SC- Studio Stainless and Pro Platinum

First I just want to say that I don’t know very much about putters and what makes each style unique, or benefits of being made from different materials, weights, etc. However, I have been putting with a white hot insert in my mallet for a few years and really like it, but a few months ago I putted a bit with my sons coach’s putter and just started dropping puts. The head felt effortlessly balanced for me when taking a stroke, I could feel the impact and get a quicker sense of pace and just could overall get my lines really quick at setup. This was with a 12-14 year old Platinum Pro Laguna.

Then yesterday at a shop I spent an hour trying putters like I have numerous times in the past two months and still can’t find a putter that felt like the one. Of all the latest models, the Ping Milled Anser felt the best. But then I saw an old beat up preowned putter that caught my eye and it was a Studio Stainless Newport 34” 340g and it immediately felt great. First two 8’ putts dropped, couldn’t miss from 5’ and in and long pace putts were all within 2’.

Any reason why these would feel so much better than any insert and cast putter, and why they would take the edge over a milled Ping? Also, why would SC go away from these designs and start messing with adjustable weights, aluminum and inserts, etc.? Seems like there is a solid market for milled SS and carbon steel putters without weights and inserts. Is there a brand or putter on the market that is being produced now that mimics these two putters, or should I be shopping for used?

Go on back and grab that Studio Stainless! Those specs are rarer - the stock standard OTR's weigh in at only 330g.

NO ONE here or anywhere else can tell you why you sink putts with one stick and not another. Putting is very personal but that Studio Stainless at 340g is a famously good putter - go and get it. :-)

Rob

Even if it has been played hard and has a few dings? They want $169 for it.

Many of the earlier Scotty's had a lighter 330g to 340g headweight, and you may presumably putt better with that setup.

If it has 340g stamped on the sole, it is a bargain - even with the dings. Also - if you sank everything with it, why are you even asking man?! :-)

Rob

If it has 340g stamped on the sole, it is a bargain - even with the dings. Also - if you sank everything with it, why are you even asking man?! :-)

 

Rob

I thought the same thing right after I posted that. And yes, it has 340G stamped on the bottom. I've noticed online a few variations that don't have the stamp. What's the history with that? Will head in and grab it this am.

OP, I’ve always been a Ping guy but recent acquired an older SC Mil Spec, which is carbon plated with the Pro Platinum finish. If you do a search, there are some older threads comparing the Pro Platinum and Studio Stainless lines. I found them very informative, especially since the older models aren’t readily available to demo.

They were not that rare. He made quite a few Studio Stainless Newports at 34-340. I owned one. It is an OTR retail putter.

The Studio Stainless are sweet putters, definitely scoop it up for that price. I go back and forth between my Studio Stainless NP2.5 and a Studio Select NP2.

33” 350g are the most desirable milspecs and studio stainless awesome putters. Can only get those kind features in a Scotty now that’s a very expensive circle T

The 34"/340 gram Newport was very limited and intended for overseas. Some of them were used as program putters for a very brief time. If you purchased 25 pieces from Titleist, you got to design your own cover, to some extent. I was very fortunate in having a friend who did just that. He took the covers and sent most of them to close friends, then auctioned off the remaining covers and donated the proceeds to the ALS Research Foundation. This program took place very close to the time that Tom Watson's long time caddy was lost to this disease.

That 34"/340 gram putter is one of Scotty's best retail releases ever, IMHO. Great feel and a good looking design on that head. Any chance it was a Newport Beach with the slot?

Good Luck,

LaMont in AZ

Why not purchase it and then get it refinished? Seems like a no brainer if you like the feel and are draining putts!

It's actually a Newport 2. And no, not a Beach model.

I think it’s a good idea to ask the the store to put it on the loft lie machine to find out what the specs are on the putter that you can’t miss with. I wouldn’t be surprised if the 2 you like are the same. A degree or 3 can make a big difference

I just bought it, but that's a good point to go back and have them check.

2* flat and 4* loft. He said that was standard spec for old Scotties. Feels right, rolls right. So it's in the bag. Crazy though that I paid the same as I could get two like new Oworks putters for the price of 1 10-15 yo Scotty.

Yeah but the scotty will still hold the value and the odysseys.... not so much.

The 2 * flat is probably the ticket. Have your old putter bent to that and see what happens

You know you have to post a picture now. Let's see it.

Sorry for the rough pictures. Traveling at the moment from Raleigh to Columbia.

No worries. I would have picked that up for that price in that condition. I only see one bad ding on the face and if you are hitting the ball there, the putter isn't the problem. lol. Nice pickup.

I picked up a used studio stainless earlier this year and also started putting lights out. Great flat sticks!

I had a 33/350 Studio Stainless NP2 that I got a great deal on, they are amazing putters. An offer came in for double what I paid (because it was a 350g head) and I just couldn't resist so I sold it. Afterwards I realized I may never see one again and definitely not for the price I paid! Looks like a good pickup to me. If you decide it's not the best fit, you should easily make your money back and then some...but hopefully it makes lots of putts instead!

that's actually not that bad of shape!

Nice passive brag on the last pic??

Thanks. It's 10 years old with 130k miles. It's not really my brag car as much as it's a tool for work traveling. Reliable diesel and 33 mpg.

Here are a little better pics of the top line and dings. Don't have a Scotty cover and kind of like the stealthiness of it and pays homage to the OG. Matches the grip also.

The Studio Stainless line is one of Scotty's best OTR's ever. They make great gamers.

I have both Asian Spec models and love them. They see a lot of bag time - especially the 340g (my preferred weight).

Yours looks to be in great gamer condition! Have fun with it.

LaMont is correct in that these were produced in limited numbers. Some were for programs, but the putters that are commonly known as 'Asian Spec' (the early Newports and AOP's) actually started out as made for the female market in the USA. They did not take off, but were immensely popular in Japan - so off they went.

That putter is a great pick-up - one of his best models.

Rob

Does anyone know what the stock lie angle for a Studio Stainless NP 2.5 is supposed to be? I believe mine may be quite upright but I can’t find the specs for them anywhere. Thanks :)