Scotty Cameron - Champions Choice Buttonback Putters

[j_murphy]

1 hour ago, ssfranny said:

Yeah I had a golf retailer contact me about a lefty one they had I was on a waiting list.  Owner said he wanted $1500 for it haha   

 

$1500 out the door? They taxing hard for Left Handed...

[ssfranny]

5 minutes ago, j_murphy said:

 

$1500 out the door? They taxing hard for Left Handed...

Yeah I think thats BS personally guy said to me theyre super rare in LH

Edited August 23, 2021 by ssfranny

[speeder757]

2 hours ago, FOOTJOY16 said:

I've a 34" Newport 2.... kinda looking for Newport...

I have a 35” new in plastic Newport I may consider trading. 

[owu23]

Just curious. Are all allocations for this putter completely sold out, or it’s still available via some Titleist reps? 

[j_murphy]

22 hours ago, owu23 said:

Just curious. Are all allocations for this putter completely sold out, or it’s still available via some Titleist reps? 

Unless a preorder shipment was seriously delayed, the chances of getting this putter for retail are slim to none. 

[Georgie Z]

There’s a saying in other hobbies’ forums. Buy once cry once. I doubt there are any left at the original price.

 

[dwp10mm]

3 hours ago, Georgie Z said:

There’s a saying in other hobbies’ forums. Buy once cry once. I doubt there are any left at the original price.

 

Or buy twice, cry twice.  After I thought my local store couldn't come through I bought one from 2nd Swing with their minimal markup.  That one still hasn't shipped.  But my local store came through and got me a Newport 2 at MSRP.  I love it.  Can't wait to see if my Newport from 2nd Swing actually ships next week like I was told.  No way I sell either of them.  These are worth the price.

[Georgie Z]

1 hour ago, dwp10mm said:

Or buy twice, cry twice.  After I thought my local store couldn't come through I bought one from 2nd Swing with their minimal markup.  That one still hasn't shipped.  But my local store came through and got me a Newport 2 at MSRP.  I love it.  Can't wait to see if my Newport from 2nd Swing actually ships next week like I was told.  No way I sell either of them.  These are worth the price.

I like your style

[NoCalHack]

Just got mine.  I paid retail for it.   I putted a while with it today on a real putting green and I'll give my thoughts on how it putts.

 

Very very similar to my 2010 Studio Select.  Both are 35 inch NP2s.  Honestly, real tough to tell a big difference, especially because right now I have a superstroke on my Studio Select and the grip can effect feel.  But I had a Pingman grip for a long time on my Studio Select and based on what I remember,  I'd be hard pressed to tell you big differences.  The look is a bit different, although can't point my finger on how.  Subjectively, the CC maybe feels a bit heavier (I know the weight is probably available somewhere).  Maybe a bit more "clicky".  Based on what I remember about the T22, which I've tried, the T22 felt "duller" than both the SS and the CC.  

 

Maybe this is a dissenting opinion based on the rest of this thread.  Is it nice?  Definitely.  Is it the most amazing, best Scotty Cameron putter ever?  No.  It's not.  If it was, you'd see a lot more button backs and Tei3's on Tour.  You can see most guys who putt with Newport style putters on tour are using solid heads without inserts.  Between my Studio Select and this one, I honestly couldn't say which one I prefer. I'll keep it in the bag for a while and try to work on becoming a better putter rather than thinking about the putter itself.

 

To each his own, but I certainly wouldn't pay $1K for one unless I was expecting them to appreciate in value, which they very well may do.    

 

 

[btyh]

49 minutes ago, NoCalHack said:

Just got mine.  I paid retail for it.   I putted a while with it today on a real putting green and I'll give my thoughts on how it putts.

 

Very very similar to my 2010 Studio Select.  Both are 35 inch NP2s.  Honestly, real tough to tell a big difference, especially because right now I have a superstroke on my Studio Select and the grip can effect feel.  But I had a Pingman grip for a long time on my Studio Select and based on what I remember,  I'd be hard pressed to tell you big differences.  The look is a bit different, although can't point my finger on how.  Subjectively, the CC maybe feels a bit heavier (I know the weight is probably available somewhere).  Maybe a bit more "clicky".  Based on what I remember about the T22, which I've tried, the T22 felt "duller" than both the SS and the CC.  

 

Maybe this is a dissenting opinion based on the rest of this thread.  Is it nice?  Definitely.  Is it the most amazing, best Scotty Cameron putter ever?  No.  It's not.  If it was, you'd see a lot more button backs and Tei3's on Tour.  You can see most guys who putt with Newport style putters on tour are using solid heads without inserts.  Between my Studio Select and this one, I honestly couldn't say which one I prefer. I'll keep it in the bag for a while and try to work on becoming a better putter rather than thinking about the putter itself.

 

To each his own, but I certainly wouldn't pay $1K for one unless I was expecting them to appreciate in value, which they very well may do.    

 

 

I'm pretty sure it was just hype from the original button back and from the mark up resale on the t22.  it definitely was a flip for a profit opportunity for everyone. It's a Studio Select with a copper insert. But shoot every scotty for the most part holds value strong so you dont have much to worry about especially since the most you paid for one was 800. 

[BigtimeHC]

Just got mine today. Is it just me or has the scotty cameron headcover quality gone completely down the drain? Very similar to the special select headcovers that feel cheap and almost plastic-like. Bought and flipped a couple SWAG headcovers and currently have one on an older scotty. The difference in quality between SWAG and older scotty covers versus the special select and champions choice is shocking

[braincramp52]

Ahh, I remember the good ole days when we used to b!tch about $250 putters being a rip off.🤣

[BlackM00Nlight]

13 hours ago, BigtimeHC said:

Just got mine today. Is it just me or has the scotty cameron headcover quality gone completely down the drain? Very similar to the special select headcovers that feel cheap and almost plastic-like. Bought and flipped a couple SWAG headcovers and currently have one on an older scotty. The difference in quality between SWAG and older scotty covers versus the special select and champions choice is shocking

The champions choice is miles better than my t22.. I thought it was a step in the right direction 

[dwp10mm]

10 hours ago, BlackM00Nlight said:

The champions choice is miles better than my t22.. I thought it was a step in the right direction 

Agree. I don’t get the hate for this headcover. I like the material and believe it will hold up well long term. The T22 material felt way too flimsy. 

[TheGolfingRealtor]

What does this putter feel like once you remove the sticker on the insert?

 

Does that kill the resale once it is removed?

[PDWALKER]

These are so sweet! I wish i was able to get my hands on one of these. 

[SUPERG]

Been putting indoors with the plastic on for a couple weeks now that I’ve had it contemplating selling it….. but the more I look into it the more I don’t think the juice is worth the squeeze and it’s time to let this bad boy breathe and let it rip as my gamer 

[BigtimeHC]

12 hours ago, dwp10mm said:

Agree. I don’t get the hate for this headcover. I like the material and believe it will hold up well long term. The T22 material felt way too flimsy. 

 

I think I may have jumped the gun somewhat. Looking at it closer its more of a texture thing and doesn't seem to have the quality issue the special select had. 

 

Has anyone bought a special release headcover lately from Cameron? Any comparisons to the T22, Champions Choice, or Special Select headcovers?

[BYK]

8 hours ago, BigtimeHC said:

 

I think I may have jumped the gun somewhat. Looking at it closer its more of a texture thing and doesn't seem to have the quality issue the special select had. 

 

Has anyone bought a special release headcover lately from Cameron? Any comparisons to the T22, Champions Choice, or Special Select headcovers?

 

In regards to headcovers, really the only bad one I think is the T22.  Pretty flimsy.  I feel the CC and Special Select are pretty durable and well made.  The special release covers are better in my opinion than any of these, but the difference is fairly minimal. 

[SUPERG]

Took her out for a spin today on 9 holes and it’s money!! Anybody else hate the grip lol? I want to commit golf blasphemy and throw on a Superstroke(a Detroit tigers one no less) 

[Georgie Z]

31 minutes ago, SUPERG said:

Took her out for a spin today on 9 holes and it’s money!! Anybody else hate the grip lol? I want to commit golf blasphemy and throw on a Superstroke(a Detroit tigers one no less) 

I don’t like the grip either but haven’t decided what to replace it with. I also don’t want to throw off the balance.

[SUPERG]

15 minutes ago, Georgie Z said:

I don’t like the grip either but haven’t decided what to replace it with. I also don’t want to throw off the balance.

Yea from what I remember it’s a hefty 80 gram grip. To me it just feels so rough and lacking that classic rubber tackiness

[btyh]

38 minutes ago, Georgie Z said:

I don’t like the grip either but haven’t decided what to replace it with. I also don’t want to throw off the balance.

You didn't cheap out on the putter so buy a classic scotty grip on the bay worth the money in my opinion. Cord or baby t 

[BYK]

1 hour ago, SUPERG said:

Took her out for a spin today on 9 holes and it’s money!! Anybody else hate the grip lol? I want to commit golf blasphemy and throw on a Superstroke(a Detroit tigers one no less) 

use whatever works

if a SS is good enough for JT and Spieth, it's probably good enough for you lol

[SUPERG]

Just now, BYK said:

use whatever works

if a SS is good enough for JT and Spieth, it's probably good enough for you lol

Oh yea I was just making fun of the guys who lose their sh!t over Scotty grips lol. Way too skinny, but at 80g might need a counter core 

[Georgie Z]

9 minutes ago, btyh said:

You didn't cheap out on the putter so buy a classic scotty grip on the bay worth the money in my opinion. Cord or baby t 

Never heard of those I’ll have to look it up. Are there any new ones being sold besides eBay? I’d rather not risk getting a fake.

[btyh]

7 minutes ago, Georgie Z said:

Never heard of those I’ll have to look it up. Are there any new ones being sold besides eBay? I’d rather not risk getting a fake.

Usually it's easy to spot one by who is selling them. Just check their feedback and what else they are selling. 

[BYK]

21 minutes ago, SUPERG said:

Oh yea I was just making fun of the guys who lose their sh!t over Scotty grips lol. Way too skinny, but at 80g might need a counter core 

Yah, I used to think that, but I've swapped out a cord grip which is much lighter on putters that had pistoleros/pistolinis and they were just fine.

You're right though, those grips are beasts

[Brooks_Cupcake]

On 8/29/2021 at 7:01 PM, TheGolfingRealtor said:

What does this putter feel like once you remove the sticker on the insert?

 

Does that kill the resale once it is removed?

The irony of a realtor worrying about resale value on a sticker removal is legendary 

[Catrick_Pantlay]

3 minutes ago, Brooks Cupcake said:

The irony of a realtor worrying about resale value on a sticker removal is legendary 

Easily the funniest thing I’ve heard all day