Equipment
Spotted: New Scotty Cameron Putters at the Sony Open
We spotted three new Scotty Cameron putters at the Sony Open in Hawaii this week, where they’re being testing by PGA Tour players. Titleist is yet to announce any new Scotty Cameron models, however, so we can’t confirm if or when these putters are coming to retail.
Each of the mallets (T5MB, T5S and T6M) has a multi-material design and color scheme similar to Scotty Cameron’s current line Futura of putters, which includes the X5, X5R, X7 and X7M models.
T5MB
T5S
T6M
Related: See all our photos from the 2017 Sony Open.
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Spotted: Tony Finau’s driver shaft change at the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open
Tony Finau has always been known as one of the longest players on the PGA Tour, but he has recently been working on adding a little more distance. Last year, Finau averaged 118.3 mph club head speed and 178.08 mph ball speed, all while playing a Mitsubishi Diamana D+ Limited 70 TX driver shaft. This year, he has increased his club head speed to 123.93 mph and his ball speed to 183.32 mph.
However, Finau’s overall distance has decreased by two yards in that time. From a fitting perspective, something was amiss. We asked Tony about the shaft change at the Texas Children’s Hospital Open.
“[I’m seeing] better numbers with the spin. My driver’s been a little high spin for me over the last month or so, and so I just figured it was time to probably check out the equipment,” Finau said. “And it definitely showed me that I was using a shaft that’s maybe a little too tip-stiff for me, the way I load the club now. [I’m seeing] better numbers with the spin.”
Finau switched from the Mitsubishi Diamana D+ Limited 70 TX into the Diamana GT 70 TX. The newer Diamana GT has a slightly different profile than the D+ Limited with the stiffest handle section in the Diamana lineup. The mid sections between the two are similar stiffness but the tip is just slightly stiffer in the Diamana GT. Both shafts are within one gram of each other in the 70 TX. The torque rating on the GT is 0.1 higher than the D+Limited’s 2.7 measurement.
Mitsubishi lists the Diamana GT as a shaft between the mid-launching Diamana TB and the new low-launch Diamana WB shafts. For most players, it would be considered a mid/low launch and low-spin shaft option. Mitsubishi’s Xlink Tech Resin System makes sure the maximum carbon fiber content is there for smooth feel without reducing the strength of the shaft. MR70 carbon fiber is used for reinforcing the shaft and boron is used in the tip for its high strength and compression properties.
Finau is still using his trusty Ping G430 LST driver in 9 degrees and has the adjustable hosel set to -1 degree of loft (standard lie angle). Finau’s long-time favorite Lamkin UTX Green grip is installed. He definitely has a few extra wraps of tape under that grip as you can see the bulge down where the grip meets the shaft.
One final note: Per Ping’s PGA Tour rep Kenton Oates, Finau’s driver is also adjusted to play one degree upright to help dial in his desired launch.
We’ll see how he fares with the new setup this week in Houston!
- Check out the rest of our pictures from the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open
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Whats in the Bag
Zac Blair WITB 2024 (March)
- Zac Blair what’s in the bag accurate as of the Texas Children’s Houston Open. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist TSR2 (10 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Red 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade M5 Rocket 3 (14 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Speeder 757 Evolution V1 X
Utility: Titleist U510 (3)
Shaft: Aldila Tour Blue 85 X
Irons: Ping i210 (4-6), Miura MB-001 (7-9)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (46-10F, 58-08M @57, 60 @61), Vokey Design WedgeWorks (52-M)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 105 X
Putter: Scotty Cameron prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
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Martin Trainer WITB 2024 (March)
- Martin Trainer what’s in the bag accurate as of the Texas Children’s Houston Open. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Wilson Staff Staff Model (6.5 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Kai’li Blue 70 TX
3-wood: Wilson Staff WLabs Prototype (13 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 80 TX
Irons: Wilson Staff Staff Model (2, 4-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Wilson Staff Staff Model (52, 56, 60)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putter: Bobby Grace Greg Chalmers Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
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Sean Metcalf
Jan 21, 2017 at 8:38 am
I think these are great. Cameron has come out with decades and decades of classic designs. As a designer, how do you develop your craft (and the game of golf) if you’re releasing the same model of putter over and over and over again? If you want a classic Cameron, jump on eBay and grab one of Cameron’s many classic models. Otherwise, I think it’s great to see technology improving the game of putting. Stoked for these to hit the market.
Mad-Mex
Jan 13, 2017 at 9:54 pm
WOW!!!!!!!!!!! and I don’t mean it in a nice way,,,,,, is Cameron jumping the shark? Wonder if FILA has taken over now?
He Cameron, bring back the old simple stainless steel, matte finish , no insert, no gimmick Newports
Jamie
Jan 13, 2017 at 11:22 am
don’t know what happened to the classic cameron designs. these are awful, I’m ok with a few high MOI designs, but what happened to the California models? those were awesome, seems all the better looking putters are saved for the gallery designs which are 2k plus. if I’m spending that on a putter it better putt itself and avg 18 putts a round
Jamie
Jan 13, 2017 at 11:20 am
not sure what happened to the classic designs he used to make. seems today he saves all the classic designs for the gallery putters which are all 2k plus. wish he would come out with some more affordable options with classic designs
Large chris
Jan 13, 2017 at 11:03 am
Well I finally got to play my first round with a Scotty Newport 2 on holiday…. Love the look of those red glass dot things on the back.
Hahahahaha what a piece of tinny sounding junk. Identical feel to my wife’s $12 Dunlop Anser special. Marketing genius, zero substance.
BRB I’m going to stick a ‘tour use only’ label on all my clubs just to wind my club mates up.
Dat
Jan 12, 2017 at 12:21 pm
Hideous. What happened to Cameron c. 2009 and prior?
Scott bangerter
Jan 12, 2017 at 11:30 am
*YAWN*
Guy
Jan 12, 2017 at 8:50 am
Best putter ever made but now I will call these Cameron putter Cuban tweak.
Adding part from a other design to created something new!!!!
Goulet
Jan 11, 2017 at 1:51 pm
Let me know of the TMS comes is available for a LEFTY. Otherwise, I’ll be passing.
Guy
Jan 11, 2017 at 1:30 pm
Looks like the Caliente bolero re launched.
Barry
Jan 11, 2017 at 12:29 pm
Same old tired looking designs but you have to hand it to Scotty for his marketing genius.
Dj
Jan 11, 2017 at 11:26 am
If they still feel as hollow and tingy as the x5, then they’re the most overpriced putters in history
Ron
Jan 11, 2017 at 9:53 am
The T6M is hideous. I get it, I understand the concept, but I don’t want to putt with an alien probe.
Markallister
Jan 11, 2017 at 8:59 am
reminds me of the frog putter. also, i dont like the look. typical cameron.