Karsten 1959 B60

The B60 sits within Ping's Karsten 1959 series, a designation that Golf Monthly has reported in its coverage, though that grouping isn't something we can confirm as an established Ping category on our own.

What we do hold comes largely from Ping's own product page, which describes the B60 as a straight-taper, midsized pistol design. The maker's language emphasizes "larger flat surfaces for increased face awareness," a phrase that shows up twice in their description, suggesting it's the core selling point of the shape. Ping also points to setup consistency, noting that "designated markings help golfers establish a consistent, confident setup over every putt."

The grip gets specific attention in the maker's copy: a 17" grip built with a rubber under-listing, heavier than standard to work as a counterweight through the stroke, with a tacky feel. That combination, a pistol head shaped for face awareness paired with a counterweighted grip, positions the B60 as a putter built around stability and setup routine rather than a blade or mallet chasing forgiveness through head design alone.