Tips on buying a genuine scotty used.

[Oddsocks]

Ok so at the moment me and my current yes are not getting along, and in effort to have a break to give the relationship a chance im looking on ebay at a few used scotty's.

Now i know that everyone says a scotty is the rolls royce of all putters and you wont ever go back bla bla bla, but is there any tips on making sure you have purchased a geuine scotty.

Like anything we know ebay is full of fake clubs, and im trying to not justify £200-£300 on a new one.

 

[Aztecs27]

What's your budget? My mate is a Scotty fanatic and has 6 or 7 that he treats like children (he has a Titleist Tour Staff Bag just to keep them in!), so I may be able to get you a very nearly new used one but for a bit cheaper.

 

[Oddsocks]

Budget to be fair could stretch to a new one as ive been clearing loads of old golf stuff out that had built up. Thing is when im putting well me and my yes are fine, so didnt want to waste 200 on a putter if i could be a genuine used one as im not totally sure it will stay in the bag

 

[Aztecs27]

Fair enough. Just heard back from my mate, his 5 (!) are staying put apparently, but his mate has one that he think he's selling cheapish.

Only downside is that it's had the finish stripped ready to be re-finished, but it's in excellent nick (no dents or marks etc).

If you're interested I'll get some pics and a price.

 

[HRC99]

Ok so at the moment me and my current yes are not getting along, and in effort to have a break to give the relationship a chance im looking on ebay at a few used scotty's.

Now i know that everyone says a scotty is the rolls royce of all putters and you wont ever go back bla bla bla, but is there any tips on making sure you have purchased a geuine scotty.

Like anything we know ebay is full of fake clubs, and im trying to not justify £200-£300 on a new one.

If you're struggling a little with off-centre hits, I'm not sure a Scotty is for you. Gorgeous putters but not the most forgiving or so I understand.

I'm sure someone will be along to correct me or otherwise shortly!

 

[Twire]

Before you buy one make sure you try lots out. I've always wanted a scotty and the misses was going to get me one for christmas. I tried about a dozen out, and didn't like any of them.

 

[Aztecs27]

Actually, failing the Scotty thing doesn't work out, I would HIGHLY recommend one of these:

I know alot of people don't like Nike Golf stuff (I'm not a huge fan by any means), but this putter is the the best I've ever used.

 

[Ethan]

The question before brand should be style. Do you suit a centre shafted putter, or a mallet or a blade? What length? What weight?

If you can answer those, then one that meets the spec should be fine regardless of make. But if you have a gated stroke (swinging open then closed), and choose a cetre shafted putter, you may struggle whether or not it is a Scotty.

FWIW I used to collect Scotty Cameron putters and had a lot of them. They are excellent putters. One of the reasons that top pros like them is that Scotty fits them to the right putter or makes one to their exact spec.

 

[Oddsocks]

Ethan, noted, maybe a scotty isnt the way to go. I like 34/35 inch shafted putters and to be fair ive putted with blade, mallets and my current centre shafted yes model pretty well. I just fancied a change.

 

[Adi2Dassler]

I'd never buy a putter without trying it out first, it's the most important 'feel' club you have in the bag.I'd suggest trying a few, finding the best price online, then see if a local shop would price match for you.

I love my Scotty and if I could afford it I'd buy this bad boy

 

[Ethan]

Some places now offer proper custom fitting for putters. Precision Golf have a service provided by Gilroy's which uses cameras and mirrors and all sorts of technical stuff to determine what suits you best. Probably as good an investment as a driver fitting.

 

[Oddsocks]

ethan, id almost say a better investment. You may not use your driver every hole, but the putter on the other hand.....

 

[patricks148]

The pro shops around inverness are selling them for £179 new. even AG was less than £200 i think. Are there no pro shops around you that might have SH?
I've got two Studio select models, one face balanced and the other heel toe and both are great, lovely roll. I'm a terrible putter but i get on better with these than i did the OD sabretooth and mallet i tried before.
The pro at my club i get lessons from is the most northerly Titeist dealer and did me a very good deal on both. i paid much less than £179 and he threw in a dozen Pro v's.

 

[splashtryagain]

I find the newer scotties (studio select and california) to be inferior to the older models so second hand may be the better way. I tried the new california and it does not feel as good as the older models - styling is lovely but just doesn't feel right.
Definately get a fitting done fr your putter it's the most important club in your bag.

 

[MashieNiblick]

Last year I had a bit of windfall (won our office Fantasy Football comp) and decided to use the money to buy a Scotty. I thought about internet, ebay and AG to get a deal but for something like this I decided that the best option was to go to my Pro. He offered me a seriously good price and I knew it would be pristine and genuine and I'd get good after sales service if anything happened.

I did have a few nights when I woke up thinking "Oh my God I've spent nearly 200 quid on a putter!!!! but that soon passed

Thing is Scotties do seem to keep their value (justified or not) so if you can afford it I'd definately think about buying new from your local pro.

(Scotty still hasn't debuted on the course, but hopefully will do as soon as the weather improves)

 

[patricks148]

I find the newer scotties (studio select and california) to be inferior to the older models so second hand may be the better way. I tried the new california and it does not feel as good as the older models - styling is lovely but just doesn't feel right.
Definately get a fitting done fr your putter it's the most important club in your bag.

Don't agree in the slightest. I've tried a few older style SC and i still prefer the newer studio select.

Odd go and try a few, only you will know if they will suite you.

 

[Qwerty]

I've had 3 Scottys over the years and various other putters and to be honest I don't think they're anything special, ok they look good in the bag, but the novelty of that will soon wear off.
If its an itch you need to scratch then go for it. but I would try as many putters as you can side by side on a green then work out what performs best for you.

Ive been using a Ping Anser iwi for the last 18 months and its as good as anything ive ever used before.good roll and a consistant strike every time.

Hope you find what your looking for.

 

[JT77]

os i have a scotty and i love it got it for 65 quid used from a pro shop no headcover so i bought one 20 qiid. had it cut to 33 inches by the pro i was getting lessons from and reweighted to suit me. i love it. have a shop around and try some though. and def look at the ping putters too, redwood or i tried an anser 4 very good indeed, if i ever replace my putter it will be for a ping one.

 

[splashtryagain]

Patrick - think we'll have to agree to disagree! I found the pro platinum and studio design series to be the best of the last decade even the circas. New ones just feel too harsh.

 

[golfbluecustard]

If you wanted to but a genuine Scotty at a reasonable price with a full money back policy then go to;-

www.golfbidder.co.uk

Understand that it is where many of the pro shops send their clubs to trade in so to speak.

The selection is enormous with most of the clubs having a fixed price rather than an auction.

Have (sadly) spent many an idle hour putting together my fantasy bag of clubs on this site