Ping has always been a big deal in the putter world—like, “we invented perimeter weighting and changed putting forever” kind of big deal. And now, they’re bringing back a classic name with a modern twist: the Scottsdale putter family. If you’ve been playing golf long enough, that name might ring a few bells. If not, buckle up… we’re about to take a trip through putter history, PGA Tour wins, and high-tech face inserts that might just help you roll your best putts yet.
A Little History: Why ‘Scottsdale’ matters
Before Karsten Solheim revolutionized putting in the ’60s with the original Anser (yes, the putter every company has copied since), he was building putters in… you guessed it… Arizona. Back then, Ping stamped the cavity of each putter, and those original Scottsdale-stamped Ansers are collector’s items now.
Ping first revived the “Scottsdale” name in the early 2010s with a family of putters that offered a softer insert and more forgiving shapes. According to Ping President & CEO John K. Solheim, “The Scottsdale name has a special meaning to Ping… The new line includes some of the highest-performing models in our history.”
My takeaway: this isn’t just a throwback… it’s a tried-and-true lineup meant to check the boxes for a lot of players and win.
Why they’re so popular
The Scottsdale family hits that sweet spot: Tour-proven performance, cutting-edge tech, and just enough nostalgia to tug at the heartstrings. You’re getting a putter with Ping’s decades of R&D, a premium insert that helps with both feel and speed, and shapes that have won majors.
Plus, let’s not forget: Ping doesn’t release new putter lines every season just for fun. When they do, it’s because they’ve made meaningful improvements. These Scottsdale putters are a carefully engineered lineup designed to make your putting suck a little less. (I can confirm, the stability helps)
What’s new in the 2025 Scottsdale lineup?
Face insert Inspired by sneaker tech
Yep, you read that right. The new Scottsdale putters feature a one-piece PEBAX elastomer insert, a material also found in high-end athletic shoes. It’s soft, responsive, and built to deliver better feedback and control, especially on those confidence killing long putts.
This insert helps improve distance consistency while still giving you that satisfying “Ping” feel. It’s basically a built-in boost to your feel game.
Big MOI energy
By creating large insert cavities, Ping engineers were able to redistribute weight out toward the perimeter. The result? Higher MOI (moment of inertia), which means better forgiveness when you don’t strike it dead center.
Some of the heads, like the Craz-E and Prime Tyne 4, are slightly larger than previous generations for added forgiveness. In Ping’s words, these are game-improvement putters, and they mean it.
Subtle alignment aids
Each model features color blocking between the top rail and back cavity to help draw your eye to the ball and the target line. Add in various head shapes (blades, mid-mallets, full mallets) and you’ve got a putter line that fits just about any visual preference.
9 models: for EVERY stroke type
Here’s the full 2025 Scottsdale lineup:
- Craz-E – Legendary high-MOI mallet with tour cred.
- Craz-E CB – A mid-length version (37.75″) with a 17” grip for better stability.
- Prime Tyne 4 – Twin-fork mallet for strong arc strokes.
- Prime Tyne C – Center-shafted mallet, no offset, perfect for straight strokes.
- Oslo 3 – High-MOI mallet with a clean, ball-width cavity for easy aiming.
- Anser – The GOAT. Heel-toe weighted blade for slight arcs.
- Anser 4 – Same Anser DNA, but with a hosel for strong arcs.
- Anser 2D – A deeper version with mid-mallet forgiveness in a blade.
- B63 – A throwback to the B60 with a slant neck and softer look.
- DS72 – Viktor Hovland’s choice. Ball-width cavity and top-tier stability.
Each model is cast from 17-4 stainless steel and comes in a sleek chrome stepless steel shaft. All three Ping stroke types are covered: Straight, Slight Arc, and Strong Arc. So, no matter how you roll it, there’s a Scottsdale built for your game.
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SuperStroke stock grips – Standard, not an upgrade
Ping teamed up with SuperStroke to include their Tour-proven pistol grips on every Scottsdale model. These aren’t your basic rubber wraps. The Zenergy-style grips have a reduced taper and consistent feel to help stabilize your hands and smooth out the yips.
Bonus points: the Craz-E CB model comes stock with a 17” grip, ideal for players who want that claw-style grip or like to choke down for extra control.
They even have an app: Ping WebFit Putter App
Not sure which Scottsdale putter fits your stroke? Ping’s WebFit Putter App is like having a Tour-level fitter in your pocket—no launch monitor, no appointment, no pressure.
All you have to do is record a short video of your putting stroke from a down-the-line angle using your smartphone (you don’t need to be on a perfect green—your carpet or putting mat works just fine). Upload it to the app, and in seconds, WebFit will analyze your arc type (Straight, Slight, or Strong), tempo, and length of stroke to give you a personalized putter recommendation.
Rounding out the WebFit experience, the results also include grip and shaft recommendations, so you’re not just picking a head, you’re dialing in your whole setup.
Bottom line? If you’re not ready to do a full in-person fitting, this is the smartest first step you can take toward a better putting game.
Where legacy meets the modern game
Ping has never been a company that releases something just to check a box. When they bring back the Scottsdale name, it’s because it means something. This new line isn’t just about putters; it’s about honoring the roots of a company that reshaped the game from a small garage in Arizona.
The original Anser changed how putters were designed. The B60, the Pal, the Craz-E… each one left a mark. And now, in 2025, Ping is blending that iconic DNA with cutting-edge materials, modern fitting tools, and real-world performance.
So, whether you grew up admiring a Scottsdale Anser in your dad’s bag or you’re just discovering what Ping putters are all about, this new lineup connects generations of golfers in one simple way: by helping us hole more putts.
And at the end of the day, that’s what Karsten Solheim always set out to do.
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