Scotty Cameron Special Select Jet Set Newport 2 Putter

Blade Putter

The Special Select Jet Set Newport 2 is what happens when Scotty Cameron takes his most copied putter shape and dresses it up for a limited run. Underneath the black finish it's still the Newport 2 you know, the rounded-heel blade that has been the default tour putter for two decades. The Jet Set version, released in 2022, wraps that head in a dark DLC-style coating with red paintfill accents, and it was made in limited numbers, which is why it commanded well over double the price of a standard Special Select.

The Newport 2 shape is the one most golfers picture when they think Scotty Cameron. Slight rounding through the topline and heel, a single-bend or plumber neck depending on spec, and a compact 350-gram head milled from 303 stainless. Full toe hang tells you the important part right away. This putter is built to rotate open and closed through the stroke, so it rewards a player who releases the head rather than holding the face square.

There is no alignment aid beyond the standard single sightline. That is deliberate. Golfers who gravitate to a blade like this usually trust their eyes over a set of lines, and the clean flange gives you nothing to fuss over at address. The Jet Set treatment is mostly about looks and exclusivity. Performance-wise you are getting the same head geometry as the far cheaper standard model.

Design

The head is milled from 303 stainless steel, then given the dark Jet Set finish that cuts glare in bright sun and sets it apart from the silver standard version. Red accents in the sightline and branding tie into the Jet Set color story. Weight sits at 350 grams in the standard build, with interchangeable sole weights letting a fitter dial the swingweight to your shaft length and grip. Full toe hang comes from the plumber's neck offset and the balance of the blade. Hang the shaft loosely and the toe drops straight down, which is the signature of a putter meant to swing on an arc. The face is milled flat with the deep-milled pattern Cameron uses across the Special Select line, giving a firm but not clicky feel off a standard-compression ball. This is a small, demanding head. Miss the center and you will feel it and see it in the roll.

Who It's For

• You have an arcing stroke and release the putter head rather than keeping the face square through impact.
• Center-face contact is a strength of yours, since a blade this size punishes heel and toe misses.
• You want a clean look at address with a single sightline and no busy alignment markings.
• The limited black finish and collector appeal matter enough to justify paying a premium over the standard Special Select Newport 2.
• You prefer a firmer, more classic feel over the softer face inserts found on mallets and two-ball putters.

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 Jet Set Newport 2 and the standard Special Select Newport 2?

The head shape, weight, neck and toe hang are the same. The Jet Set is a limited release with a dark DLC-style finish and red accents instead of the standard silver, and it was priced well above the regular model. You are paying for the finish and the limited run, not for different putting performance.

Is the Jet Set Newport 2 good for a straight-back-straight-through stroke?

Not really. The full toe hang is designed to open and close on an arc. If your stroke is straight back and straight through, a face-balanced mallet suits you better. This putter wants to be released, and fighting that with a straight stroke usually leaves the face open at impact.

How forgiving is the Newport 2 blade on off-center hits?

It is not a forgiving putter and does not pretend to be. At 350 grams with a compact blade head, misses toward the heel or toe lose speed and roll off line. If you struggle to find the center of the face consistently, a higher-MOI mallet will protect your distance control far better.

Why does the Jet Set version cost so much more?

It was a limited production run with a premium finish, so scarcity drives the price. On the resale market these often sell for a large premium over the standard Special Select. If you only care about how it rolls the ball, the regular Newport 2 gives you the same putter for a fraction of the cost.

Does the Jet Set Newport 2 have any alignment lines?

Just a single sightline on the flange. There is no double line, no dots, no ball-width framing. The clean top matches the traditional character of the putter and suits players who aim with the shape of the head rather than markings.

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