How do I find out how old my PING putter is?

Contact the Ping Consumer Relations Department by phone at (800) 474-6434 or through an online contact form available on the company's website. Provide the serial number to the representative, who will be able to find the manufacturing date and any other specifics regarding the club.

What is an original PING putter worth?

PING says the putter is still an original, which, depending on condition, means Gore's putter could worth somewhere in the neighborhood of $1,500-plus on the open market.

What do PING serial numbers mean?

The serial number on each club encodes a complete description of that club, including what the dot color or lie angle of the club is, what the shaft is made of and what qualities it has, how long the club is, what kind of surface the sole of the club has and any custom work that has been done on the club.

What Ping Anser putters are valuable?

Two of the most sought-after putters designed by PING are the 69BC and 69BC Croquet models. The 69BC has a very different shaft angle from the 69BC Croquet. The latter's shaft goes straight down and bends backwards. A 69BC normally sells for approximately $750 or $850.

How old is the Ping Anser putter?

Anser Putter: Technology Triumphs.

In January of 1966, Karsten Solheim designed the Anser putter, a model so successful that PING celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2016 (see story below).

What are old PING putters made of?

The first putters were made out of brass—a very soft metal.

What year did the PING Zing putter come out?

The 1987 PGA Championship helped put the new Anser2 putter on the map. Along with that putter, the PAL, PAL2 and ZING 2 were released during the 1980s. The putters' acclaim earned Karsten national recognition from Ronald Reagan.

Who has the most PING gold putters?

The leader in the clubhouse with the most gold putters is Lee Westwood, who boasts an impressive 57 from wins, career milestones and Ryder Cup appearances. The late Seve Ballesteros, a five-time major winner, is second on the list with 46 gold-plated Anser models.

How old are PING i3?

Ping i3 (Blade & O-Size) – Released 2000.

Where were the first PING putters made?

The company was founded by Karsten Solheim, following a career as an engineer at the General Electric company. In 1959, he started making putters in his garage in Redwood City, California. In 1967, he resigned from his job at General Electric to develop the PING company. U.S.

Do PING putters have serial numbers?

Locate the serial number on the Ping club to be verified. For irons, the serial number is on the hosel. For woods, the location of the serial number varies by model but usually is found near the numbers indicating the degree of loft.

When did PING Zing 2 release?

The PING Zing 2 irons were introduced in 1994 and have since been considered some of the best irons made. The Zing 2's are cavity back irons with maximum perimeter weighting, making them forgiving on off-center hits. The club face resists twisting at impact with a high Moment of Inertia.

How do you polish a PING putter?

Use a brass polish if the surface needs polishing. If the bronze becomes tarnished, mix cup of white vinegar with cups of warm water and pour it over the tarnished area. Let the mixture sit for minutes before rinsing it off with cold water. Finally, dry the putter thoroughly with a cloth to restore its original shine.

What PING putters did BECU make?

Ping Beryllium Copper putters were manufactured from 1987 to early 1999 according to Ping. The exception are two models, both Ansers, made for Cabot Industries (about 150 made) and KBI (about 250 made).

What putter does Tiger Woods use?

Tiger Woods currently uses a Scotty Cameron Newport 2 GSS putter. It is a blade-style Anser putter that has been in his bag for all of his biggest wins. He went through a period of time in his comeback where he had to play other putters, but he is back to using the tried-and-true Scotty.

How do you measure a putter length?

Be sure the ruler is even with the putter and remaining close to it. Check the number at the edge of your putter's grip-cap. Look at where the edge of your putter's grip-cap, or where the grip stops. The number at this point is the length of your putter.

What is an Anser style putter?

Generally Anser shaped putters are most suited for golfers who have a slight arc to their stroke, that is the putter head will curve back slightly on the backswing, and do the same on the follow through.

What year did PING Eye irons come out?

The original Ping Eye irons were introduced in 1978. They featured an eye shape in the cavity that helped to improve feel while creating a higher standard in golf club aesthetics.

What is Ping C command?

-c. Specifies the number of packets. This option is useful when you get an IP trace log. You can capture a minimum of ping packets.

What year did Ping S59 come out?

The Ping S59 irons, sometimes called the Ping S59 blades because they were the most blade-like irons Ping made when they were first released, remain popular as a used set today. In fact, although they first appeared in 2003, Bubba Watson was still using them on the PGA Tour as late as 2013.