Scotty Cameron Select Newport 2.5 Plus Putter

Blade Putter

The Select Newport 2.5 Plus is Scotty Cameron's answer to golfers who love the classic Newport blade but want a little more head to look at. It landed in the 2018 Select line and carried into 2019, built from 303 stainless steel with the soft, mid-milled face that gives Cameron putters that muted, solid feel at impact. The "Plus" part matters. This is a longer, slightly larger blade than the standard Newport 2.5, so it sits heavier behind the ball and settles down at address.

What sets this one apart is the neck. The 2.5 uses a flow neck that produces full toe hang, which tells you exactly who Cameron built it for. If your stroke arcs hard, the face wants to open going back and close coming through, and this head lets it happen naturally instead of fighting you. Pair that with the added length of the Plus footprint and you get a putter that feels stable but still rotates.

There is no sightline on the top. You get the clean topline and the raw blade shape, nothing else to aim with. That is a deliberate choice, and it works beautifully for feel players who aim by shape rather than by lines.

Design

The head is milled from 303 stainless steel, and Cameron mills the face rather than inserting anything, so the sound and feel come straight from the metal. It is soft without being dead. The Plus profile stretches the blade a touch longer heel to toe than the regular Newport 2.5, which adds a bit of stability and moves the look closer to a compact mid-blade. Sole weights are set for the head length, and on the Select models they can be swapped by a fitter to dial in the total weight for your stroke speed. The flow neck is the whole personality of this putter. It gives full toe hang, meaning the toe hangs straight down when you balance the shaft on your finger. That is the design for a player with a pronounced arc. The finish is the standard Select silver mist, understated, and there is no dot or line on the flange to distract from the raw shape.

Who It's For

• You have a strong arced stroke and want the head to release rather than resist.
• You like a Newport blade but want a slightly bigger, longer head to look down at.
• You aim by the shape of the putter and prefer no sightline cluttering the top.
• You want a milled 303 stainless face with soft feel and no insert.
• You are willing to get fit so the sole weights match your stroke and green speeds.

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

What is the difference between the Newport 2.5 and the Newport 2.5 Plus?

The Plus is a larger, longer version of the standard 2.5 blade. It has a bigger footprint heel to toe and sits a little heavier behind the ball, which gives it more stability while keeping the same flow neck and toe hang. If the regular 2.5 feels small in your hands, the Plus is the one to look at.

How much toe hang does the Select Newport 2.5 Plus have?

Full toe hang. Balance the shaft on your finger and the toe drops straight toward the ground. That makes it a match for a strongly arced stroke where the face opens and closes noticeably. If you have a straight back and through stroke, this is more release than you want, and a face balanced mallet would suit you better.

Does the Newport 2.5 Plus have an alignment line?

No. The top is clean with no sightline or dot. You aim using the topline and the shape of the head. Some players putt better without a line because it lets them focus on the ball and the target, but if you rely on a sightline to square the face, this design will take some adjustment.

What is the face made of and how does it feel?

The head and face are milled from 303 stainless steel, with no insert. The milling gives a soft, muted feel and a quiet sound at impact that many players describe as solid rather than clicky. It is firm enough to give clear feedback on strike location, which helps you learn where you are hitting it on the face.

Is this putter still worth buying in 2019 or should I wait for a newer model?

The Select Newport 2.5 Plus holds up because the shape and the milled 303 face are timeless Cameron traits that do not really go out of date. Newer lines add refinements, but a full toe hang blade for an arced stroke is an arced stroke tool regardless of the release year. Get fit for length, lie, and head weight, and this putter will serve you for years.

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