Old Ping Putters

[butchammon]

I have "a one from each decade" type of collection. 😎

 

[mynameisntshawn]

EDIT: This was answered elsewhere, sorry to hijack the thread

Edited August 3, 2023 by mynameisntshawn
Question was answered

[NRJyzr]

A few years ago, I felt obliged to grab an Anser 3 for some reason.  I had never owned a Ping MgBr putter, only stainless, and had the urge to grab one.

 

I haven't used it much, tend to prefer heavier putters, but have been thinking of taking it on the course.  Especially for retro rounds, which could become more prevalent in the near future.

 

Non-Ping comment...  I also picked up a Maxfli TM-2 for this same reason.  Just HAD TO own a TM-2...

 

[NRJyzr]

With all the Ram clubs I own and use, I should probably grab a Pal at some point.

 

Already have an 8813 to match up with Turnberry, from a putter angle...

 

[butchammon]

"Old school" Ping putters are all over eBay for next to nothing.  Some have been "restored" and demand $$$ 🙄 but most are just somebody's dad's old Anser that has been sitting in a closet for 30-40 years.

[ApostateDrive]

Just now, butchammon said:

"Old school" Ping putters are all over eBay for next to nothing.  Some have been "restored" and demand $$$ 🙄 but most are just somebody's dad's old Anser that has been sitting in a closet for 30-40 years.

 

You're not wrong. Browsing "ping putter" in the 'Bay is like being a kid in a candy shop. 

[Fellaheen51]

5 hours ago, NRJyzr said:

A few years ago, I felt obliged to grab an Anser 3 for some reason.  I had never owned a Ping MgBr putter, only stainless, and had the urge to grab one.

 

I haven't used it much, tend to prefer heavier putters, but have been thinking of taking it on the course.  Especially for retro rounds, which could become more prevalent in the near future.

 

Non-Ping comment...  I also picked up a Maxfli TM-2 for this same reason.  Just HAD TO own a TM-2...

 

 

That's the thing with old school Pings.  With a bit of sleuthing around, you can pick one up dirt cheap.  Don't think I've paid more than 5 bucks for an Anser, A2, A3, A4.  Same for Pals.  The Be metals carry a premium obviously.  On my A3, poured 30g of tungsten powder down the shaft (corked) to weight it. Then some additional strips (1" = 1g) on the sole after some putting around.  Seemed to work OK, but I'm more of a mallet wielder.  Have a BeCu A2 when of the mind to flash an OSP putter.  And Maxfli TM's are always a must buy whenever I run across run on the cheap.   

 

Edited August 3, 2023 by Fellaheen51

[golfunderpar18]

On 7/31/2023 at 1:08 PM, butchammon said:

I have "a one from each decade" type of collection. 😎

 

The guy you bought the b60 had over 22 putters?  I’m sure many on this site have way more than that in their collections.  I’m likely at 125-150 (half or more are pings) and am not going to count them lol

Edited August 4, 2023 by golfunderpar18

[Maine Golfer]

yeah im just looking at FB marketplace and such looking for Pings I dont have to pay shipping on. All sorts of stuff $30 or under. 

[ApostateDrive]

The Zing 5 was delivered yesterday and it's in really great condition. I think I just need to take a toothbrush to the cavity. Just rolling it around my living room, I really love it. Feels better off the face than my Pal 2 and the quirky looks just make it all the better. Any other recommendations for weird looking Ping putters?

 

[Maine Golfer]

Nice I put an extender on a Zing (1) last night, waiting for the grip to come. Im getting it up to 36 inches 

[RobotDoctor]

I have owned several old Ping putters but the Zing is my all time favorite.  I went through two periods of my career gaming a Zing putter and had the most success with this model.  I also went through two periods of gaming Ping Zing/MyDay styled designs from Scotty Cameron (Inspired by Brad Faxon) and my current gamer (Byron Morgan Epic Day).  Out of my 37 years of playing golf I have gamed a Zing style about 22 of those years (and counting).  Karsten Solheim is probably the most ingenious putter designer in the history of the game and his designs continue to live on and thrive!  What a legacy!!!

[Fellaheen51]

10 hours ago, ApostateDrive said:

The Zing 5 was delivered yesterday and it's in really great condition. I think I just need to take a toothbrush to the cavity. Just rolling it around my living room, I really love it. Feels better off the face than my Pal 2 and the quirky looks just make it all the better. Any other recommendations for weird looking Ping putters?

 

 

Weird or Fugly?  Off the top of my head:  Auld, My Echo, 'Udranium' Doc 15 & 17, Sydney (not sufficiently classic?).   

[Maine Golfer]

 

I got this Karstain blade at 36 inches. If anyone wants to trade , DM me. Looking for all sorts of things like Pal 2, Zing 2 or other pre 90ish Pings. 

[ApostateDrive]

5 hours ago, Fellaheen51 said:

 

Weird or Fugly?  Off the top of my head:  Auld, My Echo, 'Udranium' Doc 15 & 17, Sydney (not sufficiently classic?).   

 

Auld - Definitely funky. Seeing as I prefer the shaft to be closer to center shafted than heel shafted, I don't think I could play it. 

 

My Echo - Another real funky one. The increased face height in the cavity is fugly!

 

Doc 15 & 17 - I've seen these before and they look like half of a hubcap. So quirky!

 

Sydney - Looks more like an arachnid than the TaylorMade Spider, that's for sure. Kinda reminds me of the Spyderco logo.

 

Thanks for the recs! It was fun to see those.

 

[MachineHack]

This is my kinda thread. I’ve got a few old pings lying around 

 

3x a4’s

1x a3

1x pal 2

1x A2 BeCu 

 

I do like to tinker with them tho, got a bit of a back log of stuff I need to do as well (the pal 2 is sitting in the vise for a full face mill and the a2 BeCu is going to get some tungsten weights and the 3rd a4 needs weights and face mill) and need to take them all over to my mates shop so I can bead blast them 

 

I’ve got 3 models after that I’m itching to do, another original anser, a zing 2 and I want to get an anser isopur pull the silicon insert and replace with a copper one (and obligatory face mill and weights)

 

 

[Maine Golfer]

Just added some lead tape to the cavity of my Pal , should help the feel I think

[Maine Golfer]

 

Its so much better with tape, ive been making putts with it. 

[ezgoer]

Questions for those in the know on this early-ish Anser putter.

Thanks go out to Golfunderpar for this

next picture from another post 

 I’ll also add to this I’ve been told this shaft label was used 69-76. So does all this mean this putter is 1969-1973?? The putter is in extremely good condition but it’s 31 inches long. I’m told it isn’t a putter of value so it’s not an issue to scrap the original grip and extend it. I generally don’t worry about the value thing but want to make sure. If it was 2 inches longer I would just throw a tennis/baseball grip wrap on it just to keep the only original once aspect of it. 
 

Question#2 

Can someone please share a picture of a Dale head Anser

 

Question#3

The whole zip code dating thing is foggy. I haven’t read a ton but I have seen it said it’s the most indicative of production date on Anser’s but not necessarily on other models.

 I have a ZING putter with either 85020 or 029, can’t remember, on head and the usual silver 85068 shaft label. Yeah it could have been reshafted at some point but I’ve seen the same thing on other ZING’s at 2nd Swing in their vault area. Guessing this could be the same on other models. The limited run models are well labeled but wasn’t there other reproduction’s of various models through the years? 

Edited September 7, 2023 by ezgoer

[bcstones]

@ezgoer followed you from that other posting...I'll repeat what Odel Trueblood told me. He was merely speaking to earlier models having zipcodes on the bottom & later model/reissues have a zipcode to the side. He wasn't attempting to put a date on manufacturing on any of them - just, as the "029" zip codes shows up in two places, so a models w/a "029" zip on the bottom of the address indicated (to Odell) that it was made prior to a model w/a "029" sip on the side of the address. That is all I meant.....btw, of the ping putters I have only two have zips on the side - Ping Kushin's & the 85029 is off to the side

Your label kinda sorta looks like one that is w/a putter I have, there are only two other labels I've seen - one w/the Ping player in red & one in black. Is that what those others were talking about?

 

Also I didn't understand anything about what was meant by "trademark" indicating age....out of 19 Ping putters I have, all but one have that wee "r" trademark thingy on the Ping name & model name. The exception is a Zero4, which is marked "pat.pend."

Edited September 7, 2023 by bcstones

[ezgoer]

20 minutes ago, bcstones said:

@ezgoer followed you from that other posting...I'll repeat what Odel Trueblood told me. He was merely speaking to earlier models having zipcodes on the bottom & later model/reissues have a zipcode to the side. He wasn't attempting to put a date on manufacturing on any of them - just, as the "029" zip codes shows up in two places, so a models w/a "029" zip on the bottom of the address indicated (to Odell) that it was made prior to a model w/a "029" sip on the side of the address. That is all I meant.....btw, of the ping putters I have only two have zips on the side - Ping Kushin's & the 85029 is off to the side

Your label kinda sorta looks like one that is w/a putter I have, there are only two other labels I've seen - one w/the Ping player in red & one in black. Is that what those others were talking about?

 

Also I didn't understand anything about what was meant by "trademark" indicating age....out of 19 Ping putters I have, all but one have that wee "r" trademark thingy on the Ping name & model name. The exception is a Zero4, which is marked "pat.pend."

Thanks, I will now start noticing the zip locations. I have yet to look at trademarks. I also only know the 2 shaft labels due to the base color being black and I think there’s more info on it but perhaps smaller script. 
 
 

[sheepdawg]

36 minutes ago, bcstones said:

@ezgoer followed you from that other posting...I'll repeat what Odel Trueblood told me. He was merely speaking to earlier models having zipcodes on the bottom & later model/reissues have a zipcode to the side. He wasn't attempting to put a date on manufacturing on any of them - just, as the "029" zip codes shows up in two places, so a models w/a "029" zip on the bottom of the address indicated (to Odell) that it was made prior to a model w/a "029" sip on the side of the address. That is all I meant.....btw, of the ping putters I have only two have zips on the side - Ping Kushin's & the 85029 is off to the side

Your label kinda sorta looks like one that is w/a putter I have, there are only two other labels I've seen - one w/the Ping player in red & one in black. Is that what those others were talking about?

 

Also I didn't understand anything about what was meant by "trademark" indicating age....out of 19 Ping putters I have, all but one have that wee "r" trademark thingy on the Ping name & model name. The exception is a Zero4, which is marked "pat.pend."

The trademark symbol on a Ping putter tells you it's not from the 60s since the symbol started being applied in 1970. Zip dates aren't a for sure way of dating old Pings either. You'll find many an old Ping with 85029 in the cavity and 85068 on the shaft band. Old Pings can be as confusing as nuclear fission. Karsten was an engineer, I've never met an engineer that kept things as simple as possible.😄 

[ezgoer]

6 minutes ago, sheepdawg said:

The trademark symbol on a Ping putter tells you it's not from the 60s since the symbol started being applied in 1970. Zip dates aren't a for sure way of dating old Pings either. You'll find many an old Ping with 85029 in the cavity and 85068 on the shaft band. Old Pings can be as confusing as nuclear fission. Karsten was an engineer, I've never met an engineer that kept things as simple as possible.😄 

Luckily for us Karsten didn’t seem to believe in the now modern “planned obsolescence” design theory 

Edited September 7, 2023 by ezgoer

[bcstones]

36 minutes ago, sheepdawg said:

The trademark symbol on a Ping putter tells you it's not from the 60s since the symbol started being applied in 1970. Zip dates aren't a for sure way of dating old Pings either. You'll find many an old Ping with 85029 in the cavity and 85068 on the shaft band. Old Pings can be as confusing as nuclear fission. Karsten was an engineer, I've never met an engineer that kept things as simple as possible.😄 

What is the "trademark' symbol?

[sheepdawg]

51 minutes ago, bcstones said:

What is the "trademark' symbol?

See it by the Ping on the back of the sole.

[bcstones]

2 hours ago, sheepdawg said:

See it by the Ping on the back of the sole.

That is what I wondered, I wondered if that golfer image was/is also a trademark symbol…cuz that ‘r’ is also on the model name. Except for that Zero4 putter that has “pat. pend.” Instead of a ‘r’

Thanks…

 

[golfunderpar18]

15 hours ago, ezgoer said:

Questions for those in the know on this early-ish Anser putter.

Thanks go out to Golfunderpar for this

next picture from another post 

 I’ll also add to this I’ve been told this shaft label was used 69-76. So does all this mean this putter is 1969-1973?? The putter is in extremely good condition but it’s 31 inches long. I’m told it isn’t a putter of value so it’s not an issue to scrap the original grip and extend it. I generally don’t worry about the value thing but want to make sure. If it was 2 inches longer I would just throw a tennis/baseball grip wrap on it just to keep the only original once aspect of it. 
 

Question#2 

Can someone please share a picture of a Dale head Anser

 

Question#3

The whole zip code dating thing is foggy. I haven’t read a ton but I have seen it said it’s the most indicative of production date on Anser’s but not necessarily on other models.

 I have a ZING putter with either 85020 or 029, can’t remember, on head and the usual silver 85068 shaft label. Yeah it could have been reshafted at some point but I’ve seen the same thing on other ZING’s at 2nd Swing in their vault area. Guessing this could be the same on other models. The limited run models are well labeled but wasn’t there other reproduction’s of various models through the years? 

1.  Yes 68-73.  Zip, original shaft band + grip help indicate that.  It’s in great condition with very little oxidation / patina being 50 ish years old 

2. Dale head vs non dale head.   Snagged from an older post here.  Highlighted the bumpers.  Daleheads have soft sloping bumpers while non dale heads are squared off.  
3.   There have also been numerous iterations of the zing line.   Yep many iterations of many other models as well.  The 1-A for example ( the “noisy” one which helped moniker the Ping name).  Many post all on eBay as rare even though they are selling a current model.  The 1-A  is pings longest nunning model and can be purchased new from ping today.  

[ColinKelvin]

On 9/7/2023 at 7:43 PM, ezgoer said:

Questions for those in the know on this early-ish Anser putter.

Thanks go out to Golfunderpar for this

next picture from another post 

 I’ll also add to this I’ve been told this shaft label was used 69-76. So does all this mean this putter is 1969-1973?? The putter is in extremely good condition but it’s 31 inches long. I’m told it isn’t a putter of value so it’s not an issue to scrap the original grip and extend it. I generally don’t worry about the value thing but want to make sure. If it was 2 inches longer I would just throw a tennis/baseball grip wrap on it just to keep the only original once aspect of it. 
 

Question#2 

Can someone please share a picture of a Dale head Anser

 

Question#3

The whole zip code dating thing is foggy. I haven’t read a ton but I have seen it said it’s the most indicative of production date on Anser’s but not necessarily on other models.

 I have a ZING putter with either 85020 or 029, can’t remember, on head and the usual silver 85068 shaft label. Yeah it could have been reshafted at some point but I’ve seen the same thing on other ZING’s at 2nd Swing in their vault area. Guessing this could be the same on other models. The limited run models are well labeled but wasn’t there other reproduction’s of various models through the years? 

As has been said above yes, your putter was made in 69-73 - it's not very valuable as Ping made a lot of them but it is definitely a classic Anser and great for the collection in that condition.    I attach a pic of an 85029 "Dalehead" - basically these are the sloped bumpers heads which are the same shape as the Scottsdale Ansers but with Phoenix stampings, only made for a couple of years in Phoenix. 

 

Lastly, the zip code timeline only applies to Ansers.  Zings, Cushins. Kushins etc. were made with 82029 at various times.  And yes, lots of models were reproduced down the years, in different metals, with different paintfill etc.  The Anser is the model which had the most relaunches, e.g. the Scottsdale Anser remakes in 96 in nickel, mgbrz and becu.

[sheepdawg]

I have at least 10 dalehead Ansers around here somewhere including a 67 Karsten Co. A Pat. Pend. BeCu Anser 2, a 60s 1A, a rare BeCu Cushin. a 85029 Zing and two 85029 My Days which happens to be my favorite Ping putter ever.

 

Used to have many more but sold them back when Pings were hot.

[tatertot]

2 minutes ago, sheepdawg said:

I have at least 10 dalehead Ansers around here somewhere including a 67 Karsten Co. A Pat. Pend. BeCu Anser 2, a 60s 1A, a rare BeCu Cushin. a 85029 Zing and two 85029 My Days which happens to be my favorite Ping putter ever.

 

Used to have many more but sold them back when Pings were hot.

My Days are vastly underrated ...