PHOENIX (March 31, 2026) – A new alignment technology developed using eye-tracking
research, high-MOI mallet designs, and a striking white finish distinguish the new Scottsdale
TEC putter line, PING CEO & President John K. Solheim announced today.
The Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue Onset, Ketsch Onset and Hayden are available for pre-order at
PING authorized retailers around the world beginning today. The U.S. MSRP for each putter is
$435.
“The new Scottsdale TEC putters represent an exciting new opportunity for golfers to improve
their putting,” said Solheim. “The use of eye-tracking research has given us some great insights
into the best ways to help golfers improve their focus and sink more putts. We’ve also chosen to
make this line exclusively mallets to better serve the growing market for these types of designs
while continuing to offer stroke-type fitting through optimal CG placement. All the Scottsdale
TEC models are designed with proven PING performance, including high MOIs and a fantastic
feel. We’re seeing some nice Tour adoption as well as we come into the key season.”
Eye Q Alignment Technology
The Scottsdale TEC (Tour Elevated Concepts) putters were developed using eyetracking
research rooted in a visual performance philosophy known as Quiet Eye — how golfers visually
engage with the putter before the stroke. In putting, Quiet Eye describes the duration of a
player’s final gaze fixation on the ball, with longer durations consistently linked to higher skill
and better performance. PING engineers tested multiple alignment prototypes while golfers
wore Tobii eyetracking glasses. This enabled precise measurement of where, how long, and
how consistently players focused their attention. The data revealed that certain alignment
designs better stabilized gaze and extended Quiet Eye duration, directly leading to stronger
visual control and improved putting performance.
This new alignment technology, called Eye Q, provides a distinct focal point on the top rail of
Scottsdale TEC putters. By combining a focal point with a long alignment line, the design helps
naturally quiet the player’s eyes before the stroke, making it easier to center and maintain a
stable gaze at the critical moment. This visual stability is key to enhancing the Quiet Eye period.
“Our researchers and scientists look for inspiration outside of golf,” said Solheim. “Quiet Eye
has been used extensively in other sports requiring precise movements to help athletes improve
focus just before action. Whether it’s shooting a free throw in basketball or serving a tennis ball,
many top athletes train using this technique. With the Scottsdale TEC line and Eye Q
Technology, we’re providing golfers with an immediate solution to improve their putting.”
Onset Models
The Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue and Ketsch models are engineered with an onset shaft position,
which places the shaft near the center line of the putter head, behind the top rail and ahead of
the CG to provide golfers with a full-face view of the ball at address. The response to the onset
models on the professional tours has been very favorable, with several players putting one in
play, including Tony Finau, who has seen significant improvement in his PGA Tour putting stats.
“I’ve always used a blade putter, but I was looking to try a mallet,” said Finau, who switched to
the Ally Blue Onset model in January. “I tried the Ally Blue Onset and immediately fell in love
with it. It sets up so square and makes it easier to know where the face is aiming. With the dot
and line, I can line up in the middle of the ball, which is extremely important. When you’re
making good strokes, you’re splitting the ball in half, which means it’s rolling end over end. The
Scottsdale TEC really helped change my putting for the better.”
“Pull” the Center of Gravity
As with all PING putters, the center of gravity in every Scottsdale TEC model is positioned
behind the shaft axis to ensure it is pulled through the stroke for stability and less twisting. This
preserves the torque and dynamic feel of the putter and allows for stroke-type fitting to match a
golfer’s needs. This theory was employed from the beginning by PING founder Karsten
Solheim, who often used a wheelbarrow analogy to make his point. He described how much
easier and more stable it was to pull a wheelbarrow over a curb instead of pushing it over.
“My grandfather was a firm believer in the role the CG position plays in the performance of a
putter,” said Solheim. “We continue to apply that philosophy today in all our putter designs.
Ensuring the proper CG placement relative to the shaft axis is critical to performance. Pulling
the CG provides more stability through the stroke and helps keep putts on line and rolling into
the hole.”
Multi-Material Forgiveness
The lightweight aluminum body and dense stainless steel sole plate position mass low and to
the perimeter in the Scottsdale TEC putters to ensure extreme MOI and optimal CG for high
forgiveness and consistent roll. Weight savings from the PEBAX insert cavity also provide
discretionary mass to further optimize performance.
“All the Scottsdale TEC putters are mallet designs and ensure the forgiveness and consistency
golfers need to make more putts,” said Solheim. “They vary in shape and offer different shaft
and hosel positions, which allows us to offer stroke types to fit every golfer based on their
needs.”
Responsive Feel
The Scottsdale TEC putter’s one-piece insert is made of PEBAX, an elastomer commonly used
in the soles of athletic shoes for its elastic properties. The lightweight, high-energy-return
compound delivers a soft and responsive feel, leading to improved distance control and
consistency.
WebFit Putter App Updated
PING also updated the WebFit Putter app with the new Scottsdale TEC series. The web-based
fitting tool is developed in-house and is a quick and easy experience to help golfers find the
PING putter that best fits their game.
http://putter.webfit.ping.com
“We continue to encourage golfers to take the time to get custom fit for their putters,” Solheim
said. “Whether it’s through the WebFit Putter app or at their favorite golf shop, finding the best
stroke type for your game and matching the putter’s look to your eye, a custom-fit putter can
make a huge difference on the scorecard.”
Scottsdale TEC Model Descriptions & Specifications
Ally Blue Onset
Confidence-inspiring at address, Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue’s new Eye Q Technology makes
aiming easier. The shaft sits behind the face, allowing a clear view of the ball while providing the
forgiveness of a mallet with the feel of a blade. The PEBAX insert delivers a soft and responsive
feel for consistent distance control.
Putter Type: Mallet
Onset
Material: Aluminum body, stainless steel sole plate
Head Weight: 370g
Stroke Type: Straight
Std. Length: 35″
Lie Angle: 20° (non adj.)
Loft: 3° (non adj.)
Shaft: Matte Black Stepless Steel
Standard Grip: PING SPST 2.0 Pistol Tour
Ally Blue Onset CB (Counter Balanced)
Combines a longer shaft and grip with the Ally Blue Onset head design. The CB is paired with a
mid-length shaft (37.75″) and a 17-inch SuperStroke grip. The longer grip gives players the
option to grip down farther, which adds stability during the stroke.
Putter Type: Mallet
Onset
Material: Aluminum body, stainless steel sole plate
Head Weight: 370g
Stroke Type: Straight
Std. Length: 37.75″
Lie Angle: 20° (non adj.)
Loft: 3° (non adj.)
Shaft: Matte Black Stepless Steel
Standard Grip: 17” PING SPST 1.0 Pistol Tour
Ketsch Onset
Tour-proven Ketsch design integrates Eye Q Technology and three prominent lines to make
accurate aim easier in this Scottsdale TEC mallet. The shaft sits behind the face, allowing a
clear view of the ball while providing the forgiveness of a mallet with the feel of a blade. The
PEBAX insert delivers a soft and responsive feel for consistent distance control.
Putter Type: Mallet
Onset
Material: Aluminum body, stainless steel sole plate
Head Weight: 350g
Stroke Type: Slight Arc
Std. Length: 35″
Lie Angle: 20° (non adj.)
Loft: 3° (non adj.)
Shaft: Matte Black Stepless Steel
Standard Grip: PING SPST 2.0 Pistol Tour
Hayden
The Scottsdale TEC Hayden combines a heel-shafted orientation with a long alignment line to
draw the eye forward, concentrating the golfer’s focus on the small dot on the top rail to make
aiming easier for sinking putts. The PEBAX insert delivers a soft and responsive feel for
consistent distance control.
Putter Type: Mallet
Offset: Full Shaft
Material: Aluminum body, stainless steel sole plate
Head Weight: 360g
Stroke Type: Straight Arc
Std. Length: 35″
Lie Angle: 20° (+/- 2°)
Loft: 3° (+3°/-2°)
Shaft: Matte Black Stepless Steel
Standard Grip: PING SPST 2.0 Pistol Tour
