1959 is the answer. I quote from the Ping.com WEB-Site (Karsten Solheim invents the PING putter in his Redwood City, California garage. he names his putter "PING" because of the sound it makes upon contact with a Golf ball. Two years later, he moves his family to Phoenix and continues his quest to improve golf club design.) Putters from PING don't "Ping" anymore. There are still 1A putters for sale. The new ones are not made of copper as was the original.
The 85068 Anser putter was made in 1966. It was designed by Karsten Solheim and is considered one of the most iconic putters in golf history, known for its classic blade shape and influence on putter design. The Anser putter has been widely used by professional golfers and has contributed significantly to Solheim's legacy in the sport.
2002
Ping never stopped making the 1A model. You can still order them today from any authorized Ping dealer.
Ping moxie is a junior set of clubs for a 8-12 year olds consisting of sand iron, 9 iron, 7 iron, 5 iron, fairway wood , driver, putter and stand bag
100 million
You will see people selling Ping Putters and sometimes irons and identifying the entire zip code or the last three digits. The zip codes help to identify a time period that the club was manufactured/introduced. Below is a listing of the location, zip code, and time period that clubs were produced. The Scottsdale AZ address with 85282 zip code was from 1961-1966. The Phoenix AZ address with 85029 zip code from mid-1966 through 1967. The Phoenix AZ address with 85020 zip code from 1968-1973. The Phoenix AZ address with 85068 zip code from 1973 to 2000. The Phoenix AZ address with 85029 zip code (again) from 2000 to present-day. (The 85029 zip code is the zip code for the physical street address of Ping Headquarters, which it has been at since mid-1966) All the other zip codes were for P.O. Box addresses
The Walter Hagen ambassador putter was produced in the year 1928. Walter Hagen, a prominent golfer of his time, was known for his influence on the sport and his endorsement of various golf equipment, including this putter. The ambassador putter became popular among golfers for its design and performance.
1600
It is the 300 year old name for ping pong.
A complete set of Ping golf clubs typically includes a driver, fairway woods, hybrids, irons (usually 4-PW), and a putter, designed for optimal performance and consistency. On Craigslist, you can often find used sets at various price points depending on the condition and model year. When considering a purchase, it's important to check for wear and tear and to ensure the clubs fit your playing style and specifications. Always communicate with the seller for additional details and possibly negotiate the price.
1978 -1982
2006