Ping ISO Force Series Putters
Ping ISO Force Series Putters
[Jan 15, 2002]
Troy
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Ping Anser & Ping Sedona
I have tried both the Sedona f and Anser f and love them both. The putter I ended up sticking with was the Anser f, though either would have been a winner. My Anser is actually the one with the Titanium pixels that was made in limited numbers. It has more pixels and covers a little more area on the face of the putter. This putter offers wonderful feel and touch that I didn''t get with the ss or mang bronze Ping putters. It is also a little heavier than 90% of the putters out there, which I really like. Each time I strike it, I know the ball is going to come off the face with a consistent speed. Looking at it from the top, all you see is a traditional Ping putter. I would say my Anser f is comparable to the Cameron putters, in fact I chose to keep it over my Pro Platinum Newport 2, though I would have been happy with either. So far the putter has worn wonderfully, and I feel like the insert is going to feel the same this year as it does 5 years from now, something I question with the polymer type inserts. I also love the patina it has developed, makes it feel like an old friend when you pull it out of the bag. I picked up the titanium pixel Anser f for a steal of a price, I know that they seem to go around $200 on up (the limited series) on ebay, so I guess they should be comparable to a Cameron for that price. Believe most of the limited series are numbered on the face and I think had a production run of 3,000. Mine has no numbers on the front, so it must have been put out prior to making the limited production run though it looks identical. If you can find one and love Ping''s styling, it is worth a try. Even if you can''t find the limited edition, I would still recommend the Sedona f if you like heel shafted putters (and can find one, the Sedona f''s seem to be a little hard to find as well compared to the others). Customer Service Excellent Similar Products Used: Cameron PP Newport 2, Bettinardi, Odyssey Rossie 2, Tad Moore, Spalding T.P.M. series. (Tad Moore and Spalding T.P.M. are great putters that usually don''t cost a lot) |
[Dec 04, 2001]
JAMES WALKER
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
ISOFORCE2
Strength:
None This putter is superb. Since using this putter I have been able to judge the pace of puts very easily. This makes putts run very true and now i can one putt from further and with more confidence than i have ever had. Well worth the money. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: None |
[Jun 26, 2001]
ted
Shoot in the 90s
This is one of the best putters i have ever tried. Similar Products Used: None |
[Jun 24, 2001]
Brandon
Shoot in the 70s
Model Reviewed:
Anser F
This is one of the best putters i have ever tried. I still prefer the original anser to this model but i love this putter. It has added confidence to my putting game. The only disadvantage is the weight of this putter. I find it is extremly heavy. Similar Products Used: Original Anser, White Hot, Titleist Scotty Cameron |
[May 15, 2001]
Gerrit
Shoot in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Pal 2F
This putter rolls truer and inspires more confidence than any I've played. As others have said mishits do come up short, but if you do your part, you'll sink a lot of putts. I can attribute a drop in my handicap from 21 to 16 directly to this putter. Congratulations to Ping for a fine product. Similar Products Used: Odyssey DF 990, Odyssey Rossie Blade |
[May 07, 2001]
Phil D. Yips
Shoot in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Ping Zing2 isoforce
I like the weighting on the head, it is heavy and stable feeling. I dont know why more putters dont have a weighted head like that. The insert, however, is a bad idea unless you hit it on the sweet spot every time. The difference the distance the ball rolls off the insert, versus off anywhere else, is about 20 percent or worse. I dont know about you, but a lot of times I am thinking about line and distance, and keeping my head down, etc., so much I forget to hit the sweet spot, so the insert to me is just one more thing to worry about and is no help. I much prefer my stainless Zing2, even though i had to add lead tape to get the right weight. Hey, they have to keep coming up with new gimmicks dont they, otherwise we would all be hitting the same putters we had ten years ago. Customer Service n/a Similar Products Used: All of them |
[May 07, 2001]
a chan
Shoot in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
Ping Darby 2F
Tested this after looking for other face balanced putters. Love the heft and weight of the head...seems to stay on line well. Visually alright - head shape is a bit assymetrical so that is a bit disconcerting. Best feature is the reassuring click you get when putting 3 piece balls (you lose it when putting softer 2 piecers) DO NOT pay full price for this club (retail $140) You can find it commonly around $90. Ping quality is there and unlike other putters with inserts, I won't worry about this copper insert wearing down (A golf ball cover as an face insert for a putter -ala Odyssey- hello? my callaway rule ball are marred after one good wedge shot.) Similar Products Used: Never Compromise Alpha 2 (awesome, but quality is lacking), Ping Anser X (weapon of choice) Hog 1004S Pro Mallet (no feel) |
[Apr 26, 2001]
Maurizo
Scratch golfer
Model Reviewed:
PAL 2
With file " Pixel IsoForce Technology " composed from aluminum hexagons in a bronze body manganese. It concurs to stabilize the disposition of the perimetrale weight without to lose the great tolerance to the errors that the Ping has always characterized putter. Light short pipette with offset. Similar Products Used: None |
[Apr 14, 2001]
Nick Flack
Shoot in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Zing Isoforce 2 (copper)
Excellent touch, easy to align, PING Similar Products Used: ALL, Titleist felt as good but twice the price = no sale. |
[Jun 12, 2000]
Michael Letourneau
Shoot in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
Ping Zing ISO Force
A nice, well-balanced putter which provides great feel for all kinds of putts. Putted great with this the first time I used it. My lag putts were more accurate than ever before, and I holed two 15+ footers, which never happens to me. Great club! Similar Products Used: Ping Anser, Ping 1A |