Ping Anser V2 vs Ping Blueprint
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | Anser V2 loft | Blueprint loft | Anser V2 lie | Blueprint lie | Anser V2 length | Blueprint length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | — | 17.5 | — | 58.3 | — | 39.25 |
| 3 | 21 | 20 | 59.25 | 59 | 38.75 | 38.75 |
| 4 | 24 | 23.5 | 60 | 59.8 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
| 5 | 27 | 27 | 60.75 | 60.5 | 37.75 | 37.75 |
| 6 | 30 | 30.5 | 61.5 | 61.3 | 37.25 | 37.25 |
| 7 | 33.5 | 34 | 62.25 | 62 | 36.75 | 36.75 |
| 8 | 37.5 | 38 | 63 | 62.8 | 36.25 | 36.25 |
| 9 | 41.5 | 42 | 63.75 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| PW | 46 | 46 | 64 | 64.1 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- Anser V2
- Blueprint
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the Anser V2 is 33.5° and the Blueprint is 34°, a 0.5° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the Anser V2 should carry about 2 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the Blueprint. Across the 8 clubs both sets share, the differences roughly cancel out, with the largest gap at the 3-iron (21° vs 20°). Beyond loft, the Blueprint 7-iron sits 0.2° flatter (62.25° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the Anser V2 runs 3-iron to PW (8 clubs), the Blueprint 2-iron to PW (9 clubs).
The Anser V2 is a players iron and the Blueprint a blade iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The Anser V2 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Blueprint trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Both heads are listed as forged. Both use tungsten weighting to lower the centre of gravity and steady the head on off-centre strikes.
There are 7 years between these sets (2012 and 2019), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 33.5° to 34°.
Which should you choose?
The Blueprint is the weaker-lofted set — up to 1° weaker than the Anser V2. That trades raw distance for a steeper landing angle and more predictable stopping power into greens.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Ping Anser V2 specs and Ping Blueprint specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ping Anser V2 stronger lofted than the Blueprint?
Yes. The Ping Anser V2 7-iron is 33.5° against 34° for the Blueprint, 0.5° stronger, which is worth about 2 yards of extra carry with the same swing.
What is the loft difference between the Ping Anser V2 and Blueprint?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0.5° (33.5° vs 34°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 3-iron, and 6 of the 8 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Ping Anser V2 or the Blueprint?
The Ping Anser V2. As a players iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly scratch to 10 handicaps. The Blueprint is a blade iron, better suited to low single-digit handicaps who strike the ball consistently.
Do the Ping Anser V2 and Blueprint have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Ping Anser V2 is 62.25° lie and 36.75 inches, the Blueprint 62° and 36.75 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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