Ping · Putter · 2025
Scottsdale Craz-E
CaddyIndex™ breakdown — what the agentic research found across each of the six performance dimensions, with cited sources.
You putt with a straight stroke, want an extreme-MOI, exceptionally forgiving mallet with class-leading alignment, the soft PEBAX feel and reliable long-lag control.
You putt with an arc, you want a clean traditional shape, or you want a premium milled finish.
Pros
- Extreme MOI from perimeter weighting and a low/back CG - exceptional forgiveness
- A lightweight PEBAX insert - a soft but not mushy feel
- A high-contrast finish and distinct white sightline for intuitive alignment
- Strong long-putt performance - a Golf Digest 2026 Hot List putter
Cons
- Face-balanced - built for a straight stroke rather than an arc
- A bold, wild shape that won't suit traditionalists
- A value-grade finish versus the premium PLD Milled line
By dimension
Forgiveness
Exceptional - a Tour-proven PING classic known for extreme MOI from perimeter weighting and a low/back CG, delivering exceptional forgiveness, an iconic high-MOI mallet. Among the most forgiving mallets - an extreme-MOI head.
Distance
A standout - the Craz-E shows strong performance on long putts for reliable distance control, the PEBAX insert giving consistent ball speeds. Among the better putters for distance control - a long-putt specialist.
Workability
A face-balanced mallet - a steadier, classic PING mallet built for stability and a straight stroke, the high-MOI head favouring stability over shot-shaping. Very limited arc-fit - built for a straight stroke.
Feel
Soft and balanced - the lightweight PEBAX insert gives a soft but not mushy feeling at impact, nicely balanced, a soft, pleasing strike. Among the very best putter feels - a soft, balanced insert.
Sound
A soft, pleasing note - the PEBAX insert delivers a pleasing sound at impact, a clean, soft note. A clean, soft putter sound.
Looks at address
Distinctive and alignment-led - the iconic wild Craz-E shape with a black-and-silver high-contrast finish and a distinct white sightline helps square the face, a bold, alignment-friendly look. Among the most alignment-friendly mallets, if a bold shape.
Sources
Some of the reviews, lab tests and head-to-head comparisons the agentic research read while grading this club.