Putter · 2021
Ping PLD Milled Anser 2
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
- Feel90
- Looks90
- Sound87
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You putt with a strong arc and want the best-feeling premium milled blade in a squared Anser 2 shape with tour-grade craftsmanship.
You want maximum forgiveness, you putt with a straight stroke, or you want a budget putter.
Pros
- An exceptional buttery, velvety feel - soft but responsive, not mushy
- A squared Anser 2 toe adds a touch of stability over the rounded Anser
- Forged and milled from a solid block of 303 stainless with a tour-tuned AMP face
- Clean square lines - a Golf Digest 2026 Hot List putter
Cons
- A classic blade - less forgiving than a high-MOI head
- Built for a strong arc (4:30 toe hang) - not for a straight stroke
- A premium milled PLD price
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongStrong for a blade - the milled head is weighted so slight toe and bottom strikes still perform almost as well as a centred hit, the squared Anser 2 toe adding a touch of stability over the rounded Anser. Good forgiveness for a blade - a well-weighted, squared milled blade.
Distance
ExcellentA standout - with Ping's face milling the putts you strike roll beautifully, the deep AMP face giving a quality roll. Among the better putters for distance control.
Workability
StrongA strong-arc blade - the Anser 2 has a plumber's neck with 4:30 toe hang, the plumber's-neck Anser built for an arc stroke with face rotation. Excellent arc-fit - a strong-arc milled blade.
Feel
Class-leadingClass-leading - the PLD feel is exceptional, buttery, pillowy, velvety, soft but still responsive, not mushy, from the forged-then-milled 303 stainless, with the tour-tuned AMP face. Among the very best putter feels - a class-leading milled experience.
Sound
ExcellentA clean, premium note - the deep AMP face optimises the sound at impact, a premium milled acoustic. A clean, premium putter sound.
Looks at address
Class-leadingClass-leading craftsmanship - the clean lines sit very square behind the ball, a head forged and milled from a solid block of 303 stainless over four hours, a premium squared Anser 2 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 PLD Milled Putter Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Ping PLD Anser 2 Putter Review - National Club Golfer
- Read the full review at Ping PLD Anser Putter Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Ping PLD Milled Putters Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at Ping PLD Milled - 2026 Hot List - Golf Digest
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Ping PLD Milled Anser 2 best for?
You putt with a strong arc and want the best-feeling premium milled blade in a squared Anser 2 shape with tour-grade craftsmanship.
Who should avoid the Ping PLD Milled Anser 2?
You want maximum forgiveness, you putt with a straight stroke, or you want a budget putter.
What handicap is the Ping PLD Milled Anser 2 suitable for?
The Ping PLD Milled Anser 2 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Ping PLD Milled Anser 2 best at?
In our research the Ping PLD Milled Anser 2 rates highest for feel and looks at address, and is softest on forgiveness.