Titleist Review: Scotty Cameron Studio Stainless Newport 2 Putter

Manufacturer: Titleist Golf

Model: Scotty Cameron Studio Stainless Newport 2
Category: Putters

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Purchase: I purchased this putter online for $249 on 9/2003. It arrived within 5 days, free shipping. This is the Studio Stainless Newport 2 33"/350.

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Pros: I purchased a 33"/350 gram Newport 2, after using a cut-down 32" Ping Pal 4 for close to 10 years. The Newport 2 has great balance to it, with definitely more head feel than a Ping. I love that they add 10 grams to every inch short of standard. I also like that you can order this putter in different lengths (33-35"), and lie angles. This putter has a tremendously soft feel when hit pure, with a more muted sound (not much "click"). I swear it's the most pure feeling in golf. Even distance balls can feel very soft with this putter. Great feedback as well - you know when you hit it well, and when you don't. However, I don't agree with the comments that this putter is unforgiving. I think slight toe and heel mishits still travel as intended. In my opinion, the slight mishits just don't feel as soft and pure (but go just as straight with close to the same distance). You do need to make sure that your stroke is on, or the putter will let you know (by feel). I would characterize Scotty's as having a great head/shaft balance, great feel/feedback, and they putt a consistent roll on the ball.

Cons: Price.

Scotty Cameron Studio Stainless Newport 2 Quality: This putter is pretty much Scotty's version of a heavier Ping Anser 2. The real difference is that this is milled from a billet of steel, with a perfectly flat face (4 degrees of loft). This is a high quality putter, in terms of construction and appearance. However, it can scratch easily because it's a soft stainless steel. For the money, my paintfill could have been perfect, as one of the letters was slightly missing some paint. No biggie.

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Review & Rating Summary: I think I've found a putter that I will keep in my bag for a very very long time. This putter hits it so pure with a very soft feel. Whether it's a 3 footer or 20 footer, I really feel confident standing over every putt. I don't typically sink 20 footers, but already I've done so with this.

Titleist Scotty Cameron Studio Stainless Newport 2 Rating: 5

Author of this Golf Review: Jefferson halili

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Golf Review Submitted: 2005-05-02
Review Usefulness Rating: 4.97368 out of 5.
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