Ping G2i Anser Putter

Blade Putter

The G2i Anser is Ping's 2007 take on the shape that started it all. Karsten Solheim drew the original Anser in 1966, and forty years later the profile is basically unchanged: a compact heel-toe weighted blade with a plumber's neck and a clean topline. If you've ever picked up a putter and thought "this just looks like a putter," this is the silhouette you're picturing.

What sets the G2i version apart from the raw classics is the feel. Ping tuned this line to roll a little softer off the face than a bare stainless blade, so contact feels muted rather than clicky. It's still a blade, so it still gives you plenty of feedback on where you struck the ball, but a slight mishit toward the toe won't rattle your hands the way an old milled Anser might.

This is a putter for someone who trusts their stroke. There's no alignment line on the flange, no oversized head hiding your misses. You line it up with the topline and the shaft, you make your read, and you go. For players who grew up on Ping blades or want a modern one that behaves like the originals, the G2i Anser fits right in the bag.

Design

The head is a traditional Anser blade with cavity relief behind the face, which pushes weight to the heel and toe and keeps the sweet spot stable on off-center hits. The plumber's neck sets the shaft ahead of the face and produces full toe hang, meaning the toe points nearly straight down when you balance the shaft across your finger. That hang tells you everything about who it's built for: it wants to swing on an arc and release through impact. Ping kept the styling restrained. The finish cuts glare at address, the flange is bare of any sightline or dot, and the topline is thin enough to frame the ball without looking bulky. It's a look that reads instantly as a player's blade, and the absence of alignment aids is a deliberate choice rather than an oversight.

Who It's For

• You have a strong arc in your stroke and naturally release the putter through the ball, which is exactly what full toe hang rewards.
• You prefer feedback over forgiveness and want to feel precisely where you struck each putt.
• You like a clean head with no sightlines and trust the topline and shaft to aim for you.
• You're a mid to low handicap player who spends time on the practice green and controls face angle well.
• You want a classic Anser shape in a slightly softer-feeling package than a bare milled blade.

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 Ping G2i Anser good for a straight-back-straight-through stroke?

Not really. It has full toe hang, which is designed to complement an arcing stroke where the face opens and closes through impact. If you putt with a straight-back-straight-through motion, a face-balanced mallet will fight your tendencies less. Someone with an arc will feel this blade release naturally.

Does the G2i Anser have an alignment line?

No. The flange is clean with no sightline or dot. You aim it using the topline and the shaft. Some players love the simplicity, others miss having a visual reference. If alignment is a weak spot in your game, you may want a model with a line.

How forgiving is the G2i Anser on mishits?

It's more forgiving than a pure muscleback blade thanks to the heel-toe weighting that comes with the Anser cavity, but it's still a blade. A toe or heel strike will roll shorter and offer clear feedback. It won't hold pace like a high-MOI mallet, and that's the trade-off you accept for the shape and feel.

Who is the G2i Anser designed for?

Mid to low handicap players who release the putter on an arc and want a traditional blade look. If you value feel and feedback over maximum forgiveness and you're comfortable aiming without a sightline, it fits. Higher handicaps who struggle with consistent contact would get more help from a mallet.

How does the G2i Anser compare to Ping's older Anser blades?

The shape is nearly identical since it traces back to Karsten Solheim's 1966 design. The main difference is feel. The G2i line rolls a touch softer off the face than a bare milled Anser, so contact is more muted while keeping the same heel-toe weighting and full toe hang.

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