Putter · 2023
Ping PLD Milled Anser 2D
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
- Looks88
- Feel87
- Sound86
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You want a blade that forgives like a mallet and your stroke barely arcs.
You rotate the face a lot, or you cannot justify the premium over Ping's standard blades.
Pros
- Mallet-level stability in something that still sits like a blade
- A heavier head that steadies the stroke on longer putts
- Solid milled steel with no insert, so nothing dulls the feedback
- A line in the cavity, so you are not aiming off the blade edge alone
Cons
- Very close to cheaper Ping blades, and the premium buys finish more than performance
- Little hang at the toe, so a strongly arcing stroke is not served
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongThe flange runs much deeper than a plain Anser, and stability climbs towards mallet territory.
Distance
ExcellentNo insert between you and the milling, so ball speed stays honest across the face.
Workability
SolidThe hosel gives only a little hang, so the face barely rotates through a gentle arc.
Feel
ExcellentMilled steel throughout with nothing soft laid over it, and the strike comes straight back to you.
Sound
ExcellentLow and contained, the milling taking the edge off what a solid steel head would otherwise give.
Looks at address
ExcellentBulkier behind the ball than the Anser 2, with a single line in the cavity to aim from.
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 Anser 2D Putter Review — specs, hosel type and testing | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Ping PLD Milled Putter Review — Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Ping PLD Milled — Golf Digest Hot List, blade putters
- Read the full review at Ping PLD putters — head weights, hosels and toe hang by model | MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Ping PLD Anser Putter Review — milled face feel and sound | Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at New Ping PLD Milled putters: what you need to know — Golf Digest
- Read the full review at Best Ping Putter — line comparison and stroke fit by head | Today's Golfer
- Read the full review at Ping PLD Milled Anser 2D — official specs (303 stainless, AMP face, 365g, Type 2 hosel)
- 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 2D best for?
You want a blade that forgives like a mallet and your stroke barely arcs.
Who should avoid the Ping PLD Milled Anser 2D?
You rotate the face a lot, or you cannot justify the premium over Ping's standard blades.
What handicap is the Ping PLD Milled Anser 2D suitable for?
The Ping PLD Milled Anser 2D scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Ping PLD Milled Anser 2D best at?
In our research the Ping PLD Milled Anser 2D rates highest for looks at address and feel, and is softest on workability.