PING Scottsdale TEC Putters Review: This major-winning putter is worth the hype
PING's new flagship putter range is already racking up big-name endorsees and tournament victories. We tested it out to see why it has everyone so excited.
- Unique alignment aid works great
- Soft, yet not unresponsive feel
PING exists in a slightly odd nether-region where it can boast of making some of the most iconic putters known in the game, yet their more modern putters aren't, for some reason, that widely sought-after (at least, by Scotty Cameron/Odyssey standards).
That may well change this year however, as the American company has today pulled the covers off the biggest new update to its top-end putter range in years, readily embracing all the biggest leaps forward that have been made in putter technology over the past few years and building on the success of the more affordable Scottsdale line released last year.
The Scottsdale TEC (standing for Tour Elevated Concept) range is the brand's new top-end flagship line, and the plays host to a number of new innovations from the brand.
Already, it has found a level of success on tour that hasn't been seen since L.A.B emerged on the scene a few years ago. It immediately found itself a high-profile adopter in Tony Finau, who put one in the bag after testing it last year.
Wyndham Clark then switched into the range earlier this season, going so far as to sign a contract with PING and ending his period of complete equipment free agency. Clark would, of course, go on to win the U.S. Open that very week, with the Scottsdale TEC pivotal in helping him conquer the lightning-fast greens at Shinnecock Hills.
Why, then, is the new PING suddenly being hailed as one of the best putters money can buy? We took it out on course to find out.
Check out our video review below and scroll on to read our detailed thoughts. Let us know what you think of the new range in the comments below.
Brand | PING |
Year launched | 2026 |
RRP | £375 |
Key Features |
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Looks and features
The Scottsdale TEC range sees the introduction of a number of novel new features for a PING Putter. Most notable, and immediately eye-catching, is the colour scheme and alignment profile, named Eye-Q by the brand.
To better aid visual acuity and mental clarity, PING has adopted a high-contrast black-on-white scheme on top of the putters, with a simple line-and-dot alignment system. The idea of the separate dot is that it gives a place for the player to focus their eye when preparing to make a stroke, having used eye-tracking research to figure out just how much players shift their gaze even when they think they're at their most focused.
Providing an altogether more premium feel than the standard Scottsdale model putters, PING's new Scottsdale TEC also have a revised face insert, made from PEBAX - a firm, elastic material typically used in the soles of running shoes. The sensation it provides is softer than a standard milled face, yet responsive.
The Scottsdale TEC range consists of five new models in total, all of which are based on some of PING's most popular mid-mallet and mallet shapes: the Blue, the Ketsch, and the Hayden. These are all slightly differently balanced to suit a variety of different putting arcs, so as always it's worth getting a fitting to see which one best fits your game.
Of these three shapes, two – the Ally Blue Onset and Ketsch Onset – come with a brand new shaft profile that sits behind and towards the middle of the putter face, leaning further towards the low-torque, high-MOI category without strictly being zero torque.
This stems from PING founder Karsten Solheim's long-held belief that 'pulling' the centre of gravity of a putter is preferable to pushing it where stability is concerned.
"Ensuring the proper CG placement relative to the shaft axis is critical to performance," says PING CEO & President John K. Solheim Solheim. "Pulling the CG provides more stability through the stroke and helps keep putts on line and rolling into the hole."
Performance
For the purposes of our review, I tested out the Ketsch Onset model, as it was slightly more suited to the arc of my putting stroke and PING has made a lot of noise about the benefits of their low-torque Onset shaft placement. Suffice it to say we were blown away.
PING have put tons of eye tracking research into developing this new Eye-Q system, and it shows in just how effective both the colour scheme and that little dot at the end of the alignment aid is in helping you feel like you're lining your putts up correctly each time.
The look of the white putter head at address is less than traditional, and as such some might simply not be able to get used to the idea of looking down at a white putter, but we'd encourage anyone to give it the time of day, as it really works. The contrast is much more effective than a black or silver putter in bright conditions.
In terms of feel, the Scottsdale TEC range absolutely falls into what you'd expect from a putter fitted with an insert rather than a milled face. The PEBAX insert is undeniably softer than what you'd experience from an all-metal putter, but while many inserts tend to be oferly soft and dull, we were pleasantly surprised with how responsive the PING was. You get a decent level of feedback in the hands, a solid, muted sound off the face, and enough feel to help you judge longer putts.
Where the Scottsdale really shines, however, is in its stability. This ultra-high MOI design is incredibly easy to control, and as someone who doesn't necessarily get on with zero-torque putters, the Onset models in this range are perfect for those who want the same stability in a slightly more conventional experience. Getting the ball rolling end-over-end with the PING is as easy as with any putter I've ever tried, and I have no hesitation in saying that this would be one of the most forgiving putters on the market in the hands of most players.
Should you buy a PING Scottsdale TEC Putter?
PING have scored a touchdown with the Scottdale TEC range, pairing one of the most stable putting experiences money can buy with alignment technology that we genuinely feel a lot of players would benefit from looking at.
While not strictly zero torque, the Scottsdale TEC is perfectly suited to those who want that same stability and high MOI forgiveness without forking out zero torque money or having to adapt to a weird look at address. The insert may be a little soft for those who are used to putting with a milled face, but it balances softness and feedback wonderfully for those who prefer a slightly more cushioned sensation on the greens.
Put simply, the whole package simply just works, and while the £375 price point is up there for a conventional putter, it's priced pretty fairly as a competitor to high-end insert putters like the TaylorMade Spider. It's safe to say, then, that this is one product for 2026 that we think really lives up to the hype.
Georgina was appointed GolfMagic Equipment Editor in November 2025.
