Best Scotty Cameron Putters 2024

Which are the best Scotty Cameron putters? There is a reason many of the world's top players in the past and present, use Scotty models each week - because they are some of the best putters money can buy. In terms of the current range, there are the newer Super Select blades and the previous generation Special Select putters as well as the Phantom mallet putters. We have tested a lot of different models in the current and previous ranges which leads us to this guide on the best Scotty Cameron putters.

Alternatively if Scotty Cameron is not for you, then we have also created guides on other brands and for different levels of player, such as the best Ping putters, the best TaylorMade putters, and even the best putters for beginners currently on the market.

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Best Scotty Cameron Putters

Blades

Titleist’s traditional blade putters have usually been called some version of 'Studio' or 'Select'. The previous generation was called Special Select after a favorite of wine of Cameron's. The latest range is called Super Select.

These premium Scotty Cameron are among the best blade putters and look the part with the brushed chrome finish and a wide choice of head styles. Here are a few of our favorites from our putter reviews:

Of the new range we tested, one of our absolute favorites was the 2.5 Plus model pictured. Cameron calls them ‘inbetweeners’, sitting between the classic Newport and larger shapes like the Squareback 2. These Plus putters also have lighter aluminum sole plates, which disperse even more weight to the perimeter to increase off-center stability.

At address, it’s noticeably wider than the other Newport models but not to the point where you could call it a wide blade or a double wide. It sits beautifully flush on the green and the width makes the sightline longer which helped our alignment and aim.

The face on this putter benefits from a new milling technique to ensure the high spots are taken off. As a result we thought the putter didn’t sound as loud, firm or clicky as the previous Special Select line. It wasn’t as soft as a plastic insert, but for a milled face the acoustics where gentle on short putts, progressing nicely to something a little louder on longer putts with more feedback.

We also enjoyed the forgiveness on offer, especially on longer putts. Even away from the sweet spot this putter feels solid - partly down to the size but also the two 20g tungsten weights in the heel and toe.

• Read our full Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2.5 Plus Putter Review

Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 Putter

The Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 is probably the most famous putter on the planet, thanks to Tiger Woods using it in all but one of his major wins.  It first came out in 1997 and this version builds on this legacy. The width of the putter is quite a bit thinner and, compared to the 2018 Select, is more stripped down and sleek.  

The top line has become thicker over the years to incorporate the weight but the tour stars wanted the putter to sit flatter on the ground and be thinner looking and this is the stunning result. It’s subtle and Cameron says it’s the most tour-like product they’ve ever made for everyone.

Mallets

The Scotty Cameron mallet range is based around the multi-material Phantom X design. This is a big leap in performance with a variety of flange set-ups, alignment options, shaft bends and smaller profiles to provide more forgiveness and better alignment options for your Scotty. They are among the best mallet putters and here are our top picks from testing:

The 2024 range of Scotty Cameron mallets has seen the brand go for a more futuristic look under the stewardship of design guru Austi Rollinson, who helped design some of the best Odyssey putters for over 25 years before making the switch to Scotty Cameron.

The Phantom 9 is a mid-sized, angular mallet putter with two cavities and a dual line alignment system, meaning this is a pretty drastic departure from what we’ve seen before among the best Scotty Cameron putters. There are two neck options to choose from but both have new shaft designs that mean the bends always point down the target line.

Behind the ball, two prominent sight lines milled from the leading edge all the way back provide a track system aesthetically pleasing and extremely functional. The compact size, especially from heel to toe, means it doesn’t look cumbersome, but there’s enough real estate to give you confidence that a mishit will be forgiven - some the most forgiving putters do. 

• Read our full Scotty Cameron Phantom X 12 2022 Putter Review

Scotty Cameron Phantom X 9 Putter

The Scotty Cameron Phantom X 9 putter takes the bets bits of the X 5 and X 11 shape and fills in the gaps between the wings to provide a longer alignment line.

The neon yellow dots and lines from the previous Phantom range are thankfully gone and the Phantom X 9 features a clean look with a single white line that you can line up behind the ball. This provides a good contrasts with the dark background and the perpendicular alignment of the top line. The all steel face and wings are balanced by the black aluminum section in the centre to create a forgiving mid-sized mallet.

In testing we thought the feel of the steel face was excellent whilst the balance of the putter will suit golfers of all levels. We also thought the X 9 delivered solid forgiveness.

• Read our full Scotty Cameron Phantom X 9 putter review

Scotty Cameron Phantom X 11.5 Putter

The Scotty Cameron Phantom X 11.5, one of the most forgiving putters out there, is the newest addition to the acclaimed, high-tech Phantom range and is a wingback, mallet designed for stability throughout the putting stroke.

This is an ideal mallet putter for those who like to have an arc in their putting stroke as the low bend shaft creates a nice amount of toe flow mixed with stability. There is further stability from the wings and despite its larger profile, these wings are not distracting to the eye and the clean white line running through the crown is a great alignment tool.

If you don’t tend to have an arc on your putting stroke, we’d recommend the Scotty Cameron Phantom 11, which is identical in the head to the Phantom X 11.5 but with a different shaft that creates a face balance.

• Read our full Scotty Cameron Phantom X 11.5 Putter review

Scotty Cameron Phantom X 12 2022 Putter

The Scotty Cameron Phantom X 12 putter is their highest MOI mallet and for the latest range is now the only one with a black aluminum face. Combining this lighter material in the face with the heavier silver steel wings means that more weight is around the perimeter of the head which improves the forgiveness.

Sometimes from long range these high MOI putters can struggle as they head struggles to rotate with the longer stroke, but with the Phantom X12 it was easier than most to get the pace and direction, something you only experience with the best putters for high handicappers.

With a long alignment line and excellent Pistolero grip the Phantom X 12 is light to use and very stable through impact and will be ideal for those who want a face balanced putter with more margin for error.

• Read our full Scotty Cameron X 12 2022 putter review

How we test

When it comes to product testing, our reviews and buyers' guides are built upon a rigorous testing procedure as well as the knowledge and experience of the test team. 

The putter section is headed up by Martin Hopley, one of the foremost UK equipment reviewers with over 20 years' experience. Other members of the Golf Monthly team contribute to the putter tests as well, and all writers are able to efficiently test the vast majority of the biggest product releases and convey the pros and cons eloquently.

Getting into specifics, we test the putters outdoors on real greens with premium golf balls to get a thorough understanding of design features, feel, sound and looks.  Ultimately, we aim to be as insightful and honest as possible in our reviews so it is important to acknowledge that no manufacturer can buy a good review. This is because our team tells it how it is. To learn more on our methodology, see how Golf Monthly tests products in our guide. 

How to choose a putter

When it comes to arguably the most important golf club in the bag, you need to think about what you want and what you like to use when it comes to the putter. A confidence-inspiring design that suits your eye and suits your stroke can save countless shots on the greens and a good flatstick is often a quick way of bringing the handicap down. So then what are the things you need to mull over before purchasing?

Head Design

Putters come in a traditional blade, mid-mallet or a mallet design. All three styles have positives and negatives to them for every player and luckily lots of brands implement technologies across all three.

Mallet putters tend to be much larger than blades and they usually come in various shapes and sizes. This helps in a number of ways. A lot of the time most of the weight in a mallet putter can be found in the club face however because of its design, weight can then be redistributed to other parts of the head which can help stabilize your stroke. The weight of the putter in the perimeter of the club-head offers better balance than what can be offered from a blade putter.

Mallet putters tend to also have a larger sweet spot which can be beneficial if you are a player who struggles to consistently strike your putts out of the middle of the face. The weight in the club-head also helps here because it diminishes the twisting of the putter throughout the stroke too.

Additionally if you struggle with alignment, a mallet putter could be the way to go. Alignment plays a crucial part in putting because it is all about accuracy and a mallet putter can be beneficial here by helping your eyes line up the putt.

A blade putter is a lot simpler in terms of design and will suit the traditionalists among you a lot more than some of the mallet putters pictured above. Blade putters also tend to suit players with an arc in their putting stroke because of the toe-weighted nature of the club-head.

Feel

Here, we’re talking not just about the feel and sound the ball makes coming off the face but how the putter feels in your hands.

A quieter sound contributes to a softer feel, whereas a louder sound usually translates into a firmer feel. A firmer feel is often the product of shallow grooves or no grooves at all on the face, where sound can’t be dissipated as effectively. They work better with softer feeling golf balls, where as soft-feeling putters work best with firmer golf balls.

You can get putters with adjustable weights in the sole that will alter the feel of the putter. For example, if your stroke is quite smooth and slow, a heavier putter will encourage that more. Jerky putters may prefer a lighter putter, although opting for more weight may reduce it, depending on what your goals are.

The putter grip plays a huge roll in the confidence you feel with a putter. Get one that feels right and sits in your hands comfortably while allowing you to return the putter back to the ball squarely and consistently.

Looks

You should get a putter that you like the look of as the aesthetics can play a role in inspiring or diminishing confidence on the greens.

Blades won’t offer as much alignment assistance, but are still popular because of how they feel and the levels of forgiveness are increasing every year.

Mallet putters have more real estate, and can therefore provide more help to set the face squarely. Mid mallets are somewhere in the middle, offering a decent level of assistance without looking too cumbersome.

Value

Our final tip is to think about price because while there are some premium designs out there, there are also some models which offer excellent value. All putters will propel the ball towards the hole, but they do it in different ways. If performance is more important than looks or feel, there are lots of cut-price options out there that will do a good job and you can spend more money on other areas of your bag.

For more putter buying advice check out our guides on the best women's putters, best putting aids or best putting mats.

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