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 takes its mallet putters to a new level of performance. Developed with intensive feedback from tour players and 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 core 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 various player profiles and putting strokes are optimally addressed. 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 a particularly soft sound, 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 shafts, and for the first time, the Onset-Center (OC) low-torque configuration. The new Phantom 5 OC targets players with a straight, square putting stroke seeking minimal shaft torque. The new double-bend shafts in the Phantom 7 offer a more face-balanced feel and altered aesthetics.
Tour-Inspired Design for More Stability at Setup
Subtle but crucial design adjustments shape the new Phantom series. Higher faces and modified crowns create a more harmonious topline radius and improve visual alignment.
The sole construction is also revised: a flatter sole with an enlarged 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 subtler, is longer, yet still 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 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 a low-torque design.
Models: Phantom 5, 5.2, 5.5, 5 OC
Phantom 7
Angular wingback design with extended footprint and rail-like alignment aid. The Phantom 7 has a larger and more rearward footprint compared to the Phantom 5. New in 2026: double-bend shaft for a stronger face-balanced feel.
Models: Phantom 7 (Double Bend), 7.2, 7.