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 2 September 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks91
- Feel87
- Sound86
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is forgiveness.
You want the classic blade with a proper aiming line and your stroke arcs gently.
You prefer a clean top rail with no line, or you need the stability of a mallet.
Pros
- The aiming line most players want, which the plain Anser goes without
- A longer head that squares up naturally over the ball
- Milled from a single block of stainless, with the tolerances that brings
- Thirty degrees of hang, matched to the gentle arc most golfers actually have
Cons
- Still a blade, so a badly missed strike costs you distance
- A serious outlay for a head with no adjustable weighting
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidA longer blade spreads the heel and toe mass wider, and low or toe-side hits lose surprisingly little.
Distance
StrongThe same milled face as its stablemate, so pace repeats once you commit to the strike.
Workability
StrongThirty degrees of hang off a plumber's neck, enough rotation for a stroke that arcs gently.
Feel
ExcellentForged stainless cut deep across the face, firm but never harsh, and honest about where you hit it.
Sound
ExcellentA quiet, low knock rather than a ring, sharpening a little towards the toe.
Looks at address
Class-leadingSquarer corners and a slim line down the middle, the easier of the two blades to aim.
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 Putters Review — head-by-head specs, toe hang and construction | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Ping PLD Milled Putter Review — Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Ping PLD putters — head weights, toe hang and alignment differences by model | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Review: Ping's new PLD putters — milling process and model line-up | GolfWRX
- Read the full review at Ping PLD Milled Anser 2 Putter — specs, heel-toe weighting and AMP face
- Read the full review at New Ping PLD Milled putters: what you need to know — Golf Digest
- Read the full review at Ping PLD Anser 2 Putter Review — shape, sightline and strike behaviour | National Club Golfer
- Read the full review at Ping PLD Milled Anser 2 Putter — retail specs (350g, plumbers neck, slight arc)
- Read the full review at Ping PLD Milled Putters Review — head-by-head and UK pricing | Golfalot
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Ping PLD Milled Anser 2 best for?
You want the classic blade with a proper aiming line and your stroke arcs gently.
Who should avoid the Ping PLD Milled Anser 2?
You prefer a clean top rail with no line, or you need the stability of a mallet.
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 looks at address and feel, and is softest on forgiveness.