Is the Scotty Cameron Newport 2 worth the money?

[mdmd16]

I've heard a lot of good things about the Scotty Cameron Newport 2 but is it really worth its high price tag in comparison to what other brands are offering? I think you'd end up paying $350 plus for one of these brand new which sounds a lot. Looks like I could save a bit if I bought one second-hand though maybe instead and the price then might seem more reasonable. I'm still a bit iffy on the greens so apparently the dual balance version would be better for me as it delivers added assistance compared to the standard-weight version. Any thoughts?

 

[massivebelterlad]

No I dont think the Scotty Cameron is worth the money. You are paying for the name purely. I would be looking at the Ping Anser styles or if you want the best quality have a look at some of the rarer japanese makes as you will be getting premium metals for the money.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

In simple terms as a piece of metal, no it's not worth it. But if it's something you really fancy, can afford and will get a nice warm feeling from every time you use it then yes it is worth the money. I used to have a Newport 2 and it just wasn't right for me.

Only you can decide though.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Got one last year and worth every penny

Tried a Ping Anser and the balance didn't feel right - the Scotty feels perfectly balance

 

[Ethan]

Impossible question to answer.

How much does $350 matter to you. Have you tried one? Had you tried alternatives? Is it better than others you have tried? Would a lesson be better value? Etc etc etc.

Cameron putters are high quality and many good golfers use them. So do many bad golfers. Many other good golfers use other brands. As do many other bad golfers.

 

[Qwerty]

I've always found the Newports a little unforgiving, Like the Blades of the putter world. Ive found if I put a poor stroke on them I was losing considerable Length.
I use a similar style Ping iwi. Looks similar, but for me far better distance Control, much more forgiving.
£50 from the 2nd hand Rack.
I think forgiveness in putters is underrated.

Are Cameron's worth it? It depends how much you value $350

 

[TheJezster]

Only YOU can answer that, it's your money. No one can tell you whether it's worth it for you. If you want one, buy one 😉

 

[mdmd16]

I get the gist and I think I already new the answer, it really is going to be a case of trying one out for myself and seeing whether it suits my game. Quite clearly they must have something going for them as they are favoured by a lot of the pros. I could spend $350 dollars if I wanted, I have the cash spare but it seems a lot to spend when me and the club might not get on. I've been looking at second-hand Scotty Cameron Newport 2 clubs here and I could save $100 dollars plus compared to buying one brand new. Around the $200/$250 dollar mark sounds a bit more of a reasonable price to pay and I can see how I get on with the brand. Will see if I can find a dual balance version as I have a feeling I might regret it otherwise. Think personally I'll need the added assistance.

 

[guest100718]

Yes, worth every penny

 

[need_my_wedge]

I get the gist and I think I already new the answer, it really is going to be a case of trying one out for myself and seeing whether it suits my game. Quite clearly they must have something going for them as they are favoured by a lot of the pros. I could spend $350 dollars if I wanted, I have the cash spare but it seems a lot to spend when me and the club might not get on. I've been looking at second-hand Scotty Cameron Newport 2 clubs here and I could save $100 dollars plus compared to buying one brand new. Around the $200/$250 dollar mark sounds a bit more of a reasonable price to pay and I can see how I get on with the brand. Will see if I can find a dual balance version as I have a feeling I might regret it otherwise. Think personally I'll need the added assistance.

You'll use the putter more times per round than a driver, which will cost just as much.

Putters are personal, no right or wrong. All down to how much you like it, how it feels for you, whether you can afford etc. If you can afford it, and it feels good for you, then the cost is insignificant. I paid about £170 for my Scotty about 4 years ago. I tried a whole bundle of putters from different manufacturers, narrowed it down to two Scotty's and an Odyssey. Spent 3 weeks going into about 10 different golf shops in Japan trying them out every day. the Scotty squareback was always the one that came out on top, for feel, balance and accuracy. Had to save to buy it, never regretted it.

 

[Vardon11LDN]

For me it was worth it. I had really fallen out of love with putting but now I have my Scotty I am determind to improve. I found it much better quality than my Odyssey.

 

[jamielaing]

I get the gist and I think I already new the answer, it really is going to be a case of trying one out for myself and seeing whether it suits my game. Quite clearly they must have something going for them as they are favoured by a lot of the pros. I could spend $350 dollars if I wanted, I have the cash spare but it seems a lot to spend when me and the club might not get on. I've been looking at second-hand Scotty Cameron Newport 2 clubs here and I could save $100 dollars plus compared to buying one brand new. Around the $200/$250 dollar mark sounds a bit more of a reasonable price to pay and I can see how I get on with the brand. Will see if I can find a dual balance version as I have a feeling I might regret it otherwise. Think personally I'll need the added assistance.

Everyone is different when it comes to any club. My only advice would be to try as many as possible and when you have one you like then buy it. Doesn't matter what make it is, it is the one you like. I certainly wouldn't be shelling out $350 without giving it a good go first. Don't worry yourself about what the pros are using, they get paid to use them.

The best putter I had for a long time cost me £10 and was a Fazer. Absolutely terrible putter, no technology applied to it and I would never recommend it to anyone. I just really got on with it and it somehow worked in my hands.

 

[Old Colner]

I have had many different putters over the years until I eventually took the plunge and purchased my Scotty (second hand), I think it's great it is a quality item and I have stuck with it, but maybe, possibly it is because it's a Scotty.

 

[JohnnyDee]

Won one last year in our Pro's raffle and took it home with me but left all the cellophane on it.

Tried a few carpet putts with it, and cooed over it. Took HiD's picture off the telly and put the Scotty up there in its place, but in the end I chopped it back in to the Pro Shop and used the £290 to part-fund my new irons.

The truth was that it didn't perform (or at least make me perform) any better than I did with my 20-year old Ping Sedona.

But as has been said, if you fancy it, have the dosh spare, it makes you feel you play well with it...then...it's for you.

 

[Foxholer]

I've heard a lot of good things about the Scotty Cameron Newport 2 but is it really worth its high price tag in comparison to what other brands are offering? I think you'd end up paying $350 plus for one of these brand new which sounds a lot. Looks like I could save a bit if I bought one second-hand though maybe instead and the price then might seem more reasonable. I'm still a bit iffy on the greens so apparently the dual balance version would be better for me as it delivers added assistance compared to the standard-weight version. Any thoughts?

In a word 'No'!

Unless it's The Right Putter for you!

In which case the answer is 'Yes!'!

It can be a fascinating and possibly expensive journey to find out what the right putter for you really is, but one worth doing imo!

Personally only ever got on with 1 or 2 of the Scotty offerings - and discovered that the first was actually made by Bettinardi anyway!

There are plenty of high quality alternatives, and I don't believe there's really any great difference in 'quality' between the likes of Ping, Odyssey, Cameron, Bettinardi and many others. I have always thought TM ones looked a bit uncharacteristically cheap and their cost is pretty low too. 'Yes' putters seem very good value and are high quality ones too! There are also other specialist putt manufacturers to, like Rife and Seemore that make high quality ones that are available too!

I'd suggest you find the style and length that suits you, then find the brand that you want to us and try to match - but concentrate on the style/length rather than the brand!

 

[Ian_Bristol]

I had a Newport looked nice but did not transfer feel to me.I changed to a Scotty fast back and love it and saves me at least 5 strokes in a round

 

[ArnoldArmChewer]

I bought a s/h scotty Newport about two years ago, used it regularly and sold it recently for around 25% more than I paid for, so in this instance it was worth every penny.

 

[Tiger]

If it made me putt like Jordan Speith I'd pay three times that. But it won't so I shan't

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Putters are too personal to give a definitive answer. Having tried all the Scotty 2015 releases lasts year with GM, they were undoubtedly very nice (although I do find the grip on the blade models very thin and shiny) but I have an odyssey milled #9 and a Ping Anser TR and I prefer both over the SC variations and were friendlier on the wallet. If I was the OP I'd try and find somewhere you can try as many different makes and models, including SC and seeing what you think. Go in open minded but I don't necessarily think the hefty price tag is necessarily a guarantee it'll be the best

 

[drdel]

Too many personal factors. For me it works but I could not make a logical argument for it.

I tend to update my clubs every 3 or 4 years; this year I shall look to update my Driver so as I work through the bag, fairway, hybrids, irons and wedges t'will be another couple of years before the putter comes up for 'inspection'.

A daft waste of money to some but my choice.