Bettinardi or Cameron Putters

[YogiTKE]

Scotty Cameron hands down.

Bettinardi has made some great looking putters. The .45 and .38 special are two insanely sweet looking putters.

Unfortunately, noone can match up against the SC machine.

His huge putter selection, customization options, headcovers, pivot/clip tools, clothing, accessories, etc. are simply unmatched by any other manufacturer.

[maraca2020]

David Edel putter. Only ones that are custom fitted to your eyes. Google it for more info. Really fascinating.

[ks8829]

I tried the Bertinardi putter and I like the solid feel and would buy one over the Scotty Cameron anyday, especially if I can save anywhere from $50 - $150.

I currently play a Scotty Cameron Newport 2 stainless putter.

[Fourputt]

I think you interpreted my question incorrectly. I was wondering when you walked into GolfSmith....what got you even try the spaceship shaped putter.

I didn't try the putter in the store. I tested it on course, on loan from a friend who is a clubfitter. The test was positive (13 putts with 5 one putts in 9 holes. And that was before I used it enough to get a feel for it. I had him build me one exactly like his. I've used it now for nearly 2 years, and never had a cold streak with it.

As to your question, I'm never afraid to try anything. Usually it only takes a couple of strokes to know if the club has a chance to be good for me or not. Just as a point of fact, this putter is completely machined, the body is machined on a CNC mill from a block of aluminum and the weights are stainless steel rods turned on a lathe. Mine has a straight rifle shaft in it, but if you buy one already built at Golfsmith it will have a double curved shaft. You can buy the components for one like mine for under $70.

[Mr Eagle]

Tried both (along with a few others) when upgrading my putter. The final decision was the Scotty Newport 2 and the Bettinardi Co2.
Simular in style and feel I was undecided untill I saw that the scotty was almost twice the price. (The headcover looks the nuts as well ! )
Bettinardi for me

[youngskip40]

Whats the difference between a Bettinardi and a Mizuno Bettinardi?

There is no difference - the Bettinardi is the Mizuno Bettinardi.

That's not entirely true. Bob Bettinardi is perhaps currently most famous for his line with Mizuno, but he does have a studio that designs & manufactures putters solely under the name "Bettinardi," and before he hooked up with Mizuno, he had also produced putters for other companies, including Ben Hogan.

[La Costa Golfer]

That's not entirely true. Bob Bettinardi is perhaps

I previously asked the customer service rep from Bettinardi the same question and received a response. They indicated that both the Mizuno and Bettinardi putters are indeed "Bettinardi" putters. Both are manufactured from the same facilities owned and overseen by Bob.

The 'difference' is that the putters solely under the "Bettinardi" name are more exotic, customized, and unique putters. The analogy would be the "Mizuno Bettinardi" is exactly like the what Titleist is doing with the "Scotty Cameron Studio Select' line. The "Bettinardi" putter would be the "Cameron Limited Release" lines. A "Mizuno Bettinardi" is a "Bettinardi" as much as a "Studio Select" is a "Cameron". [However the difference is that the Mizuno Bettinardi's are manufactured in the facilities....when Cameron outsources the manufacturing to a 3rd party and not in his putter studio]

[youngskip40]

I previously asked the customer service rep from Bettinardi the same question and received a response. They indicated that both the Mizuno and Bettinardi putters are indeed "Bettinardi" putters. Both are manufactured from the same facilities owned and overseen by Bob.

Good explanation. Thanks for the clarification.

[GaijinGolfer]

Bettinardi. Camerons are overpriced and overrated. I bought my Bettinardi used on Ebay for $80, which is far less than what any Cameron would go for.
The main thing for me was that I wanted a Mizuno putter to go with the rest of the Mizunos in my bag.
Ive tried Camerons in the past and wasnt impressed with them. Apparently I just dont buy into the Cameron mystique.

[elchene]

I wish Scotty Cameron would add a Napa to his next line of Classics that is 33" and 350g. The Bettinardi BC7 is all you can ask for in an 8802 styled putter, plus you can buy one new for $180 on eBay. Try finding a Napa under $350, hard to do...

[twinke masta]

Scotty Camerons have ridiculous head covers haha, if they weren't so ridiculous I'd definitely get one

The only one that has interested me is the Detour

[bogeyhitter25]

My Scotty Cameron has just arrived. It is absolutely stunning. Words can't even describe how nice it is.

[YogiTKE]

Uh oh. The anti-Scotty Cameron crowd will be assembling.

[MPforthewin]

I am on my third Scotty, and I think it is the best one yet. It is a 35x3 Red X and I have never felt a better feeling than I do with this putter. That being said, I have stroked a few with a Bettinardi but never really felt that strongly about them. I am a huge Mizuno fan so I am sure it is quality, but I guess I just stuck with what felt best for me.

[jdarmo]

I just bought a used Scotty Futura 2 on Ebay. Have always wanted one, but didn't want to spend the $$. The first putt was an uphill right to left around 20ft. I drained it!! ( I did get a great read from my opponent). After that, nothing that great. Just need to get used to it.

Joe

[wolverine_man]

I used to golf with a guy in college who was very well off. He had golfed all the nice courses, including Augusta, twice, and he golfed with the limited edition Tiger Woods Cameron. I used to love kicking his ass with my old Ping Anser. lol

[TheJuice]

Got my Scotty new for $150 at Golfsmith - loving it. I am glad I picked one up that day and checked the price on it. Normally I would just ignore them knowing they were too far out of my price range.

[plark]

Scotty they feel terrific