The new Scotty Cameron Phantom combines a soft feel with precise distance control and offers 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 performance level. Developed based on intensive feedback from tour players and with the highest manufacturing precision, Titleist presents a completely redesigned Phantom family, characterized by 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 perfect fit for various player profiles and putting strokes. The result: 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 particularly soft sound, short strike tone, and sensitive feedback without sacrificing ball speed. The higher carbon content dampens vibrations significantly more than previous metal inserts.
Additionally, Scotty Cameron expands the selection of shaft and hosel options: plumbing and jet neck, mid and double-bend, as well as for the first time, the Onset Center (OC) low-torque configuration. The new Phantom 5 OC especially targets players with a straight, square-putting style seeking minimal shaft twist. The new double-bend shafts in the Phantom 7 offer a stronger face-balanced feel and a changed aesthetic.
Tour-Inspired Design for Increased Stability at Setup
Subtle but crucial design adjustments define the new Phantom series. Higher striking faces and modified crowns create a smoother radius of the topline and enhance visual alignment.
The sole construction has also been revised: a flatter sole with a larger contact area makes it easier to rest the putter. It 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 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 the 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 the Phantom 5, the Phantom 7 has a larger, more rearward sole area. New in 2026: the double-bend shaft for a stronger