Ping 2023 Anser Putter

Blade Putter

The Anser name goes back to 1966, and Ping has spent nearly six decades refining the same basic idea. The 2023 Anser is the current expression of that heel-toe weighted blade, the shape that half the putters on tour still copy. If you've ever picked up a plumber's-neck blade and felt at home, this is the original template, updated with better manufacturing and modern feel.

This is a full toe hang putter, which tells you most of what you need to know about who should use it. The face wants to open and close through the stroke, so it rewards a golfer whose putting motion arcs naturally rather than moving straight back and straight through. Fight that arc and you'll fight this putter. Match it and the Anser becomes an extension of your hands.

There's no alignment aid on the top, just clean lines and the sightline down the flange. Some golfers love that simplicity because nothing distracts the eye. Others miss the framing that a mallet or a wide flange gives them. The Anser asks you to trust your setup and your read, which is exactly what a blade purist wants and exactly what a golfer who struggles with aim might not.

Design

The 2023 Anser keeps the classic blade profile: a compact head with a plumber's neck hosel and heel-toe weighting that pushes mass to the corners for a touch of stability without turning it into a mallet. The topline is thin, the shape sits square, and the whole thing looks like a putter should look to a traditionalist. Ping typically pairs this head with an adjustable-length shaft and their standard lie-angle fitting, so you can dial the setup to your posture. Full toe hang is the defining trait here. Hang the putter from your fingers and the toe points straight at the ground, a sign the head is built for a strong rotational stroke. That's a deliberate choice, not a compromise. It makes the Anser a specialist rather than a do-everything club, and it's why arc putters gravitate to this shape year after year.

Who It's For

• You have a noticeable arc in your stroke and want a head that works with that rotation instead of resisting it.
• Blade looks give you confidence at address, and a busy mallet with lines and wings feels like clutter.
• Your aim is already reliable, so you don't need a large alignment aid to point you at the hole.
• You want the classic Anser shape with modern build quality and Ping's fitting options for length and lie.

Technology

About Ping

Ping invented the heel-toe weighted blade (the original Anser) and continues to innovate in weight distribution and forgiveness. Their PLD line offers tour-level milled putters with Ping's signature engineering.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2023 Ping Anser good for a straight-back-straight-through stroke?

Not really. The full toe hang is built for a stroke that opens and closes with an arc. If you putt straight back and straight through, you'll want a face-balanced mallet or a slant-neck blade instead. Forcing a toe-hang putter into a straight stroke usually leads to pushed and pulled putts.

Does the 2023 Anser have an alignment line?

No top-line alignment aid beyond the sightline on the flange. It's a clean blade meant for golfers who aim well on their own. If you rely on a bold line or dots to line up, a different Ping model will serve you better.

How is the Anser different from a mallet putter?

The Anser is a compact blade with heel-toe weighting, so it's more workable and gives more feedback but less forgiveness than a mallet. Mallets spread weight further back for higher MOI and more stability on off-center hits. The Anser trades some of that stability for a traditional look and a more responsive feel.

What kind of golfer should choose the 2023 Anser?

An arc putter who trusts a blade look and doesn't need extra alignment help. It suits players who value feel and a clean setup over maximum forgiveness. Higher handicappers who miss the center of the face often, or golfers who struggle to aim, will get more from a mallet.

Can the 2023 Anser be fit for length and lie?

Yes. Ping builds the Anser with adjustable length options and standard lie-angle fitting, so you can match it to your height and posture. Getting fit matters more with a toe-hang blade because the right lie angle keeps the face square through that arcing stroke.

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