PING adds dual-durometer face, adjustable-length shaft to Sigma 2 putter line

For the best players in the world, the way a putter feels at impact can determine the longevity of a flat stick. It's part of the reason why Jordan Spieth, Tiger Woods and Brandt Snedeker, just to name a few, have relied on the same putter or insert for years — they know what they're getting in the feel department, which allows them to dial-in distance control and improve their overall consistency.

For Woods, it's the firmer, "clickier" feel of the German Stainless Steel on his Scotty Cameron Newport 2 "GSS" putter that allows him to decipher a good putt from a mishit. For others, a softer feel is preferred, giving the sensation of the ball staying on the face slightly longer at impact.

With PING's new Sigma 2 putter series, which consists of 10 head options, the feel shades slightly to the softer side via a dual-durometer Pebax elastomer face material. The lightweight elastomer is commonly used in the sole of athletic shoes for its elasticity properties and high-energy return compound that delivers a soft yet responsive feel at impact.

The soft front layer of the face is geared for shorter putts while the firmer back layer offers solid feedback and distance control for long-range efforts.

The face design also features PING's True-Roll (TR) face technology. By varying the depth of the grooves across the face — with the deepest grooves in the center and getting gradually shallower toward the perimeter to equalize ball speed — speed and control can be improved on center-hit and mis-hit putts off the heel or toe.

“Feel is difficult to quantify as there are a lot of opinions and preferences about how a putter should feel,” said PING president John K. Solheim. “The Sigma 2 has a very soft feel with a lively response, similar to a solid-face putter. It is designed for the golfer who prefers a putter on the softer side of the spectrum but with the response of a firm face, including more consistency on longer putts.

Rounding out the offering is a USGA-conforming, adjustable-length shaft that allows the golfer to choose between 32 and 36 inches to fit their stroke and posture. With the help of an adjustable tool that inserts into the top of the grip, length can be increased or decreased a 1/4-inch while the grip remains perfectly aligned during the process.

“The adjustable shaft is just a really cool technology,” said Solheim. “Our engineers took a very complex technical challenge and simplified it for the benefit of golfers. It allows you to experiment with various lengths and ultimately self-fit yourself. You’re no longer limited to a specific length measurement."

Three pistol grip options are offered in the midsize PP60, slightly heavier PP61 (inspired by the popular PP58) and PP62, which has a more rounded shape to promote "quieter hands."

Here's a look at all 10 putters (Platinum and Stealth finishes) in the lineup, including the new Fetch mallet.

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