The new Scotty Cameron Phantom combines a soft feel with precise distance control and offers various 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 tour player feedback and crafted with the highest manufacturing precision, Titleist presents a completely redesigned Phantom family characterized by a softer feel, more precise distance control, and a noticeable boost in confidence during 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 that a wide range of player profiles and putting strokes are optimally addressed. The result: 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, delivering a particularly soft sound, a short impact tone, and sensitive feedback without compromising ball speed. The higher carbon content significantly dampens vibrations more effectively than previous metal inserts.
Additionally, Scotty Cameron expands the selection of shaft and hosel options: plumbing and jet neck, mid- and double-bend shafts, and for the first time, the Onset-Center (OC) low-torque configuration. The new Phantom 5 OC is aimed at players with a straight, square putting stroke seeking minimal shaft twist. Meanwhile, the new double-bend shafts in the Phantom 7 offer a stronger face-balanced feel and a changed look.
Tour-Inspired Design for More Stability at Setup
Subtle but crucial design adjustments define 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 footprint makes it easier to set the putter down. The putter sits more stable on the ground regardless of hand position or setup—a clear advantage for consistency and repeatability.
The modified jet neck hosel on the .5 models appears visually more subtle, is longer, yet retains 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 the OC version with low-torque design. Models: Phantom 5, 5.2, 5.5, 5 OC
Phantom 7
Angular wingback design with extended sole and rail-like alignment aid. Compared to the Phantom 5, the Phantom 7 has a larger, more rearward sole surface. New for 2026: the double-bend shaft for a more face-balanced feel. Models: Phantom 7 (