Any info on the Scotty Cameron Select 2020 line?

[drbonesvt]

How wide is the NP2 rear flange to face

[zoltan058]

I have a 1/500 I had all done up at the custom shop. I love it. It definitely gives more feedback than my 2014 fastback, but the look feels more traditional.

[nhaun2]

Awesome. I've had an original Piretti Cottonwood 2 for 10 years now. Don't have a real reason to switch as I've always putted well and just loved the shape of it. I'm excited to try this one as I feel it's probably going to be a little more forgiving just given the technology advancements and I finally found something with the same head shape.

[zoltan058]

Yes. To be honest my only issue so far has been my own terrible putting. Best thing I ever did was put a top line site line.

[EVandy]

Who's gaming the newport 2.5? I haven't seen much of it in this thread!

[taylorlong1]

This perceived inconsistency might be due to photos being taken in different lighting conditions. Look how different light can bring out the (I think desirable) milling patterns. Here is the heel of the same putter in three different lightings:

Here is the toe of the same putter in different lighting:

But to be fair, I’ve always shied from machine like uniformity and been drawn to things that are variable due to hand finishing, more raw in nature, or even develop a patina...each piece being unique. I guess I’m a bit of a romantic that way. :)

[brew4eagle]

I currently use a BeCu Anser with heavy patina so I'm with you, but I do prefer smooth edges. I think that's what turns me off based on the pics, but I've yet to see one in person so maybe it's a lot of nothing.

[EVandy]

Anyone purchase one through a pro shop? What's the member pricing?

 

[bogeypro]

That looks rough... personally, I think Scotty has skipped a finishing step on purpose to save money. I really don't like it....

[luke1333]

I agree, I do not like it and seems like a move to save money and play it off as "tour" milling

[luke1333]

Thinking about ordering a fastback can I order custom length, weight and grip? Are those all possible at regular pricing still?

[mhdena]

Do all pro shops give the same discount?

[EVandy]

Good question. I assumed the member pricing discount was similar across the board but could be mistaken

[GeorgeHWB]

I don't think any reputable CNC operator would think that's a proper job from any angle. I do agree it looks better at some angles compared to others, but overall I think the difference in appearance is both annoying and sloppy looking. I expect better from a Scotty Cameron product.

[dannym53]

 

[TheWind]

I'm going to be buying a Newport in the next few weeks. People who have any of the special select line, what are the rings of red paint like? I putted with it when I got fitted, but I didn't really inspect it. Does the red-ring look removable for a clean, "all natural" look?

[gioria126]

Recently I struggled a bit about distance control and pulling the ball to left with my Studio Stainless Newport Beach. I tried Special Select Newport / Newport2 but can not get used to its weight setting or firmer feeling. I tried Squareback2 and like it better. Unfortunately when I decided to buy it it's sold out.

I accidentally tried Flowback5 (no 5.5 there, either) and I was pleasantly surprised about how good it is. The alignment is so simply and the roll is so straight / pure. And the look is not bad, bigger than Fastback1.5 and prettier than GOLO. I never thought I'm a SBST guy and used putters with mid to max toe hang ( Newport, Newport2, Newport2.5, Spider Red slant neck, Spider X slant neck...etc) for the past couple years. I used Scotty X5 (close to face balanced) but did not go well. However this Flowback5 just does the magic. I grabbed it and played first round yesterday. The green yesterday was slow, with long / messy grass (we had heavy rain for the past couple days). 33 putts, not bad, no 3-putt. Holed couple putts that my playing partners all missed. Will keep it in the bag for a while :)

[bogeypro]

I just picked up a fastback 1.5 1/500. It is 34 inch with 15 gram weights. I put in 20 gram weights and it feels great. I don't know if it'll knock out my futura 5.5m though.

[CamCharbs]

Finally got my Newport 2 yesterday. Looks like I got one with the “bad corners”, but personally I like them. I don’t think they look bad at address, really just noticeable when examining up close. Can’t wait to take it on the course!

[newportbeach]

I think those are the good corners - congrats hope it works well

[CamCharbs]

I stand corrected, had to look back at some of the other bad ones to compare and you were right, I did luck out. Spent that much on a putter and I’m going to have to make it work! lol

[luke1333]

You can do it. Here is one from TCC that had paint removed. LH but you get the idea

 

[OspreyCI]

Thanks for the feedback. That’s the model that I am interested in. I am a mallet guy and loves my Golo years ago. I am a SBST guy.

Anyone else using one?

[drbonesvt]

Rolled newport , liked that better than the NP2

 

not sure If it will knock out the betti BB8 , now if the scotty had NO sight line !!!!

 

light years better IMOP than the old insert feces putters

[hd.softail]

Just played my first round with the Special Select Newport. Would agree compared to my 2018 Newport, I like the look and feel of the Special Select better. Also agree, I think in the Special Select line, the Newport looks better than the Newport 2. IMO they went too thin on the Newport 2 top line.

Also beware, the Special Select line is about 5g lighter in the blade heads for the 2018 Select. I might have to go up in sole weights. What I don't like is I think Cameron went lighter in the head to match the lighter Pistolini Plus grip to keep the swingweights the same. Once I put my standard 80g Superstroke on, the head feels lighter than my 2018 Newport. For example, the 2020 Newport head plays at 353g with standard weights at 34" and the 2018 was 358g. That 2+ swingweights, not insignificant....

[agood3putt]

Anyone wanna help a brother out with pics of the toe hang on the Newport 2.5??

[drbonesvt]

What are ppls thoughts on the new grip ?

if not a fan , what did I switch it out with

[JerryTBall]

I’m averaging around 31 putts with stock gray small grip on my Newport select, putter weight feels good, but I want to try this and hope maintains weight as I may get a little handsy with stock.

[drbonesvt]

The new grey grip feels like it falls btw , the org pistolini and the ping/ cameron pp58 cord / no cord grip

[RogerinNewZealand]

Re only 353 vs 358gram

at 353 thats still heavy,

i just bought 2002NP2 thats 325 so added 8 for 333 first time out on Sunday.Superb results..may i suggest practice for half hr to recalibrate brain to like what you got?Should be a Ten Year putter so ....