Scotty Cameron Putter Question

[RackleyGolf]

I recently got the Circa 62 #3 (the 2006 version with the gunmetal finish). This club supposedly required a lot of care, which includes frequent cleaning with a silicon cloth. It also rusts very easily (is this cool character or a total hassle?). HOWEVER, there is a new version with a no-maintanance finish. Mine is still new in the wrapper. Do I...

1) Play the 2006 version and deal with the maintanance (I've never had a Cameron/Gunmetal club before).

2) Try to exchange it (or sell it on ebay) and get the newer low-maintanance 2007 version

Any advice/direction you can offer is appreciated!

RRA

[tartanjack]

I can't speak from experience with the new finish, but I'm guessing it isn't "no maintenance" but rather "lower maintenance" than the 06 model. I prefer the new finish if for no other reason than it's not shiny so there's no glare.

Even the pro platinum finish I had applied to my Circa 62 can get rust pitting if I'm not careful.

I've had luck making sure I take the cover off when I get home, opening it up and making sure it dries out before the next round. I once left a wet headcover on a Scotty head with disasterous results. A spray silicone works even better than the cloth. I've dealt successfully with the first signs of rust with a product called Flitz.

Still, it's a tool and it's going to inevitably pick up the nicks and bumps of use. For me, as long as the top line stays clean, I'm good.

[Mr. Sparkle]

Return/exchange/sell your 2006 and get the Gunmetal. That is a beautiful putter.