PING Nome TR Putter

PING is at it again, this time trying to revolutionize the putter industry. The Nome TR putter is one of the models that is using precision - variable-depth grooves, an innovation designed to create consistent ball speeds regardless of where the ball is struck on the face. The groves are deeper in the center and more shallow towards the outside, resulting in distance control that has not been seen before. In fact, the test results are better than anything PING has done before. The TR stands for true roll - and lives up to its billing.

According to John A. Solheim, Ping's Chairman and CEO Solheim added: "The combination of distance control, accuracy and extreme forgiveness will be exciting to golfers. Plus, they'll be able to optimize the fit by choosing a standard or adjustable-length shaft."

The Nome TR is a mallet-style putter, crafted from a high-grade aluminum frame and fully machined in Phoenix, AZ. The head is balanced with a tungsten-composite sole weighting system to optimize the center of gravity and raise the moment of inertia, making the Nome TR one of PING's highest-MOI models.

In order to simplify the aiming process, PING has added a white alignment bar with a contrasting black matte sightline. This makes make dialing your putt with the mallet-style head rather simple, which leads to a bolder, more confident stroke. The non-glare matte-black finish on the putter head makes it easier for golfers to distinguish between the alignment bar and sightline. Additionally, the black finish makes everything fade away, allowing you to concentrate on your alignment as you stand over the putt.

Also worth noting are the different shafts that are available. Three different shaft bends are available, giving PING the ability to fit any type of stroke: Straight, Slight Arc, and Strong Arc. This allows you to build a more consistent stroke and make more putts.

Something I had not seen in a putter before is a USGA/R&A-conforming adjustable-length shaft. For a little bit extra money, you can have a shaft that adjusts from 31 to 38 inches. The telescoping shaft has a lightweight stainless steel locking ring that you tighten using a proprietary PING wrench.
As advertised, I found distance control very easy with the PING Nome TR. It is well-balance and easy to take straight back and straight through. The sight alignment makes it easy to line the putt up and takes away the guess work. Just pick out your spot, take the putter back and stroke the ball. There's a pretty good chance you'll make it or, at worse get it close.

The Nome TR putter is available at all major golf retailers, both brick-and-mortar and online. The non-adjustable model is available in several different lengths, all priced around $279 USD. The adjustable model will set you back another $35. For more information on the PING Nome TR putter or any other great PING products, visit their website at www.ping.com.