Ping has introduced its new Scottsdale TEC putter lineup, featuring an alignment aid developed from eye-tracking research designed to stabilize a golfer’s gaze. The ‘Eye Q’ technology is based on the ‘Quiet Eye’ theory, which correlates a longer, steady focus on the ball before a stroke with better putting performance.
The technology was developed after Ping engineers used eye-tracking glasses to measure how golfers’ eyes behaved with different alignment aids. The study revealed that many players’ eyes wander in the critical moments before starting the putting stroke. The resulting Eye Q design, which combines a small dot on the top rail with a longer alignment line, helps a player’s eyes remain still and focused, reducing visual distractions. This visual stability is intended to give golfers more confidence and control over the putter face.
The engineering aims to solve a mental aspect of the game by providing a clear, physical focal point. According to Ping, even minor details like the placement of a shaft sticker were found to affect a player’s ability to concentrate. The multi-material construction of the mallet-style putters, which uses a lightweight aluminum body and a dense stainless steel sole, is also designed to increase stability and forgiveness on off-center hits.
The technology has seen adoption on the PGA Tour. Tony Finau and Wyndham Clark have both put the Scottsdale TEC putters into play. Clark won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in May 2026 after switching to a Ping Scottsdale TEC model and has seen his Strokes Gained: Putting numbers improve significantly this season. As of early June 2026, Finau ranked 94th in Strokes Gained: Putting for the season, while Clark stood at 69th.
