{"id":176212,"date":"2026-03-31T20:16:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T18:16:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mygolfway.com\/?p=176212"},"modified":"2026-04-02T11:31:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T09:31:00","slug":"ping-new-scottsdale-tec-putters-employ-eye-tracking-research-to-advance-alignment-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/labs.100x100.net\/projects\/mygolfway\/en\/ping-new-scottsdale-tec-putters-employ-eye-tracking-research-to-advance-alignment-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"PING – New Scottsdale TEC Putters employ eye-tracking research to advance alignment technology"},"content":{"rendered":"

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March 31, 2026 –<\/strong> A new alignment technology developed using eye-tracking research, high-MOI mallet designs, and a striking white finish distinguish the new Scottsdale TEC putter line<\/strong>, PING CEO & President John K. Solheim<\/strong> announced today.<\/p>\n

The Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue Onset, Ketsch Onset, Hayden, Ally Blue H and Ketsch 4<\/strong> are available for pre-order at PING authourised retailers around the world beginning today. The RRP for each putter is \u20ac450.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe new Scottsdale TEC putters represent an exciting new opportunity for golfers to improve their putting,\u201d<\/em>said John K. Solheim<\/strong>. \u201cThe use of eye-tracking research has given us some great insights into the best ways to help golfers improve their focus and sink more putts. <\/em><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve also chosen to make this line exclusively mallets to better serve the growing market for these types of designs while continuing to offer stroke-type fitting through optimal CG placement. <\/em><\/p>\n

All the Scottsdale TEC models are designed with proven PING performance, including high MOIs and a fantastic feel. We\u2019re seeing some nice Tour adoption as well as we come into the key season.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Eye Q Alignment Technology<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Scottsdale TEC (Tour Elevated Concepts) putters were developed using eye\u2011tracking research rooted in a visual performance philosophy known as Quiet Eye \u2014 how golfers visually engage with the putter before the stroke. In putting, Quiet Eye describes the duration of a player\u2019s final gaze fixation on the ball, with longer durations consistently linked to higher skill and better performance.<\/p>\n

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PING engineers tested multiple alignment prototypes while golfers wore Tobii eye\u2011tracking glasses. This enabled precise measurement of where, how long, and how consistently players focused their attention. The data revealed that certain alignment designs better stabilised gaze and extended Quiet Eye duration, directly leading to stronger visual control and improved putting performance.<\/p>\n

This new alignment technology, called Eye Q, provides a distinct focal point on the top rail of Scottsdale TEC putters. By combining a focal point with a long alignment line, the design helps naturally quiet the player\u2019s eyes before the stroke, making it easier to center and maintain a stable gaze at the critical moment. This visual stability is key to enhancing the Quiet Eye period.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur researchers and scientists look for inspiration outside of golf,\u201d<\/em> said Solheim. \u201cQuiet Eye has been used extensively in other sports requiring precise movements to help athletes improve focus just before action. <\/em><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s shooting a free throw in basketball or serving a tennis ball, many top athletes train using this technique. With the Scottsdale TEC line and Eye Q Technology, we\u2019re providing golfers with an immediate solution to improve their putting.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Onset Models<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue and Ketsch<\/strong> models are engineered with an onset shaft position, which places the shaft near the center line of the putter head, behind the top rail and ahead of the CG to provide golfers with a full-face view of the ball at address.<\/p>\n

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The response to the onset models on the professional tours has been very favourable, with several players putting one in play, including Tony Finau<\/strong>, who has seen significant improvement in his PGA Tour putting stats.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve always used a blade putter, but I was looking to try a mallet,\u201d<\/em> said Finau, who switched to the Ally Blue Onset model in January. \u201cI tried the Ally Blue Onset and immediately fell in love with it. It sets up so square and makes it easier to know where the face is aiming. <\/em><\/p>\n

With the dot and line, I can line up in the middle of the ball, which is extremely important. When you\u2019re making good strokes, you\u2019re splitting the ball in half, which means it\u2019s rolling end over end. The Scottsdale TEC really helped change my putting for the better.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cPull\u201d the Center of Gravity<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

As with all PING putters, the center of gravity in every Scottsdale TEC model is positioned behind the shaft axis to ensure it is pulled through the stroke for stability and less twisting. This preserves the torque and dynamic feel of the putter and allows for stroke-type fitting to match a golfer\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

This theory was employed from the beginning by PING founder Karsten Solheim, who often used a wheelbarrow analogy to make his point. He described how much easier and more stable it was to pull a wheelbarrow over a curb instead of pushing it over.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMy grandfather was a firm believer in the role the CG position plays in the performance of a putter,\u201d<\/em> said Solheim. \u201cWe continue to apply that philosophy today in all our putter designs. Ensuring the proper CG placement relative to the shaft axis is critical to performance. Pulling the CG provides more stability through the stroke and helps keep putts on line and rolling into the hole.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Multi-Material Forgiveness<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The lightweight aluminum body and dense stainless steel sole plate position mass low and to the perimeter in the Scottsdale TEC putters to ensure extreme MOI and optimal CG for high forgiveness and consistent roll. Weight savings from the PEBAX insert cavity also provide discretionary mass to further optimise performance.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAll the Scottsdale TEC putters are mallet designs and ensure the forgiveness and consistency golfers need to make more putts,\u201d<\/em> said Solheim. \u201cThey vary in shape and offer different shaft and hosel positions, which allows us to offer stroke types to fit every golfer based on their needs.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Responsive Feel<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Scottsdale TEC putter\u2019s one-piece insert is made of PEBAX, an elastomer commonly used in the soles of athletic shoes for its elastic properties. The lightweight, high-energy-return compound delivers a soft and responsive feel, leading to improved distance control and consistency.<\/p>\n

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WebFit Putter App Updated<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

PING also updated the WebFit Putter app with the new Scottsdale TEC series. The web-based fitting tool is developed in-house and is a quick and easy experience to help golfers find the PING putter that best fits their game:\u00a0http:\/\/putter.webfit.ping.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe continue to encourage golfers to take the time to get custom fit for their putters<\/em>,\u201d<\/em> Solheim said. \u201cWhether it\u2019s through the WebFit Putter app or at their favorite golf shop, finding the best stroke type for your game and matching the putter\u2019s look to your eye, a custom-fit putter can make a huge difference on the scorecard.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n