Putter · 2026
Ping PLD Milled Anser 4
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
- Distance88
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You putt with a strong arc and want blade looks with mid-mallet forgiveness - a premium milled hybrid with the exceptional buttery PLD feel and high MOI.
You putt with a straight stroke, you want a compact classic blade, or you want a budget putter.
Pros
- Looks like a blade but has the footprint and weight of a mid-mallet - the best of both
- An ultra-thin, polymer-reinforced face for high MOI, rebound and forgiveness
- An exceptional buttery, velvety feel - soft but responsive
- A slant neck for strong-arc strokes - a Golf Digest 2026 Hot List putter
Cons
- Built for a strong arc - not for a straight stroke
- A wider, heavier head than a classic blade
- A premium milled PLD price
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentExceptional for a blade - the Anser 4 looks like a blade but has the footprint and weight distribution of a mid-mallet, walking the line between blade and mallet, with an ultra-thin face that redistributes mass to the perimeter for high MOI and forgiveness, with perimeter weighting. Among the most forgiving milled blades - a blade-mallet hybrid.
Distance
ExcellentA standout - the ultra-thin face, reinforced by an internal polymer filling, enhances rebound for a beautiful roll, an immediate, true roll. Among the better putters for distance control.
Workability
StrongA strong-arc blade - the Anser 4 has a slant neck that gives deeper toe hang, making it appropriate for strong-arc players, the slant neck rewarding an arced release. Excellent arc-fit - a strong-arc blade-mallet hybrid.
Feel
Class-leadingClass-leading - the feel is exceptional, buttery, pillowy, velvety, soft but still responsive, not mushy, the internal polymer filling reinforcing the thin face for enhanced feel, a premium milled strike. Among the very best putter feels - a class-leading milled experience.
Sound
ExcellentA crisp, precise tock - the sound of impact is a crisp tock when struck perfectly, becoming predictably louder on longer putts for precise feedback, a clean, premium note. A clean, premium putter sound with excellent feedback.
Looks at address
Class-leadingClass-leading craftsmanship - milled to perfection from 303 stainless over four hours with clean PLD lines, a premium milled finish. Among the best-looking, most premium blade-mallet hybrids.
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 Milled - 2026 Hot List - Golf Digest
- Read the full review at Ping PLD Anser Putter Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at PING Quietly Adds Three New PLD Milled Putters - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Ping PLD Milled Putters Review - Golfalot
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Ping PLD Milled Anser 4 best for?
You putt with a strong arc and want blade looks with mid-mallet forgiveness - a premium milled hybrid with the exceptional buttery PLD feel and high MOI.
Who should avoid the Ping PLD Milled Anser 4?
You putt with a straight stroke, you want a compact classic blade, or you want a budget putter.
What handicap is the Ping PLD Milled Anser 4 suitable for?
The Ping PLD Milled Anser 4 suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the Ping PLD Milled Anser 4 best at?
In our research the Ping PLD Milled Anser 4 rates highest for feel and looks at address, and is softest on workability.