Equipment
Scotty Cameron updates Phantom X series putters for 2021
For 2021, Scotty Cameron is releasing four new models in the Phantom X line. The company wants to give golfers what they have been asking for and increase the number of available models to improve fitting options.
Scotty Cameron Phantom X: Design recap
When it comes to putters, golfers fall into two categories: blade people and mallet people. For those golfers who prefer mallets, the Scotty Cameron Phantom X series offers models to fit almost any golfer with any stroke. The entire line is built around high-MOI designs with easy alignment systems. It features a number of technologies to help golfers get the most out of their time on the greens.
Each model is comprised of a precision-milled stainless steel face and body along with an aluminum flange, which allows the putters to be larger in shape and easy to align while maintaining a balanced feel that comes from the precision weighting. The pieces of each putter are meticulously crafted to precisely fit together to produce solid acoustics—something Scotty Cameron putters are well known for.
The new putters’ sizes and shapes are all derived from golfer feedback, including from players on the PGA Tour. The Phantom X 5 and 5.5 were completely redesigned to replace the current models, while the new Phantom X 11 and 11.5 were developed based on player requests for a slightly smaller version of the Phantom X 12 and 12.5.
“Working with our game’s best players gives me great perspective into what they are looking for in a mallet putter. From the types of metals used to the subtle changes in shaft bends, these new Phantom X models offer brand new, highly requested options that build on our most popular models from 2020.
“I’ve had so many people asking for a putter like Justin Thomas’ gamer – and the Phantom X 5.5 is my direct answer. It has a solid 303 stainless steel face and body with aluminum in the sole and a small slant or ‘jet’ neck for more toe flow. For less toe flow, we have the Phantom X 5 with the single bend shaft.
“With the Phantom X 11 and 11.5, I was able to design a more compact wingback mallet with a stainless steel face in conjunction with 6061 aircraft aluminum for a look and feel that just performs while being very stable and forgiving. This line extension adds four new options that will most definitely pique the interest of mallet players.” – Scotty Cameron
2021 Scotty Cameron Phantom X: New models
Phantom X 5 – This new mid-mallet will remind some golfers of past Futura models thanks to its more compact profile. The X 5 is close to, but not quite, face-balanced and offers a highly contrasting topline sightline to make it easy to align with confidence alongside of its geometric shaping.
Phantom X 5.5 – It was towards the end of last year that Scotty Cameron released a limited edition “Inspired by Justin Thomas Phantom.” The new Phantom X 5.5 is the full release version of that model, which is intended for golfers with a more toe flow stroke that prefers a larger mallet style setup. It features a slant neck and will be available in both right and left-handed.
Phantom X 11 – The best way to describe the new Phantom X is as a refined and more compact version of the popular wingbacked Phantom X 12. The new X 11 has a clean topline that allows golfers to take their alignment cues from the single siteline placed further back along the flange. It comes with a mid-bend shaft to minimize face rotation for golfers who have a less gated/open-and-closing stroke.
Phantom X 11.5 – The X 11.5 is the same putter head as the 11 except with a different shaft bend configuration to create more toe flow.
Price, specs, and availability
The new 2021 Scotty Cameron Phantom X putters will be available worldwide starting March 26, through Titleist and Scotty Cameron accounts, and are priced at $429 each.
This week, we have our Tour Photographer, Greg Moore, on the ground at the OccuNet Classic at Tascosa Golf Club in Amarillo, Texas, for the 14th event of the 2026 Korn Ferry Tour season. With that, we see some great things in the Lead Tape Report as we roll into Amarillo.
Joel Thelen
Monday Qualifier, Joel Thelen is in the field this week. He has played on the Korn Ferry Tour for a full season in 2023, and he is back in action this week. A couple of clubs caught my eye this week in his bag.
First off: His trusted Titleist 816 H2 hybrid. This club came out in October of 2015, and it still remains strong in the bag. Also, take a look at this Odyssey White Hot OG 7, putting a capital S in the 7S model. This custom neck has some impressive lean for an arm-lock-style putter. The bottom of the putter is covered in tape for optimal weighting.
Mitchell Meissner
Taking a look at Mitchell Meissner’s bag this week, we have some great lead tape coverage. Top to bottom working from fairway metals, irons, and wedges. We can see on the short irons and wedges that there is tape at the base of the grip, adding a little counterbalance. Along with that, some tape on the short irons and wedges as well. Moving to his putter, he rolls the Odyssey 7 Bird putter. Meissner putts left-handed and strikes the ball right-handed.
Bud Cauley had >14 clubs in his bag when photographed prior to the Memorial Tournament.
Driver: Titleist GTS2 (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
3-wood: Titleist GTS3 (15 degrees, B1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 70 TX
7-wood: Titleist GTS3 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Red 80 TX
Irons: Titleist U505 (3), Titleist 620 MB (4-9)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black HB 8 X, True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F), WedgeWorks (60-K*)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putters: Scotty Cameron Tour Prototype, Scotty Cameron GOLO 6.3 Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
In our forums, one user has offered up a prompt for the true sickos, inviting fellow forum members to share every set of irons they’ve ever owned. As to be expected, this is a lengthy forum topic.
@Lamosteve began:
Can you name every set of irons you’ve owned? Here’s mine
Spalding Dots
Spalding Eclipse
Ram Lazer FX
Lynx Parallax
Mizuno EZ Comp
Ben Hogans
Cleveland CG Red
Taylor Made R9s
PING i20
PING iE1
Taylor Made M6
Our members in the forum have been offering up their own collections. 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.
- macedan: “Started with a hand-me-down Golden Bear set from my brother when I was in high school, never really played more than once a year or got into the game until about summer of 2017. First purchased a set of Cleveland CG4’s (I actually really miss this set sometimes, soft & not terribly large for a GI iron), moved into Nike Vapor Fly’s by the end of the year. Those lasted until spring of 18 when I decided I wanted new, so I traded them in for TM Rbladez. Honestly, although I liked the Rbladez, poor decision on my part, I think this was really about the only time so far that after a week or two I was kicking myself for not staying with what I had. Rbladez stayed with me until late last summer when I switched to P790’s and (knock on wood) I am hoping this will be my longest lasting set.”
- JimmyC59: “MacGregor Jack Nicklaus Triple Crown. Palmer The Standard. Still play these.”
- jgrzask: “Tommy Armour 845u
Mizuno MP-32
Mizuno MP-33 (2 sets)
Bridgestone J33cb – still own
Srixon i-302 (2 sets) – still own
Tourstage X-Blades – still own
Mizuno Hot Metal – still own
Nike Forged Blades – still own
Titleist 714 AP1 – still own
Cobra Forged SS – still own”
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Luke
Feb 10, 2021 at 6:21 pm
Not much innovation here, just different looks for different folks. At least the new line isn’t just another iteration of the Ping Answer. They never worked for me
golfraven
Feb 10, 2021 at 2:50 pm
I‘m sure folks who picked the JT edition are kicking themselves as you now get a similar looks with the 5.5. I am gaming the 7.5 and love the black finish. Looks like they‘re going backwards to the Futura looks.
Aidan Nguyen
Feb 10, 2021 at 11:38 am
About time for the Lefties with the X5.5!
S
Feb 10, 2021 at 11:28 am
Nothing very exciting unforfunately. However the 5.5 is improved with the new neck and the only thing I would consider as nearly bought one last year. Prefer the look of this much more than the old 5.5 which I tried last year so am tempted. Otherwise I am afraid I agree with others. Nothing revolutionary here. BTW – the new 5.5 now very similar to the JT Ltd edition? Glad I didnt pick up one of those for god knows how much when the new 5.5 looks good.
The domestic donkey
Feb 9, 2021 at 6:59 pm
Kuch sucks donkey balls.
Garrett
Feb 9, 2021 at 3:32 pm
Probably the weakest overall lineup for Cameron that I can remember. I hope he comes out with an updated (or not!) Art of Putting line, preferably oil can. Win me back, Scotty. Until then, I recommend EVNRoll, I’ve had great luck with my outback
Benny
Feb 9, 2021 at 6:54 pm
Well said Gerrett. Cameron is a joke and if it wasn’t for Tiger he”d still be making putters for medicore players.
The Tour gets the putters that look awesome while retail gets junk. I have only bought 1x retail Cameron and never will again. I probably won’t ever own another Cameron again.
Scotty is a great guy BtW he does a ton for charity and truly loves his followers. But man bring some originality please!
Paul Runyan
Feb 9, 2021 at 3:01 pm
All the best ideas combined into one putter!
I would call it The Edsel Phantom!
Fbmsndn
Feb 9, 2021 at 1:41 pm
Where’s the tech? Where’s the innovation?
Jordan
Feb 9, 2021 at 2:35 pm
Don’t need it, don’t want it. Solid milled putters and steel faced mallets and we’re good.
dat
Feb 9, 2021 at 10:48 am
Make Scotty Cameron Great Again.
Jordan
Feb 9, 2021 at 9:12 am
4 years later, but atleast we’re here. He’s still paying for all his sins from the 3m tape insert years.
Scott
Feb 9, 2021 at 12:05 pm
I honestly think the GSS insert in Red X and studio style is the best insert he ever did (also had 3m tape).