Calling all Scotty Owners

[nike_golf]

I would sell the 34" and buy a used 35" on EBAY. I have done that.

The only customized thing I have done to my Scotty is have the length shortened from a 34" to what it is now, 32.5". I like the feel of standing over the ball a bit more and the shorter putter allows me to do that.

[nike_golf]

I have a question about getting the putter lengthened. Right now, I have a 34" and in adjusting my putting grip and stance, I'm feeling that it's a bit shorter than what I need. According to the Custom Shop, adding more than 1/2" to a putter would mess with the balance and swingweight. My question is how much would it mess with the balance if I went from a 34" to a 35". I have the Pro Platinum Newport.

Why do you think it's a bit shorter than you need? It does come down to preference but I prefer shorter putters. I'm an average size guy, being 6'0. My Scotty is 32.5".

I like the ability to stand and bend over the ball at address and a shorter putter allows me to really do that.

[timastyle]

Why do you think it's a bit shorter than you need? It does come down to preference but I prefer shorter putters. I'm an average size guy, being 6'0. My Scotty is 32.5".

The reason I think I need a longer one is that I am noticing that my elbows are not at my sides at a comfortable location. They are pointing outwards mostly, specially my right one, which creates tension in my arms. When I am standing a little more upright and not as hunched over as I've been in the past, I feel that my arms are much more relaxed and I put a smoother stroke together. Again, like you said, it's a preference thing. It also helps with my back as I have back issues and if I am hunched over, it causes a bit a pain in my lower back, so being a little more upright feels more natural to me (mind you I'm not talking about standing completely vertical). I'm 5'11" and can't imagine going and less than what I'm at now to be honest.

[msd3075]

I have a question about getting the putter lengthened. Right now, I have a 34" and in adjusting my putting grip and stance, I'm feeling that it's a bit shorter than what I need. According to the Custom Shop, adding more than 1/2" to a putter would mess with the balance and swingweight. My question is how much would it mess with the balance if I went from a 34" to a 35". I have the Pro Platinum Newport.

http://www.scottycameron.com/customi...pup.asp?mode=3 Check out this link from the SC Custom Shop about the swing weight of different lengths. Your putter head should weight 330g; that relates to the "5g weights" on the chart. As for your PP Newport being 34", the archives on the SC website say that your putter should have been 35" when it was new. Are you sure it's 34"?

[kpaulhus]

I'm 6'3 and Im getting my Scotty at 33". I too like the feel of a shorter flat stick.

[msd3075]

I'm 6'3 and Im getting my Scotty at 33". I too like the feel of a shorter flat stick.

I'm 6'2", and for the past 4 or 5 years I've used a 33" putter. I finally pulled out an old 35" putter recently (the SC in my sig that's at teh Custom Shop right now) and was amazed at how much more relaxed I was with it over a shorter putter.

It just goes to show how personal a putter really is and how any "fitting" really is (relatively) meaningless.

[timastyle]

http://www.scottycameron.com/customi...pup.asp?mode=3

I guess it all depends on the year I have and I'm not sure. It says that it's a 34" on the sole of the putter and here's a link to the 2000 model:

http://www.scottycameron.com/putters...=88&seasonID;=9 The link you provided was for the Studio Select model. How much would it apply to my model as I don't have interchangeable weights, so it's not like I can add more weight to improve the balance?

[msd3075]

I guess it all depends on the year I have and I'm not sure. It says that it's a 34" on the sole of the putter and here's a link to the 2000 model:

Unless you have a Mil-Spec Newport (I'm assuming you don't), your putter head weight is 330g. That equates to the "5g weights" on the chart I posted earlier (Studio Select head without weights is 320g + 2 5g weights = 330g).

Edit: I just clicked the link and saw that it is in fact a Mil-Spec putter. Given that, the head weight can vary depending on the length. The "rule of thumb" is for head weights (excluding the Studio Select) is this: 35"/330g, 34"/340g, 33"/350g. If you putter is in fact a 34" putter, the head "should" weigh 340g and equate to the "10g weights" on the chart.

[timastyle]

Unless you have a Mil-Spec Newport (I'm assuming you don't), your putter head weight is 330g. That equates to the "5g weights" on the chart I posted earlier (Studio Select head without weights is 320g + 2 5g weights = 330g).

Yes, I do in fact have the Mil-Spec one. Based on the chart, would it mean that I would essentially go from a D2-D4 range down to a C7-C9 range if i added an inch to the putter?

[msd3075]

Yes, I do in fact have the Mil-Spec one. Based on the chart, would it mean that I would essentially go from a D2-D4 range down to a C7-C9 range if i added an inch to the putter?

You'd be going from C7-C9 (34"/"10g weights?") to D6-D8 (35"/"10g weights").

Basically your putter will feel noticably heavier. That being said, the "Standard" headweight for the 35" Studio Select is 340g, the same as your putter's head weight. If you want to know what your putter would feel like with an inch added to the length, go try putting with a 35" Studio Select Newport.

[timastyle]

You'd be going from C7-C9 (34"/"10g weights?") to D6-D8 (35"/"10g weights").

Ok, so it's going to be heavier. Now that I think about it, it makes sense given the fact that the actual putterface is heavier. I've tried out the Studio Select in 35" an the weight didn't feel all that different from what I have now, so I'd be ok with it. On the Custom Shop's FAQ section though it says that it will also affect the balance of the putter. That's what would worry me more than the swingweight itself. Here the link:

http://www.scottycameron.com/customization/faq.asp#17 Should be at the top of the page...

[timastyle]

In looking closer at the Studio Select, I would be more in a D1-D3 range rather than the D6-D8, but I'm still ok with that...

[msd3075]

Ok, so it's going to be heavier. Now that I think about it, it makes sense given the fact that the actual putterface is heavier. I've tried out the Studio Select in 35" an the weight didn't feel all that different from what I have now, so I'd be ok with it. On the Custom Shop's FAQ section though it says that it will also affect the balance of the putter. That's what would worry me more than the swingweight itself. Here the link:

To tell you the truth, I'm not really sure what they are referring to when they say "balance".

The only thing I can think of is that he might feel that certain lengths should only have certain swing weights and that a change in this will not be in "balance" with what he views a correct putting stroke should have. Or maybe he's saying that the

[msd3075]

In looking closer at the Studio Select, I would be more in a D1-D3 range rather than the D6-D8, but I'm still ok with that...

The D1-D3 swing weight in 35" is for a 330g head; your Mil-Spec has a 340g head, meaning it'll have a D6-D8 swing weight with a 35" shaft. At least according to that chart.

[timastyle]

To tell you the truth, I'm not really sure what they are referring to when they say "balance".

Considering they now have interchangeable weights on the Studio Select, balance bring affected doesn't hardly make sense...

[timastyle]

What are people's thoughts on getting a standard 34" Scotty refinished and changing the shaft length when the putter states it's a 34" 340g. It's a SC Pro Platinum Mil-Spec that states the stats of the putter on the sole of the putter. To me, it feels a bit wrong...

[msd3075]

What are people's thoughts on getting a standard 34" Scotty refinished and changing the shaft length when the putter states it's a 34" 340g. It's a SC Pro Platinum Mil-Spec that states the stats of the putter on the sole of the putter. To me, it feels a bit wrong...

If you have no intentions of selling it anytime soon, you should do whatever you want. If you want a 35" putter with a heavier (340g) head, get a new shaft or even justa shaft extension.

That being said, if you still feel wrong about doing it you can always sell it and just get a new 35' Studio Select. You'll get the 340g head (10g weights) with the 35" shaft. The only difference you'll notice is the small changes they made to the shape of the head; the Studio Select's topline isn't flat with the ground and instead has a bit of a "toe up" look at address when the sole is flat.

[Dub]

I personally have one and have been working on my putting stroke to get better and there are moments when I hit the putter and it's just pure butter. More often than not though, I get a bit of a thud sound. Distance control and everything is much better with the thud, but the buttery feel I get at times is much more satisfying. What are your experiences with your Scotty. What type of feel and/or sound do you get with your Scotty? Any suggestions of getting more of that buttery feeling (cause it does feel good)? Thanks!

Same could be said virtually any brand of putter. You stroke them in the sweetspot and you should get that feedback.