{"id":"prod_200","slug":"scotty-cameron-special-select-newport-2-putter","name":"Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 Putter","category":"Putters","brand":"Scotty Cameron","description":"The Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 is a popular blade putter, praised for its feel and classic design. Reviewers appreciate its performance, though some find the technology lacking compared to other brands. It's a premium putter with a loyal following.","imageUrl":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51z6vQdDCNL._AC_SL1500_.jpg","affiliateUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P3NKVHQ","amazonUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P3NKVHQ","ourProduct":false,"price":449,"priceTier":"Premium","seoTitle":"Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 Putter Review - AgentScored","seoDescription":"The Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 is a popular blade putter, praised for its feel and classic design. Reviewers appreciate its performance, though some find the technology lacking compared to other brands. It's a premium putter with a loyal following.","score":{"productId":"prod_200","overall":8.5,"durability":8,"valueForMoney":7.5,"easeOfUse":9,"design":8,"totalReviewsAnalyzed":61,"topPros":["Classic blade design","Excellent feel and weight","High brand prestige","Customization options available","Often improves putting performance"],"topCons":["Technology may not be cutting-edge","Premium price point","Performance is subjective","Can be difficult to find in stock","May not suit all putting styles"],"sentimentBreakdown":{"neutral":20,"negative":15,"positive":65}},"images":[{"url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51z6vQdDCNL._AC_SL1500_.jpg","alt":"scotty cameron special select newport 2 putter","source":"Amazon"}],"prices":[{"store":"Amazon","price":449,"url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P3NKVHQ"}],"reviews":[{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/16cokoz/what_improvements_have_you_seen_with_a_putter/","author":"u/DudeOkThen","rating":null,"text":"I’m debating on getting the KBS GPS Graphite putter shaft. I game a Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2. The putter is my baby and I putt well with it but want to hear feedback on shafts.  \n\nThose with upgraded shafts, what shaft did you get, what pros and cons have you seen with the shaft?","date":"2023-09-07","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13nwda8/anyone_ever_rolled_a_bettinardi/","author":"u/downritespite","rating":null,"text":"Almost pulled the trigger on this beauty yesterday. Got fit into a Bettinardi Inovai 8.0 after Club Champion’s putter fitting experience. \n\n2nd photo has current gamer on right, a Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2.5 that I can’t seem to find the center of the club face. \n\nAnyone ever used a Bettinardi? If so, how do they roll on the course? I loved the feel in the studio","date":"2023-05-21","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1382dmn/scotty_cameron_special_select_newport_25_putter/","author":"u/iDamanhoury","rating":null,"text":"Is this real? If so, does the read white and blue USA coloring make it worth more?","date":"2023-05-04","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nuhhri/are_these_scotty_cameron_putter_fake_i_am_going/","author":"u/socially_stoic","rating":null,"text":"One of my colleagues just got a Scotty from Temu for a laugh, it looks and feels very good however the paint is the key. The paint inside the lettering & weights looks almost dirty, like there’s sand in it or just debris. That’s about the only thing on it I’d say was off and judging by the blue paint on the weights of that second putter I’d bet pretty heavy on it being fake.","date":"2025-09-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/xew208/my_scotty_cameron_putter_feedback/","author":"u/FakoPako","rating":null,"text":"Well, after waiting for 6 weeks, it finally arrived. I have to say, I never used blade putter, plus I am LH golfer so I had a hard time finding one to try out at the store. But when I did one time, I really liked the way it felt. The weight of it, the overall look and of course, the branding. To be honest, the technology on it is nothing special. It's just a slab on milled steel. Other putters like Odyssey are light years ahead of SC in tech. \n\nI currently use EXO7 putter. I cut it shorter to better \"fit\" me, so I thought. I like that putter, but I really didn't have anything to compare it to. It's my first \"real\" putter. But the more I was leaning towards blade putter, the more I liked how blade putters don't have all that \"busy\" stuff behind the face. I always felt like my EXO-7 had so much going on in the back. Yes, the gadgetry for aiming is nice, but I also use my ball marks to line up. I wanted something new. I wanted SC...\n\nWent to GG (I know I know) to get some basic fitting do","date":"2022-09-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1pyeatv/need_help_on_regripping_options_for_my_spider_zt/","author":"u/Important-Season-448","rating":null,"text":"So I just got a Spider ZT and I love it. My previous putter was a Scotty Cameron special select Newport 2 with the stock gray pistolini grip. In short, I have small hands and love that grip, but I just couldn’t resist the zt’s feel and consistency.\n\nI know regripping won’t affect the zero torque physics or anything, but I heard weight can mess with the feel. I’m also aware that I’ll lose the neutral feel with shaft lean, but that’s fine with me.\n\nAre there any grips out there that are like the pistolini I like, but are also the same weight (84 grams I think) as the ZT’s stock grip?","date":"2025-12-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1nna8it/20242025_scotty_cameron/","author":"u/Savings_Machine_6962","rating":null,"text":"People who use or have used the new line of Scotty Cameron’s what’s your opinion on them? I went back to a blade at the beginning of this season (special select Newport 2 from a futura X5) and my accuracy isn’t as good. With a mallet during the 2024 season my distance control was crap but accuracy was great. I tend to burn the right edge a lot on straight in putts, sometimes due to pushing it something due to poor alignment. I’ve been thinking of going to a phantom 9 or 9.5 but none of my local stores have them in stock so I haven’t been able to hit one. I’m a 2 handicap and on my off days it’s the putter that’s hurting me and I’m just wondering if going back to mallet is the answer. ","date":"2025-09-22","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1nf2imn/daily_golf_deals_usa_canadian_golf_deals_09122025/","author":"u/Nurseresidences","rating":null,"text":"Your Friday daily deals. Sign-up to get these deals via email below. Leave a comment if there is anything you would like me to keep an eye out for.\n\n**GOLF CLUBS**\n\n~~$550~~ [$314 PING G425 LST Driver (Brand New)](https://www.dailygolfsteals.com/go/314-ping-g425-lst-driver-brand-new-4/29293): Available in RH and LH, Stiff flex, 9-10.5 Loft. 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Shipping is based on location\n\n  \n\n**ACCESSORIES**\n\n~~$25~~ [$17.95 Golf Club Cleaner](https://www.dailygolfsteals.com/go/17-95-golf-club-cleaner/29294): This golf club cleaner is the easiest way to","date":"2025-09-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1ku2fgd/scotty_cameron_trade/","author":"u/Complete-Chip4573","rating":null,"text":"So I have a mint condition scotty special select newport 2.5 (still has the plastic wrap on the grip and bottom of putter) \nI've put it on fb marketplace to sell so I can justify a new driver as I have a different putter I use. Or I'm tempted to hold onto it and see if it increases in value.\nI got an offer for a scotty cameron phantom 9.5 \n\nThe phantom looks slick,  also looks like it's in pretty mint condition.\n\nI know Scotties generally go up in value, especially the special edition ones. \n\nDoes anyone know a thing or two about these putters and can give an opinion on the proposed trade \n\nThank you","date":"2025-05-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/18j1nti/witb_end_of_2023_edition/","author":"u/Major_Burnside","rating":null,"text":"Late this season I decided to start getting serious about improving at golf. Part of that was upgrading my bag full of used and hand-me-down clubs. Since September I’ve replaced ever club in my bag with the final piece (putter) arriving yesterday. Heading out for what is probably my last round of the year, so I thought it would be fun to do my first WITB post. \n\n* Driver: Callaway Mavrik with Ventus Blue TR Velocore stiff shaft\n* 3-wood: Sub 70 939X Fairway with Evenflow Riptide stiff shaft\n* 3-hybrid: Sub 70 939X Hybrid with Evenflow Riptide stiff shaft\n* 21 degree utility iron: Wilson Staff Model Driving Iron with KBS Hybrid stiff shaft\n* Irons 5-GW: Wilson D9 forged (+0.5” and up 2*) with DG S3000 120 stiff shafts\n* Wedges (54 and 58): Sub 70 JB Forged (+0.5” and up 2*) with DG S3000 120 stiff shafts\n* Putter: Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2\n\nAll have midsized grips except the putter.","date":"2023-12-15","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1hdcv80/daily_golf_deals_canadian_golf_deals_12132024/","author":"u/Nurseresidences","rating":null,"text":"Your Friday daily deals. Sign-up to get these deals via email below, or join [my golf deals subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/DailyGolfSteals/) to get these a little earlier in the day (I can schedule ahead).\n\n**GOLF CLUBS**\n\n~~$320~~ [$245 Scotty Cameron Phantom X8 Putter (Very Good Condition)](https://www.dailygolfsteals.com/go/245-scotty-cameron-phantom-x8-putter-very-good-condition/20701): Available in RH, 34-35\" Length. Use code GOLFER2024 at checkout. Shipping is free\n\n~~$160~~ [$130 BRAND NEW Callaway JAWS MD5 Wedge](https://www.dailygolfsteals.com/go/130-brand-new-callaway-jaws-md5-wedge/20703): Available in RH and LH, 50-60 Degrees Loft. No code needed. Shipping is free\n\n[Callaway Pre-Owned | Certified Used Golf Equipment](https://www.dailygolfsteals.com/go/callaway-pre-owned-certified-used-golf-equipment-3/20711): Get incredibly low prices on used and outlet (new) condition golf clubs! No coupon required - applied at checkout\n\n \n\n**SHOES**\n\n~~$210~~ [$137 Limited Edition Ni","date":"2024-12-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/zw0bwy/500_dicks_card/","author":"u/Easy-Table9466","rating":null,"text":"So for Christmas I got about $500 in dicks cards and I’m stuck between what to get🤷🏻‍♂️ I just bought my first new set of irons and wedges and now I’m in the market for a driver, 3wood and putter. I’m stuck between the TM stealth driver or 3wood or a new Scotty Cameron special select Newport 2. HELP ME !!!!","date":"2022-12-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13zc524/for_the_guy_that_got_dumped_and_bought_a_putter/","author":"u/Hockeyboi_74","rating":null,"text":"Everyone buy a Scotty Cameron in honor of this poor man.","date":"2023-06-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/isz3rf/does_scotty_cameron_only_make_left_handed_clubs/","author":"u/throwitout696969691","rating":null,"text":"Hello, I was doing some research on putters as I am looking to replace my odyssey white hot v-fang mallet for a blade putter. Normally wouldnt consider spending as much as a scotty costs on a putter since putting isnt a strong point in my game but I still looked at all the models on their website and really liked the special select squareback 2. I went to my local sporting goods store and luckily they had one in stock but it was right handed as all the scottys were and most of their putters really. I was able to hold and take a few practice putts and liked the weight and feel. \n\nI decided Id be willing to spend the money as I would probably keep it for the rest of my life. However when looking online for new and used ones it doesnt seem like their are many left handed models and the ones I did find seem custom and are very expensive, much more expensive than the off the rack model and very much out of my price range, or what I am willing to pay as they are expensive enough as is brand ","date":"2020-09-15","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/13dslbh/what_is_the_deal_with_scotty_cameron_putters/","author":"u/scottatu","rating":null,"text":"So I’ve been looking to upgrade my putter for a while now. I’m a bogey golfer but my putting is actually pretty good. I average around 32 putts per round. My putter is almost 15 years old and is in rough shape. \n\nAnyway, I’ve tried probably close to 100 putters in the last month or so. IMO Scotty’s don’t look the best or have the best “feel.” Is there something I’m missing? Why does everyone seem to act like they’re superior?","date":"2023-05-10","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1qw79ac/eeamon_lynch_golf_nerd_update_brooks_koepka_has/","author":"u/pimpsquadforlife","rating":null,"text":"https://x.com/eamonlynch/status/2019195605474775085?s=46&t=EWQO8IcHk2qpSHlIuJATGg","date":"2026-02-05","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1oejbfy/someone_posted_a_scotty_cameron_blade_a_couple/","author":"u/loppyrunner","rating":null,"text":"Actions have consequences man. Look what you made me do!\n\nSub 70 007 Sycamore. It’s beautiful ","date":"2025-10-24","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1jvcp79/2025_masters_giveaway_sunday_golf/","author":"u/sundaygolfco","rating":null,"text":"# ⛳ Hello Friends! ⛳\n\nExcited to work with the mods again this year on another special giveaway of our limited-edition Augusta Loma bags specifically fore the r/golf community!\n\nPer tradition, there are two ways to participate and win a bag. Info below:\n\n\\*\\*1) Comment anything Masters-related through Sunday (4/13) on this thread. Monday morning we will throw all the participants in a randomizer and pick Three Lucky Winners. \\*An Additional Winner will be the user who's comment gets the most upvotes\\*\\*\\*\n\n\\*\\*2) Follow the link and you can enter our public giveaway that also includes a hat, towel, and a new OZ.1 LAB Lab Putter bundle to go with the bag: [Enter Here](https://sundaygolf.com/pages/masters-giveaway)\\*\\*\n\nThe Loma Bag by Sunday Golf is an ultra-lightweight stand bag designed for Par 3 courses, walking rounds and practice sessions where you only need a few clubs. It's made cameo appearances at previous Masters Par 3 contests and will hopefully make another this year.\n\nA tra","date":"2025-04-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1lqx9wp/i_have_a_thing_for_scotty_cameron_putters_and_saw/","author":"u/Double_Question_5117","rating":null,"text":"Shaft seems to be ok and nothing is scratched but… WTF ","date":"2025-07-03","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/vwwlc4/surprised_to_see_just_how_similar_my_old_milled/","author":"u/HennyChesney","rating":null,"text":"Scotty isn’t great at coming up with original designs","date":"2022-07-11","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/vwwlc4/surprised_to_see_just_how_similar_my_old_milled/","author":"u/No_Gur_939","rating":null,"text":"Long time listener, first time caller.  Pretty sure the anser is the OG for this design. I absolutely love the design, but I did move from a ping anser 2 to a Scotty Cameron platinum Newport 2 midslant back in ‘99/‘00. That puppy is still in my bag.\n\nFor me it was all in the feel.  \n\nGave the anser to my dad and he played it until 2 years ago.\n\nTL/DR\nPING started it. Cameron took the design and made it his own.\n\nBoth are great putters, it’s all in the feel.","date":"2022-07-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/vwwlc4/surprised_to_see_just_how_similar_my_old_milled/","author":"u/PastaBolognese","rating":null,"text":"Hunks of metal. This has never been much of a high science. We have our preferences from a subjective stand point, but that's it. Seemore tried to find a space with a competitive technological advantage. Others have tried different face millings. \n\nAnser is the closest to a universal truth we've ever had.","date":"2022-07-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/vwwlc4/surprised_to_see_just_how_similar_my_old_milled/","author":"u/frankyseven","rating":null,"text":"It's almost like Scotty didn't start making the Newport until the patent on the Anser expired.","date":"2022-07-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/vwwlc4/surprised_to_see_just_how_similar_my_old_milled/","author":"u/hxciikid","rating":null,"text":"Are you trolling me right now? Karsten was the first to ever make those style heads...","date":"2022-07-12","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/vwwlc4/surprised_to_see_just_how_similar_my_old_milled/","author":"u/porterhousesshammy","rating":null,"text":"I rolled a 30 year old anser 2 for years. I was given a newport 2 for free by my brother when he got a newer scotty. The older Ping felt almost as soft as the Newport and it was incredibly easy to go from the ping to the scotty. The weight might be a little different but they are both truly great putters","date":"2022-07-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/eudfu5/new_2020_scotty_cameron_special_select_newport_2/","author":"u/Richard_Tips","rating":null,"text":"Picked my up Friday.... had 29 putts and a 76 Saturday. Not saying it was the putter.... but it was the putter","date":"2020-01-27","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/eudfu5/new_2020_scotty_cameron_special_select_newport_2/","author":"u/UndeadGrif","rating":null,"text":"Just ordered mine today, now the long 4 week wait.","date":"2020-01-26","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/hsc9yk/rgolf_gets_a_shout_out_for_sharing_valuable/","author":"u/booojangles13","rating":null,"text":"I’m more intrigued by that work of art on the wall there.","date":"2020-07-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/hsc9yk/rgolf_gets_a_shout_out_for_sharing_valuable/","author":"u/[deleted]","rating":null,"text":"Way to go! I love those blade style putters, especially a Scotty.","date":"2020-07-16","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golf/comments/hsc9yk/rgolf_gets_a_shout_out_for_sharing_valuable/","author":"u/Anti_Venom02","rating":null,"text":"Hopefully he looked at you like that while you were walking down the isle!","date":"2020-07-16","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1khxeoj/titleist_or_die/","author":"u/viresartesmores","rating":null,"text":"Driver\nTitleist TSR3 10° @ A1\nGraphite Design AD UB-7X\n\nFairway Woods\nTitleist TSR3 15° @ A1\nGraphite Design AD UB-7X\n\nUtility\nTitleist TS3 19° @ A1\nGraphite Design AD IZ-95X\n\nTitleist U505 22°\nGraphite Design AD DI-105X\n\nIrons\nTitleist T350 (5–PW, AW)\nTrue Temper Dynamic Gold X100\n1° Weak, 1° Flat\n\nWedges\nTitleist SM9 Jet Black 54° F, 58° D\nTrue Temper Dynamic Gold S200\n2° Flat\n\nPutter\nScotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2\n33” BGT Stability Tour 2\n2 × 40g sole weights\n\nBall – Titleist ProV1\nGrips – Golf Pride Tour Velvet ALIGN Tack\nGlove – Red Rooster “The Saddle”\nShoes – Travis Mathew “The Ringer” 2.0\nBag – Vessel Sunday III\n","date":"2025-05-08","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nuhhri/are_these_scotty_cameron_putter_fake_i_am_going/","author":"u/rowdymitchell","rating":null,"text":"First 7 are the fast back (new) the last (5) are the Golo 6 (used).  I have not seen the color combo on the Golo 6 which has be scrathcing my head.   ","date":"2025-09-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qa4ke9/was_thinking_about_buying_a_2016_scotty_cameron/","author":"u/DEADLY_UNCLE67","rating":null,"text":"Putter has a flat 0.5 loft as someone who doesn’t know lofts or angles will that affect anything or benefit the putter in anyway ","date":"2026-01-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1pmhit7/scotty_cameron_newport_two/","author":"u/eleven2246","rating":null,"text":"Newport Two with original head cover, new Winn Grip, great condition.\n\n$300 firm.\n\n","date":"2025-12-14","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1pyw0j9/scotty_cameron_squareback_2_trade/","author":"u/Agitated_Beyond_4989","rating":null,"text":"Looking at some trades I would get for my Scotty Cameron squareback 2 2024, someone offered me a callaway Elyte 7 wood and 100 bucks on top is this a good trade?","date":"2025-12-29","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1me7t0q/scotty_cameron_or_toulon_putter/","author":"u/ContributionSea8300","rating":null,"text":"Just curious if anyone has test both and which they prefer. I currently game a white hot OG #7 but want to upgrade. ","date":"2025-07-31","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1obkalt/retirement_gift_rate_my_bag/","author":"u/wallstwoes","rating":null,"text":"***Putter and bomber iron are not new… Went all out in this gift! Lmk your thoughts. 5 hdcp but always struggled with driver. Really wanted Miuras but could never stomach the cost. This is my forever bag. Thanks.\n\n\nTitleist GT2 10 driver Ventus Blue 6X\nPing G430 Max 3 Wood Ventus Blue 7X \nTaylormade P-UDI Bomber 17 (2) Ventus Blue 9X\nMiura KM-700 4-PW Project X Rifle 6.5\nTitleist Vokey SM10 48/10, 54/12, 58/12\nScotty Cameron Circle T Tourtype Masterful","date":"2025-10-20","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nmua11/change_my_mind/","author":"u/Mammoth_Speaker_9122","rating":null,"text":"Scorching hot take - Scotty Cameron’s are mainly bought for their name and are overrated. Not saying they are bad putters but definitely overrated. ","date":"2025-09-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1o4rt80/spider_zt_headcover/","author":"u/PreCallRoutines","rating":null,"text":"I play the TM Spider ZT. I love the putter but was never a fan of the headcover. \n\nI recently found out that headcovers for the LAB DF3 will also work. They are slightly loose but I’m talking barely loose; not enough to make any difference. \n\nSo this is my new headcover by Sunday Rolls!!\n\n\n\n","date":"2025-10-12","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1olbivt/the_kirkland_special/","author":"u/Transnistria_is_real","rating":null,"text":"I’ve finally completed the set with the Scotty Kirkland\n\nHave a Taylor made RBZ 3H\nLooking to add either 7wood, 5wood, 4H\n\nLet me hear it. Guess the handicap \n\nGrew out of my starter set but too cheap to get fitted. Also not good enough ","date":"2025-11-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1otkwny/the_end_of_blade_putters/","author":"u/CompetitiveArt7093","rating":null,"text":"With Ben Griffin switching to a Spider mallet from his Scotty Newport 2 and winning immediately with it, the top 10 OWGR players all currently use mallet putters. While mallets have been around for a really long time, it feels like the era of blade putters is truly coming to an end, as fewer and fewer top players are using them. Lots of equipment trends dont stick, but this one feels like it has been on the way for a while, and I think we are seeing the end of traditional anser style blades being a top eqiupment choice.","date":"2025-11-10","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lop6r5/completed_my_new_second_set/","author":"u/mineral_water_69","rating":null,"text":"I joined a private club back in May and wanted to build a second set I could just leave there as my car is only 2 seats and no trunk space. I could’ve done a whole bag fitting and be done with it but decided to take my time as buying golf gear is always fun. I’m a 15 handicap but I’ve started to take lessons twice a month to help me improve.\n\nFor the irons I did 2 fittings (one at a Srixon and one at a Golf Galaxy). I’ve dealt with recurring golfers elbow and a TFCC injury so everything needs to be graphite even though I’m in my 30s. I pretty much tested every players distance iron and game improvement iron. There are a lot of awesome options out there but it came down to me between the P790 and the Zxi5. Getting a tighter dispersion was a higher priority more than distance and general forgiveness so the Zxi5 ultimately won out for me. While the bad shots felt better and the good shots went longer with the P790, I think the Zxi5 will make me a better player. The dispersion was great an","date":"2025-07-01","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1ldy1kj/father_is_giving_me_a_bunch_of_clubs_advice/","author":"u/coolestredditdad","rating":null,"text":"My dad is getting older in age, and is handing down a bunch of clubs and gear. I'd just like advice on whether I should keep them, sell them, if anything is worth anything (collectible).\n\nI've played golf with him since I was 4, and We've shared the hobby together the whole time.\n\nThe Ping ISIs (2-SW) I have been playing with for years, as the same with the G series woods(3,5,7). The wedges I'll probably use as well. \n\nHe collects putters like crazy, and I have about 10 different ones. Some aren't anything special, though I think the ones I posted here (Cameron, Grace, and Wilson, etc) might be a bit better? I remember him saying the Wilson might have been a snag from a garage sale. \n\nThoughts?  Thanks in advance! ","date":"2025-06-17","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nuhhri/are_these_scotty_cameron_putter_fake_i_am_going/","author":"u/mistafista1","rating":null,"text":"Look real to me, a lot of the false come with graphite shafts for some reason, also the lettering and colour of the Scotty writing on the sole is so clear and precise, a lot of fakes just aren't of the same quality, the golo does look like it has had customized paint job on it, like you say you've met this man, chatted, know where he is and his story, I doubt a local would go to that extent of making up a story to sell fakes","date":"2025-09-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nuhhri/are_these_scotty_cameron_putter_fake_i_am_going/","author":"u/Anxious_Peak_9013","rating":null,"text":"There’s always a serial code on the back of the shaft just below the grip for a Scotty. Fakes I’ve seen never have that.","date":"2025-10-01","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1krjax2/what_would_you_replace_first/","author":"u/Iratewilly34","rating":null,"text":"I haven't gamed in 5 years because of surgery and a bad back and hips. Think I can still game these? I was a 5.3-10.7 hcp depending on time of season,but usually in the mid to high 70's and into the 80's on my local par 72. If I were to replace any clubs which would you choose and why? Yes I know my 3w is missing,not sure where it went. Like my old driver it was an TM Aeroburner which was an underrated club imo. Sure beats that damn R15 430 which i had for a season after buying used. Considering the condition which was near mint  and i know it was an old model even 6 years ago,but still the price was a huge red flag,yes it was that cheap lol. If i had my 3W i could at least use that since the yardage difference wasnt that noticeable,especially when the 3w would fly straight almost every time. Im not worried about the irons or wedges since that was always the best part of my game. Though i will be checking out the next mizuno mp model,though the new srixons are intriguing though the 101","date":"2025-05-20","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1lgn2ut/no_one_cares_about_my_clubs_but_i_love_my_bag_my/","author":"u/rng72","rating":null,"text":"Before I was a golfer I was an avid comic collector. Once I saw this bag I had to get it.  They even have comic panels inside the pockets which is a nice touch.  It's also a good designed bag with a magnetic pocket for storing balls.   The \"Pièce de résistance\" is the Super Stroke Wolverine putter grip on my Scotty Cameron Futura.  Clubs aren't special but I am using hybrid irons which I don't see many people use.  They live up to the hype.  Super easy to hit and really forgiving.  ","date":"2025-06-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1qx31ls/rate_witb_2026_guess_handicap/","author":"u/lawman96","rating":null,"text":"Bought everything secondhand off bins or eBay\n\nDriver: 2016 M2 10.5 degree, Mitsubishi kai’li blue CB 60x, chopped down to 44.75” w/ 12g weight added for D2 swingweight\n\n3w & 5w: M3, kai’li blue 75s\n\n4h: M4, Fujikura atmos red 7s\n\n4i-pw: Taylormade rac tp mb (2006?) precision rifle 6.5 fcm (best feeling irons I’ve ever hit)\n\nWedges: mg5’s 56 and 60 degree tw grind\n\nGrips: golf pride mcc4 midsize\n\nPutter: Scotty Cameron studio stainless Newport 2, 35” pp58 grip","date":"2026-02-06","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1r3p4qu/witb_2026/","author":"u/Tjoseph415","rating":null,"text":"I’ve been playing golf for a long time and have mostly played hand me down clubs. I finally got a new set of irons and upgraded from my old vokey 3 wedges. What do you think?\n\nDriver Calloway Rogue St \n\n3W Taylormade Sim2 titanium\n\n20 degree Calloway Apex Utility iron\n\nTaylormade p7cb pw-6\n\nTaylormade p770 5-4\n\nTaylormade MG5 52, 54, 58\n\nScottie Cameron Newport 2\n\nI also ordered a Taylormade Qi4D driver and 2 rescue I want to swap out my driver and 3W with that are set to arrive in a month (I hope they don’t explode! But they felt great at the simulator)\n\nScottie never gets replaced\n\n ","date":"2026-02-13","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1mzhodw/are_lab_putters_really_that_good_top_10_pga/","author":"u/lineofbestfitxxi","rating":null,"text":"Putting Strokes Gained Rank | Name| Putter | Neck Style\n:--|:--:|:--:|--:|\n| **1** | Sam Burns | Odyssey Ai-One 7S | Slant \n| **2**| Harry Hall | Odyssey O Works 1W | Single Bend\n| **3**| Talor Montgomery | TaylorMade Spider Ghost S | Slant\n| **4**| Rory McIlroy | TaylorMade Spider Tour X | Slant\n| **5**| Sam Ryder | Odyssey White Hot Versa 7 | Single Bend\n| **6**| Denny McCarthy | SC Fastback Proto | Plumbers\n| **7**| Cameron Young | SC Phantom 9.5R Proto | Slant\n| **8**| Nico Echavarria | Odyssey Tri-Hot 5K Seven | Single Bend\n| **9**| Brandt Snedeker | Odyssey White Hot XG Rossie | Single Bend\n| **10**| Sami Valimaki | Odyssey White Hot OG 2-Ball |  Signle Bend","date":"2025-08-25","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1ntk4k8/mallet_or_blade_putter/","author":"u/Philly_Will10","rating":null,"text":"Looking into getting a new putter and saw a couple on sale. Just wondering what the best route could go as one is the Taylormade spider mallet and the other a Scotty Cameron Blade. ","date":"2025-09-29","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nn6hy1/first_time_ever_winning_anything/","author":"u/BigDaddyMids","rating":null,"text":"I spent about $170 on raffle tickets and put them all in for this Scotty Cameron Newport 2025 putter and won!!! Goes for $500 brand new so definitely a steal ","date":"2025-09-21","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1md7ds0/rate_it_roast_it_guess_the_hcp_have_fun_with_it/","author":"u/scPhantom7","rating":null,"text":"I've been golfing on and off for 20 years, but over these last 7 or 8 years, I've taken a huge step forward with my game.\n\nAfter a lot of tinkering over the last couple of years, the bag finally feels complete. Rate it or roast it. Have fun with it. What do you like about it? What do you hate about it?\n\nI love the sport, and I love how much club technology has improved over the better part of the last decade. Let's hear your thoughts on this bag and feel free to share your bag and a breakdown of what's in it!\n\nMy bag:\nCobra DS Adapt Max-K, Cobra LTDx 3W, Cobra Darkspeed X 5W, Srixon ZX7 MK II Irons 4-PW, Titleist Vokey Wedges (52°, 56°, 60°), Scotty Cameron Phantom 7.2","date":"2025-07-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1khxeoj/titleist_or_die/","author":"u/OrneryOneironaut","rating":null,"text":"You use the same weight shaft in your woods/driver?","date":"2025-05-08","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1khxeoj/titleist_or_die/","author":"u/Tjr562","rating":null,"text":"I appreciate this on a lot of levels. Fuck a mixed bag. Team Titleist!","date":"2025-05-09","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1khxeoj/titleist_or_die/","author":"u/Proud-Worldliness-94","rating":null,"text":"Nice setup. Got to say from a ball striking perspective, I am surprised that someone would play the TSR3 and 350s though.","date":"2025-05-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1khxeoj/titleist_or_die/","author":"u/bigolruckus","rating":null,"text":"tsr3, x stiff shafts, and t350s is an interesting combination lol","date":"2025-05-11","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nuhhri/are_these_scotty_cameron_putter_fake_i_am_going/","author":"u/Bus_Total","rating":null,"text":"First one looks legit. The second one is a little iffy but leaning more towards real with a crap repaint job.","date":"2025-09-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nuhhri/are_these_scotty_cameron_putter_fake_i_am_going/","author":"u/Dry-Chain-4418","rating":null,"text":"The only way to tell is to test it, if you make every single putt you ever stroke again its real. if you miss one, it might be fake.","date":"2025-09-30","sentiment":"neutral"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/GolfGear/comments/1nuhhri/are_these_scotty_cameron_putter_fake_i_am_going/","author":"u/Mr_Good_Stuff90","rating":null,"text":"I’m going to say this. I don’t know for sure if it’s real. I do know that my $6,000 custom Z saxophone is getting an overhaul. I bought a $700 Chinese horn that’s a clone of a famous Selmer saxophone as a backup for now. \n\nIt’s actually awesome. It needed some minor adjustments out of the box, but it plays and sounds great.\n\nChina is actually getting way better at producing clones. I probably wouldn’t worry about it. Just see how they actually feel.","date":"2025-09-30","sentiment":"positive"},{"productId":"prod_200","source":"Reddit","sourceUrl":"https://reddit.com/r/golfequipment/comments/1l3n0e5/odyssey_ai_one_jailbird_s2s_cruiser/","author":"u/Making_A_Turderer","rating":null,"text":"I just changed putters for the first time in 18 years. I’ve rolled a Newport 2.5 since I was 14 years old. \n\nMy index has fluctuated from 4.2 - 9.7 over the past 5 years. My biggest weak point over that time frame has been putting, but I couldn’t bring myself to give up Old Red. It’s me, not the putter. Just need to practice.\n\nI was in 2nd swing picking up a repaired club, figured I would the LABs to see what the hype was about. They felt weird. The ball went straight most of the time, but I had zero clue how well I hit it. No feel for path, timing, sweet spot (if it exists on them?), nothing. Rolled the antidotes, rolled the spiders, meh. It’s me, not the putter.\n\nRolled the square to square sweeper for a few just to try the style. Felt like my top arm was a burden, but I liked the feel during the stroke. I grabbed the cruiser to roll a few for shits. Wow.\n\nIt felt like using the sharpest chef knife you’ve ever picked up to cut a steak after using a butter knife for 18 years. I am ast","date":"2025-06-05","sentiment":"neutral"}],"article":{"productId":"prod_200","title":"Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 Putter Review: A Classic Blade for the Discerning Golfer","summary":"The Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 is a popular blade putter, praised for its feel and classic design. Reviewers appreciate its performance, though some find the technology lacking compared to other brands. It's a premium putter with a loyal following.","body":"## Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 Putter Review\n\n### Overview\n\nThe Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 is a blade putter that has garnered significant attention from golfers. Many reviewers express a strong affinity for its classic design and feel. The putter is often seen as a status symbol, with several users highlighting the brand's prestige. However, the reviews also reveal some mixed opinions, particularly regarding the technology and value proposition compared to other putter brands. Many users are upgrading from other putters, and some are returning to a blade style after using mallets.\n\n### Performance\n\nSeveral users praise the Newport 2's performance, particularly its feel and weight. One user, u/FakoPako, mentions liking the weight and overall look, even though they were new to blade putters. Another user, u/Richard_Tips, noted that they had 29 putts and a 76 Saturday after getting the putter. However, some users, like u/Savings_Machine_6962, found that their accuracy wasn't as good after switching back to a blade from a mallet, suggesting that the putter's performance can be subjective and depends on individual putting styles and preferences. Several users also discuss the importance of grip and shaft upgrades, such as u/Important-Season-448, who is looking for a grip with a similar feel and weight to their previous putter. Others, like u/DudeOkThen, are considering shaft upgrades to improve performance.\n\n### Pros & Cons\n\n**Pros:**\n\n*   **Classic Design:** Many reviewers appreciate the traditional blade design and aesthetic appeal.\n*   **Feel and Weight:** Users often praise the putter's feel and weight, contributing to a positive putting experience.\n*   **Brand Prestige:** Scotty Cameron's reputation and brand recognition are a significant draw for many golfers.\n*   **Customization:** The putter is often customized with different grips and shafts to suit individual preferences.\n*   **Positive Experience:** Many users have had a positive experience with the putter, with some noting improved putting performance.\n\n**Cons:**\n\n*   **Technology:** Some users feel that the technology is not as advanced as other putter brands, such as Odyssey.\n*   **Price:** The putter is considered a premium product, and some users may find the price point to be a barrier.\n*   **Subjective Performance:** The putter's performance can be subjective and may not suit all putting styles.\n\n### Verdict\n\nThe Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 is a well-regarded blade putter that offers a classic design and a premium feel. While some users may find the technology lacking compared to other brands, the putter's performance and brand prestige make it a popular choice. The reviews suggest that the Newport 2 is a good choice for golfers who appreciate a traditional blade design and are willing to invest in a premium putter. However, golfers should consider their individual putting styles and preferences before purchasing, as the putter's performance can be subjective. The putter is not for everyone, but for those who appreciate its feel and design, it can be a valuable addition to their golf bag. The reviews also highlight the importance of grip and shaft customization for optimizing performance. Ultimately, the Newport 2 is a solid choice for golfers seeking a high-quality blade putter, but potential buyers should consider their individual needs and preferences before making a purchase.\n","aggregateScore":8.5,"prosConsFromReviews":{"cons":["Technology may not be cutting-edge","Premium price point","Performance is subjective","Can be difficult to find in stock","May not suit all putting styles"],"pros":["Classic blade design","Excellent feel and weight","High brand prestige","Customization options available","Often improves putting performance"]},"totalReviewsAnalyzed":61,"sourcesUsed":[{"name":"Reddit","count":61}],"generatedAt":"2026-02-19T13:08:33.926Z"}}