2020 Putters

The 2020 Ping release under discussion is a re-release of the Sigma 2, arriving with what masterofthegreens.com describes as adjustable-length shafts and improved grip technology, alongside what the same outlet calls minor adjustments to the line. That framing puts this specifically as an update rather than a new model, a refinement pass on an existing head rather than a fresh design.

Ping's own page on the Sigma 2 speaks at length about grip options rather than shaft or head geometry, and it's worth reading in its own words. The CB60 is built "to deliver an assured feel and promote a smooth tempo throughout your stroke." The PP58-style grip is described as having "a foam under-listing and dominant flats for face awareness," while another option carries "a rubber under-listing for a softer response." A further pistol-shaped grip is called out for fitting "naturally into the palm and fingertips for more-consistent grip pressure," and is specified at 68g, made from what Ping calls "a soft, tacky polymer to ensure a comfortable feel."

Set against that grip-focused maker language, the 2020 re-release as reported elsewhere centers on adjustable-length shafts, a different axis of change than what Ping's own page emphasizes. Readers weighing this release against the standard Sigma 2 will want to hold the editorial account of the update alongside Ping's own grip descriptions and draw their own line between the two.