I picked a Newport 2 on fathers Day at a local pro shop for $229.00. The
guys I played with that day had plenty of grief to give about my putting and what they thought was too much to pay for a putter. I've struggled with my putting for as long as I can remember. I've had my days when I felt I was putting well, but I've never had what anyone would call a hot day putting. I played with the same guys yesterday afternoon, and I can tell you, they were pretty quiet about my putting. My confidence on the green has soared, and I attribute that to the balanced feel I get from this putter. It may be psychological, but there is no doubt, my average putts per round is down significantly in the last few weeks.
I wrestled with the cost of my Scotty as much as anyone, but after the opportunity to have it in my bag, I firmly believe that it is the best equipment investment I've made, and I could care less about resale. I'd have to be some kind of damn fool to get rid of it.