I recently visited the Ping PLD Putting Lab in Phoenix, AZ, where I explored their new Scottsdale TEC putter lineup while wearing Tobii Eye Tracking glasses to evaluate their Eye Q alignment features.
Along with testing the new putters and researching ‘Quiet Eye Theory,’ I discovered several key takeaways for my putting technique.
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1.) You Have a Routine, Even If You Don’t
I considered myself inconsistent on the course with no established routine. However, the Tobii eye-tracking glasses revealed a pattern: I automatically check the hole, putter, toes, then return to the ball before every putt—behavior I wasn’t consciously aware of. This subconscious consistency explains Ping’s development of their Eye Q alignment aid based on Quiet Eye Theory.
2.) It’s Just 2 Seconds
The research focuses on the two seconds before beginning a putt. During testing, my eyes didn’t settle with blank or lined putters until the last moment before the stroke. However, using the Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue Onset with Eye Q alignment, my gaze remained locked well beyond the two-second threshold, creating deeper focus and quieting my nervous system. This explains my longtime preference for blade putters with sight dots—the minimal distraction helps maintain concentration.
3.) Putting Is Possibly the Most Mental Aspect of Golf
The lab revealed that putting’s mental demands extend far beyond physical mechanics—it’s governed by your nervous system’s state on the greens. Ping’s investment in understanding this mental dimension is profound, and their Tobii eye-tracking research has yielded significant insights they’re incorporating into future putter designs.
The putter you choose ultimately depends more on how it affects your mental state, focus, and consistency than on pure performance metrics.
PING Scottsdale TEC Ally Blue Onset Custom Putter
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