Scotty Cameron...Worth it?

Mugen910 · 05-03-2009, 06:09 PM

So I've been looking at putters online to replace my no name $20 mallet. I started noticing the prices of some putters that are IMHO outrageous. What is it that makes a Scotty Cameron putter so damn expensive? For those of you who have one, is it worth it?

Rockestone · 05-03-2009, 06:14 PM

My father in law is into golf as much as I am into cigars. He has owned several Scotty Camerons and currently uses one. He also tells me...If you can't putt, then you can't putt and no putter will change that.

md4958 · 05-03-2009, 06:15 PM

My Cameron is the best putter Ive ever used.

I would rather have a $300 putter, than a $300 driver. Remember you use your putter on EVERY hole.

Mugen910 · 05-03-2009, 06:25 PM

That's why I'm looking into a real putter bro.

If I had known anything about golf when we played I woulda asked to borrow your putter.

Again, what is it about these putters that warrant the price?

longknocker · 05-03-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockestone

My father in law is into golf as much as I am into cigars. He has owned several Scotty Camerons and currently uses one. He also tells me...If you can't putt, then you can't putt and no putter will change that.

Not quite true. I've always been a terrible putter, but have gotten much better since I started using a "Seemore" Mallet. Expensive $300+, but putting is much more important than driving, so why not spend as much on your new putter as your driver? Try different models out at Edwin Watts or PGA Superstore & find one you like!

longknocker · 05-03-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

That's why I'm looking into a real putter bro.

If I had known anything about golf when we played I woulda asked to borrow your putter.

Again, what is it about these putters that warrant the price?

Bao: The more expensive putters have more "Feel" to them. "Feel" is so important in your putting stroke. Some golfers like a softer feel of the ball coming off the putter face, others like a firmer feel. Like I said, try them all out. Good luck!

md4958 · 05-03-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

That's why I'm looking into a real putter bro.

If I had known anything about golf when we played I woulda asked to borrow your putter.

my putter would have been too long for you

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

Again, what is it about these putters that warrant the price?

I dont know how to answer that question so ill tell you this. Go to Golfers Warehouse, or Ill take you to Fran Johnsons when next time youre down here.

Putt with a dozen different putters, two at a time. Take your favorite from each "round" then pair off the favorites, two at a time. Until finally you end up with one putter.

Take that putter and pair it up against one of the Cameron models that you like. See which one feels better. If the $50 putter feels better than the $250Cameron, then you know that its not worth it for you.

I dont know what it is about the cameron putters, but the "feel" when you strike the ball is the best I've encountered.

ToddziLLa · 05-03-2009, 07:54 PM

Have you tried Odyssey yet? I'm a fan of the White Hot series. I have an XG Sabertooth and love the way it feels and lines me up when I'm putting.

karmaz00 · 05-03-2009, 08:02 PM

well being a golf pro....i would say there one of or the best putter ever designed...there balance and spec that they can build them to you is insane....and like said above....you use your putter on every hole , and driver around 15-20%.....remember golf is over 60 % inside 80 yards...i guess to answer if there worth it...yes, i do believe they are.

Mugen910 · 05-04-2009, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by karmaz00

well being a golf pro....i would say there one of or the best putter ever designed...there balance and spec that they can build them to you is insane....and like said above....you use your putter on every hole , and driver around 15-20%.....remember golf is over 60 % inside 80 yards...i guess to answer if there worth it...yes, i do believe they are.

I don't get this statement?!?

md4958 · 05-04-2009, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

I don't get this statement?!?

60% of your shots are going to be within 80 yards of the cup... iincluding putts.

skibumdc · 05-04-2009, 08:32 AM

There are 2 things to consider.
1) Choose the putter that feels the BEST to you.
2) You have this club in your hand MORE THAN ANY OTHER CLUB IN YOUR BAG.

People gladly shell out $300+ routinely for a driver just to possibly get 10 more yards, where as they skimp on a putter.
You use driver at most 14 times per round.

Unless you are tiger(except at yesterdays Quail Hollow 4th round) you putt more than 18 times per round GUARANTEED. Probably 25+ times per round.

Try as many as you can on multiple trips to a shop.
Best bet?

skibumdc · 05-04-2009, 08:33 AM

Oh yeah....want money well spent?
Take a putting lesson and get a solid putting stroke.

Mugen910 · 05-04-2009, 08:38 AM

You mean I can't just watch youtube all day and play better?

gettysburgfreak · 05-04-2009, 09:15 AM

I use a taylor made nubbins and love it, it has a nice feel to it. I also use a Ping putter and love it.

05-04-2009, 09:16 AM

I was a putter junky at one time. I have owned about every major brand out there, but one day I got a hold of a Scotty Cameron Detour. I had been using a Ping CrazE until I got it. I don’t think there is a more solid putter than a Cameron. Each one is milled not cast so I think they spend more hands on time with them which turns out a better product in my opinion.

Mugen910 · 05-04-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Junior

I was a putter junky at one time. I have owned about every major brand out there, but one day I got a hold of a Scotty Cameron Detour. I had been using a Ping CrazE until I got it. I don’t think there is a more solid putter than a Cameron. Each one is milled not cast so I think they spend more hands on time with them which turns out a better product in my opinion.

Thanks Shankapotomus.

taltos · 05-04-2009, 09:30 AM

Little Tykes makes one for much less money and the shaft is possibly not too long for you.

Mugen910 · 05-04-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by taltos

Little Tykes makes one for much less money and the shaft is possibly not too long for you.

*ignores old man*

05-04-2009, 09:37 AM

I will share two tips that greatly improved my putting. 1. Take three boards and set them up like the picture. That will make you use the pendulum swing, and not get handsy with it. 2. This is the most important thing I can’t emphasize it enough go practice, practice, and then practice some more.

Do drills the two that I use are 1. Put a tee in the ground 3 foot, 6 foot, and 10 foot from the hole, and start from the three and once you have made 10 in a row move back to the next one. 2. Do lag put drills just start back about 15-20 feet and try to get the ball in a 3 foot circle around the hole. Once you get the 20 footer down work your way back. I have to do these drills a lot as my short game has gone to pot since the birth of my boys.

This one may not be a tip, but when I get in a putting funk I switch out putters for a little while. I just lose confidence in the one I have, and gain a little more over a new one.

05-03-2009, 06:09 PM	#1
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Scotty Cameron...Worth it? So I've been looking at putters online to replace my no name $20 mallet. I started noticing the prices of some putters that are IMHO outrageous. What is it that makes a Scotty Cameron putter so damn expensive? For those of you who have one, is it worth it? __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

05-03-2009, 06:14 PM	#2
Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: Scotty Cameron...Worth it? My father in law is into golf as much as I am into cigars. He has owned several Scotty Camerons and currently uses one. He also tells me...If you can't putt, then you can't putt and no putter will change that. __________________

05-03-2009, 06:15 PM	#3
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Scotty Cameron...Worth it? My Cameron is the best putter Ive ever used. I would rather have a $300 putter, than a $300 driver. Remember you use your putter on EVERY hole. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

05-03-2009, 06:25 PM	#4
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Scotty Cameron...Worth it? That's why I'm looking into a real putter bro. If I had known anything about golf when we played I woulda asked to borrow your putter. Again, what is it about these putters that warrant the price? __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

05-03-2009, 07:54 PM	#8
ToddziLLa Got Shack Herf? Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 199 Trading: (0)	Re: Scotty Cameron...Worth it? Have you tried Odyssey yet? I'm a fan of the White Hot series. I have an XG Sabertooth and love the way it feels and lines me up when I'm putting.

05-03-2009, 08:02 PM	#9
karmaz00 Habanos Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: victoria Posts: 1,855 Trading: (1)	Re: Scotty Cameron...Worth it? well being a golf pro....i would say there one of or the best putter ever designed...there balance and spec that they can build them to you is insane....and like said above....you use your putter on every hole , and driver around 15-20%.....remember golf is over 60 % inside 80 yards...i guess to answer if there worth it...yes, i do believe they are. __________________ Habanos Collector Since 2003

05-04-2009, 08:32 AM	#12
skibumdc That's what she said Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Balco Location: Smoke Less, Age More Posts: 345 Trading: (8)	Re: Scotty Cameron...Worth it? There are 2 things to consider. 1) Choose the putter that feels the BEST to you. 2) You have this club in your hand MORE THAN ANY OTHER CLUB IN YOUR BAG. People gladly shell out $300+ routinely for a driver just to possibly get 10 more yards, where as they skimp on a putter. You use driver at most 14 times per round. Unless you are tiger(except at yesterdays Quail Hollow 4th round) you putt more than 18 times per round GUARANTEED. Probably 25+ times per round. Try as many as you can on multiple trips to a shop. Best bet? __________________ The Dude abides

05-04-2009, 08:33 AM	#13
skibumdc That's what she said Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Balco Location: Smoke Less, Age More Posts: 345 Trading: (8)	Re: Scotty Cameron...Worth it? Oh yeah....want money well spent? Take a putting lesson and get a solid putting stroke. __________________ The Dude abides

05-04-2009, 08:38 AM	#14
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Scotty Cameron...Worth it? You mean I can't just watch youtube all day and play better? __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

05-04-2009, 09:15 AM	#15
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: Scotty Cameron...Worth it? I use a taylor made nubbins and love it, it has a nice feel to it. I also use a Ping putter and love it. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

05-04-2009, 09:16 AM	#16
Junior Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Scotty Cameron...Worth it? I was a putter junky at one time. I have owned about every major brand out there, but one day I got a hold of a Scotty Cameron Detour. I had been using a Ping CrazE until I got it. I don’t think there is a more solid putter than a Cameron. Each one is milled not cast so I think they spend more hands on time with them which turns out a better product in my opinion.

05-04-2009, 09:30 AM	#18
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Scotty Cameron...Worth it? Little Tykes makes one for much less money and the shaft is possibly not too long for you. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

05-04-2009, 09:37 AM	#20
Junior Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Scotty Cameron...Worth it? I will share two tips that greatly improved my putting. 1. Take three boards and set them up like the picture. That will make you use the pendulum swing, and not get handsy with it. 2. This is the most important thing I can’t emphasize it enough go practice, practice, and then practice some more. Do drills the two that I use are 1. Put a tee in the ground 3 foot, 6 foot, and 10 foot from the hole, and start from the three and once you have made 10 in a row move back to the next one. 2. Do lag put drills just start back about 15-20 feet and try to get the ball in a 3 foot circle around the hole. Once you get the 20 footer down work your way back. I have to do these drills a lot as my short game has gone to pot since the birth of my boys. This one may not be a tip, but when I get in a putting funk I switch out putters for a little while. I just lose confidence in the one I have, and gain a little more over a new one.