PING Ketsch (2014 putter)

[ShortSticks]

I just noticed this on PINGs website and did not see any information on this one in any of the new PING threads. I guess this one flew under the radar. Interesting.

[deck]

revamped nome? looks better to me than the other offerings this year

[Arizonalefty59]

I am not liking the Ping offerings this year.

[Konklifer]

If I was still a mallet guy I'd very much be into that.

[ace036]

Nice find. Any info on it? Will it have multiple stroke fittings like the Nome? (i.e. straight, slight arc, etc...)

[ace036]

[quote name='ace036' timestamp='1388683856' post='8385153']
Nice find. Any info on it? Will it have multiple stroke fittings like the Nome? (i.e. straight, slight arc, etc...)
[/quote]

Oops. Spoke too soon. Just looked at the website and looks like it will be offered in all 3.

[MadGolfer76]

It looks a lot like a proto TaylorMade head that has been floating around eBay the last year. Funny...

[Puppetmaster]

[quote name='ace036' timestamp='1388684189' post='8385185']
[quote name='ace036' timestamp='1388683856' post='8385153']
Nice find. Any info on it? Will it have multiple stroke fittings like the Nome? (i.e. straight, slight arc, etc...)
[/quote]

Oops. Spoke too soon. Just looked at the website and looks like it will be offered in all 3.
[/quote]

I thought that just means that it will fit all three stroke types, not that there will be three versions. That's my interpretation at least.

Either way, I like the alignment aid on this a lot, even if it does look like a TM rehash.

[Beastmode Broker]

looks like my manta

[Pert1862]

That alignment setup is nice. I like that better then the nome

[JaxBeachNole]

Looks like a Cleveland putter

[Charliegolf]

I really like the look of this. Slight Arc and 34.5" please!!

[snivlem]

Looks like they filled in the Wolverine.

[mws92]

[quote name='Puppetmaster' timestamp='1388684549' post='8385231']
[quote name='ace036' timestamp='1388684189' post='8385185']
[quote name='ace036' timestamp='1388683856' post='8385153']
Nice find. Any info on it? Will it have multiple stroke fittings like the Nome? (i.e. straight, slight arc, etc...)
[/quote]

Oops. Spoke too soon. Just looked at the website and looks like it will be offered in all 3.
[/quote]

I thought that just means that it will fit all three stroke types, not that there will be three versions. That's my interpretation at least.

Either way, I like the alignment aid on this a lot, even if it does look like a TM rehash.
[/quote]

The single bend shaft is cut at different lengths: longest = face-balanced version, shortest = strong arc version

same head, same shaft, different trim lengths

[ShortSticks]

[quote name='ace036' timestamp='1388683856' post='8385153']
Nice find. Any info on it? Will it have multiple stroke fittings like the Nome? (i.e. straight, slight arc, etc...)
[/quote]

This is fron the PING website;

"Precision-milled at PING in Phoenix, Ariz., the Ketsch offers unprecedented distance control, extreme forgiveness, and accurate alignment. Variable-depth grooves equalize ball speeds across the face, an innovation called True Roll (TR) Technology. A captured appearance at address inspires confidence, and contrasting sightlines simplify alignment. A 17-4 stainless steel sole weight creates a high MOI."

Looks like it comes in the 3 different bends for different strokes and the adjustable length shaft is also an option.

[dmac4g]

It reminds me of the Rife IMO from a few years ago. Should be interesting with the weight pulled way back with the sole plate. I will give it a roll, but do not see it making the cut.

[boycer]

Wonder how this compares to the nome. Wish it was counter balanced.

[Dead Solid Perfect]

Nice looking kinda looks like a futuristic Rife Barbados.

[drifter12]

nice streamlined look. wonder where the name 'Ketsch' came from?

at first I thought 'True Roll' isn't that the TaylorMade tech? But looked it up, TMAG's is 'Pure Roll'

[CactusGolf]

[quote name='boycer11' timestamp='1388707011' post='8387671']
Wonder how this compares to the nome. Wish it was counter balanced.
[/quote]That's exactly what I was thinking. Hopefully it has a better feel than the Redwood series I've been using.

[fordgolfer07]

What is the price suppose to be?

[boycer]

[quote name='CactusGolf' timestamp='1388707751' post='8387765']
[quote name='boycer11' timestamp='1388707011' post='8387671']
Wonder how this compares to the nome. Wish it was counter balanced.
[/quote]That's exactly what I was thinking. Hopefully it has a better feel than the Redwood series I've been using.
[/quote]

I had a nome tr adjustable. Just didn't seem to work as good as my TM spider. I'd like to find a ping mallet to put in the bag. I was debating tm dll but would rather find a similar ping putter.

I wish they weight was adjustable as well. Might still give this one a try.

[Vindog]

Would like some other mid mallet options.

[Colby327]

Meh. Don't love it, don't hate it, but it does seem like a Nome replacement...

[Golfwolf]

[quote name='enis750' timestamp='1388685658' post='8385357']
looks like my manta
[/quote]

That was my first thought also.

[Puppetmaster]

[quote name='mws92' timestamp='1388696910' post='8386671']
[quote name='Puppetmaster' timestamp='1388684549' post='8385231']
[quote name='ace036' timestamp='1388684189' post='8385185']
[quote name='ace036' timestamp='1388683856' post='8385153']
Nice find. Any info on it? Will it have multiple stroke fittings like the Nome? (i.e. straight, slight arc, etc...)
[/quote]

Oops. Spoke too soon. Just looked at the website and looks like it will be offered in all 3.
[/quote]

I thought that just means that it will fit all three stroke types, not that there will be three versions. That's my interpretation at least.

Either way, I like the alignment aid on this a lot, even if it does look like a TM rehash.
[/quote]

The single bend shaft is cut at different lengths: longest = face-balanced version, shortest = strong arc version

same head, same shaft, different trim lengths
[/quote]

Very interesting, thanks. I missed it before, but they do have it in the overview of the putter on the Ping site.

"[color=#FFFFFF][size=3][background=rgb(39, 39, 39)] The Ketsch is available in three shaft bends to fit any stroke type: Straight, Slight Arc, or Strong Arc."[/background][/size][/color]

[dmac4g]

Putter will be $199.00.

[ladahl]

Anyone else thinking V-Line ish..?

For the right stroke, I think it looks pretty good.

[freddyottawa]

I like the looks of this one. I look forward to giving it a try but it is going to have to be something special to beat out the Versa #7 for me.

[KaBoom21]

[quote name='Dead Solid Perfect' timestamp='1388707091' post='8387681']
Nice looking kinda looks like a futuristic Rife Barbados.
[/quote]
Agreed. You know, I wish those jacktards would wake up and put out a center-shaft offering.