Cleveland Classic 3 vs. Scotty Cameron Laguna 1.5

[Harp]

I've been using my cleveland classic 3 putter for the majority of this season and today i finally got to put it to the test against the scotty laguna 1.5. if you don't know, these putters are pretty much identical, minus the $230 difference in price. stats are fairly similar:

Scotty...milled 303 stainless
Cleveland...cast/milled 17-4 stainless

only on mishits can i feel a very very slight difference in feel, as the scotty is a bit softer. however, when properly struck both feel as soft as one would want a milled putter.

Scotty...360g
Cleveland...340g

the laguna comes in 340g, 350g, 360g which can not be said about the cleveland. i tested the 360g version and did prefer the heavier weight over the cleveland.

both putters feature a single sight line in the body of the putter. when it comes to looks, i prefer the cleveland. although both have very smooth, classic lines the scotty is crowded with bold graphics and engravings.

scotty...$300
Cleveland...$70

overall, i would be extremely happy to game either putter and if i was made of money i would probably buy the scotty. however, the only reason i would buy the scotty is for the name and fancy headcover. in my opinion the cleveland is as good, if not better and honestly could be priced at double the asking price.

if you're in the market for a new putter, check out the cleveland line. best 70 bucks you can spend.

[bando]

Have tried both...definitely like the buttery feel of the laguna, but the cleveland feels pretty solid itself. completely agree with you take

[alomar123]

Plus if over time you feel the Cleveland is plain, have it customed refinished.