Great collection! Thought I had it bad with about a dozen '29 Zips! Ping collecting is a bit of a minefield. The 85029 Zip was used again later and also on some re-issues so the code alone is no assurance of 66/67 provenance. Not sure it is full proof but Ping started using the trademark symbol around '67 so I look for '29 Zip and no trademark circle to be reasonably sure of date.
That’s a version of the Scottsdale Anser , version 3 I believe. Flt means flat, thin, long. Bld, the b is almost missing. Supposedly stand for blade. The MLT supposedly stands for mallet. The C/Kushins were inspired by those 2 putters. The first to have the floating face. That’s a bunch of putters!
Great commentary, I do appreciate the knowledge. I started doing these videos for my sons and wife - in case something happened to me. So when I think I have something to pass on to them or I have learned something new and I do not want to forget it, I would/will do a video and time to time I throw them out to people/groups it pertains to.
@@GolfWYN Karsten started the company in Redwood City with 3 or 4 putters the 1a 2a a hotdog and maybe cushion type. Then the scottsdales, and there was an anser Karsten Co inbetween the scottsdale and dalehead. After the dalehead came the no r's(anser) then the blackbands (made in usa above the cavity) all had collectable value. There is a special anser that Karsten made for his friends company tournament called KBI in the shape of the no r's(just a little shorter blade) roughly 50 ber nickel and 100 ber copper. Those will still cost you an arm and leg, first born. Also a neat set of Anser irons that came out in the 60's the shafts were bent to create offset. The most collectable ping club however. is a training tool they made in the 60's. this is the only one of these I have not seen.
My "Scottsdale" Kushin that I bought around 1966 used to make a lovely "ping" sound but over the years (using it as a Texas Wedge), it no longer signs. Do any of you Scottsdale Kushin's make the ping tuning fork melody?
I do have a Kushin/Cushin Scottsdale face. I am not sure what sound it makes. I have 3 Ding a lings (50s) that sing. They are in some of my vids. Sorry, just say your video. I do not check in to you tube enough. It is hard to get good help.
I started with a blade and am found/comfortable with it. Recently I have be using a Hybrid and before that was trying out one of the Heavy Putters and then a Ping Belly before that. Do not play that much. When I was part of a men's league I had a SC New Port 2 (2006) so Anser style. Do pull out the 8802 stuff on occasion. Again, do not play that much - I am happy when I break 90. I enjoy the hunt and the history. I do like to play.
@@GolfWYN My putting average is 1.9, so I feel that is a good number for a once-per- month weekend golfer. My worst performance was 2.1 and best at 1.6.
I just found this comments page and so I just saw this. What happened with those 20 Scotts? I may know someone. Who would not want them - if the price is right. thanks for looking and again sorry so late.
The nickel answer is much heavier and about three times the cost of the PING Anser (I have both). The Scottsdale Anser is silvery and I have seen them sold for about $550 used.
Excellent collection and thank you for showing these off! It would be amazing to see these in person, so much history to unfold. 👍
You’d have a hard time running me out of your house! Lol
Great collection! Thought I had it bad with about a dozen '29 Zips! Ping collecting is a bit of a minefield. The 85029 Zip was used again later and also on some re-issues so the code alone is no assurance of 66/67 provenance. Not sure it is full proof but Ping started using the trademark symbol around '67 so I look for '29 Zip and no trademark circle to be reasonably sure of date.
That’s a version of the Scottsdale Anser , version 3 I believe. Flt means flat, thin, long. Bld, the b is almost missing. Supposedly stand for blade. The MLT supposedly stands for mallet. The C/Kushins were inspired by those 2 putters. The first to have the floating face. That’s a bunch of putters!
Great commentary, I do appreciate the knowledge. I started doing these videos for my sons and wife - in case something happened to me. So when I think I have something to pass on to them or I have learned something new and I do not want to forget it, I would/will do a video and time to time I throw them out to people/groups it pertains to.
@@GolfWYN Karsten started the company in Redwood City with 3 or 4 putters the 1a 2a a hotdog and maybe cushion type. Then the scottsdales, and there was an anser Karsten Co inbetween the scottsdale and dalehead. After the dalehead came the no r's(anser) then the blackbands (made in usa above the cavity) all had collectable value. There is a special anser that Karsten made for his friends company tournament called KBI in the shape of the no r's(just a little shorter blade) roughly 50 ber nickel and 100 ber copper. Those will still cost you an arm and leg, first born. Also a neat set of Anser irons that came out in the 60's the shafts were bent to create offset. The most collectable ping club however. is a training tool they made in the 60's. this is the only one of these I have not seen.
Any idea on value of a Slazenger Anser with sound slot and ‘29 zip code….
My "Scottsdale" Kushin that I bought around 1966 used to make a lovely "ping" sound but over the years (using it as a Texas Wedge), it no longer signs. Do any of you Scottsdale Kushin's make the ping tuning fork melody?
I do have a Kushin/Cushin Scottsdale face. I am not sure what sound it makes. I have 3 Ding a lings (50s) that sing. They are in some of my vids. Sorry, just say your video. I do not check in to you tube enough. It is hard to get good help.
Which is your favorite to play with? I have the original Anser 4 copper beryllium which is the only putter I have used since the 90s.
I started with a blade and am found/comfortable with it. Recently I have be using a Hybrid and before that was trying out one of the Heavy Putters and then a Ping Belly before that. Do not play that much. When I was part of a men's league I had a SC New Port 2 (2006) so Anser style. Do pull out the 8802 stuff on occasion. Again, do not play that much - I am happy when I break 90. I enjoy the hunt and the history. I do like to play.
@@GolfWYN My putting average is 1.9, so I feel that is a good number for a once-per- month weekend golfer. My worst performance was 2.1 and best at 1.6.
Does the putter you picked up that says old ping on it have any value? Found one in my local goodwill for $1.99 and would love to know more about it
Had the 85020 number
Any interest in a collection of Scottsdales? I think there are 20. Includes aGary Player Anser
I just found this comments page and so I just saw this. What happened with those 20 Scotts? I may know someone. Who would not want them - if the price is right. thanks for looking and again sorry so late.
The Scottsdale Anser is made of nickel. I would never sell mine. It cost a fortune when new.
Sorry, I just saw this. Are you saying mine is nickel? What is a fortune? Thanks for reaching out.
The nickel answer is much heavier and about three times the cost of the PING Anser (I have both). The Scottsdale Anser is silvery and I have seen them sold for about $550 used.
@@nelsanderson1726 have you tried the Anser F Ti? I have one and it’s beautiful, but I’ve not had a chance to try a BeNi Scottsdale to compare them.
why not let people use them???