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PING is a family-owned manufacturer that produces clubs, bags and other gear for the sport of golf. Karsten Solheim founded the company in 1959 when he wanted to design a golf putter that made a “pinging” sound when striking a golf ball (hence the name PING). Even though the company has been around barely 50 years, its putters may be extremely valuable depending on their model and type.
One of the most well-recognized names in all of golf is Anser, PING’s most famous heel-to-toe weighted putter. The successor to the A1 PING putter, the Anser was invented as an "answer" to competitors' putters. The design is so good that many brands have attempted to mimic it.
PING Golf founder Karsten Solheim filed a patent application for the PING Anser putter on May 16, 1966, and patent number D-207227 was issued on March 21, 1967. Since the patent expired in 1984, many others have copied the design, and it remains popular with tour and average players today. The Ping Anser is arguably the MOST COPIED DESIGN is the history of putters.
How the PING Anser Got its Name
As an amateur golfer, Solheim eventually became frustrated with his own putting, so he decided to get creative. In his garage, Solheim designed a putter (with the sound slot) that made a "ping" sound when it struck the ball correctly, and thus the company’s name was born along with the first-ever PING putter — the A1.
Solheim created the Anser putter as an “answer” to competitors’ putters. Solheim's wife suggested shortening the name to “Anser” to better fit on the club, and the name was born.
Acceptance of the Anser putter grew after Julius Boros used it to win the 1967 Phoenix Open. George Archer won the first major with an Anser at the 1969 Masters. Over 500 tournaments have been won using the Anser putter.
Tiger Woods used a PING Anser 2 during the early part of his junior career. First employing a Bronze Anser, then eventually the PING Anser 2 Stainless Steel putter which he won the 1994 and 1995 U.S. Amateur Championships.
Mark O’Meara won the 1998 Open Championship with a PING putter. Seve Ballesteros used a PING putter, and all his victories came with an Anser putter in the bag.
Ping Mang Bronze Anser 35.5" Putter with Soundslot - 1966
The PING Classic Series Putters feature classic shapes and timeless designs that have proven to be tour-worthy, as evidenced by the amount professionals who've brandished them on their way to victory. The Ping Anser Putter features a manganese bronze blade head with a plumber's neck for any player with a slight arc in their putting stroke. With heel/toe weighting, the Anser Putter helps to minimize twisting on off-center putts. This putter also has a low CG to reduce skidding and create a quick, smooth roll, improving speed and distance control. The Ping Anser Putter is a classically designed putter that has clean optics to promote confidence at address.
The material Karsten Solheim chose for his earliest models - Manganese Bronze - helped define the PING putter. Chosen for its feel and quality attributes, it tarnishes with age to create a distinctive look that symbolizes confidence and trust.
Features: Classic heel-toe weighted blade
Mang Bronze finish provides a soft feel at impact
Hosel: Plumber's Neck.
Toe Hang: Moderate
Review: "I've had my old PING Anser for 20 years this month. It was my first putter I ever bought new. I'm almost 39 now, and my mother bought it for me at a local sports shop. She went with me to buy it and tried out a number of the latest putters of the time and she said this one had the best feel. I agreed after a number of trial putts.
Over the years, that putter and I have made a LOT of putts and seen my handicap go from 25 to 8. My last trip out, we birdied 17 and 18. I have had a few "flings" with other models, but I always come back to it. I doubt I will ever find another putter that is better. I've even joked with my mother that I'm going to have to bring her with me if I ever want to find another putter that "feels" that good again. I suspect I will never change ultimately. There are other more popular PING models out there, but that putter is the best for me. It continues to be an awesome putter."
Ping Mang Bronze Anser 35.5" Putter with Soundslot - 1966
Used, but in better than expected age appropriate condition PING Anser Putter
Without Headcover
Right Handed
35.5”
NEW Herrick 2.0 Oversize Grip is immediately playable.
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