Scotty Cameron Futura 5.5M Putter

High MOI Putter

The Futura 5.5M sits in a weird sweet spot for Scotty Cameron. It's a mallet, but a small one. If you like the stability that comes with a bigger head but you can't stand the look of a truck-sized putter sitting behind the ball, this is the one Cameron built for you. The 5.5M is compact enough to feel like a blade at address, wide enough to push the weight out where it does the most good.

The trick is the multi-material construction. Cameron machined the face and sole from 6061 aircraft aluminum, which is light, then anchored heavier 303 stainless steel to the perimeter and the two wings out back. Light in the middle, heavy on the edges. That's how you build MOI without building a shovel. The mishits hold their line better than the head size would suggest, and the milled aluminum face gives you that soft, muted feel Cameron chased with the whole Futura family.

This is a 2018 putter, so you're buying it used now, and that's fine. The 5.5M holds up. Face balanced with high MOI, it wants to travel straight back and straight through, which makes it a poor match for a player with a big arc and a great match for anyone who fights a pull or push under pressure.

Design

The head is a rounded mallet with two short wings that frame the back of the cavity. A single sight line runs down the flange from the topline, and that's the whole alignment story here. No busy graphics, no double-bar clutter, just one line pointing at the target. The aluminum face carries Cameron's deep diamond milling, and the two-tone finish sets the darker face pocket against the silver body so your eye settles on the ball. Underneath, the 5.5M uses customizable sole weights, so a fitter can dial the swing weight to your length and stroke instead of leaving you with a head that feels heavy or dead. The stock setup runs on the heavier, more stable side, which fits the high-MOI intent. It comes with the standard Cameron pistol grip, though plenty of these have been regripped over the years given their age.

Who It's For

• You want mallet stability but hate how oversized mallets look sitting behind the ball.
• Your stroke is straight or has only a slight arc, since the face-balanced setup fights rotation.
• You miss toward the toe and heel and want a face that holds its line on off-center hits.
• Soft, muted feel matters to you more than a firm click off the face.
• You're shopping the used market and want a Cameron that ages well rather than the newest release.

Technology

About Scotty Cameron

Scotty Cameron putters are CNC milled from a single block of steel in Carlsbad, California. The attention to detail in weight distribution, sole geometry, and face milling creates a feel that's considered the benchmark in professional golf.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Futura 5.5M face balanced or does it have toe hang?

It's face balanced. Lay the shaft across your finger and the face points straight up at the sky. That setup suits a straight-back-straight-through stroke or a very slight arc. If you rotate the face hard through impact, a putter with toe hang will fit you better.

What is the head made of?

Two materials. The face and sole are milled from 6061 aircraft aluminum, which is light, and the body and back wings use heavier 303 stainless steel. Putting the light metal in the center and the heavy metal on the perimeter is what gives the 5.5M its high MOI without making the head oversized.

How does the 5.5M compare to the larger Futura 6M or 7M?

The 5.5M is the compact one. The 6M and 7M are wider with more perimeter weighting and a bigger footprint at address. All three are face balanced and built for stability, but the 5.5M appeals to players who want a mallet that still reads a little like a blade behind the ball.

Can the weight be adjusted?

Yes. The sole takes customizable weights, so a fitter can match the head weight to your putter length and stroke tempo. Stock, it runs on the heavier and more stable side, which lines up with the high-MOI design goal.

Is a 2018 Futura 5.5M still worth buying used?

For the right player, yes. The multi-material construction and milled aluminum face haven't been outdated by anything fundamental, and a clean used copy costs a fraction of a new Cameron. Check the face milling and sole weights for wear, confirm the length fits you, and regrip if the original pistol grip is worn down.

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