Scotty Cameron Studio Style and Mizuno Bettinardi C Series

[theothertwo]

Which one feels better to you?

i am looking for a putter similar in feel to the Scotty Cameron early model carbon steel putters (gun blue and oil can), which one of the 2 putters will feel more like this?, particularly the Newport 2 Studio Style v. Mizuno Bettinardi C-03 models. Thanks.

[bpalmer21]

Go on ebay and buy the old scotty cameron model you are looking for. If you want send it to be restored, then you have what your looking to compare to, brand new for the same price.

 

And the scotty cameron is going to feel most like the scotty cameron, I think you answered your own question.

 

BP

[AJS]

I have the Studio Stainless (ebay) and it is great. Smooth soft feel. When I get some extra $$ I am going to have it restored. Its between this and the Yes putters for me.

[projamie]

I was in the same situation, so i know how it is lol. My friend ordered a scotty newport off of ebay and after trying it i was in love. Then comes along the Mizuno C series... I ordered the C-02 straight away and fell in love, feels better than any scotty iv tried, the honeycomb face is art, looks better at adress and i feel as Bettinardi's are not as popular as scotty's which seem to be massed produced on a military level, the craftsmanship of the Mizzys are up to a higher standard. All that said, you cant go wrong with a scotty, but believe me, you wont be dissapointed with a Bettinardi. Even with all the scottys at my club, its my Bettinardi everyone pays attention to and makes a fuss over. Best of luck which ever you go for!

[CGB]

I love my Mizzynardi C-02

[theothertwo]

I was in the same situation, so i know how it is lol. My friend ordered a scotty newport off of ebay and after trying it i was in love. Then comes along the Mizuno C series... I ordered the C-02 straight away and fell in love, feels better than any scotty iv tried, the honeycomb face is art, looks better at adress and i feel as Bettinardi's are not as popular as scotty's which seem to be massed produced on a military level, the craftsmanship of the Mizzys are up to a higher standard. All that said, you cant go wrong with a scotty, but believe me, you wont be dissapointed with a Bettinardi. Even with all the scottys at my club, its my Bettinardi everyone pays attention to and makes a fuss over. Best of luck which ever you go for!

 

Thanks, I will go for the Mizzy Bettinardi C-03, love that thinner square profile, just wanted to know how it feels since I can't seem to find them here.

[The Boom Bapp]

I tested them both against each other over several weeks and I could have picked up the SC just as quick as the MizBett C Series. The face on the Betty is what sold me and I love how clean or pure feeling the head is.

 

This is seriously a very very difficult choice. I am glad I am not you right now!

 

Hope you find what you like because you are hypothetically comparing apples to apples!

[theothertwo]

I tested them both against each other over several weeks and I could have picked up the SC just as quick as the MizBett C Series. The face on the Betty is what sold me and I love how clean or pure feeling the head is.

 

This is seriously a very very difficult choice. I am glad I am not you right now!

 

Hope you find what you like because you are hypothetically comparing apples to apples!

 

 

Thanks, glad to hear it is apples to apples, I think I'll go with the Mizzy C-03, I really like that simple sharp lines design and the face is beautiful.

[oregongolf]

it's so subjective.

 

but i am definitely digging the C series. i saw a couple on the bay -- almost pulled the trigger.

[drpino]

i have an oil can newport and a mizunardi c-02h (heavy head version) and have stroked many putts with SC studio styles. the mizunardi is closer in feel to my OC and is actually softer in feel (surprising for a non-insert putter). i would go mizunardi as i'm not a fan of putters with inserts. but as already stated, it is definitely subjective.

[mp33er]

One more vote for C-03!!!

[AM92318]

Mizuno Bettinardi putters feels too light to my liking, edge goes to Scotty. Also try YES putters, I like Sophia!!!

[drpino]

if you like a heavier head, go with the "H" version of the C-series. the only "current" OTR scottys that aren't too light are the 34" and 33" studio styles and "deports". everything else is lighter than a stock mizunardi.

[propredicr]

I have both SC Studio Stainless NP2 and Mizuno-Bettinardi C03H. The SC feels heavier. I putt equally well with either, just have to make sure they are soled properly, as they differ. SC seems a little softer and Bettinardi more clicky. You'll enjoy either one and the Bettinardi is going to be less expensive, but, less resale if you ho.

[jkruer47150]

My vote is the Mizzy heavy version.

[jcigars]

Big Bettinardi fan here. I'm gaming a BB5 at 345 gram head weight and love it.

 

Jimmy

[Skaffa77]

I've owned a Cameron Studio Style Newport 2 and it was a love/hate relationship. The screws in the back wasn't a favorite thing of mine, but it never really bothered me as much as it does others on this forum.

 

My big complaint was that I found dead spots in the putter where I just couldn't get the feel and distance control was lost. Can't explain where it came from (insert, maybe??)...but I'd be putting lights out and then the next day I couldn't get it close to the hole.

 

It's good putter...but I think for my $$, I'd prefer a non-insert Scotty model. So for this comparison, I'd go with the Mizuno/Bettinardi (they are great putters)...you can't go wrong with a Bettinardi!

[Viking Golfer]

I use to own both, but in the end sold them both, because I now use the "REAL THING" - a Bettinardi Double Aged Stainless Steel putter.

 

If I had to choose, I would probably get the Mizunardi over the Scotty, but it's close.

 

In favor of Scotty Studio Style:

 

1. A bit softer feel, if you prefer that

2. Better resale value

3. More hype, because everyone knows what a Scotty is, only a few know Bettinardi (is this a negative or a positive thing......hummmmm)

 

In favor of the Mizunardi:

 

1. A more elegant simple classic design, no screws and colored dots and other clown stuff....

2. A totally square honeycomb face

3. You know you probably are the only one using this putter in your local club.....