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Rankings【Oct 2026 Update】Which PING putter? SCOTTSDALE, TEC and PLD compared by price and head weightPING's three current putter series, lined up by number of shapes, head weight and price. For a first putter, the SCOTTSDALE
Updated: Oct 30, 2026Contains affiliate links
I average a score of 72 and play 150 rounds a year. I picked these seriously.
PING putters come in three series: SCOTTSDALE, SCOTTSDALE TEC and PLD MILLED. Prices are JPY 44,000, JPY 71,500 and JPY 66,000, a gap of up to JPY 27,500.
For a first putter, the SCOTTSDALE is the cheapest and offers 10 shapes to choose from.
The Gear Nerd's Pick
For a first PING putter, take the SCOTTSDALE. The list price is JPY 44,000 (tax incl.), the lowest of the three series. It comes in 10 shapes, from the ANSER to the CRAZ-E CB, and every model has a PEBAX insert (a resin part aimed at a soft feel).
The TEC and the PLD keep the same 3-degree loft and 70-degree lie, and cost JPY 22,000 to JPY 27,500 more for materials and build. If you want to settle on a shape first, the SCOTTSDALE offers the widest choice.
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Bottom line
No. 1 is the SCOTTSDALE (JPY 44,000, 10 shapes), No. 2 the PLD MILLED (JPY 66,000, 11 shapes) and No. 3 the SCOTTSDALE TEC (JPY 71,500, 7 shapes).
All three have a standard loft of 3 degrees, a lie of 70 degrees and a length of 34 inches. The differences are in material, build and price.
Where do PING's putters split apart?
PING putters come in many head shapes, but the standard loft (3 degrees), lie (70 degrees) and length (34 inches) are the same across the three series. So what you are choosing comes down to three things: shape, price and build.
Shapes run from the classic blade (ANSER) to mallets with little face rotation (OSLO 3, CRAZ-E) and the horned shape (PRIME TYNE). The usual thinking is that a player with a near-straight stroke leans toward a blade, and a player with an arc leans toward a shape with strong face balance (the face points at the sky when the putter is balanced).
The three series by the figures on PING's product pages
| Series | Release date | Number of shapes | Head weight | List price (tax incl.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTTSDALE | Mar 6, 2025 | 10 | 345–370g | ¥44,000 |
| SCOTTSDALE TEC | Apr 9, 2026 | 7 | 350–370g | ¥71,500 |
| PLD MILLED | Feb 6, 2025 | 11 | 350–375g | ¥66,000 |
Working out the differences: the TEC costs JPY 27,500 more than the SCOTTSDALE (71,500 − 44,000) and the PLD costs JPY 22,000 more (66,000 − 44,000). The PLD is 1.5 times the SCOTTSDALE (66,000 ÷ 44,000) and the TEC about 1.6 times (71,500 ÷ 44,000).
For head weight, the SCOTTSDALE ANSER and ANSER 4 are the lightest at 345 g and the PLD OSLO 3 and OSLO 4 the heaviest at 375 g. At the same 34 inches, a 30 g gap is one you can feel in the head.
How I picked: three yardsticks
I did not use sales or the number of reviews as a reason. I compared PING's three current series on three yardsticks.
- Number of shapes to choose from: whether the series has a shape that fits your stroke.
- Material and build: whether it is built, for example by milling or combining different materials, to aim at feel and stability.
- List price: for the same loft and lie, the cheaper one ranks higher.
Why This Order
| Rank | Series | Yardstick figure | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | SCOTTSDALE | 10 shapes, JPY 44,000 | Wide range, from blade to mallet, horned shape and center shaft. A PEBAX insert comes on every shape. The cheapest. |
| No. 2 | PLD MILLED | 11 shapes, JPY 66,000 | Milled from 303 stainless steel, with the most shapes of the 3 series. JPY 5,500 cheaper than the TEC. |
| No. 3 | SCOTTSDALE TEC | 7 shapes, JPY 71,500 | An aluminum body combined with a stainless plate, with the weight moved to the outside of the head. Seven shapes, and the most expensive. |
What I like
The SCOTTSDALE includes the center-shaft PRIME TYNE C among its 10 shapes. Center-shaft putters are still a category with few candidates. You can try one at PING's standard price of JPY 44,000. It also suits anyone looking for a putter that changes the setup through shaft position, like the PXG Torpedo ZT.
The SCOTTSDALE TEC puts an EYE-Q on top of the head (a mark of dots and lines that decides where you look) and uses a PEBAX insert to aim for softness and light weight. The five shapes at its core are the HAYDEN, KETSCH 4, ALLY BLUE H, ALLY BLUE ONSET and KETSCH ONSET.
The PLD MILLED is milled from 303 stainless steel and has AMP grooves (deeply cut grooves that tune feel and sound). Of its 11 shapes, the KUSHIN and the ALLY BLUE 4 are not offered in the other two series.
What to watch for
All three series come with 3 degrees of loft and a 70-degree lie as standard. If the setup doesn't suit you, PING's custom options are the way to go, such as changing length within 31 to 36 inches or adjusting the lie.
The TEC ALLY BLUE H CB and ONSET CB and the SCOTTSDALE CRAZ-E CB are counterbalanced (weight moved toward the grip), and the shaft is longer (37 to 38 inches). If the length doesn't suit you, a standard model is the safer choice.
Whether a shape fits is decided more by how it looks at address than by numbers. Lining up three shapes in a shop and setting up with each clears up the doubt quickly.
Who it suits: if you're torn, choose by what you want
Great for you if you
- For a first PING putter where you want to choose a shape and keep the price down: SCOTTSDALE
- For a shape with the weight moved outside the head, forgiving on mishits: SCOTTSDALE TEC
- For both the milled feel and a wide choice of shapes: PLD MILLED
To widen the search to other makers, see the putter ranking and new putters 2026.
Price and where to buy
The price is PING's list price (tax incl.) in the table. For current stores and prices, see the buy box above.
When you buy, check the shaft length and grip. The TEC offers thicker grips such as the PING SPST TOUR 1.0P 17, and the SCOTTSDALE comes with the PING SPST TOUR 2.0. Length can be changed from 31 to 36 inches.
How many inches is your putter?
Update history
About the writer and sources
Written by a gear nerd who studies golf equipment, averages a 72, and plays about 150 rounds a year.
I re-read the numbers against the sources below on Oct 30, 2026. Last updated Oct 30, 2026.
FAQ
Which PING putter series is the cheapest?
The SCOTTSDALE. Its list price is JPY 44,000 (tax incl.), lower than the SCOTTSDALE TEC at JPY 71,500 and the PLD MILLED at JPY 66,000 (PING Golf Japan, checked Oct 29, 2026).
What are the standard loft and lie of PING putters?
All three series have a standard loft of 3 degrees, a lie of 70 degrees and a shaft length of 34 inches. Length can be changed within a range of 31 to 36 inches.
Does PING make a center-shaft putter?
Yes. The PRIME TYNE C in the SCOTTSDALE line is a center-shaft model. Its head weighs 360 g, and it costs the same JPY 44,000 (tax incl.) as the other shapes.
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Related reading
Sources for this article
- PING Golf Japan: SCOTTSDALE putter
- PING Golf Japan: SCOTTSDALE TEC putter
- PING Golf Japan: PLD MILLED putter
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