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 elevates its mallet putters to a new performance level. Developed with intensive feedback from tour players and crafted with the highest precision, Titleist presents a fully redesigned Phantom family that stands out with a softer feel, more precise distance control, and a noticeable boost in confidence at setup.
The new line centers around three tour-inspired head shapes: Phantom 5, Phantom 7, and Phantom 9R. A total of nine model, shaft, and hosel combinations ensure a perfect fit for diverse player profiles and putting styles, making this 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, delivering a particularly soft sound, short impact note, and sensitive feedback without sacrificing ball speed. The higher carbon content dampens vibrations significantly more than previous metal inserts.
Scotty Cameron also expands shaft and hosel options: plumbing and jet neck, mid- and double-bend, and for the first time, the Onset-Center (OC) low-torque design. The new Phantom 5 OC targets players with a straight, square putting stroke seeking minimal shaft twist. The double-bend shafts in the Phantom 7 offer a stronger face-balanced feel and a distinct look.
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Tour-Inspired Design for More Stability at Setup
Subtle but crucial design adjustments characterize the new Phantom series. Higher 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 surface area 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 appears more subtle, is lengthened, yet maintains the same offset and toe flow as previous generations.