PING Scottdale TR Grayhawk

We test ten of the latest putters. Five blades take on five mallets but who comes out on top?

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Andy Roberts and Charlie Lemay
Wed, 25 Sep 2013
PING Scottdale TR Grayhawk


Brand:
 PING
Putter: Scottsdale TR Grayhawk
Design: Mallet
RRP: £169 Best price: £145
Stroke Type: Straight Lie: 70-degree (can be adjusted +2/-2) Head Weight: 355g

Summary: Scottsdale TR putters are named for the true roll they provide as the result of PING’s innovative new variable-depth-groove technology. Grooves are deepest in the centre and get gradually shallower toward the perimeter to equalise ball speeds for exceptional distance control on putts struck on the centre, heel or toe. Adjustable-length shaft helps optimise performance.

Appearance: Perhaps the only aspect that isn’t exemplary. By no means ugly but we found the simple black mallet design a little bland. Decent alignment aid, however. 8.5

Feel: A springy face that isn’t so springy you lose control – perfect. Just a tap needed on the short putts and solid stroke needed from further back, the Scottsdale TR Grayhawk gave us just the feel we crave in a putter. Very reassuring sound and feel off the face. 10

Performance: Sits nicely on the ground and the long grip had us standing up tall, helping us make a smooth stroke. The long alignment aid helped us pour in the shorties and was also helpful from outside 10-feet. Variable Depth Grooves ensured off-centre hits felt like they were still moving on our intended path. A nicely weighted putter that we just couldn’t miss with from that must-make distance. 10

Verdict: A fantastic putter and well worth splashing the cash. PING has created a putter that has the perfect feel for the greens as we like keep our strokes as short as possible without losing the ability to control distance. If we had to highlight an area that didn’t score top marks, it would be appearance, yet this test is not a fashion show after all. 28.5

PING Scottsdale 

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Charlie

5

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1

Andy

5

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