Ping Cadence TR Anser 2 Putter

Blade Putter

The Cadence TR Anser 2 is Ping's 2013 take on the shape that basically defined the modern blade putter. Ping invented the Anser back in 1966, and the Anser 2 is the slightly rounder, more flowing version of that heel-toe blade. This one adds the Cadence TR treatment, which is where the real story is.

TR stands for True Roll, and it refers to the grooved face. Ping milled the grooves deeper in the center and progressively shallower toward the toe and heel. The idea is simple. Off-center putts normally come off slower and finish short, so the varying groove depth speeds up mishits and slows down center strikes just enough to even out distance. On paper you get more putts finishing near the hole from a wider part of the face.

This is a full toe hang blade, which tells you exactly who Ping built it for. If your putting stroke swings on a noticeable arc, opening on the way back and closing through impact, this head wants to work with that motion. Fight it with a straight-back-straight-through stroke and you will struggle to square it up.

Design

The head is a milled-face blade with the classic Anser 2 profile, a plumber's neck hosel, and heel-toe weighting to push forgiveness to the corners. There is no separate alignment aid or sightline gimmick here, just the topline and the leading edge to frame the ball. Some golfers love that clean look. Others want a line to aim, and this putter does not give you one. Full toe hang comes from the way the shaft enters the head, and it makes the face rotate more through the stroke. The TR grooves are the standout feature, and they carry across Ping's Cadence line. Feel is firmer than an insert putter because you are striking milled steel, though the grooves take a little edge off the click at impact.

Who It's For

• Players with a moderate to strong arc stroke who need real toe hang to release the putter naturally
• Traditionalists who want the original Anser 2 blade shape without a modern insert or face milling gimmick
• Anyone who tends to leave off-center putts short and wants the TR grooves to tighten up distance control
• Golfers who aim off the topline and don't want a sightline cluttering the setup
• Better players on faster greens who prefer feedback and firmer feel over a soft, muted strike

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

What does TR mean on the Ping Cadence TR Anser 2?

TR stands for True Roll, Ping's variable-depth groove pattern on the face. The grooves are deeper in the center and shallower toward the heel and toe. That evens out ball speed so mishits roll closer to the same distance as center strikes, which helps distance control on longer putts especially.

Is the Cadence TR Anser 2 good for a straight putting stroke?

Not really. It has full toe hang, which is built for an arc stroke where the face opens and closes. If you putt straight back and straight through, look at a face-balanced or slight-arc model instead. Matching the toe hang to your stroke is the whole point of picking the right blade.

Does the Anser 2 have an alignment line?

This version does not have a dedicated sightline or alignment aid. You aim using the topline and the leading edge of the blade. Some players prefer that clean setup, but if you rely on a line to point at your target, this putter will feel bare at address.

How does the milled TR face feel compared to an insert putter?

Firmer. You are striking milled steel, so there is more feedback and a more solid sound at impact than you get from a soft insert. The TR grooves soften the click a bit, but this is still a putter for players who want to feel exactly where they made contact on the face.

Is the 2013 Cadence TR Anser 2 still worth playing today?

Yes, if the shape and stroke fit you. The Anser 2 blade is a timeless design and the TR grooves hold up fine against newer putters. You can find these used at a good price now. Just get the length and lie checked, since a blade this dependent on a repeatable arc rewards a proper fit.

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