2022 Scotty Cameron Phantom Lineup

[Jarlaxle]

Love my 2022 Phantom 5, have done about half a dozen different designs on the SC site to customize it.  I'm planning to send it in over the winter for a new grip, new paint and a headcover that I plan to flip for enough to pay for the whole treatment 🙂 

 

While I plan to own the putter for life (hah!) I am on the fence whether to get the certification to prove I didn't do paint fill myself so I have a question for the group.  If you were a buyer, how much would that certification be worth to you? More than the $95 they charge for it?  Thanks!

Edited July 8, 2022 by Jarlaxle

[BYK]

2 hours ago, Jarlaxle said:

Love my 2022 Phantom 5, have done about half a dozen different designs on the SC site to customize it.  I'm planning to send it in over the winter for a new grip, new paint and a headcover that I plan to flip for enough to pay for the whole treatment 🙂 

 

While I plan to own the putter for life (hah!) I am on the fence whether to get the certification to prove I didn't do paint fill myself so I have a question for the group.  If you were a buyer, how much would that certification be worth to you? More than the $95 they charge for it?  Thanks!

On an OTR?  
Not worth it at all 

[sandshark]

On 7/8/2022 at 10:38 AM, BYK said:

On an OTR?  
Not worth it at all 

^this^

[sandshark]

On 7/7/2022 at 7:35 PM, BYK said:

Yah I doubt you get the same answer

that’s been a basic rule forever 

Got slammed and been just insanely hot here in Palm Desert, sorry my response was lagging 😝 - but I did two additional separate calls to the CS to get to what I feel is the correct info.

 

IF as the first guy stated the CT paddle grip was indeed available for $150 a month+ ago, it certainly is not available for a retail putter now that the civilian version is out. I know the rule is age old - but the first guy was like “you got the $$$ I got the grip” That it was available is also stated in a different thread.

 

This is academic at this point. Clearly stated by guys number 2 and 3, it is now a no go unless it’s for a CT putter. I DID GET some solid details on the paddles and did a confirmation call a few days later to make sure. (The second guy kept saying “matador” which made me question the specs.) Anyway…

 

Medium Scotty Paddle:

Length - 11”

Width - 1”

Circumference - 3.5”

Weight - 76g

 

Large Scotty Paddle:

Length - 11”

Width - 1.25”

Circumference - 3.75”

Weight - 75g

 

This is interesting as my 34” 5.5 Circle H with 20g weights is still just a hair light for what I like. If the large paddle is 10g lighter than my midsize matador I ordered it with, then that’s 2 swing weight points and might be right in the wheelhouse.
 

Every 5 grams of grip is basically 1 swing weight point, every two grams of head weight is 1 swing weight point. (From what I understand, putter length being the variable)

Edited July 22, 2022 by sandshark
Geeking out

[BYK]

9 hours ago, sandshark said:

Got slammed and been just insanely hot here in Palm Desert, sorry my response was lagging 😝 - but I did two additional separate calls to the CS to get to what I feel is the correct info.

 

IF as the first guy stated the CT paddle grip was indeed available for $150 a month+ ago, it certainly is not available for a retail putter now that the civilian version is out. I know the rule is age old - but the first guy was like “you got the $$$ I got the grip” That it was available is also stated in a different thread.

 

This is academic at this point. Clearly stated by guys number 2 and 3, it is now a no go unless it’s for a CT putter. I DID GET some solid details on the paddles and did a confirmation call a few days later to make sure. (The second guy kept saying “matador” which made me question the specs.) Anyway…

 

Medium Scotty Paddle:

Length - 11”

Width - 1”

Circumference - 3.5”

Weight - 76g

 

Large Scotty Paddle:

Length - 11”

Width - 1.25”

Circumference - 3.75”

Weight - 75g

 

This is interesting as my 34” 5.5 Circle H with 20g weights is still just a hair light for what I like. If the large paddle is 10g lighter than my midsize matador I ordered it with, then that’s 2 swing weight points and might be right in the wheelhouse.
 

Every 5 grams of grip is basically 1 swing weight point, every two grams of head weight is 1 swing weight point. (From what I understand, putter length being the variable)

yah, you got a guy who had no idea what he was talking about the first time round.

Would have sucked if you sent it in just to have them call you when the putter got there to tell you no dice

 

cool that they gave you all the stats on the paddle grips though

[minhjn]

Seems like a lot of 5.5 and 7.5 are for sale on Bst lately

[btyh]

On 7/7/2022 at 8:31 PM, Yzmerf said:

I went a different way

Thought about doing this. Would look better if it was the same metal

[Yzmerf]

4 hours ago, btyh said:

Thought about doing this. Would look better if it was the same metal

I actually like the contrast

[EVandy]

On these putters, are the putter heads and necks all milled one piece or are the slant necks a separate piece?

[Ngjg21]

7 hours ago, EVandy said:

On these putters, are the putter heads and necks all milled one piece or are the slant necks a separate piece?

I believe the .5’s are two pieces. The neck is welded to the head from underneath.

[Yzmerf]

Continuation of a theme 

[seeshawn]

Does anyone know the tip size in the X 7.5?

[seeshawn]

On 5/11/2022 at 5:10 PM, btyh said:

Thanks, i wanted to put a different shaft and grip on before I bought it. 

What shaft did you go with?

[btyh]

On 8/18/2022 at 10:55 PM, seeshawn said:

What shaft did you go with?

Classic satin bulls eye shaft. 

[MerryTex]

Just picked up a 9.5. I rolled it in store against a 5.5 and 7.5, sold. I made a lot of putts and it's going to be going head to head with my Newport 2. I was also fitted into a mallet style and I preferred this look. Not something I would normally pick out but numbers were great and didn't lie. It's got the jet neck that allows for some flow and I'm looking forward to this dang rain moving through the area so I can take it out on course. My plan is to play the same 9 with the 9.5 and then again with the Newport 2. The 9.5 was so incredibly stable and I'm looking forward to it taking over the bag. 

Edited August 23, 2022 by MerryTex

[JPS_17]

Snagged a X9 A couple weeks back. Love it so far. Difference maker for me has been the longer rear alignment line on the short putts. Much more consistent inside of 10’ now. Came from a Stroke Lab Double wide and I think it had too much toe hang for my stroke. 

Edited August 24, 2022 by JPS_17

[Net67]

any long-term 5.5 reviews ? 

[kb7]

Circling back with some x5.5 (kinda) updates.

 

I have always liked the 5 head shape but never felt great about the original Futura X5 or the Phantom X5.5. I've had both the Futura X5 (tried it as a single bend, and had a flow neck welded on) and the slant neck X5.5. I'm just not a single bend guy, and for whatever reason I now prefer the look of a plumbers neck vs a slant or flow neck. My putting numbers agree with this preference. With this in mind, I ripped apart a brand new X5.5 and sent it off for a plumbers neck mod. I went slightly longer than standard with the neck, and it is nearly face balanced. The putter sets up so well and every putt so far has been rolling on line, end over end even on these bumpy end of season poa greens. 

I realize I am in the minority here, but we need more plumbers neck mallets. That being said, through initial testing, I may have found a winner finally.

[noodle3872]

I agree, more plumbers neck mallets are required. They are becoming more common on Tour so I expect that to filter down to retail too.

[kb7]

2 hours ago, noodle3872 said:

I agree, more plumbers neck mallets are required. They are becoming more common on Tour so I expect that to filter down to retail too.

 

 

Love that knuckle neck. Unfortunately, something tells me we will be stuck in the slant neck/single bend/double bend world forever with SC retail offerings. We might see an "Inspired by" or limited edition like the My Girl from a few years back, but I wouldn't hold my breath for a retail relese of the Phantom model with a plumbers neck or knuckle neck. 

[LUMA]

15 hours ago, Net67 said:

any long-term 5.5 reviews ? 

Still using my 5.5 I got the day before release. Still loving it and putting better than I ever have. I switched from a Newport 2 mid-slant. I have also experimented with 10 gram, 15 gram, and 20 gram weights. For me, I find that the factory 15 gram weights on my 34 inch "cut down to 33 inch" works best for my distance control and tempo.

 

I don't have any plan of retiring this 5.5. It just really works for me. I may experiment with some of the neck options in the future, but really loving how the 5.5 has been performing. All my playing partners even said I was putting much better with the 5.5 vs my Newport 2 Mid-slant. 'Ive had some amazing putting days with my Newport tho... I won't ever get rid of the OG.

[sandshark]

5 minutes ago, LUMA said:

Still using my 5.5 I got the day before release. Still loving it and putting better than I ever have. I switched from a Newport 2 mid-slant. I have also experimented with 10 gram, 15 gram, and 20 gram weights. For me, I find that the factory 15 gram weights on my 34 inch "cut down to 33 inch" works best for my distance control and tempo.

 

I don't have any plan of retiring this 5.5. It just really works for me. I may experiment with some of the neck options in the future, but really loving how the 5.5 has been performing. All my playing partners even said I was putting much better with the 5.5 vs my Newport 2 Mid-slant. 'Ive had some amazing putting days with my Newport tho... I won't ever get rid of the OG.

Similar story. 5.5 is my jam. I started with a 9 but honestly I did not like the sound/feel as much. Coming from a 2016 futura 5S (as well as a long history of center shaft Scotty’s) come to find out as mentioned I actually do not have an SBST stroke. The 5.5 with its little jet neck took away my left side miss.

the 20g weights in my 34” circle H are perfect for me. I ordered mine with a matador midsize as I just cannot get along with that stock grip shape, as much as I tried.

[So_Cal]

Scheffler benched his 5.5, went back to his NP2 and shot 62.  Fickle game 

[bertsbogeys]

On 11/7/2022 at 11:36 AM, kb7 said:

 

 

Love that knuckle neck. Unfortunately, something tells me we will be stuck in the slant neck/single bend/double bend world forever with SC retail offerings. We might see an "Inspired by" or limited edition like the My Girl from a few years back, but I wouldn't hold my breath for a retail relese of the Phantom model with a plumbers neck or knuckle neck. 

You may get it on one of those MOTO Monday drops or Circle T drops but it is frustrating that you have very limited customization when ordering your putter. Length and grip only is crazy in 2022

[sandshark]

9 minutes ago, bertsbogeys said:

You may get it on one of those MOTO Monday drops or Circle T drops but it is frustrating that you have very limited customization when ordering your putter. Length and grip only is crazy in 2022

Yep. It may be just me but I’m also annoyed that there are no cool stamping options for mallets. Seems ridiculous that unless it’s a blade I can’t get a Jackpot Johnny (for instance, or whatever). It’s got to be a materials handling issue as obviously a hammer and a stamp will make a mark on anything malleable you strike, right? 

 

[bertsbogeys]

2 minutes ago, sandshark said:

Yep. It may be just me but I’m also annoyed that there are no cool stamping options for mallets. Seems ridiculous that unless it’s a blade I can’t get a Jackpot Johnny (for instance, or whatever). It’s got to be a materials handling issue as obviously a hammer and a stamp will make a mark on anything malleable you strike, right? 

 

It's already pretty outrageous you can't just directly order a custom putter from the Custom Shop. The whole, buy one and ship it to us thing is so crazy to me. You literally are a branch of Titleist lol

[sandshark]

17 minutes ago, bertsbogeys said:

It's already pretty outrageous you can't just directly order a custom putter from the Custom Shop. The whole, buy one and ship it to us thing is so crazy to me. You literally are a branch of Titleist lol

Indeed. I ordered my 5.5 “circle H” with a matador mid and had it in a week (SoCal advantage) but that’s where it starts and stops. Scotty is an “independent entity” …WHATEVER - but the competition caught on long ago from pricing on out. I do love my 5.5 but losing it for a month just to get the new flat grip to try and grab a headcover is lame. 

[FreshDK]

Anyone who upgraded from the previous x7 to something from the 2022 lineup and why? I tried the old x7 and fell in love with the alignment and balance instantly. Don’t know if I should just pull the trigger or explore from the 2022 lineup also, the new x7 looks like a total new putter.

[BYK]

7 minutes ago, FreshDK said:

Anyone who upgraded from the previous x7 to something from the 2022 lineup and why? I tried the old x7 and fell in love with the alignment and balance instantly. Don’t know if I should just pull the trigger or explore from the 2022 lineup also, the new x7 looks like a total new putter.

I got the 11.5 in both years

Like the earlier one much better for whatever reason.  Just roll it better, even though I think the sole is the only difference?

[So_Cal]

Tried my 5.5 again this week. 34 and 37 putts. For some reason the toe hang feels unstable on this putter.  Don’t seem to have that issue with my flow neck hydroblast or 7s.  Maybe it’s just me…