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 based on intensive tour player feedback and crafted with utmost precision, Titleist presents a completely redesigned Phantom family, characterized by a softer feel, more precise distance control, and a tangible boost in confidence at setup.
The new line centers on 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 a wide range of player profiles and putting strokes. The result is the most versatile Phantom generation yet.
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 pattern reduces contact points between face and ball, delivering an especially 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.
Scotty Cameron also expands 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 specifically targets players with a straight, square putting stroke who seek minimal shaft twist. Furthermore, the Phantom 7’s new double-bend shafts offer a more face-balanced feel and altered aesthetics.
Tour-Inspired Design for Greater Stability at Setup
Subtle but crucial design refinements characterize the new Phantom series. Taller faces and modified crowns create a more harmonious topline radius and improve visual alignment.
The sole construction has also been revised: a flatter sole with a larger contact area makes it easier to set the putter down. The putter sits more stably 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 visually, is 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 version with a 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 the Phantom 5, the Phantom 7 has a larger, more rearward sole area. New for 2026: the double-bend shaft for a stronger face-balanced feel.
Models: Phantom 7 (Double Bend),