Putter · 2021
Ping PLD Milled DS72
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
- Looks90
- Feel88
- Distance85
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You putt with a straight stroke and want a tour-proven, compact face-balanced mid-mallet with great milled feel, lots of roll and good forgiveness.
You putt with an arc, you prefer a soft insert, or you want a budget putter.
Pros
- Viktor Hovland's putter - a Fastback-style face-balanced mid-mallet
- Very little skid or bounce and lots of roll
- Great feel from the milled forged 303 stainless head
- Good forgiveness from the heavier 365g head - a Golf Digest 2026 Hot List putter
Cons
- Face-balanced - built for a straight stroke rather than an arc
- A firm, no-insert feel rather than a soft insert
- A premium milled PLD price
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongStrong - an excellent face-balanced mallet that offers good forgiveness, the 365g Fastback-style mid-mallet heavier than the Ansers for added stability. Good forgiveness - a stable, compact face-balanced mid-mallet.
Distance
ExcellentA standout - putts come off the face with very little skid or bounce and lots of roll, a consistent pace from the milled face. Among the better putters for distance control.
Workability
ModestA face-balanced mallet - a double-bend shaft that suits a straight-back, straight-through stroke, designed for straight strokes rather than an arc. Limited arc-fit - built for a straight stroke.
Feel
ExcellentPremium and firm - the DS72 offers great feel from the milled forged steel head, a firm no-insert feel, a quality milled strike. Among the very best putter feels - a firm, premium milled experience.
Sound
ExcellentA muted note - the DS72 has a muted sound at impact, a clean, dampened acoustic. A clean, muted putter sound.
Looks at address
Class-leadingClass-leading craftsmanship - the PLD Milled heads are forged and milled from a solid block of 303 stainless over four hours with clean PLD lines, a clean Fastback-style mid-mallet shape. Among the best-looking, most premium mid-mallets.
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 DS72 Putter Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at Ping PLD DS 72 Putter Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at PING PLD Milled Putter Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Ping PLD Milled DS72 Putter Review - Today's Golfer
- 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 DS72 best for?
You putt with a straight stroke and want a tour-proven, compact face-balanced mid-mallet with great milled feel, lots of roll and good forgiveness.
Who should avoid the Ping PLD Milled DS72?
You putt with an arc, you prefer a soft insert, or you want a budget putter.
What handicap is the Ping PLD Milled DS72 suitable for?
The Ping PLD Milled DS72 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Ping PLD Milled DS72 best at?
In our research the Ping PLD Milled DS72 rates highest for looks at address and distance, and is softest on workability.