Equipment
Ping launches Sigma G putters… and there’s something for everyone
Ping has launched a new line of putters called Sigma G, which features 15 new models. It’s described as a game-enjoyment line by the company, and uses a “summation of knowledge” from the company’s history; thus “Sigma,” meaning summation in mathematics terms.
“The Sigma G putters represent an exciting new technology that continues our long-standing commitment to engineering putters that feel and look great but perform even better,” said John A. Solheim, Ping Chairman and CEO. “The combination of the high-grade elastomer and fully machined aerospace-grade aluminum over the entire face delivers an amazing feel and sound. And with improved ball-speed consistency and forgiveness, golfers will make more putts than ever. We’re also introducing several new designs that offer a variety of looks to fit every golfer’s stroke and eye.”
This is the third putter family in the company’s past to use G in its name, following Ping’s G2 and G5 lines. Specifically, the Sigma G line replaces Ping’s Cadence line of putters, which had a variety of head weights to meet the needs of a wide range of golfers.
The Sigma G putters offer both heavy and light headweight options, and just about any head shape a golfer could want. The extensive options will make fitting easier, Ping says, allowing more golfers to find a putter for their stroke. Eight brand-new putter models are also a part of the Sigma G line, as well as seven other models that will be familiar, but are slightly adjusted.

Ping’s PP60 putter grip, which comes stock on all Sigma G putters. Also available is a larger PP-62 grip, which has a shape that’s more round.
Throughout the line, you’ll notice two different finishes: platinum and a black nickel. The bodies of the putters are precision cast from 17-4 stainless steel and have an anodized aluminum face inserts. Putters with dark finishes have light faces, while the putters with light finishes have dark faces. The putter faces have the company’s True Roll grooves that were made to produce a slightly louder sound at impact than previous iterations without losing performance and feel.
The Sigma G putters are currently available for pre-order. Blade-style putters will sell for $195, mallet-style putters will sell for $215 and counter-balanced models will sell for $235. Adjustable-length shafts are available for an upcharge of $35.
Tess
The Tess is what you’d consider a traditional blade with no sightline. It’s made for golfers with a strong arc and release.
B60
The Sigma G B60 takes the B60, one of Ping’s “most famous and top-selling putters,” and adds a modern look with a “sweeping back chamfer.” It still has the classic, heart-shaped back cavity, however, a design that Ping stresses makes it easier to scoop your ball from the surface.
Anser
A head shape that needs no introduction has a slightly larger footprint than previous iterations. It’s said to have a higher MOI (moment of inertia), which means more forgiveness for the game-improvement player.
D66
Inspired by D66, Voss and ZBS models from the company’s past, the new Sigma G D66 has a back cavity that’s the width of a golf ball and is designed for golfers who focus on the center cavity and sightline.
Kinloch
This new blade-style model mixes designs from the Anser with a styled ballast, center cavity and back surface geometry, according to Ping, which “converge toward the target” for better alignment.
Piper 3
Based on Tour feedback, Ping’s Sigma G Piper putter has a remodeled mid-slant hosel and half-shaft offset.
Kushin
The Sigma G Kushin is inspired by Ping’s original Kushin putter. It’s a blade-style putter that has a double-bend shaft and half-shaft offset.
Shea H
The Shea H takes a classic, mid-mallet Ping design and adds a top-rail notch alignment, a more defined cavity and a smoother hosel transition.
Kinloch C
The Kinloch C, which stands for “center shafted,” is what Ping calls a “bold, simple and strong new mallet.”
Kinloch CB
Ping also offers the Kinloch-style putter in a 400-gram, counter-balanced design for those who need added stability.
Ketsch B
This new model from Ping features three sight lines, the outer two of which frame the outside edges of the golf ball. The Ketsch B is somewhat of a hybrid between a blade putter and a mallet.
Darby
As a smaller mallet, the Darby has a bordered sightline that’s framed by “micro-lines” and clean heel and toe surfaces to better frame the golf ball.
Tyne
This new model is designed for greater forgiveness. It has a tall face with heel and toe wings that drive up MOI (moment of inertia, a measure of forgiveness).
Wolverine T
The Wolverine T putter uses a T-alignment system that has a sightline surrounded by micro-lines for better aim.
Doon
The Doon is a counter-balanced putter that’s made to be long front-to-back for more stability. It has a long sightline that offers a different look.
See what GolfWRX Members are saying about Ping’s new Sigma G putters in our forum.
Equipment
Neal Shipley, AKA, the “Big Fridge’s,” custom stamping
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.

“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: L.A.B. Purple DF3 with Masters cover
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.

From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
Whats in the Bag
Maria Torres WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4

3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

Hybrid: Ping G440 (23 degrees)
Shaft: Oban Isawa Red Hybrid Shaft 04 Flex 70 Gms

Irons: Srixon ZXi7 (5-P)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i80

Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (50-MID, 54-FULL, 58-MID)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i105

Putter: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i
Shaft: ACCRA Putter Shaft

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet













































Phil
Jan 29, 2017 at 4:15 pm
Tyne or kushin? anyone have feedback? I was thinking the tyne for MOI boost, but i have a scotty squareback that i love the headshape of so the kushin would be an easier switch.
Marcello
Jan 26, 2017 at 2:17 pm
Hit the Kushin and it was great. The insert is the evolution of the TR design.
I’m ordering one.
Mat
Jan 26, 2017 at 5:12 am
You listed the Kinloch C twice.
Dave R
Jan 25, 2017 at 9:43 pm
What’s with the inserts . Awful looking
Mr.Nodoubt
Jan 25, 2017 at 4:43 pm
There’s about 4 models I want.
Christopher
Jan 25, 2017 at 1:48 pm
Not sure about the look of the insert (it doesn’t really go with a $200 putter), but it’s fantastic to see the Tess back in the line-up.