bettinardi vs. Scotty cameron

[scottycameron_freak19]

well lets here it

[johndeere10]

[Hansch99]

As someone who owns one of each (and have owned multiple Camerons), I can honestly say neither are better than the other, just different.

 

Besides, considering the partnership Cameron and Bettinardi had during the 90s, it can be hard to draw meaningful distinctions about who makes the better putter.

 

I'm just glad we have both of them competing to make great putters. We all benefit from that!

[stage1350]

Each side has it's strengths and each has weaknesses.

 

It completely depends on the style of putter you prefer, the metal you prefer, and the finish you choose.

[wentorf11]

As someone who owns one of each (and have owned multiple Camerons), I can honestly say neither are better than the other, just different.

 

Besides, considering the partnership Cameron and Bettinardi had during the 90s, it can be hard to draw meaningful distinctions about who makes the better putter.

 

I'm just glad we have both of them competing to make great putters. We all benefit from that!

 

 

Please, forgive my ignorance on the partnership, could some one elaborate. I vaguely remember hearing that Bettinardi did milling for other putter companies, but any details would be nice.

 

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[Hansch99]

Please, forgive my ignorance on the partnership, could some one elaborate. I vaguely remember hearing that Bettinardi did milling for other putter companies, but any details would be nice.

 

See this article:

http://golf.mizunoeurope.com/mizunoadmin/_...fworld-1206.jpg

[apocalypsem3]

Just a question regarding early Cameron putters...

 

The article says that every Cameron made between 1993-1998 were done by Bettinardi.

 

Does this mean OTR Napa putters from 1995-1996 and possibly "Art Of Putting" Napa were made by Bettinardi?

[poppman2142]

They are both good putters. If you want a tour issue/quality putter from each of them, Bettinardi is the clear winner because of price. A New DASS for Bettinardi will cost $850 and a new GSS from Cameron will cost you $4,000 plus. Just my opinion.

[MchSt805]

I sort of agree with that.

 

To the OP: Not to criticize you, but I feel like a few of your topics could best be answered by some searching through the forums. You have to jump back several months, if not over a year in some cases.

 

My opinion...both Scotty Cameron and Robert Bettinardi make incredible putters. To compare the two brings up very minor details.

[steverum]

Didnt Scott and Bob both work under Tad Moore?

 

I would say the Master is better than the students

 

Just my $.02

[rrkman]

I'm not really sure what you hope to gain from this topic but I have a question for you....

 

To you, what makes one putter better than another? Price, marketing, which pros use which brand/style, material, manufacturing process, manufacturing tolerances, finishes, variety...or if you can make more putts with one vs. the other? I'm sure there are more but which of these make a putter 'better' to you?

[geogolf]

Didnt Scott and Bob both work under Tad Moore?

 

I would say the Master is better than the students

 

Just my $.02

 

 

Neither worked under Tad. Some folks have put that in their eBay auctions for some reason over the years.

[502 to Right]

The horse is dead. Stop beating it.

[scottycameron_freak19]

lol sorry. Kind of just post some topics because well I am too lazy to search. Will stop posting stuff then haha

[stocki11]

lol sorry. Kind of just post some topics because well I am too lazy to search. Will stop posting stuff then haha

 

 

I don't think anyone meant to discourage you from posting, but some of these topics have been discussed in MANY threads containing MANY pages MANY times, so additional identical topics are a bit unnecessary.

 

Cheers!

[Pure745]

I sort of agree with that.

 

To the OP: Not to criticize you, but I feel like a few of your topics could best be answered by some searching through the forums.

 

+1

 

Next post is gonna be asking who forges Tiger's irons..

 

But to answer, I agree with the previous posts as to both are absolutely top notch. I think both have some really really rare and unique putters. I am liking Bettinardi more than my Camerons due to quality, finish, and less amount of them in circulation.

[stage1350]

Actually, I'd like to "here" the original poster's opinion on the subject...

[scottycameron_freak19]

Well the whole reason I posted this was to see what you guys thought. Never really putted with a bettinardi so thats why I posted it. So if I had to pick it would be cameron. Sorry to start an argument lol

[Twoironblade]

This is a good topic. The old threads are there to read, but it's good to hear what people are thinking today. I don't think any poster should feel intimidated to start a topic because some other posters feel it's already been discussed to their own satisfaction.

[golfluvzme]

Glad this thread went the way of the DoDo. Yes, the horse is dead, don't beat it anymore.

[Pure745]

Well the whole reason I posted this was to see what you guys thought. Never really putted with a bettinardi so thats why I posted it. So if I had to pick it would be cameron. Sorry to start an argument lol

 

dont play the victim

[scottycameron_freak19]

haha caught red handed lol.

[Redman]

Give the guy a break. I mean come on guys. Every topic in golf has been covered on here a hundred times probably.

[Stringer Bell]

If you didn't want to read another bettinardi v. cameron thread, why did you click BETTINARDI VS. SCOTTY CAMERON?

[RobotDoctor]

This is an open forum so anyone has the right to ask a question they they want. Yes, searching does help but archive threads may not invoke participation from new members. Is this an old issue, yes, but this is an issue for some. If scottycameron_freak19 wants to ask the question then he is free to do so. Hopefully the board will answer with their respectful opinions.

 

I do not see much difference between Cameron and Bettinardi putters, and there is a big reason why (as stated). Bettinardi milled putters for Cameron between 1993 and 1998 so I am certain putter design and manufacturing concepts were passed along. Cameron can create a putter on his own if need be but his business approach works best for Acushnet and Cameron, nothing wrong with it. Bettinardi has other business ventures than putters and CNC mills many items. To me, this is like comparing two different types of Apples that serves different tastes. I will say in general that my favorite Cameron putters were in the era that Bettinardi milled for Cameron. The exceptions are the American Classic VII and Inspired by Brad Faxon. Both these designs were made after 2000 and the AC VII is my favorite Cameron has made and that I had ever owned, gamed,

 

If anyone chooses either maker they will be assured of owning a very good putter.

[clgreener3]

I am brand new to this site. I can read through the threads from a year ago but I don't have all the time in the world. I certainly agree this is a debate that cannot be settled but cut the / us new guys some slack.

 

We are still figuring out how to post / chat / read responses etc. I doubt anyone was intentionally being mean but some responses were a bit crass.

 

In my opinion putting is all about confidence and the basics. Cover your basics with the SC and bett- what style do you prefer? what and how many variations does each offer? do you like a center shaft? if so I highly recommend the bettinardi BC5 putter it is smooth as can be and dean on so long as you have a pendulum stroke.

 

The biggest difference I find in the 2 clubs is the facial design. Other than that it's fair to say they are equally well produced putters.

 

I chose to comment here b/c I am currently struggling to choose between my Cameron X5 and my Bett BC5. I hit them both so well yet one is a plumbers neck and the other a middle shaft requiring a pendulum stroke. My instincts tell me I'm leaning toward the X5 because of the long puts. I may need more practice to get the pendulum stroke down pat on longer rolls. Again, it is a tough choice because I very much like the feel of the Bett Honeycomb face. Cameron finally countered with a solid non insert putter so that is good.

 

Anyway- hope this helps and keep posting bro.

 

clgreener3

[clgreener3]

WOW!

 

Dude you gotta chill on the dead horse thing.

 

Why are you reading it if it disgusts you so? Leave it to those who have interest. Opinions, clubs, styles all change over time. Nothing wrong with a refresher.