Scotty Cameron Putters - really worth it?

[iacas]

35 minutes ago, DrvFrShow said:

Cure Putters also are quite customizeable. 

We'll agree to disagree there…

All have the same basic shape.

[jkelley9]

Well, I got a little impatient and went ahead and bought the SC futura x7m....

I didn't find any fitting options where I felt like I would get what I was really looking for. Honestly, I'm a pretty crappy putter, and I spent probably 5-6 hours in golfsmith alone, trying different putters over 5-6 days (yep, I was "that guy" lol).

Made my decision for 2 reasons: first being that this putter is a pretty good putter in general for someone that's not really good at hitting the sweet spot (check for me), and secondly because these things apparently retain their value like crazy. so if in a few months or a year I decide to really get fitted, I can offload this for maybe a hundy less than I paid. 

I've already spent a solid 2 hours at my local practice green, and I am very pleased. My line are good, I have MUCH better balance on the backswing and follow through, and I'm getting an appreciable increase in distance control. It's only been 1 day with it on a real green so I don't want to speak too soon, but I do think this is the putter for me. 

[Golden Greek]

Absent of an actual fitting by a professional, Ping has three different putter styles based on the arc of your stroke (straight-no arc, slight arc, strong arc).  The level of arc is identified on the shaft band of the putter.  I'm not sure if they're still carrying it into the newer models but I was just in Golfsmith and there were a ton still on the rack.  Anyway - identifying your the arc of your stroke will help you understand what type of putter works best for you.  You don't have to buy a ping, but I found it helpful to identify the styles that worked best different strokes. Feel is obviously the most important, but it's also jeopardized if you're not consistently hitting the same area of the putter face.  As for me...I'm straight back-straight through...so mallet is best (also verified by a SAM fitting).  Slight arc...blade.  Strong arc...heel shafted or heavy toe...Wilson 8802 or think Phill Mickleson's staple putter style regardless of the logo stamp over the years.

I have an older SC Fastback and love it.  Got it used online after trying it out in the store.

[Jmdmbike]

I have a SC Newport 2 that I've bought 5 years ago. Not sure if I putt any better or worse, but I like the looks and feel, so for me it's it's worth it. 

[jkelley9]

While I was in FL I at a little golf outlet shop while my wife was hemorrhaging our monies (lol) I found a Club Glove universal "extra large mallet" putter cover. After my father-in-law scaring me about leaving my clubs outside of the clubhouse out of site for even a second that people will jack the Scotty Camerons in a hurry... I felt like it was worth the gamble to see if it would fit, and make my putter a little less of a theft target.

Lo and behold! It actually fits MUCH better than the stock cover. I have to say, the stock cover while it looks awesome on the inside of the cover (very, very soft) it is a royal pain in the butt in every other regard. The Club Glove cover fits like a glove and is MUCH easier to take on and off. I don't know what Titleist was thinking with their stock cover for this bad boy.

Hopefully this makes my bag a little less of a target. Albeit not theft-PROOF of course :)