12 months on from the release of Ping’s Scottsdale putters, the range has been updated for 2026 with a new Scottsdale TEC line.
These putters feature new alignment technology as a result of ‘eye-tracking research’, with a number of high-MOI mallets and a new white finish, compared to the black and blue of the previous models.
Eye Q Alignment Technology
The TEC in Scottsdale TEC stands for Tour Elevated Concepts, and the putters have been developed with eye-tracking research based on a principle called Quiet Eye. This essentially means how long, how consistently and exactly where golfers focused their attention whilst lining up their putt.
Based on these results, Ping developed a new Eye Q alignment technology to provide a distinct focus point on the topline of the putters. This combines with a long alignment line to help golfers quiet their eyes before the stroke, making it easier to lineup and maintain a stable focus.
Onset Models
Both the Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue and Ketsch models come with an onset shaft position. This places the shaft near the centre line of the putter, behind the top rail and ahead of the CG position. It provides golfers with a full-face view of the ball at address.
These putters have already found favour on the PGA Tour, with Tony Finau putting one into play and finding improvement in his putting stats.
‘Pull the CG’
Ping haven’t been drawn into the battle of zero torque putters, instead they position the CG of every putter model behind the shaft axis. This ensures that it is ‘pulled’ through the stroke, adding stability with less twisting.
It’s said to preserve the torque and feel of the putter, making it easy to match a putter to the golfer’s stroke. This is something that has been a hallmark of Ping putters since the outset with founded Karsten Solheim, who used the example of a wheelbarrow being much easier to pull over a curb rather than pushed.
Multi-material forgiveness
The putters are made from a lightweight aluminium body coupled with a stainless steel sole plate. This helps to keep mass low and to the perimeter of the putter heads, raising MOI and providing the right CG location for high forgiveness and a consistent roll.
Responsive feel
The putters have a one-piece insert made of Pebax – the same as in last year’s Scottsdale putters. This delivers a soft and responsive feel, encouraging better distance control and consistency. It also saves a bit of weight that can then be redistributed elsewhere in the head, to optimise performance.
Ping Scottsdale TEC Putters
There are six models in total in the new range:
Ally Blue Onset – confidence-inspiring at address, and easy to aim thanks to the Eye Q technology.
The shaft sits behind the face, allowing a clear view of the ball and providing the forgiveness of a mallet, with the feel of a blade.
Ally Blue Onset CB – features a longer shaft and grip, with an onset head design. This longer grip gives players the option to grip down the putter, adding stability through the stroke.
Ketsch Onset – a tour-proven model with Eye Q technology and three prominent lines, making it even easier to aim accurately.
Hayden – combines a heel-shafted design with a long alignment line to bring the eye forward. This concentrates the golfer’s focus on the dot on the top rail, said to make aiming easier.
Ally Blue H – the full-shaft offset allows a clear view of the Eye Q technology, making aim and alignment easy. The Anser-style hosel has a 90 degree angle, complimenting the putter’s square footprint.
Ketsch 4 – Designed for a golfer with a strong arc to their stroke, it features more toe hang thanks to an Anser 4 style hosel. Also comes with a long line and two short ball-width lines, making aiming even easier.
Available for pre-order now, the Ping Scottsdale TEC Putters come with a pretty steep RRP of £375. You can read our full verdict coming to the site very soon!
