Equipment
Scotty Cameron Fastback 2 and Squareback 1.5 join Select lineup
In Scotty Cameron’s latest line extension, two new models join the the Select offerings.
Both the Fastback 2 and Squareback 1.5 feature multi-material construction, in which a 6061 aircraft aluminum face-sole component is joined with the 303 stainless steel body of the putter.
Scotty Cameron Fastback 2
Following the 2018 Select Fastback launch, players petitioned Cameron to add a plumbers neck option. In addition to the neck, with one shaft of offset, the rounded mid-mallet features a slightly thinner topline and slightly shorter face.
Scotty Cameron Squareback 1.5
The newest addition to the Squareback 1.5 line features a mini-slant neck that, according to the company, creates a more squared off look and more toe flow than the Select Squareback. Like the Fastback 2, the Squareback 1.5. Has a slightly thinner topline and shorter face than the Squareback.
Scotty Cameron himself had this to say about the release
“Extending the Select line was all about taking the feedback we got from players and incorporating it into new offerings. Shortly after we introduced the 2018 Fastback and Squareback models on tour, players began asking for them with prototype necks.
“We are seeing more and more players gravitate to these nice, compact head shapes. They’re not blades and not exactly mallets. We call them mid-mallets. By creating the Fastback 2 with a plumbing neck, and the Squareback 1.5 with our mini-slant neck, we’re giving players everything they asked for and more.”
Additional features of both putters
- two, customizable stainless steel heel-toe weights
- stepless steel shaft
- black & silver Matador Mid-size grip
- raw stainless steel finish with a unique bead blast “for a radiant yet glare resistant appearance”
- smaller, double- milled “cherry dots” on the sole
Availability
Select Fastback 2 and Squareback 1.5 putters will be available on Friday, Feb. 15 worldwide through Titleist authorized golf shops. MSRP: $399.
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Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (9 degrees)
Shaft: IST Proto 50 TX (45.5 inches)
Image via Callaway Golf.
Image via Callaway Golf.
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (16.5 @15.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana GT 60 X (43 inches, tipped .5 inch)
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (19)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana 60 ZF
Irons: Callaway Apex CB (4, 5), Callaway Apex MB ’21 Raw (6-9)
Shafts: Nippon Modus Prototype
Image via Callaway Golf.
Wedges: Callaway Jaws Forged ’23 (46, 50), Callaway Jaws Raw (56-08C), Callaway Jaws Raw Proto (60-08C)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 105 S
Image via Callaway Golf.
Putter: Odyssey Ai One Milled 3T
Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour X
- Club images via Callaway Golf
- Featured image via the USGA
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- Eric Cole what’s in the bag accurate as of the Memorial.
Driver: PXG 0311 Black Ops (9 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Even Flow Riptide LX Proto 70
3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Denali Black 70 TX
5-wood: PXG Gen5 0311 (18 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 95 TX
Irons: PXG 0317 CB (4), PXG 0317 ST (5-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100, True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Mid X100 (5-PW)
Wedges: Vokey Design SM10 (50-12F, 54-10S, 60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG 1WCS, Odyssey White Hot OG 5CS
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Check out more in-hand photos of Eric Cole’s clubs here.
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Titleist released its TSR family of drivers in September of 2022. Owing to the company’s recent pattern of a two-year product cycle for its woods, GolfWRXers have been eagerly anticipating the next iteration of the Titleist Speed Project…or whatever direction the company decided to go in improving upon the most-played drivers on tour.
With tour seeding officially beginning at this week’s Memorial Tournament, it seems Titleist is going with the latter. That is, not a “TS” driver, but rather, new “GT” nomenclature.
As always at this stage of the seeding process, Titleist is mum on any details, but we do have in-hand photos for your perusal and speculation.
Check ’em out, below.
Titleist GT2 driver
Titleist GT3 driver
Titleist GT4 driver
Club Junkie’s take
The new Titleist GT drivers and fairways look really good, as you would expect from a Titleist club. The shaping between GT2, GT3, and GT4 look to be very similar from address. This can help in fittings where a player gravitates towards the look of one driver even though the performance of another model might be better. Overall the three drivers look to be a touch more rounded compared to the TSR models and the sleek sole design that helps with aerodynamics is slightly more intricate. It will be interesting to see how the Titleist fans will react to the “GT” text as the alignment mark instead of the legendary triangle.
The biggest change to my eye is the movement of the GT3’s movable weight back to the sole of the club. Titleist moved the sliding weight to the rear of the driver for TSR3 and now we have it back low and forward. This could mean lower spin and launch for the GT3 model. Interestingly, the plate that holds the weight in place looks to be completely closed with no weight tab showing out from the track.
It is hard to tell from photos, but the face on the GT2 looks to be deep, maybe deeper than the TSR2. It looks like the single rear weight stays put and we “2” series players won’t get the adjustable option like the TSR3 again.
Titleist looks to be sticking with the dual weights on the TSR4, so like last year you can dial it in for low spin with the heavy weight forward or keep it back for some added forgiveness. The shape looks to be a smidge more compact in the GT4, shorter from front to back. This could mean a slightly smaller CC or just different shaping.
Check out more in-hand photos of Titleist GT drivers here.
Also spotted at Jack’s place: new GT2 and GT3 fairway woods.
Our on-course reporter will offer updates as soon as we know anyone is testing the new woods. For now, enjoy the photos.
Titleist GT2 fairway wood
Titleist GT3 fairway wood
Check out more in-hand photos here and see what GolfWRXers are saying.
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Steve
Jan 15, 2019 at 11:30 pm
Those inserts are hideous. Glad I have a SC Fastback from way back when. It’s actually a pretty money putter.
hrfdez
Jan 15, 2019 at 9:15 am
All that money for an insert held by 3M double sided tape. There’s a sucker in every corner!
TPinmabunghole
Jan 15, 2019 at 2:50 am
Yeah but you’ve gotta ask, if these insert ones are so good, why aren’t more Tour pros using them
Colin M
Jan 14, 2019 at 10:17 pm
For that kind of money you would hope they align the threads on the bottom of the putter for the weights, so that the numbers on the weights are parallel with the putter face!
BC
Jan 14, 2019 at 8:54 pm
What is his fascination with aluminum inserts? That fastback 2 would be in the bag if it was solid stainless.
CS
Jan 16, 2019 at 2:06 am
Aluminium
DB
Jan 14, 2019 at 1:18 pm
Squareback 1.5 looks great. Bring back more slant necks, or “mini slant” or whatever you want to call it. Yes it still has the insert, but at least it’s aluminum so you get the MOI boost.
JP
Jan 14, 2019 at 1:17 pm
I need more cowbell… I meant I need more insert…. said NOBODY!
Nick
Jan 14, 2019 at 12:09 pm
Other features include nothing for left handers
T
Jan 14, 2019 at 10:53 am
Sellers be sellin…..
Satan
Jan 14, 2019 at 11:25 am
You go hiding now ogo
dat
Jan 14, 2019 at 10:05 am
Finally a release of a couple non-insane putters inspired by tour models.
hrfdez
Jan 15, 2019 at 9:16 am
What?
dat
Jan 15, 2019 at 10:54 pm
he’s been releasing ugly garbage for the last year, this is a slight improvement. SLIGHT.
JD
Jan 14, 2019 at 9:51 am
Ok awesome. Step 1 of getting better neck options is complete. Now just get rid of the insert and we’ll be back in 2008 where we all want to be with our Scotty Cameron putters.
CaoNiMa
Jan 14, 2019 at 11:27 am
Except if it’s the terrylium one then we don’t mind that insert.
Just give us a remake of Koepka’s and we’ll be on our way
Tre
Jan 14, 2019 at 9:23 am
Obviously would love for these to come in LH, especially Squareback 1.5… Will scotty ever expand LH options beyond Newport 2 and Newport 3 in the select lineup?
Dave Noll
Jan 14, 2019 at 8:23 pm
The King will never offer a whole lot for us lefties. We are not worthy of his genius.