PGA Tour Rookie Kristoffer Reitan Wins with Custom Ping Putter
Kristoffer Reitan secured his first PGA Tour victory at Quail Hollow, a triumph attributed significantly to a strategic equipment change. The rookie switched to a custom Ping putter that, while officially categorized under the PLD platform due to its unique sight line, is technically identical to the new Scottsdale TEC model. During a visit to the Ping PLD lab in February, engineers determined that Reitan’s natural arcing stroke required a toe-hang putter rather than his previous face-balanced club. He selected the Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue H, which features a plumber’s neck and PEBAX insert. Although Reitan preferred the performance characteristics of the TEC line, he requested a simple full sight line instead of the standard EyeQ alignment aid. Consequently, Ping’s design team built a custom PLD version from scratch, retaining all internal components of the Scottsdale TEC but modifying the visual alignment features. This tailored solution perfectly matched Reitan’s stroke mechanics, providing the validation needed for both the player and Ping’s new putter technology. The win highlights the importance of precise equipment fitting in professional golf, demonstrating how minor adjustments can lead to major competitive advantages on the tour.
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PGA Tour Rookie Kristoffer Reitan Wins with Custom Ping Putter
Kristoffer Reitan secured his first PGA Tour victory at Quail Hollow, a triumph attributed significantly to a strategic equipment change. The rookie switched to a custom Ping putter that, while officially categorized under the PLD platform due to its unique sight line, is technically identical to the new Scottsdale TEC model. During a visit to the Ping PLD lab in February, engineers determined that Reitan’s natural arcing stroke required a toe-hang putter rather than his previous face-balanced club. He selected the Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue H, which features a plumber’s neck and PEBAX insert. Although Reitan preferred the performance characteristics of the TEC line, he requested a simple full sight line instead of the standard EyeQ alignment aid. Consequently, Ping’s design team built a custom PLD version from scratch, retaining all internal components of the Scottsdale TEC but modifying the visual alignment features. This tailored solution perfectly matched Reitan’s stroke mechanics, providing the validation needed for both the player and Ping’s new putter technology. The win highlights the importance of precise equipment fitting in professional golf, demonstrating how minor adjustments can lead to major competitive advantages on the tour.
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