Ping Anser Models based on firmness

[FloodedGolf]

I was trying out some of the newer Ping Ansers yesterday and was wondering if anyone had a good reference on the different models of the last 5 years or so and face firmness. I really enjoyed the feel of the shallow milled 2023 Anser but not crazy about the silver top line. The all black Anser 2D has more of the look I want but it has the PEBAX insert which is a little too soft for me. So wondering if any of the older models (Sigma 2, Vault 2.0 etc) that come in the all black had a firmer face that was comparable to the 2023 Anser (Link to putter I'm taking about below). I had the 2021 Anser and that was way to soft for me as well so looking at some older models.

Thanks in advance!

https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/ping-anser-putter-22pngmpng2023nsrgptr/22pngmpng2023nsrgptr?srsltid=AfmBOop5tMSwMosNjRu-tASYRVoII0mbpQROy1ZAxdxfXUbxNaLf-F9JYqE

[MattM97]

Heppler Anser 2 would be the firmest but also 2-tone finish. Vault 2.0 is pretty decent on firmness from what I remember. But if you can find an old Anser Milled that's pretty firm, same face as the 2023 Milled. 

[Sean289]

It might be worth your while checking out the Anser TR 1966 and the Anser 2 TR 1966 that were released in 2016. The Anser TR 1966 has a sound slot which to most, gives a firmer feel. 
Feel is subjective but this is how I would rank PING milled Ansers and Anser 2’s from softness to firmness over the years.

-Redwood Anser

-PLD Anser/Anser 2
-Anser Milled(models 1-6)/2023 Anser

-Karsten Anser

-Karsten Anser 2 TR 

-Anser 2 TR 1966

-Vault/Vault 2.0 Anser/Anser 2
-Heppler Anser 2

-Anser Milled 0(with the sound slot)

-Anser TR 1966(with the sound slot)

It’s worth noting that I would consider all these putters to be firm feeling.

FWIW, I game the 2023 milled with an Anser Milled 1 as one of my backups. 

 

[FloodedGolf]

4 minutes ago, Sean289 said:

It might be worth your while checking out the Anser TR 1966 and the Anser 2 TR 1966 that were released in 2016. The Anser TR 1966 has a sound slot which to most, gives a firmer feel. 
Feel is subjective but this is how I would rank PING milled Ansers and Anser 2’s from softness to firmness over the years.

-Redwood Anser

-PLD Anser/Anser 2
-Anser Milled(models 1-6)/2023 Anser

-Karsten Anser

-Karsten Anser 2 TR 

-Anser 2 TR 1966

-Vault/Vault 2.0 Anser/Anser 2
-Heppler Anser 2

-Anser Milled 0(with the sound slot)

-Anser TR 1966(with the sound slot)

It’s worth noting that I would consider all these putters to be firm feeling.

FWIW, I game the 2023 milled with an Anser Milled 1 as one of my backups. 

 

This is awesome! Thanks for the detail. I think I am gonna end up going with 2023 Anser or a Vault 2.0 if I can get my hands on one in decent condition. I just love the all black look but I did really enjoy the 2023 version so I might just have to get over that silver topline. Maybe it will help me with alignment like its supposed to lol

[Sean289]

3 hours ago, FloodedGolf said:

This is awesome! Thanks for the detail. I think I am gonna end up going with 2023 Anser or a Vault 2.0 if I can get my hands on one in decent condition. I just love the all black look but I did really enjoy the 2023 version so I might just have to get over that silver topline. Maybe it will help me with alignment like its supposed to lol

No worries. I was also initially not keen on the dual colour scheme but I quickly got over it because it feels great and I roll it well.