The new Scotty Cameron Phantom delivers a soft feel, precise distance control, and multiple 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 with vital tour player feedback and crafted with utmost precision, Titleist presents a completely redesigned Phantom family characterized by a softer feel, more accurate distance control, and increased confidence at address.
The new line centers on three tour-inspired head shapes: Phantom 5, Phantom 7, and Phantom 9R. With nine total model, shaft, and hosel combinations, it addresses a wide range of player profiles and putting strokes, making it the most versatile Phantom generation yet.
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, providing a particularly soft sound, short impact tone, and sensitive feedback without sacrificing ball speed. The higher carbon content significantly dampens vibration compared to earlier metal inserts.
Additionally, Scotty Cameron expands shaft and hosel options: plumbing and jet neck, mid- and double-bend, plus for the first time, the Onset-Center (OC) low-torque configuration. The new Phantom 5 OC especially suits players with a straight, square putting style seeking minimal shaft torque. The new double-bend shafts on the Phantom 7 deliver a stronger face-balanced feel and a distinct look.
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Tour-Inspired Shaping for Greater Setup Stability
Subtle but important design refinements 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 redesigned: 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 more subtle, is longer, yet retains the same offset and toe flow as before.
Model Overview: Three Shapes, Many Options
Phantom 5
The classic mallet: