Scotty Cameron Futura 5S Putter

Mallet Putter

The Futura 5S is Scotty Cameron's answer to a specific golfer: someone who wants the stability of a large mallet but still swings the putter on an arc. Most mallets this size are face-balanced and ask you to move the head straight back and straight through. The 5S doesn't. It has mid toe hang, which means the face wants to rotate open and closed through the stroke, the same way a blade does.

That one detail changes who this putter is for. If you've always gamed a Newport but wanted more forgiveness on off-center hits, the 5S lets you keep your stroke and gain the higher MOI of a wide mallet body. It pairs a machined aluminum face section with a heavier steel frame, which pushes weight to the perimeter and calms down the twisting on misses.

This is a 2018 club, so you're buying it used, and that's part of the appeal. It's a proven multi-material design from the era before the Phantom X line took over Cameron's mallet lineup, and it holds its value because the build quality is exactly what you'd expect from the name on the sole.

Design

The head combines a 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum face and central section with a 303 stainless steel body. Aluminum is light, steel is heavy, and putting the two together lets Cameron move mass out to the corners of the mallet where it does the most for stability. A single sight line runs across the flange to help you square the face and start the ball on line. The neck is what makes the 5S read differently from a typical mallet. Instead of a face-balanced setup, the shaft attaches to produce mid toe hang, so the putter suits a stroke with a moderate arc rather than a straight-back-straight-through motion. Sole weights are set for the head size, and the finish and milling are standard Cameron, meaning tight tolerances and a look that doesn't apologize for being a large putter.

Who It's For

• You swing the putter on a slight to moderate arc and don't want a face-balanced mallet fighting your natural rotation.
• You're moving up from a blade for more forgiveness but want the same release feel through impact.
• A used, high-quality Cameron mallet appeals to you more than paying retail for the newest model.
• You miss toward the toe and heel and want the perimeter weighting to keep those putts closer to the hole.
• A single clean sight line is enough alignment help for you, without needing a busy multi-line topline.

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 Scotty Cameron Futura 5S face-balanced?

No. The 5S has mid toe hang, which is unusual for a mallet this size. That makes it a better fit for players with an arc stroke than for someone who moves the putter straight back and through. If you specifically want face-balanced, look at the 5W or a Phantom model instead.

What's the difference between the Futura 5S and the 5W?

They share the multi-material mallet platform, but the toe hang is the key split. The 5S has mid toe hang for arc strokes, while the winged 5W is set up closer to face-balanced for straighter strokes. Pick based on how your putter moves, not just how the head looks.

What is the Futura 5S head made of?

It uses a 6061 aircraft aluminum face and center section joined to a 303 stainless steel body. The lighter aluminum in the middle lets Cameron push the heavier steel out to the perimeter, which raises MOI and steadies the head on off-center strikes.

Is the Futura 5S still worth buying in the used market?

Yes, if the specs fit you. It's a 2018 release, so it's discontinued and only available used, but it's a well-built mallet that holds up. The main question is stroke type. Buy it for the mid toe hang and the forgiveness, and check that the length and headweight match what you play.

Does the Futura 5S have an alignment aid?

It has a single sight line across the flange to help you aim the face and set your start line. It's a clean, minimal setup rather than a multi-line or dot pattern, so it works well if you prefer a simple reference point over a busy top.

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