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Titleist Scotty Cameron Phantom
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Why We Like It
- Multiple styles mix high stability, alignment features, precision milling of stainless steel and aluminum, and chain-link face milling for consistent roll.
- The face milling pattern, seen on last year’s Studio Style introduction, incorporates a soft-carbon steel that’s treated with a chemical process to protect the steel, enhance hardness and preserve feel.
- The chain-link milling pattern extends across the entire face to ensure more consistent roll and distance control on off-center strikes.
- Weight screws in the front of the sole at the heel and toe provide stability while customizing the head’s weight to match shaft length and player preferences.
- Among the updates is a refashioned sole cavity to accommodate the chain-link face milling pattern. The new interior structure stiffens the frame to provide the quieter impact feel that has been a trait of Scotty Cameron designs.
- New models include the 5 OC and 11R OC, which are onset, center-shafted low-torque versions of the originals. The shaft lines up with the head’s center of gravity to reduce hand action, and the black PVD coating simplifies alignment.
- On the OC models, a special hosel design sets the shaft slightly back from the face, creating a small forward lean and allowing the lie angle to be adjusted for fit.
- Top 5 in Performance, low- and high-handicaps
- Models: 5, 5.2, 5.5, 5 OC, 7, 7.2, 7.5, 9R, 9.2R, 11R OC. Head weights: 345-380 grams. Lengths: 33, 34, 35, 38 inches. Loft: 3.5 degrees
what our testers said
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COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted lively, consistent impact and a truer, end-over-end roll from a soft‑but‑stable face and honeycomb/milled insert. Center/offset shafts and clean, parallel/perpendicular alignment lines simplified aim; compact blades to mallet/fang shapes delivered balanced weighting, toe/heel forgiveness and stability through the stroke. Sound is muted to a crisp click, and distance control plus lag and short‑putt feel earned strong praise. One caveat: a few found the face occasionally jumpy/hoppy on some short putts.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a clean, Scotty-style mallet that blends blade-ish forgiveness with a solid mallet/fang silhouette. Milled, honeycomb-like face delivers an unmatched soft feel and audible click; the ball pops off with pace while maintaining true roll. Half-alignment and bold top line simplify setup and help it sit square; weight is well balanced. Excellent feel inside 10 feet and well-suited to fast greens. One drawback: uphill putts sometimes produced a slightly hoppy roll.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted a lively, modern-feeling mallet with a soft-yet-responsive insert that produces a truer, end-over-end roll and excellent rollout on long putts. Sleek, clean lines and smart alignment wings make it easy to square, and balanced weight distribution delivers tight dispersion, strong distance control and solid off-center forgiveness (especially with the gooseneck). It feels like an extension of the arms and builds confidence on knee-knockers. One caveat: the face can feel jumpy, causing occasional distance inconsistency.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
COMMENT SUMMARY
Hot List testers noted upscale packaging, a sweet milled face and a distinctive offset center shaft that promotes balance and a stable stroke. The head felt solid and muted at impact, with clean parallel lines and a simple alignment that aids setup and focus. Roll was true, end-over-end, delivering predictable distance control and confident aggressive strokes. Some loved its short-putt precision while others praised its lag control. One drawback: a few reported a slight hop at impact.
Summaries generated from tester comments with the assistance of AI.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Visually, it's busy for my tastes, but the geometry does draw your eye toward the center line, making it easy to line up short and long putts. The feel is unmatched, very soft. The forgiveness let me hit a good putt even when I didn't make a good stroke.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Perfectly balanced all the way through the stroke. The roll off the face was cleanly end over end. That perfect balance and roll made it easy to control distance.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Nice putter. Looks like a Scotty. The center shaft is good for me, though it took some getting used to. Overall, the weight, sound and feel blended beautifully.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
For people who struggle with feel, consider this putter. To me it feels like an extension of my arms. I could sense where the face was throughout the stroke.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Love the insert. Truer roll with less skid. The ball came off soft but hot, which meant distance control was inconsistent. Overall, though, the putter performed well.
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Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Visually, it's busy for my tastes, but the geometry does draw your eye toward the center line, making it easy to line up short and long putts. The feel is unmatched, very soft. The forgiveness let me hit a good putt even when I didn't make a good stroke.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Perfectly balanced all the way through the stroke. The roll off the face was cleanly end over end. That perfect balance and roll made it easy to control distance.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Nice putter. Looks like a Scotty. The center shaft is good for me, though it took some getting used to. Overall, the weight, sound and feel blended beautifully.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
For people who struggle with feel, consider this putter. To me it feels like an extension of my arms. I could sense where the face was throughout the stroke.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Love the insert. Truer roll with less skid. The ball came off soft but hot, which meant distance control was inconsistent. Overall, though, the putter performed well.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Felt like the gooseneck performed better than others. It kept its line better, even when I hit it slightly off-center. Really liked the feeling off the face.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
I've used a lot of Scotty Camerons through the years, and this one is different. It's very lightweight, so I found it tricky to bring it back to square. I had to be very accurate. I struggled with distance control, too. Finally, the weight is in the front of the putter, and the back is sort of shaved down, so it didn't lie flat for me.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Lively is how I would describe impact. The ball jumps off the face in a nice way. Both short and long putts rolled out consistently.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Love the look. Clean, modern. Feels high tech. The alignment is well designed. Everything points in the right direction. You have angles, but not too many. The feeling of the face is consistent—soft but not cushy. The weighting is balanced. I can trust the distance, and the dispersion is tight.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
I love the honeycomb-like face pattern. Rolled true. Firm and very forgiving.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
I like the fact that the lines are parallel or perpendicular to each other. No odd angles to distract me. It quiets my mind and lets me focus on the line and speed.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Weight distribution is terrific. The ball rolls consistently and smoothly. Off-center hits stayed online and with little reverb in my hands.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Clean lines and a repeatable feel. Still, though the head was weighted and balanced, I struggled with putts going left. That is a me problem, but it wasn't mitigated by this. Also, the ball would hop slightly at impact instead of smoothly rolling out.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Definitely a simpler looking Scotty on the top. I like the half-alignment aid. Made it simple to place behind the ball every time, and sat really well. Gentle roll off the face with a slightly firmer feel.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
The roll of the ball off the face, especially on uphill putts, tended to be a tad hoppy. I had more success on downhill putts.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
It has a sleek look, and distance control was superb.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Has the solid mallet and fang look built into one. Love the big, bold, solid line going into the back of the ball. The milled head softens impact, making this good for fast greens. The weight is well balanced—not too heavy or light.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Nice click at impact. You can feel the ball coming off the face. It does that beautifully. A little more on the blade-ish side of forgiveness. It feels hot.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
More feel than others in the category. Love the center shaft with the forward-press grip and how it sets up. Great on lag putts, but a little tougher on short putts.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
I feel comfortable on the short ones, even with the hot face. Rolls as well as any other club, just wish it didn't pop off the face as much.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Enjoyed it more on short putts than long ones. Very accurate in terms of line, less accurate on lag putts because of the weight. Ball rolled true off the face. Was confident in taking an aggressive stroke.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Love the upscale packaging, sweet milled feel with the newfangled tech of the offset center shaft. It struck the right balance of weight, and it felt stable back and through the stroke. Everything I hit was in the right pace in the expected window.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
No-frills putter in a good way. Felt a lot better on the longer putts.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
This was not a putter that took me several putts to get used to. This delivered consistency instantly. I prefer a slightly softer face, though.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Awesome to hit and beautiful to look at. The face feels stable at impact on short and long distances. The sound is muted and solid.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
An all-around good performer. Great distance control, even on bad putts. Well balanced and stable, which gave me confidence to make the knee-knocker putts.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
I feel like I had the whole putter face to work with. Toe and heel hits rolled out consistently. Good end-over-end roll. Felt very balanced, and the alignment was simple and effective with the way those back wings frame the ball. The compact shape made it easy to square at impact, and I felt like I gave it a solider hit, too.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
I found the mixing of lines and shapes distracting. Soft and quiet at contact, yet I don't feel like I need to add any power to my stroke. It was easier to control alignment and distance on lag putts. For short putts, I was consistently missing right. Over the ball, it almost felt like the club was tending to open up.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Eye-catching but inconsistent in performance. A jumpy face at times led me to second guess short putts, but there was plenty of rollout on the longer ones.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
The straight alignment line is simple to read and use, and the head shape helped me stay on path and hit my lines and speed. I like the futuristic look.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Great feel for inside 10 feet. Couldn't be easier to align to the target. Sits very square. The ball pops off the face with some speed. For longer putts, I found it challenging to minimize my dispersion. If you play fast greens, it may be challenging.
Scott
38, Handicap 16
10+ years testing
Perfectly balanced all the way through the stroke. The roll off the face was cleanly end over end. That perfect balance and roll made it easy to control distance.
Wei
55, Handicap 14
10+ years testing
I like the fact that the lines are parallel or perpendicular to each other. No odd angles to distract me. It quiets my mind and lets me focus on the line and speed.
Shane
37, Handicap 12
6 years testing
Clean lines and a repeatable feel. Still, though the head was weighted and balanced, I struggled with putts going left. That is a me problem, but it wasn't mitigated by this. Also, the ball would hop slightly at impact instead of smoothly rolling out.
Ryan
47, Handicap 12
3 years testing
More feel than others in the category. Love the center shaft with the forward-press grip and how it sets up. Great on lag putts, but a little tougher on short putts.
Aaron
45, Handicap 16
1 year testing
Enjoyed it more on short putts than long ones. Very accurate in terms of line, less accurate on lag putts because of the weight. Ball rolled true off the face. Was confident in taking an aggressive stroke.
Gary
38, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
Love the upscale packaging, sweet milled feel with the newfangled tech of the offset center shaft. It struck the right balance of weight, and it felt stable back and through the stroke. Everything I hit was in the right pace in the expected window.
Todd
62, Handicap 13
1 year testing
Awesome to hit and beautiful to look at. The face feels stable at impact on short and long distances. The sound is muted and solid.
Matt
53, Handicap 11
4 years testing
An all-around good performer. Great distance control, even on bad putts. Well balanced and stable, which gave me confidence to make the knee-knocker putts.
Daniel
34, Handicap 11
6 years testing
I feel like I had the whole putter face to work with. Toe and heel hits rolled out consistently. Good end-over-end roll. Felt very balanced, and the alignment was simple and effective with the way those back wings frame the ball. The compact shape made it easy to square at impact, and I felt like I gave it a solider hit, too.
Ryan
50, Handicap 10
8 years testing
Eye-catching but inconsistent in performance. A jumpy face at times led me to second guess short putts, but there was plenty of rollout on the longer ones.
Timothy
46, Handicap 17
1 year testing
The straight alignment line is simple to read and use, and the head shape helped me stay on path and hit my lines and speed. I like the futuristic look.
Sean
54, Handicap 6
9 years testing
Nice putter. Looks like a Scotty. The center shaft is good for me, though it took some getting used to. Overall, the weight, sound and feel blended beautifully.
Andrew
40, Handicap 8
1 year testing
For people who struggle with feel, consider this putter. To me it feels like an extension of my arms. I could sense where the face was throughout the stroke.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
Love the insert. Truer roll with less skid. The ball came off soft but hot, which meant distance control was inconsistent. Overall, though, the putter performed well.
Wayne
61, Handicap 7
3 years testing
Felt like the gooseneck performed better than others. It kept its line better, even when I hit it slightly off-center. Really liked the feeling off the face.
Skylar
27, Handicap 7
3 years testing
I've used a lot of Scotty Camerons through the years, and this one is different. It's very lightweight, so I found it tricky to bring it back to square. I had to be very accurate. I struggled with distance control, too. Finally, the weight is in the front of the putter, and the back is sort of shaved down, so it didn't lie flat for me.
Thomas
61, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Lively is how I would describe impact. The ball jumps off the face in a nice way. Both short and long putts rolled out consistently.
Peter
58, Handicap 8
10+ years testing
Love the look. Clean, modern. Feels high tech. The alignment is well designed. Everything points in the right direction. You have angles, but not too many. The feeling of the face is consistent—soft but not cushy. The weighting is balanced. I can trust the distance, and the dispersion is tight.
Chris
60, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Weight distribution is terrific. The ball rolls consistently and smoothly. Off-center hits stayed online and with little reverb in my hands.
Jamie
52, Handicap 7
3 years testing
It has a sleek look, and distance control was superb.
Matt
28, Handicap 7
2 years testing
I feel comfortable on the short ones, even with the hot face. Rolls as well as any other club, just wish it didn't pop off the face as much.
Paul
64, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
This was not a putter that took me several putts to get used to. This delivered consistency instantly. I prefer a slightly softer face, though.
Alejandra
27, Handicap 6
5 years testing
I found the mixing of lines and shapes distracting. Soft and quiet at contact, yet I don't feel like I need to add any power to my stroke. It was easier to control alignment and distance on lag putts. For short putts, I was consistently missing right. Over the ball, it almost felt like the club was tending to open up.
Wesley
31, Handicap 4
3 years testing
Visually, it's busy for my tastes, but the geometry does draw your eye toward the center line, making it easy to line up short and long putts. The feel is unmatched, very soft. The forgiveness let me hit a good putt even when I didn't make a good stroke.
Megan
40, Handicap 0
2 years testing
I love the honeycomb-like face pattern. Rolled true. Firm and very forgiving.
Robert
29, Handicap +2
2 years testing
Definitely a simpler looking Scotty on the top. I like the half-alignment aid. Made it simple to place behind the ball every time, and sat really well. Gentle roll off the face with a slightly firmer feel.
Jason
49, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
The roll of the ball off the face, especially on uphill putts, tended to be a tad hoppy. I had more success on downhill putts.
Jack
36, Handicap 1
3 years testing
Has the solid mallet and fang look built into one. Love the big, bold, solid line going into the back of the ball. The milled head softens impact, making this good for fast greens. The weight is well balanced—not too heavy or light.
BK
42, Handicap 2
10+ years testing
Nice click at impact. You can feel the ball coming off the face. It does that beautifully. A little more on the blade-ish side of forgiveness. It feels hot.
Ricky
47, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
No-frills putter in a good way. Felt a lot better on the longer putts.
Alan
31, Handicap 3
2 years testing
Great feel for inside 10 feet. Couldn't be easier to align to the target. Sits very square. The ball pops off the face with some speed. For longer putts, I found it challenging to minimize my dispersion. If you play fast greens, it may be challenging.
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Hot List Silver
$390
These high-stability models feature extra mass on the perimeter because of a hollow-body design.
A polymer like the one used in the company’s irons fills the central interior of each design, providing a weight-saving soft, responsive feel.
The hollow body is milled from 303 stainless steel.
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ZT Series
$450
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Golf Galaxy
GD SCORE
GD HOT LIST SCORE
Hot List Silver
$450
The internal weighting and distinctive hosel shaping balance the head’s center of gravity with the shaft axis to improve consistency during the stroke.
In this version of zero torque, the head’s center of gravity is just inside the shaft’s connection point, reducing the torque on the head and face angle and placing the putter in a toe-up position. The center of gravity helps the club stay square to the path with little need for the hands to rotate the face back online.
The Allan ZT and Bat Attack ZT use an S-shaped hosel that positions the shaft axis in line with the center of gravity. The angle of the hosel realigns the hands into a forward press, making the straight-back, straight-through stroke more natural.
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SBx/SKx
$425
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Golf Galaxy
GD SCORE
GD HOT LIST SCORE
Hot List Silver
$425
A heavy steel face paired with a lightweight aluminum body positions the shaft almost directly over the center of gravity, creating a head that naturally returns to square with little to no extra hand action at impact.
With parallel pronged wings, the curved SKx and straighter SBx naturally sit toe-up, making it easier to align the face square to the stroke.
Each model features the company’s alignment system. By aligning the shaft and a red dot on the heel side of the flange, golfers know the putter face is aligned properly, and the sole is flat on the ground to increase the opportunity for solid contact.