both of those on my list for my fitting at the end of the month. 

[Motoboss]

On 3/15/2023 at 9:04 AM, Arlin964 said:

Got my first progress pic in last night. I mentioned earlier in the thread how the design team was willing to do a custom graphic for me and I think it turned out great. It’s amazing what they’re willing to do for the common man. This is my Kushin H.

My condolences for last night’s debacle 🤧

[cmyates3060]

On 8/25/2022 at 4:47 PM, Humble said:

Update : shipped today 🎉🎉🎉

pretty amazing turn around time . Paid Aug 5th and receive it Aug 30

 

I love that color, looks like a mint color! Do you remember what it was called?

[Humble]

41 minutes ago, cmyates3060 said:

I love that color, looks like a mint color! Do you remember what it was called?

I literally found a picture with the color and emailed it to Alex, he sent it over to get finished and they matched the color . I’ll try and find the picture for you . 
 

found it!

Edited March 18, 2023 by Humble

[Arlin964]

3 hours ago, Motoboss said:

My condolences for last night’s debacle 🤧

Thank you. Unfortunately us Purdue fans are well prepared for those kinds of things.