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explains. “The inherent diff erences

in feel—the Sigma 2 provides a soft-

er sensation at impact—are more

than enough to make one model

more appealing to a certain group

of players than the other. Plus the

diff erent look of the two models,

due to the manufacturing methods

used to produce each, is often a

determining factor for many poten-

tial buyers.”

So you have the choice between

a one-piece, fully milled putterhead

(Vault 2.0) and a multi-piece cast de-

sign (Sigma 2). Both feature PING’s

TR milling pattern in the face, a fea-

ture that is designed to even out ball

speed and distance on center and

off -center hits.

The Sigma 2 is fi tted with a du-

al-durometer PEBAX face insert,

which incorporates a soft front layer

with a fi rmer back layer. The result

is an insert that provides a more del-

icate feel on short putts and a fi rm-

er one on longer putts that need to

be struck more authoritatively. The

Vault 2.0 is a one-piece clubhead

milled from 303 Stainless steel,

which provides a fi rmer overall feel

on putts of all lengths. The Vault 2.0

Dale Anser also comes standard

with a custom sole-weighting sys-

tem, allowing the club to be fi tted

with three diff erent stainless steel

weights: standard, tungsten (15g

heavier than standard), or alumi-

num (15g lighter than standard). In

contrast, the Sigma 2 Anser has a

fi xed weight of 350g but comes with

PING’s innovative adjustable-shaft

technology, which allows players to

change the length of the putter any-

where between 32” to 36 ” with the

simple turn of a screw in the top of

the grip. —Michael Chwasky

VAULT 2.0 DALE ANSER: A CRISPER FEEL

COMES FROM THE TRADITIONAL 100

PERCENT MILLED STAINLESS STEEL

CONSTRUCTION AND NO-INSERT DESIGN.

SIGMA 2 ANSER: A DUAL-DUROMETER

PEBAX FACE INSERT AND CAST

CONSTRUCTION YIELD A SOFTER

OVERALL SENSATION AT IMPACT.

YOU COULD MAKE A VERY STRONG ARGUMENT that PING is one of the most

influential putter manufacturers in the history of the game. The original

Anser model, first introduced in 1966 and marked “Scottsdale,” has been

used to win more than 500 professional tournaments to date, including all

four majors in one year (1988). So what better putter model to look at than

the Anser, which is still alive and very well in the company’s Vault 2.0 ($299)

and Sigma 2 ($199) lines.

According to Tony Serrano, PING senior design engineer, the diff erences

in the two putters might seem fairly subtle to some, but in terms of looks and

feel, they’re actually quite diff erent. “The Vault 2.0 is 100 percent milled

with no face insert, while the Sigma 2 is cast and features an insert,” Serrano

PING VAULT 2.0

VS. SIGMA 2

The Anser,

first intro-

duced in

1966, is iconic

and can still

be had at

a reasonable

price.

A Fine

Option

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