Putter · 2020
Ping Heppler ZB3
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 7 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks87
- Distance82
- Feel82
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Rated highest for looks and distance; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You putt with a strong arc, want a high-MOI blade with near-full toe hang, a firm milled face and an adjustable-length shaft.
You putt with a straight stroke, you prefer the softest insert feel, or you want a budget putter.
Pros
- A high-MOI strong-arc blade - bigger heel-toe ballasts than the ZB2
- Near-full toe hang for a strong arc
- Ping's face milling makes putts roll beautifully
- A premium black-and-copper finish with a clean single-dot alignment
Cons
- A firmer feel than a soft insert, with little audio feedback
- Built for a strong arc - wrong fit for a straight stroke
- A 2020 design now superseded by the PLD and 2024 lines
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongStrong for a blade - the ZB3 carves out a larger section of cavity with heel-toe ballasts larger than the ZB2 to achieve a high MOI in a strong-arc blade, the strategic shaping and weighting raising MOI. Good forgiveness for a blade - high MOI in a players' shape.
Distance
ExcellentA strength - with Ping's face milling the putts you strike roll beautifully, the firm machined face giving consistent pace. Among the better putters for distance control.
Workability
StrongA strong-arc blade - near enough full toe hang for golfers with a strong arc to their stroke, specifically suited to a strong-arc putting stroke. Excellent arc-fit - a true strong-arc blade.
Feel
ExcellentFirm and feedback-rich - the machined flat face produces a firmer feel and sound, a firm strike with plenty of feedback through the hands. Good feel - a firm, premium milled sensation.
Sound
StrongA firm, quiet note - the machined flat face gives a firmer sound, the Heppler not producing much audio feedback. A firm, quiet putter sound.
Looks at address
ExcellentPremium and clean - a single dot on the centre of the leading edge for alignment, the contrasting black and copper with vivid alignment aids giving a pleasing look at address, a premium finish. Among the best-looking, most premium blades.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at Ping Heppler Putters Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at PING Heppler Putter Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at PING Heppler Putters (2020) - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Ping Heppler Putters Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at Ping Heppler ZB3 Putter - 2nd Swing
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Ping Heppler ZB3 best for?
You putt with a strong arc, want a high-MOI blade with near-full toe hang, a firm milled face and an adjustable-length shaft.
Who should avoid the Ping Heppler ZB3?
You putt with a straight stroke, you prefer the softest insert feel, or you want a budget putter.
What handicap is the Ping Heppler ZB3 suitable for?
The Ping Heppler ZB3 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Ping Heppler ZB3 best at?
In our research the Ping Heppler ZB3 rates highest for looks at address and distance, and is softest on forgiveness.