Question about Ping 2023 Anser 2d Graphite Shaft

Rawelch · December 31, 2023

Hi, does anyone know what model/brand shaft comes stock in the Ping 2023 Anser 2d putter? My buddy has one and let me use it yesterday during a round and I really liked the feel of the graphite shaft. Didn't like the feel of the actual putter head though. Was wondering if anyone could tell me the exact model used by Ping or if its an OEM shaft made by Ping. If it is OEM, does anyone know what the closest replica to this graphite shaft would be? I kinda want try it out in my Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2.

MattM97 · December 31, 2023

OEM shaft made for Ping. Not sure on who makes it for them could be anyone and specs of it changed from the original release to now. Got stiffer was too soft before.

pjc · December 31, 2023

Watching this, have been curious about the same thing as I am playing the '23 Anser and never thought I would say this, but I feel a difference with the graphite shaft. To me, it feels smoother than a stepless steel shaft, but at the same time more stable. Don't know if it's placebo, but don't want to mess with it. Just a guess, but UST Mamiya would be a front runner for who makes it for them as Ping seems to have a close relationship with them and Aldila for their in house graphite.

SUITS · December 31, 2023

It’s not very expensive to have it added to an existing head, think it was 30-40 bucks

pjc · January 1

7 hours ago, SUITS said:

It’s not very expensive to have it added to an existing head, think it was 30-40 bucks

I don't think that the op was asking weather you could get it or not, but who makes the graphite putter shaft for Ping, or the closest OEM shaft resembling it.

Rawelch · January 6

On 1/1/2024 at 2:11 AM, pjc said:

I don't think that the op was asking weather you could get it or not, but who makes the graphite putter shaft for Ping, or the closest OEM shaft resembling it.

Correct, I'm not concerned with the cost lol(...considering I just paid $450+tax for a new Scotty Cameron). I just want to know the closest alternative or replica of the shaft that comes stock in the new 2023 ping anser 2. It felt so smooth, I was shocked.

On 12/31/2023 at 12:58 PM, pjc said:

Just a guess, but UST Mamiya would be a front runner for who makes it for them as Ping seems to have a close relationship with them and Aldila for their in house graphite.

Thanks for the input! I will definitely look into UST Mamiya. I went to their website and they have a graphite model called "All-In". It looks pretty nice, might have to order one. Would prefer if I could see it in person though. I'm going to check some local golf shops.