Ping Sigma G Anser Putter

Blade Putter

The Sigma G Anser is Ping doing what Ping has done since 1966, with a few 2017 updates layered on top. This is the classic Anser blade shape, the heel-toe weighted design that basically defined what a milled-look blade putter should look like. If you set it down behind a ball, you know exactly what you're getting: a compact head, a clean topline, and a single sight line to aim with.

What separates the Sigma G from the plain-Jane blades is the face. Ping put its True Roll (TR) technology behind that flat surface, a pattern of variable-depth grooves that are deeper toward the center and shallower toward the perimeter. The idea is that mishits off the toe or heel come off at closer to the same speed as center strikes, so your distance control holds up when your contact isn't perfect. Behind the face sits a Pebax elastomer layer that softens the feel without turning the putter into a marshmallow.

The other 2017 headline is the adjustable-length shaft. The Sigma G Anser can be set anywhere from 32 to 36 inches without cutting the shaft, so you can dial in your putter length or change it later if your posture or stroke evolves. That is genuinely useful and still uncommon in a blade this traditional.

Design

The Anser head has full toe hang, which tells you most of what you need to know about who should swing it. Hold it balanced on your finger and the toe drops straight down. That is the signature of a putter built for a stroke that arcs, the face opening on the backswing and closing through impact. It is not a face-balanced mallet trying to keep everything square, and it does not pretend to be. There is no alignment aid beyond the traditional sight line on the flange, which is exactly what blade purists want. The look is understated, the finish is clean, and nothing on the head distracts you at address. Combine the TR face for roll consistency, the Pebax layer for feel, and the adjustable shaft for fit, and you have a putter that keeps the old Anser silhouette while quietly fixing a few things golfers used to complain about.

Who It's For

• Players with a noticeable arc in their putting stroke, since the full toe hang works with that natural rotation instead of fighting it.
• Golfers who prefer a traditional blade shape and a clean, uncluttered look at address.
• Anyone who wants better distance control on off-center strikes without switching to a big mallet.
• People who have never quite settled on the right putter length and want the built-in adjustability to experiment.
• Feel-oriented putters who like a soft response but still want to hear and sense contact.

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 Sigma G Anser good for a straight-back-straight-through stroke?

Not really. The full toe hang is designed for an arcing stroke where the face opens and closes. If your path is dead straight with minimal face rotation, a face-balanced mallet or a slant-neck putter will match your motion better. The Anser rewards players whose face naturally rotates through the ball.

What does the TR face on the Sigma G actually do?

TR stands for True Roll. It's a grid of grooves milled at different depths, deeper in the middle and shallower toward the edges. The point is to normalize ball speed across the face so a putt struck slightly off-center still rolls close to the same distance as a pure center strike. It won't fix bad aim, but it helps your lag putting stay consistent.

How does the adjustable shaft length work?

The Sigma G uses an adjustable-length shaft that sets anywhere from 32 to 36 inches without you having to cut or re-grip anything. You loosen the mechanism, slide it to your preferred length, and lock it in. It's handy if you're between lengths or if you want to fine-tune your setup as your stroke changes over time.

Does the Sigma G Anser feel soft or firm?

It sits in the softer camp for a blade. There's a Pebax elastomer layer behind the milled face that takes some of the click out of impact, so you get a muted, responsive feel rather than a hard rap. It's not mushy though. You still get enough feedback to know where you struck it on the face.

Is there an alignment aid on the Sigma G Anser?

No large alignment features, just the traditional single sight line on the flange. That's intentional. The Anser is aimed at golfers who trust their eyes and want a clean, classic look at address. If you rely heavily on a two-ball or big lined alignment system, a different model in the Sigma G family will suit you better.

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