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What’s your favorite Scotty Cameron putter ever?
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Your favorite Scotty Cameron…ever!
Simple enough question. Numerous possibilities. Plenty of passion. An excellent thread in theory turns out very well in practice as mattd1206 asks for WRXers favorite Scotty Cameron models. Check it out if you’re a sucker for Scotty.
Forged + forgiveness + beauty?
Different golfers. Different handicaps. Different wants and needs in a golf club. Mfm22 is looking for a forged iron that offers a measure of forgiveness and is aesthetically pleasing? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and forgiveness in a forged iron is highly subjective, so this is an interesting thread to peruse.
How common is using fewer than 14 clubs?
14 clubs. If you were just coming to the game of golf, you’d think that was a lot, wouldn’t you? How many weapons could you get by with if you had to? Five? Six? Spartan6910 poses the question to the forum faithful: Do any of you carry fewer than 14 clubs (and why)?
Jack Nicklaus’ Rolex
(Photo credit: Hodinkee)
Fantastic stuff here as the Golden Bear tells the story of a Rolex (the only watch he’s ever owned!) that he’s worn since the 1960s. Ebrasmus21 spotted the video on Hodinkee and shared it with the community. An absolute must watch, and the forum chatter is top-notch as well.
Peeping PGA Tour tax documents
Ever wondered what the PGA Tour’s (non-profit organization that it is) Form 990 looks like? Ebrasmus21 (again!) dug it up. And while the form itself is interesting, it’s the five pages of hot takes from GolfWRX members that are worth your time. Interesting stuff.
In our forums, our members have been discussing the most forgiving wedges on the market. WRXer ‘aaronpoling’ lays out his current setup and what he’s currently considering, saying:
“I am looking at getting new wedges, but looking for a forgiving wedge.
I currently play Ping G25 50°, MD4 54° and 58°. I used to play the CBX2 in the 50°, 54° and 58° and liked them a lot; but like any good dad, my son took them.
I am currently looking Callaway’s CB12 and Cleveland’s CBZ. Anyone have thoughts on these? Or recommendations of other wedges that I should check out?”
And our members have been weighing in with their thoughts and recommendations in response, with one brand coming out emphatically on top.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- boggyman: “CBZs are amazing wedges!”
- drewbens: “Agreed, the Cleveland CB wedges are great! Already had a CBX Full Face 2 54 and recently added a 50 and 58 (for well under $100 a piece). Was chipping so well last week that my brother-in-law asked if the wedges were legal. Definitely underrated wedges for those of us that are not scratch golfers.”
- BogeyTed: “Get Cleveland CBX/CBZ. Very underrated clubs.”
Entire Thread: “Best ‘forgiving’ wedges – GolfWRXers discuss”
In our forums, our members have been reacting to a WRXer who claims to have built the “worst fitting clubs ever.” ‘dlow206’ recounts his experience with plenty of insightful findings for where he can go better next time in a detailed post, saying:
“Here’s my story of building the worst fitting clubs ever (for me). And my findings of what a better fit is.
I am short in stature, as well as a very short wrist to floor of 30.5″. I went down a rabbit hole of wanting to try irons 1″ shorter of more than standard length. Given the shorter lengths, the swingweights would be super light unless I added back a ton of weight to the heads, but I don’t like adding an extreme amount of weight back to the heads, so I decided to compensate with heavier shafts (115 grams instead of 95). Played with this set for a while and was hitting all irons extremely poorly. Thin, fat, right, right, left. My swing didn’t deteriorate that much because I was hitting my driver well, woods well, etc.
Went back to my older set of irons, playing at standard length, and my iron play improved immediately. Since then, have been doing more testing, while paying more attention to different possible variables. What I have found is I actually prefer lighter total weight with relatively normal or slightly heavier swingweights. Did a recent fitting and found that 85 gram shafts were better for me than 95 grams with standard length and relatively standard swingweights.
Still trying to dial in a final iron shaft choice, so have a few contenders that I will be testing. Will be moving away from my current Steelfiber i95 S parallel to lighter and softer
- MMT 80 parallel R – worked pretty well in a limited number of swings at a fitting
- Fujikura Travil 85 R – the fitter liked the Axiom 95 R for me at Club Champion, but i didn’t love the effort required to swing them. If there was a 85 Axiom, that would probably have been a great fit. So i am going try a Travil 85 R which is japan only
- Steelfiber i80 CW R – i have been playing Steelfibers for a long time, so need to give one Steelfiber shaft a shot
Given I do club building work, I am going to build all of these shafts with the All-Fit universal iron adapters to pair with a Srixon 7 iron head for testing. With these adapters, there isn’t a swingweight issue because the amount of weight from drilling out is about equivalent to the universal adapter components.”
And our members have been sharing their reactions in our forum.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- Mikey_HACKilroy: “That length cut costs you a fair amount in swing points. I’d posit the length mattered more than the weight because a 115g shaft isn’t going to actually add enough back after cutting an inch off. Does it mean 115 would ultimately work? Hard to say. Maybe try a 1/2″ cut and add 2g to the head to compensate assuming the 7i is 37″ long. Maybe that will feel better. It translates to the same ~D2 you’re swinging at with the 95g shafts (estimated based on common weight, but you can weigh your parts on your own obviously).”
- Stuart_G: “Your process is good – keep at it and trust it.”
Entire Thread: “I built the worst fitting clubs ever – GolfWRXers discuss”
A second version of PXG’s Secret Weapon has this week landed on the USGA’s conforming list, much to the interest of our members.
The original version of the brand’s Secret Weapon launched in January of 2025, with the second version also featuring four distinct weight ports in the head and coming with 13-degree of loft.
In our forums, our members have been assessing the new version and sharing their thoughts.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- DTorres: “Kinda looks like the face on the new one might be slightly deeper. Little bit more rounded leading edge.”
- snagy2000: “The current version is REALLY good, long…This one looks like they’re bringing some lightning tech to it…”
- SEP1006: “Agree with this, hard to tell from that angle but looks like the face may be the same as the Lightning. If that’s the case may have to give this a serious look. Absolutely love my 2wd which is also a 13* loft. But that Lightning Tour Mid Driver face is hot and forgiving.”
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JuNiOR
Sep 30, 2017 at 7:06 pm
Ping Anser Ping Golf Clubs Scottsdale
Justin
Sep 28, 2017 at 5:47 pm
SC putters are a joke. I prefer my bettinardi any day of the week.
Big Mo
Sep 25, 2017 at 11:03 am
Lick my scotty geerheads
Johnny
Sep 24, 2017 at 3:38 pm
I hate looking at Scotty putters cause they are just bling for suckers who think more expensive is better performance. It’s only for status show and copying the pros who they love.
O.B.
Sep 23, 2017 at 5:58 pm
I just love the Scottys with all those paint-filled lil’ holes and the big bright circles too. Soooo cooool
Tom54
Sep 22, 2017 at 6:51 pm
I hear all the time about Scotty Cameron putters nothing more than copies of Ping Anser model. That may be true but Ping putters I believe haven’t been up to standards since years ago. I currently have 2 Newports one being a Buttonback which I have always wanted and got one a year ago. Ping putters no longer have that clean look. Scotty Camerons although pricy hopefully will stay true to the classic look just like Jacks Rolex
X-out
Sep 23, 2017 at 9:45 am
Yes, the ‘look’ of a putter is paramount. Personally, I still use the Titleist Bullseye putter and you can’t get any more basic than that. Since my impact point is consistent, I don’t need the superfluous heel-toe weighting.
If you need a heel-toe weighted putter that indicates you have a sloppy impact point, e.i. you are clumsy and no amount of fancy putter design will rescue you from your sloppiness…. not even a Scotty…. which is more for show than performance.
O.B.
Sep 23, 2017 at 3:32 pm
“…that clean look….”? What about all that silly comical engraving all over the Scotty sole and back and painted in multi-colors? That’s gotta be done for childish clowns who want to show off their new garish status toy.
obdumdum
Sep 23, 2017 at 5:16 pm
OB is a foolish girl
O.B.
Sep 23, 2017 at 5:56 pm
You are gender confused tranny.
M SmizzYo
Sep 22, 2017 at 6:30 pm
I got a LH circa 62 34″…. it’s ok but I like my My Day more
Big Mo
Sep 25, 2017 at 11:05 am
You like yer putter an clubs cause u don’t have a woman.
Justin
Sep 28, 2017 at 5:51 pm
Circa 62??? What a joke
o.b.
Sep 22, 2017 at 4:28 pm
Scintillating discussion on the main forum re forged + forgiveness + beauty. It’s so insightful and erudite by people whose expertise is exceptional.
o.b.
Sep 22, 2017 at 4:32 pm
Everybody loves Jack and his Rolex. Both are winners!
X-out
Sep 22, 2017 at 2:49 pm
Re “interesting thread to peruse” on forged irons. Here is the essence of the highly informative discourse:
• Old or New – I’m using Mizuno MX 23’s & honestly they are hard to beat –
Feel wise they are good – I’m sure there is better but the forgiving part of the equation is important
• I really don’t want anything larger than the 23’s .. Feel / sound is very important for me
dull thud / soft marshmallow is my preferred
• 2011 callaway legacy black… why on earth they never made these for the US market it beyind me … they have very little offset, plenty of bounce and they are ENDO forged … marshmellows galore
• I can’t remember the exact size of the 23, but the Srixon 545 is a pretty legit contender. Little bigger, but very little offset.
• I was going to suggest Srixon 545 (slight bias) or Callaway Apex. Ap2 can get thrown in there, too.
• Epon
• Nike 2014 Pro Combo’s
• AP2’s
• Love my AP2s. Can’t believe how forgiving they are when I don’t hit it pure.
• Never played the MX23’s but have played numerous other Mizuno blade models – 23’s are supposedly great clubs from past reviews!
• I tried ap1’s a while ago good distance , feel eh! but they are cast , Srixons that I have tried have pretty wide soles .
The mizuno 850’s do seem like the best / closest [ from 23’s ] but that boron ??
• 850 forged are beautiful in the bag. Honestly i get complimented on them on a lot when i play with different guys. They look even better with a few dings
Also quite forgiving. Longer than normal blade length and i hit them higher than i thought i would
• MP55. JDM only but they can be purchased via a the interwebs.
• I’ve played the MX23s, then the MX300’s and now have the MPH5’s in the bag. They may fit the bill for you.
• I am like a broken clock.
Macgregor vfoil 1025m, or mc. (Blades or blades/CB blended)
Awesome clubs.
• Apex Pro, Cally Forged 2013, Apex Forged, Apex MB (more forgiving than they look)
•Nike VR Pro Combo
• Bridgestone J15 CB
Cobra Fly-Z+ Forged
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Ah, the sharing of club-love experiences and pride. It’s a great game!
Loo
Sep 23, 2017 at 11:06 am
Youse a loser, eh
X-out
Sep 23, 2017 at 5:54 pm
No…. how do you come to that conclusion? Are you a loser too?
Big Mo
Sep 25, 2017 at 11:05 am
Luv yer sarcasm lol
AC
Sep 22, 2017 at 11:57 am
I have a fake Scotty and it performs well. I think it’s made from die-cast zinc and I feel no balance nor impact differences from a real Scotty. It cost $60.
Gil
Sep 22, 2017 at 2:25 pm
Me too, and nobody suspects the difference and if they do I tell them. There is no performance difference between the Scotty and my copy. The only thing they can be proud of is they paid $300 more than I did just for the status and ego boost.
Brian
Sep 22, 2017 at 7:39 pm
That’s not a fake ‘Scotty’, it’s a SCUTTY. Look again and you will see the ‘U’ almost an ‘O’.
O.B.
Sep 23, 2017 at 3:35 pm
I got a SCUTTY too and it’s perfect. Sets up good, swings flat, good balance, sweet hits, and a lot lot cheaper than the real thing.
Big Mo
Sep 25, 2017 at 11:06 am
Where can I find a Scutty? I don’t see any on eBay.