The new Scotty Cameron Phantom combines a soft feel with precise distance control and offers 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 performance level. Based on extensive feedback from touring players and crafted with the utmost precision, Titleist introduces a completely redesigned Phantom family featuring a softer feel, more accurate distance control, and increased confidence at address.
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 cater to a wide range of player profiles and putting strokes, making this the most versatile Phantom generation to date.
New Core: Studio Carbon Steel and Maximum Customizability
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, creating a notably 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 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 Phantom 5 OC targets players with a straight, square putting stroke seeking minimal shaft torque. The Phantom 7’s new Double-Bend shafts provide a more face-balanced feel and altered aesthetics.
Tour-Inspired Design for Greater Stability at Setup
Subtle but important design tweaks define the new Phantom series. Higher faces and modified crowns create a more harmonious topline radius and improve visual alignment.
The sole design has also been revised: a flatter sole with a larger footprint makes it easier to set the putter down, providing more stability regardless of hand position or setup—a clear advantage for consistency and repeatability.
The modified Jet Neck hosel on the .5 models appears more subtle, is longer, yet maintains 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 OC 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 Phantom 5, it has a larger sole footprint extended further back. New for 2026: Double-Bend shaft for a stronger face-balance feel. Models: Phantom 7 (Double Bend), 7.2, 7.5.
Phantom 9R
The refined, rounded version of