Introduction to a Club Acquired in Japan: PING PAL Putter

The PING PAL putter is known as one of PING's historically classic and famous clubs.

Compared to PING's flagship model, the ANSER, the PAL has a simpler head shape and is a slightly more compact, short-blade model.
It features a classic design with weight distributed to the toe and heel.

The PAL is a putter with a very strong track record. As its name suggests (meaning "companion" or "friend" in Japanese), it was favored by many professional golfers.
It is famous for being the putter used by Al Geiberger when he achieved the first-ever "59" score on the PGA Tour in 1977.
It was used by many top professionals, including Tom Watson, and has been used to win several major titles, including The Open Championship, The Masters, and the U.S. Open.

Older models sometimes utilized materials such as Manganese Bronze.
While the PAL name is often not included in PING's latest lineup today, it can sometimes be found in the second-hand market or through PING's custom order services (such as US-based orders).
As a historical classic, this putter continues to be supported by many golfers today.

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