Reitan got his debut PGA Tour win with two new clubs in the bag this week: a new Ping G440 K driver and a PLD-Branded Ping Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue H putter.
The putter has a unique backstory as the PGA Tour rookie visited the Ping PLD putting lab in February when the Tour was at the WM Phoenix Open, wanting to take a look at his putting.
Turns out he needed something very different from what he was using.
“We could see, and he saw the numbers, suggested that he needed some toe down,” Ping Principal Design Engineer Tony Serrano told GOLF. “He didn’t really fit that great with a face balance putter.
“He needed something that would match his natural putting stroke.”
Reitan loved just about everything about the new putter, from the feel and roll of the PEBAX insert, to the white finish and the way the putter released with his stroke. However, he wanted one with a simple full sight line instead of the EyeQ version on the TEC that has a dot on the top line and then a full-length trailing line.
So Serrano built Reitan a PLD version of the Scottsdale TEC, just with a different sight line.
“The putter he has now is, in my opinion, it is a TEC putter. We made it here in our machine shop for him,” Serrano said. “Same sole plate, same head, same insert, same hosel. The only thing different, he wanted a different sight line on it.”
Reitan received the putter, built to his specs at 37″ and 2˚ of loft, a few weeks ago and put it in play for the first time at Quail Hollow. He finished second in the field in SG: Putting, picking up 5.158 shots.
Keep reading below for more on Reitan’s detailed specs.
Kristoffer Reitan’s winning clubs at the 2026 Truist Championship
Driver:Ping G440 K 9.0 Actual loft: 9.2˚ Trajectory Tuning 2.0 Hosel Setting: Standard CG Shifter Setting: Neutral (29g) Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 60TX Length: 45.5″ Tipping: 1″ Swingweight: D4
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The G440 fairway family (MAX, LST, SFT) advances PING’s reputation as a Tour-preferred model of choice through a re-designed face structure and low CG system. The face is taller for more confidence off the tee while maintaining a CG location that delivers high- launching performance off the ground. The MAX model (which fits most golfers) is available in five lofts (including a new 4-wood) to provide more gapping solutions.
HIGH MOI
Easy to launch, stable design increases forgiveness.
FLEXING FACE
Maraging steel face flexes for more ball speed, optimizes spin.
TALLER FACE PROFILE
Improves performance off the tee, maintains low CG.
FREE-HOSEL DESIGN
Saves weight to lower CG, optimize launch/spin and increase forgiveness.
Irons: Ping Blueprint S 4-9 Lofts: 22/26/29.5/33/36.5/40.5 Lies: 60/60.5/61/61.5/62.25/62.5 Color Code: Black (standard lie) Shafts: KBS Tour X Length: Standard (37″ 7-iron) Swingweight: D4
Developed following extensive testing with PING’s top tour pros to meet their “must haves” — control and precision — Blueprint S delivers the score-lowering performance demanded by the best players in the world.
COMPACT SHAPE
The compact shape fits the discerning eye with a thin top line and minimal offset. The 8620 carbon steel head boasts a clean cavity design, distinguished by an eye-catching forged textured pattern and hydropearl 2.0 chrome finish.
PRECISION POCKET FORGING
This patented forging technique allows PING to forge a pocket into the cavity of the 3, 4 and 5 irons. The pocket saves 10 grams of weight, which is re-allocated to increase the MOI and optimize the center of gravity position for more distance and trajectory control.
Putter: Ping PLD Ally Blue H Hosel: Plumber’s Neck Finish: White Alignment Aid: Full Line Insert: PEBAX Loft: 2˚ Length: 37″ Lie: 70˚ Grip: Ping Superstroke Tour 1.0P 17″
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