The new Scotty Cameron Phantom offers a soft feel with precise distance control and various customization 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 with extensive tour player feedback and the highest manufacturing precision, Titleist presents a completely redesigned Phantom family featuring 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 a fit for diverse 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, delivering a notably 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 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, in particular, 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 an altered look.
Tour-Inspired Design for Greater Stability at Setup
Fine but critical design changes define the new Phantom series. Higher faces and modified crowns create a smoother topline radius and improve visual alignment.
The sole design was also 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, providing a clear advantage for consistency and repeatability.
The modified jet neck hosel on the .5 models is visually subtler, longer, yet maintains the same offset and toe flow as previous generations.
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 low-torque design.
Models: Phantom 5, 5.2, 5.5, 5 OC
Phantom 7
Angular wingback design with an extended sole and rail-style alignment aid. The Phantom 7 has a larger sole extending further back than the Phantom 5. New for 2026: double-bend shaft offering increased face-balanced feel.
Models: Phantom 7 (Double Bend), 7.2, 7.5
Phantom 9R
The evolved, rounded version of the 9-shape head. Along with the new shape, the 9R offers two alignment line