The new Scotty Cameron Phantom combines a soft feel with precise distance control and offers several 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 performance level. Developed based on intensive feedback from tour players and 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 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 various player profiles and putting styles. 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 face and ball, delivering a particularly soft sound, a short impact tone, and sensitive feedback without sacrificing ball speed. The higher carbon content significantly dampens vibrations compared to previous metal inserts.
Additionally, Scotty Cameron expands the selection of 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 designed for players with a straight, square putting stroke seeking minimal shaft twist. The new double-bend shafts on the Phantom 7 offer a stronger face-balanced feel and a new look.
Tour-Inspired Design for Greater Stability at Setup
Subtle but crucial design adjustments shape the new Phantom series. Taller 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 rests more stably 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 delivers the same offset and toe flow as the previous generation.
Model Overview: Three Shapes, Many Options
Phantom 5
The classic among mallets: compact, modern, and proven on pro tours for years.
The new Phantom 5 features a single alignment line and is available for the first time in the OC version with a 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 features a larger and more rearward sole area compared to the Phantom 5. New for 2026: the double-bend shaft for a stronger face-balanced feel.
Models: Phantom 7 (Double Bend), 7.2, 7.5
Phantom 9R
The further developed,