Scotty Cameron putters are and have been some of the most sought-after on the market for some time now. While they have rarely strayed from a classic, timeless look, the desire to own one of the brand’s putters may have just risen thanks to the release of the Phantom 9.2R putter.
The Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.2R putter
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With a diverse array of models in the new Phantom family, there is a shape and style for everyone, but it was the Phantom 9.2R model ($499/£449) that really caught my eye, and so I took it out onto the course to put it through its paces and see if it could be truly considered one of the best mallet putters on the market.
The Phantom 9.2R is what I would call a futuristic mallet, with the head shape being the thing that immediately stands out. It’s a model that has been refined by direct tour player feedback from the original Phantom 9 head. The result is a profile with much more rounded edges that really soften the overall look at address, which I personally love as I struggle when a putter looks too linear or ‘boxy’.
The Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.2R putter from behind
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As someone who appreciates a clean, confidence-inspiring aesthetic behind the golf ball, I found these smoothed-out lines to be a massive upgrade. It manages to deliver the substantial footprint you want from a forgiving putter without ever looking clunky or over-engineered.
It certainly helps to know that the most in-form player in professional golf right now, Cameron Young, uses a Tour Only Phantom 9 model, as does the number one amateur in the world, Jackson Koivun. Knowing that players of this caliber trust the Phantom 9 shape – albeit custom tour putters with slightly different hosels, when the pressure is at its absolute highest, speaks volumes about its performance and stability.
The Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.2R putter
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New for this Phantom range is a completely re-engineered full-face insert milled from Studio Carbon Steel, which is ridiculously soft through impact. Scotty Cameron achieves this not only with the softer carbon steel material but also via an intricate chain-link milling pattern on the face, which reduces vibration and gets the ball rolling beautifully.
So how did this putter perform when I put it to the test? Very well. In fact, I was so impressed with the feel and how it framed the ball at…
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