Scotty Putters...

[jazz_samz]

I am shopping around for a new putter and am toying with the idea of either the Scotty Cameron Newport 2 or 2.5. I've managed to try the Newport 2 at a golf place over the weekend. I like the heavy head and the feel of the club. Have been looking around to try the Newport 2.5 but can't seem to find a shop nearby that carries it.

I would hope Newport 2 and Newport 2.5 users are able to give me your inputs on each of these clubs you've used... If possible, can anyone who used both clubs offer me your inputs on what you find different (other than physical of course ;P) between these two clubs?

As I am residing in Singapore, we do not have the luxuary of having some much variety of clubs like you guys do in the states (so envious.. kekekek) so other options like YES putters, TP Mills are out of the question.. (I've got a quote to ship those over and guess what???? It would probably cost the same price as a scotty here....) L.O.L

Thanks guys..

[Petho]

i use a newport 2.5 and its great! before it i used a ping pal 4 wich is a bit the same to the newport 2. the 2.5 gives me a smother stroke and i like the flared neck better.

[P3R3]

I use a Newport 2 and I canot tell you off hand what the hell the difference is to a 2.5

[Metz]

I have two Newport 2's. Tel3 (restored) & Pro platinum. I only have good things to say about them. I have never tired the 2.5 but they are very similar its just preference.

[Cleveland Gunmetal]

See for yourself;

http://www.scottycameron.com/product...ils.asp?id=288

[ThunderDan]

I had the Cameron Red X2, and have recently traded it for the white hot xg Odyssee. Love the Camerons but i couldnt pass up the feel and forgivness of the Odyssee.

[jazz_samz]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Cleveland Gunmetal, I've actually searched the website before and was hoping that Scotty Cameron's website would provide some feedback or comparison between the two but unfortunately none.

I am hoping to hear some "testers" who maybe using the newport 2 and may have tried the newport 2.5 at a recent visit to a golf shop for their inputs. Unfortunately, not many shops here have both available at the same time.. I wonder why?? (Are they so similiar that it doesnt make sense to the retaillers to carry both???) Please keep your comments coming in... thanks a bunch guys.

[Cleveland Gunmetal]

  jazz_samz said:

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Well, I've tried both of them and to me they felt the same. I think (and you may want to get info from the Scotty guru's) the biggest difference is that the Newport 2 has more offset and the toe shape is a little different. I think it just boils down to how the putter sets up and which one best fits your eye.

[iacas]

  Cleveland Gunmetal said:

Well, I've tried both of them and to me they felt the same. I think (and you may want to get info from the Scotty guru's) the biggest difference is that the Newport 2 has more offset and the toe shape is a little different. I think it just boils down to how the putter sets up and which one best fits your eye.

The difference - aside from the 1/2 shaft offset difference - is the neck. One has a flowing neck and the other has a plumber's neck. It's mostly about feel, but I personally think the 2.5 (flowing neck) feels a little more solid, at least on the Newport Detour putters.