Ping have one of the richest histories of any brand in the golf equipment world, so it’s no surprise to see them leaning on that in the new Ping Scottsdale Putter range.
The Scottsdale name is one that has been used before for Ping putters, most recently in 2013. It’s a nod to the company’s Arizona headquarters, which is now based in nearby Phoenix.
The new Scottsdale range features a mixture of mallet and blade putters, and focuses on providing forgiveness on the greens.
It also combines with Ping’s WebFit app, suggesting to golfers the model that best suits their preference and stroke type.
Who Is It Aimed At?
With nine different models in the range, there should be a shape to suit pretty much every golfer out there.
They’re not as premium as the PLD putters, which is reflected in the more reasonable £250 price tag.
There’s more of a focus on forgiveness and performance, rather than premium looks and feel in the Scottsdale range. The large face insert and high-MOI properties make these putters great for forgiveness, but any golfer could use them.
The feel off the face insert may not be for everyone, so it’s worth testing first if possible before you take the plunge!
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The Tech
There are nine different putters in the Scottsdale range, from classic Anser blade to the iconic Craz-E mallet.
They feature a face insert which is made from Pebax. This is often uses in the soles of running shoes, and is said to be lightweight and offer high energy return. It’s designed to offer a soft yet responsive feel, improving distance control and consistency.
These inserts can help to save weight, which is redistributed around the perimeter of the head to raise MOI. The CG placement is optimised for each model, reducing skid and encouraging better forward roll.
The putters feature colour blocking between the top rail and back portion. This is said to draw focus to the front of the head, promoting better alignment.
All three Ping stroke types (Straight, Slight Arc, Strong Arc) and hosel styles are included in the series, providing a choice to fit every golfer.
Completing the tech is the SuperStroke Tour 2.0 PT Blue grip, which comes as standard. It features classic pistol shaping and a reduced taper, which offers a balance of speed and stability in the stroke.
Ping Scottsdale B63 Putter Review
Looks and Feel
After consulting Ping’s Web Fitting app and answering all of the questions in there, I was recommended the B63 Putter.
This is a modified version of the iconic perimeter-weighted B60. It features a soft-slanting hosel and is best suited to golfers with a slight arc to their stroke.
The putters feature a grey and blue colourway on the sole, which looks quite mechanical. It reminded me a little of the Sigma range from a few years back.
On top things are a little more traditional, and I liked the contrast between the grey front edge and the black head. It combines nicely with the clear white alignment line, making it really easy to square the clubface to the ball.
The B63 features a bigger footprint than a traditional Anser style putter, with more weight on the toe and heel. It’s quite an old-school shape, but it’s clearly one that has stood the test of time.
Off the face, the Pebax insert produced a soft feel, with a nice satisfying click at impact. I do personally prefer milled or grooved faces, as I still use an Odyssey Metal-X Putter. Despite this, I could see lots of people really liking the feel of this one.
I’m not usually a fan of bigger putter grips but the thin Super Stroke pistol did feel nice in the hands. It was solid during the stroke, but was still thin enough that it retained some of the feel that I was looking for.
Performance
Testing at Hazel Grove GC, the B63 seemed to perform pretty well on off-centre strikes. The perimeter weighting in the head as well as the face insert work together to raise the MOI.
This seemed to give me a little more consistency in the performance even when hit out of the toe and heel. It won’t hole every putt for you, but you should see less of a drop-off on your bad putts.
Distance control was pretty good too. I did have one 3-putt during my round testing but that was much more down to user error! Nice level of feel offered by the face insert which definitely helps with this.
The putter weighs 350g which is pretty lightweight. I tested on a windy day and it did feel a little like the putter head was being impacted by the wind on some putts.
If you’ve previously owned a mallet or a heavy putter, this may take a bit of adjustment.
I enjoyed using the putter on short-range putts within 10 feet. There was a really nice balance between stability off the face, whilst also still providing enough feel in your hands during the stroke.
Ping Scottsdale B63 Putter Verdict
Ping are always great when it comes to celebrating their own history and the longevity of their success. It gives you a nice reminder that they have decades of expertise, and fills you with more confidence about the product too.
This is the same with the new Scottsdale Putters. You just know that the brand will have put serious effort into making sure that they give golfers the best chance of performing. The addition of the Scottsdale name is a nice too, and ties everything in perfectly.
Performance wise, the B63 offered everything that I expected it would. It offers the feel and workability that you’d expect from a compact blade-like head, but with a little more built-in stability.
Would I Use It?
An RRP of £250 is relatively good value considering lots of the other brands’ options in the putter market. With nine models in total, the Scottsdale range could be a hot choice for 2025.
I’m not completely sold on the shape of the B63, having used a classic Anser style for a number of years. I also would’ve preferred a standard grip rather than the Super Stroke. Having said that, the performance was excellent overall. It felt stable, rolled really nicely from the soft face insert, and offered good forgiveness too.
