Difference in feel?

[ryder29]

Circa #2 vs. Studio Style Newport 2

Hello everyone. I am in the market for a new putter. I am thinking of getting my first Scotty. As a lefty I am limited to just few models. I was curious as to everyone's experiences with these two putters. How do they compare with regard to feel? I know that the circa will require more care and attention to prevent rust. But other than that what are the pros and cons to each model? Thanks for any input.

ryder29

[dags27]

I am a lefty also. I have both the Circa 62 and the NP studio style. I wasn't too impress with the NP Studio Style. I prefer the Circa 62, it has great feel to it. If you are worried about the care of the circa 62, use a baby oil after each round and let it dry air. Otherwise you can send it to SC shop for ProPlat finish.

 

If you can find some older model cameron putters like the GunBlue, Teryllium, OC, mil specs for cheap grab them even if it is in rough shape, those are awesome putters.

 

hope that helps.

[502 to Right]

Putting is a very personal thing. That said, I much prefer the feel of the Circa's to the Studio Style. It just feels more stable and solid. However, that may have as much to do with the heavier grip on the Circa (it's a Baby T) compared to the SS (it has a Studio Design grip).

 

Where would you plan to buy the putter? If you've got a store nearby with both--just try them out and decide for yourself. You really can't go wrong with either of them.

 

Also, if you're willing to wait a month or so, you could get a Circa in charcol mist, which will be a maintenence free finish.

 

Also, take a look at the Mizuno Bettinardi C-03. It is the same head style as the Newport 2 but it's less expensive and feels even better than the Studio Style or Circa, in my opinion. The Bettinardi's are every bit as good as an OTR Cameron.

 

:drinks:

[dags27]

Oh yeah forgot about the Bettinardis....and other companies

[AcesAZ]

The new Circas will probably feel closer to a Pro Platinum finish I would think. The GSS insert on the Studio is really nice and they are maintainence free so thats a plus. I own a couple SS NP2's myself, but I also own a few carbon NP2's. I do prefer the carbon heads a little more though with a Black Ox or Oil Can finish. I prefer a little softer feel and really like the look of BO and OC. Feel is such a personal thing though so you'll just have to try it out when they come out.

[ryder29]

Thanks for the info guys. I just came back from a local retailer. They had the Studio Style in stock, but had no Circa #2. I tried putting rh and the Circa did feel softer. Thanks again for your input. I am going to wait until the new Circas come out before I make a decision.

 

ryder29