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To the SC fanatics.....I really liked the SC Circa 62 #3.


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I'm in the market for a new putter. My current putter is an OLD mallet given to me by my brother about 10 years ago. I putt pretty well, and I'm not under the illusion that a new putter is going to make me putt better, but I would like something newer. I have been playing with a few putters at Dick's, Golf galaxy etc. I have tried Odyssey, but didn't like feel of the insert. I played around with the Nike method a bit as well and it just didn't feel right to me. I went to the local "Golf Exchange" and was suprised when I picked up a used SC Circa 62 #3. It just felt right and I felt confident over the ball. I looked at a circa 62 #2 as well, but don't really like the look of the flare neck. Anyway, I haven't had the pleasure to try SC's newer line, but the California Monterey, and Newport 2 look the most similar to the Circa 62 #3 to my untrained eye.

I would like to know if I should consider playing around with these two putters before pulling the tirgger an an ebay circa 62 #3? Thanks in advance.

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The Circa is made of carbon steel so you'll have to care for it a bit more than stainless models. Keep it wiped off during the round (keeps the inside
of the cover dry) and lightly oiled after the round.

The feel of that Circa is really nice.

I gamed one breifly and was impressed. I wound up flipping it on eBay due to the added aggravation of being the moisture police.
909D Comp 9.5* (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-6)
Burner Superfast 3 & 5 woods (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-4.8)
G15 Hybrid 23* (AWT shaft)
G5 5 iron-PW-46*, UW-50*, SW-54 & LW-58 (AWT shaft)
Studio Select Newport 2 Mid SlantGrips: PING cords & Golf Pride New Decade Multi-Coumpound Bag: C-130...

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Thanks Dub. That is something I hadn't thought about. I live in the Midwest with high humidity. Not as bad as say Orlando, FL or Hawaii, but during spring and summer the air is very damp around here. I also don't let a bit of rain stop me from playing. Maybe I should rethink this a bit??


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Didn't want to scare you off a sweet feeling putter!!!!

It was something that I didn't maintain perfectly and a thin layer, or dusting of rust showed up. I'm afraid there was dew build up in the cover that was the culprit.

The stainless SC uses also feels really good, too. Wipe it off with the clean side of your towel and you are good to go. My midslant looks as good today as it did the day it was purchased 1.5 years ago. I'm sure the California series would hold up well, too.
909D Comp 9.5* (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-6)
Burner Superfast 3 & 5 woods (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-4.8)
G15 Hybrid 23* (AWT shaft)
G5 5 iron-PW-46*, UW-50*, SW-54 & LW-58 (AWT shaft)
Studio Select Newport 2 Mid SlantGrips: PING cords & Golf Pride New Decade Multi-Coumpound Bag: C-130...

Posted

You definitely didn't scare me off. I take care of my equipment during and after playing since I play a lot of early morning dew covered rounds. It's the couple days in between rounds just sitting in high humidity that might do the damage in the end. I guess I would just need to wipe it down daily and keep the cover dry, or rotate covers or something. The Circa #3 is definitely at the of my list, at least until I can get my hands on a Monterey or Newprt 2.


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Those Circa wands really feel great.

Storing it with a dry cover sounds like a great idea.

A buddy games one of the TE3 models. He leaves the cover off during the round..his bag allows for this w/o the putter touching any other
club. He towels it off during the round and only puts the cover on afterwards. He keeps the inside of the cover pretty well saturated with baby oil. It seems to be working well for him.

Good luck.

Finding the right putter and stroke can be tireless...at least it was for me. Flipped a lot of potential candidates during the search.

Now I'm down to my main stick and a
Cleveland Classic that I picked up as a back up. I'm planning on sending my mid-slant in for some stamping, regripping, new cover and paintfill.
909D Comp 9.5* (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-6)
Burner Superfast 3 & 5 woods (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-4.8)
G15 Hybrid 23* (AWT shaft)
G5 5 iron-PW-46*, UW-50*, SW-54 & LW-58 (AWT shaft)
Studio Select Newport 2 Mid SlantGrips: PING cords & Golf Pride New Decade Multi-Coumpound Bag: C-130...

Posted
The Circa is made of carbon steel so you'll have to care for it a bit more than stainless models. Keep it wiped off during the round (keeps the inside

I play a Circa 62, I have not found a putter I like better, but putters are very personal.

Dub is correct in the care, you do have to be aware of moisture, mine has the gun blue finish. After a round I wipe it down to remove any excess moisture and don't put it back in the head cover for a day or two so the head cover can dry out. Also once a week or so I spray WD 40 on it after playing and then wipe it down and let it sit for a day or two.

Craig 

Yeah, wanna make 14 dollars the hard way?


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I'm in the market for a new putter. My current putter is an OLD mallet given to me by my brother about 10 years ago. I putt pretty well, and I'm not under the illusion that a new putter is going to make me putt better, but I would like something newer. I have been playing with a few putters at Dick's, Golf galaxy etc. I have tried Odyssey, but didn't like feel of the insert. I played around with the Nike method a bit as well and it just didn't feel right to me. I went to the local "Golf Exchange" and was suprised when I picked up a used SC Circa 62 #3. It just felt right and I felt confident over the ball. I looked at a circa 62 #2 as well, but don't really like the look of the flare neck. Anyway, I haven't had the pleasure to try SC's newer line, but the California Monterey, and Newport 2 look the most similar to the Circa 62 #3 to my untrained eye.

The Circa 62 mdoel line was never really all that well accepted by the "Scotty Crowd", but in my opinion they are great putters. The finish can be a pain to keep in perfect condition, but it's really not all that much work if you get used to doing it. The soft carbon steel used in the Circa 62 putters is very soft and responsive. If you can get a deal on the Circa 62, I'd grab it up in a heartbeat. Then again I seem to buy any nice putter I see (don't be like me, it's an addiction you can't break).

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Done deal. I nabbed a Circa #3 today in primo condition for $159 from my local "Golf Exchange". One small ding on the back of the top line which doesn't doesn't come into play. Mine is 2007 or newer because it has the Charcoal Mist finish not the gun blue. Now if only the snow would melt.

I also picked up a Studio Design 2 in gun blue that has some very small rust spots on the sole, but no dings, or bag chatter. A VERY NICE putter for being at least 8 years old! It's already on ebay.


Posted
Done deal. I nabbed a Circa #3 today in primo condition for $159 from my local "Golf Exchange". One small ding on the back of the top line which doesn't doesn't come into play. Mine is 2007 or newer because it has the Charcoal Mist finish not the gun blue. Now if only the snow would melt.

I recently picked up a Studio Design 2 as well that I found at a local golf shop. It's in great condition and has a very soft/solid feel to it. I'm still not sold on the flowing neck and it's increased toe hang (all my other putters are plumber's necks with the typical 1/4 toe hang), but I just couldn't pass up the good deal I got on it.


Posted
I recently picked up a Studio Design 2 as well that I found at a local golf shop. It's in great condition and has a very soft/solid feel to it. I'm still not sold on the flowing neck and it's increased toe hang (all my other putters are plumber's necks with the typical 1/4 toe hang), but I just couldn't pass up the good deal I got on it.

If the SD 2 doesn't sell on ebay I'll keep her and use as a back up. I plan to send the circa #3 to Cali for the spa treatment if she treats me right this coming season.


Posted
Congrats on the new stick, i just ordered my circa #6 myself. Hopefully we both dont' have issues with the 'keepin it dry' thing. best of luck!

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Posted
You guys are gonna love the feel of those Circas. I game 35" putters so the Circa line is pretty much set up for me right off the rack.
909D Comp 9.5* (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-6)
Burner Superfast 3 & 5 woods (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-4.8)
G15 Hybrid 23* (AWT shaft)
G5 5 iron-PW-46*, UW-50*, SW-54 & LW-58 (AWT shaft)
Studio Select Newport 2 Mid SlantGrips: PING cords & Golf Pride New Decade Multi-Coumpound Bag: C-130...

Posted
I too game the Circa 62 #3. I haven't seemed to have any moisture problems with it though. Myslef, I am actually thinking of going with the California edition. At times, the 62 can be "too" soft if that is ever a problem. I still seem to come up short a lot and it is keeping me from scoring.

In my r7 bag:

Driver:r7 460
3 wood:r7
hybrid:burnerirons:320 serieswedges:TP Rac Z 56*, 60*putter:Circa 62 #3balls:prov1x


Posted
Congratulations! Not so much on the putter, but for starting a Scotty thread that has thus far gone 13 posts without the Scotty haters jumping all over it and barking that it's a waste of money. A pleasant suprise so far!

I love the Circa line, and enjoy a #2. I alternate between a Studio Select Newport 1.5 depending on mood, but in my opinion it is hard to find a sweeter feeling putter than the Circa's.

Posted

Wow, back to the top with this again? Well I am indeed loving the feel of the 62. I just wish this damn snow would melt.

As for the Scotty haters.....fork 'em!


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