The new Scotty Cameron Phantom combines soft feel with precise distance control and offers multiple configuration options.
Precision and Distance Control: The New Scotty Cameron Phantom Generation
With the 2026 Phantom series, Scotty Cameron elevates its mallet putters to a new level of performance. Developed based on extensive feedback from tour players and crafted with utmost precision, Titleist presents a completely revamped Phantom family characterized by softer feel, more precise distance control, and a noticeable boost in confidence at setup.
At the heart of the new line are three tour-inspired head shapes: Phantom 5, Phantom 7, and Phantom 9R. A total of nine model, shaft, and hosel combinations ensure optimal fit for a wide range of player profiles and putting strokes. The result is the most versatile Phantom generation to date.
New Core: Studio Carbon Steel and Maximum Configurability
All 2026 Phantom mallets feature a full-face Studio Carbon Steel (SCS) insert. The new chain-link milling reduces contact points between the face and ball, providing an exceptionally soft sound, short impact tone, and sensitive feedback without compromising ball speed. The higher carbon content dampens vibrations significantly more than previous metal inserts.
Additionally, Scotty Cameron expands shaft and hosel options: plumbing and jet neck, mid- and double-bend, and for the first time, the Onset-Center (OC) low-torque configuration. The new Phantom 5 OC is especially aimed at players with a straight, square putting stroke seeking minimal shaft twist. The new double-bend shafts on the Phantom 7 offer a more face-balanced feel and a changed appearance.
Tour-Inspired Design for Greater Stability at Setup
Fine but essential design tweaks shape the new Phantom series. Higher faces and modified crowns create a smoother topline radius and improve visual alignment.
The sole construction has also been revised: a flatter sole with a larger contact area makes it easier to set the putter down. The putter feels more stable on the ground, regardless of hand position or setup, offering clear benefits for consistency and repeatability.
The modified jet neck hosel on the .5 models appears visually subtler, is longer, yet delivers the same offset and toe flow as the previous generation.
Model Overview: Three Shapes, Many Options
Phantom 5
The classic mallet: compact, modern, and proven on professional tours for years. The new Phantom 5 features a single alignment line and is available for the first time in an OC version with low-torque design. Models: Phantom 5, 5.2, 5.5, 5 OC
Phantom 7
Angular wingback design with an extended sole and rail-like alignment aid. The Phantom 7 has a larger sole surface extending further back compared to the Phantom 5. New in 2026: the double-bend shaft for a stronger face-balanced feel. Models: Phantom 7 (Double Bend), 7.2, 7.5