Equipment

Scotty Cameron Phantom X 12.5 hitting stores December 12

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4 years ago

Dec 3, 2019

It’s one thing to reinvent a design, it’s another to take an existing design and make it work better, or in the case of the new Scotty Cameron Phantom X 12.5, make it work better for more players.

Scotty Cameron Phantom X 12.5: Details

The Phantom X 12.5 is an extension of the popular Phantom X line of mallets to meet the needs of players seeking a stable putter with more toe flow. This category of more “toe down” mallet putters has grown enormously in the last few years, and we see more and more putters like this used by the top players in the world. A bonus for the southpaws out there: the new Scotty Cameron Phantom X 12.5 will be available left-handed.

The Phantom X 12.5 brings the entire Phantom X line up to 10 mallet designs built around five head styles—each with an option for different hosel configurations. The Phantom X 12.5 offers a low-bend shaft setup that mimics what many would refer to as a short slant neck. The difference is that compared to a slant neck, the low bend hides the hosel and the shaft transitions into the head quite discretely to offer a very clean look from address, making it very easy to align.

Since the inspiration for the putter came directly from the tour, the top alignment is much more subtle compared to other models in the Phantom X line. A single gloss black long line contrasts nicely with the matte finish on the aluminium body of the putter to offer help in setting up but still keeps a clean look preferred by better players.

Just like every other putter in the Phantom line, the X 12.5 utilizes multi-material construction to increase MOI and optimal weight distribution, while also maintaining the responsive feedback and feel Scotty Cameron putters are known for.

“Every time we introduce a new putter line, I receive requests from tour players and dedicated
golfers for additional setups and configurations. Phantom X 12.5 is the result of some of those
requests. I added the low-bend shaft for extra toe flow and also designed a new alignment
option by milling a single sight line down the center painted black for a very clean look from
address. It really sets up nicely. Adding this new model also gave me the opportunity to make
a left-handed version designed so everyone can take advantage of the performance benefits
of the Phantom X 12.5.” – Scotty Cameron

Cameron released this video on YouTube in conjunction with the announcement.

Scotty Cameron Phantom X 12.5: Availability

Scotty Cameron Phantom X 12.5 putters will be available in North America on December 12,
2019, and worldwide on February 14, 2020 through Titleist authorized golf shops. MAP: $429.

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JWK

Dec 4, 2019 at 1:45 pm

Left hand option -Yes!

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HappyDuffer

Dec 4, 2019 at 1:00 pm

So another spider like putter and looks like a PXG operator? Did we need it, what did it improve on? How about a little innovation instead?

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- Jim
  
  Dec 4, 2019 at 7:24 pm
  
  Scotty Cameron…Innovate…Im dying here!!!!
  
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Dave Noll

Dec 4, 2019 at 6:34 am

I don’t hate it

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JP

Dec 4, 2019 at 4:35 am

Paint the wings black, make the sight line eggshell white, and install a black shaft and that has potential

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Sick/vomit

Dec 4, 2019 at 12:27 am

WOW disgusting piece of crap, the space ships are in space not on the putting green….. Pitiful

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Marc Wahlberg

Dec 3, 2019 at 11:14 pm

Wait ‘a minute, haven’t we already done the Darth Vader putters AND with fuchsia green racing stripes? We’re doing this again? What happened to the basic blue carbon steel Ping’esh plumber’s neck copy’alike flat sticks? Bat wings?? Oy Vay!!!

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- Geno4952
  
  Dec 6, 2019 at 10:23 am
  
  I agree 1000% I’ll stay with mt old Ping Anser style any day and $429 is a bit much for a run of the mill retail putter, isn’t it??? Oh yeah… isn’t fuchsia a pinkish purple?? I could be wrong…. it happens….
  
  Peace
  
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J

Dec 3, 2019 at 8:52 pm

What a piece of junk!

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FredWomble

Dec 3, 2019 at 8:50 pm

Even Elon Musk is cringing at this monstrosity.

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DB

Dec 3, 2019 at 1:14 pm

Wow this actually looks really nice. The black alignment line is a huge improvement.

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Mario La macchia

Dec 3, 2019 at 1:03 pm

Looks awesome.. just kinda waiting the 2020 release before pulling any triggers

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Acemandrake

Dec 3, 2019 at 11:10 am

Don’t think I’ll be making enough putts to justify the cost.

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A shocking Backstryke putter appearance + 7 interesting gear photos from the Zurich Classic

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5 hours ago

Apr 25, 2024

Andrew Tursky

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Although the vibes in Nawlins are a bit lighter-fare than the recent back-to-back competitions the Masters and the RBC Heritage signature event), the gear news was no less serious this week.

We spotted some recent changes from Rory McIlroy, a very rare Odyssey Backstryke putter, dove into the bag of legendary New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, and spotted Patrick Cantlay continuing to test new equipment.

Get your beads out and crack your crawfish, because it’s time for an equipment rundown from The Big Easy (meaning New Orleans, of course, not Ernie Els).

See all of our photos from the Zurich Classic here

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See Rory McIlroy’s full 2024 WITB from the Zurich here

Turning Back the clock

Unless Tommy Gainey is in the field, it’s unlikely you’ll ever see Odyssey’s Backstryke technology make an appearance on the PGA Tour.

But then, when you least expect it, Russ Cochran shows up.

For more than a decade – since the 2013 Sony Open in Hawai’i – Cochran has been stuck on 599 PGA Tour starts. This week will be his 600th.

Cochran is in the field at the Zurich this week playing alongside Eric Cole, whose regular caddie is Reed Cochran, Russ’s son.

The Backstryke putter was first released back in 2010, and its unique design helps shift the axis point of the putter closer to the CG of the head. And, the putter is getting a nod this week at the Zurich Classic, thanks to Cochran’s 600th career PGA Tour start.

The putter is certainly awesome, but don’t forget to check out Cochran’s full WITB from this week.

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Drew Brees, a legendary retired quarterback for the hometown New Orleans Saints, made an appearance at the Zurich’s Wednesday Pro-Am, playing alongside Zach Johnson, Ryan Palmer, and current Saints QB Derek Carr.

Brees’ bag included a TaylorMade Stealth2 Plus driver, a BRNR Mini 13.5-degree, a Stealth 5-wood, a mixed set of P-790 and P-760 irons, Milled Grind Hi-Toe wedges, and a custom Scotty Cameron “New Orleans Saints” putter, which Scotty made for Brees following his Super Bowl MVP-winning performance in 2010.

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It should also be noted that Brees has his Venmo QR code as a bag tag.

If you’re gambling with Brees on the course, just know that not having cash won’t work as an excuse.

Brilliant.

See Drew Brees’ full WITB from the Zurich here

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Steve Stricker has made numerous upgrades to his bag recently, including a new TSR3 driver and T100 irons, but his longtime Odyssey White Hot No. 2 putter is still going strong. It’s the most recognizable unrecognizable putter ever.

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Patrick Cantlay has opened the equipment-switching floodgates

Over on the PGA Tour’s Equipment Report this week, we covered Cantlay’s recent switch into Ping Blueprint S irons, and a Titleist TSR2 driver.

Cantlay hadn’t switched irons for about seven years, so the iron switch he made at The 2024 Masters came as a shock to the norm. He simply isn’t one to change gear very often, so anytime Cantlay makes a switch, it’s news.

It seems the floodgates of equipment testing have opened up a bit for Cantlay, who was also spotted testing a custom Scotty Cameron blade putter on Tuesday this week. By Wednesday, Cantlay was back practicing with his familiar Scotty Cameron T5 Proto mallet, but it’s certainly something to keep an eye on going forward.

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