Scotty Cameron Special Select Del Mar Putter

Mallet Putter

The Del Mar has been part of Scotty Cameron's lineup for years, and the 2020 Special Select version brings it back as a compact mallet that plays like a blade. If you have looked at full mallets and thought they felt like steering a boat, this one splits the difference. You get a rounded flange behind the face for a little extra stability, but the head stays small enough that it swings and releases like the Newport blades Cameron built his name on.

The mid toe hang is the tell. Full mallets usually come face-balanced for straight-back-straight-through strokes, but the Del Mar hangs with the toe pointing partway down, which means it wants to open and close through the stroke. That makes it a match for players with a slight to moderate arc, not the folks who move the putter straight down the line.

Milled from 303 stainless steel, it has the soft-but-solid feel Cameron putters are known for, and the single sightline on top keeps setup simple. This is a putter for someone who likes the feel of a blade but wants a touch more forgiveness on off-center hits without changing how they stroke it.

Design

The head is a mid-mallet shape, wider front to back than a Newport but far smaller than something like a Phantom X. The 303 stainless steel body gets milled from a solid block, and Cameron adds a stepped flange behind the face that lowers and pushes weight back for stability. A single sightline runs across the top for alignment, clean and uncluttered, no fussy graphics. Weighting comes from customizable stainless sole weights matched to the shaft length, and the whole thing sits in the vibration-dampening setup Cameron uses across the Special Select line. The mid toe hang is built into the neck and shaft configuration, so the balance point is what makes this a stroke-specific tool rather than a grab-anything mallet.

Who It's For

• You have a slight to moderate arc in your stroke and want a putter that matches it instead of fighting it.
• You like the look and feel of a blade at address but want a bit more forgiveness on toe and heel misses.
• Full-size mallets feel bulky and slow to you, and you want something that releases naturally.
• You want a single clean sightline for alignment rather than multiple lines or a big framed cavity.
• You value milled 303 stainless feel and are willing to pay for Scotty Cameron build quality.

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 Del Mar face-balanced or toe-hang?

It has mid toe hang, not face-balanced. The toe hangs partway down when you balance the shaft on your finger, which suits a slight to moderate arc stroke. If you putt straight back and through, a face-balanced mallet will fit you better.

How is the Del Mar different from a Scotty Cameron Newport 2?

The Newport 2 is a blade. The Del Mar is a mid-mallet with a rounded flange behind the face that adds stability and moves weight back. Both have similar toe hang, so the Del Mar gives you a little more forgiveness while keeping a blade-like release.

What is the Del Mar made of?

It is milled from 303 stainless steel, the same material Cameron uses across most of the Special Select line. It gives a soft but solid feel at impact and holds up well over time.

Does the Del Mar work for slow or fast greens?

It works on both, but the milled 303 face gives firmer feedback than an insert putter, so on very fast greens you get clear feel for how hard you struck it. On slower greens the mid-mallet weight helps you keep the ball rolling.

Can I adjust the weighting on the Special Select Del Mar?

Yes. It uses interchangeable stainless sole weights that Cameron matches to your shaft length out of the box. A fitter can swap them to dial in the head weight if the stock setup does not feel right for you.

Alternatives to the Scotty Cameron Special Select Del Mar

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