2016 Scotty Cameron vs 2014, 2015

[cnl390]

I was in Golfsmiths the other day looking for ways to spend my money and tried out several Cameron Newport Select putters.  I really liked the feel and was sinking at least 90% of my putts.  I know, I know, it was me making the putts, not the putter!  Never the less I want one.  (come on you all are golfers, you know how it is)  One thing is certain, I am not paying retail.  Most likely my purchase will be Ebay and can't try out the older putters.  So can anyone tell how the new design compares with the older as far as feel?  Thanks

 

Edited December 4, 2016 by cnl390

[jamo]

The biggest difference between the recent ones and past Camerons is that they have an insert now. It's still 303 stainless, but the elastomer backing probably makes it a little big softer than past designs.

[dsal89]

I now game the 2016 Newport. But in the last I've games a Newport 2 without an insert, a studio design, and a circa 62 and the 2016 Newport is my favorite. Feels muted which I like and the sound I enjoy more than non inserts I've used. For me, I recommend the 2016 but that is simply my preference for feel in a putter. 

[cnl390]

Just now, dsal89 said:

I now game the 2016 Newport. But in the last I've games a Newport 2 without an insert, a studio design, and a circa 62 and the 2016 Newport is my favorite. Feels muted which I like and the sound I enjoy more than non inserts I've used. For me, I recommend the 2016 but that is simply my preference for feel in a putter. 

Thanks.  I currently have a Ping Cadence TR Anser 2 which I really like.  I wasn't even looking for a new putter, but when I tried the 2016 Newport I was sold.

[NCGolfer]

I had the original Newport 2 gun metal...and still have it in my basement.  I'll never sell that one. I used that putter for a handful of years but lost faith in it and went to a series of mallets, back to my old 8802, and then settled on a Two-Ball.  Middle of this year I decided to plunk down some money for the 2016 Newport 2 and love it.  I've always picked up the Camerons at Golf Smith's and toyed around with them for the past few years but liked the 2016 a lot more.  The feel off the face great...soft but not too soft.  It's a piece of metal so I want and expect some feedback.