Ping's DS72: The Putter That Changes the Game

Today, I’m introducing the Ping DS72 putter. I used last year's model, the PLD (Putting Lab Design) DS72, and this year, the Scottsdale version has been released, expanding my options.

The Ping DS72 model features a compact mid-mallet design, rather than the typical mallet putter. It gained fame thanks to Viktor Hovland, who has performed well on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour (European Tour) and contributed to its design.

When I actually used it on the green, I found that it felt sharp, similar to using a blade putter, allowing for excellent distance control. Additionally, it offered great straight-line performance during shorter putts, making it a comfortable putter to use.

Golf is often about the right equipment, isn’t it? Thanks to this putter, I achieved several birdies during my recent round and even set my best record of the year.

In fact, the Ping brand began with putters. While their forgiving drivers are popular, Ping's unique putter technology, which helped set the standard for blade putters, has been developed over many years, leading to a strong preference for Ping putters among tour players.

Each golfer has a unique style, but the DS72 offers stable straight-line performance. It features a size that feels comfortable and incorporates the advantages of the trending zero-torque putters. I highly recommend this semi-mallet model.

Let me share my experience with the PLD putter, which draws inspiration from the tour and features a premium lineup made from CNC-milled 303 stainless steel. This model suits golfers with a solid putting stroke, particularly those who are single-digit handicappers or better.

The PLD DS72 boasts a stunning black coating, a soft ball touch, and a precisely milled face pattern for rolling, allowing for versatile ball control.

In contrast, the newly released Scottsdale version focuses on softer feel and stable distance control through a lightweight PEBAX insert and optimal weight distribution.

The Scottsdale version impresses with its soft touch compared to the PLD and is more focused on forgiveness.

We all experience those tense moments when we accidentally hit a putt too hard, losing distance control and sending the ball too far. The Scottsdale helps cover for those mishits.

Of course, for those who are confident in their distance control or sensitive to their stroke, the PLD putter may be more advantageous. However, I recommend the Scottsdale model for most amateur golfers who may not practice as much.

Is the Scottsdale just a beginner's club? Absolutely not. Inspired by Scottsdale, Arizona, where Ping's headquarters are located, the Scottsdale was the first performance lineup launched in 1959 and represents the latest advancements in Ping's putter technology.

This concludes my review. For more detailed information, please visit the Ping Golf website.

Ping Golf

SCOTTSDALE offers incredible accuracy and feel, thanks to its high-performance PEBAX insert! Priced at 450,000 KRW (approximately 340 USD)

www.pinggolf.co.kr

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