Scotty Cameron Special Select Jet Set Newport 2 Plus Putter

Blade Putter

The Jet Set line was Scotty Cameron's stealth-black take on the Special Select shapes, and the Newport 2 Plus is the burly cousin in that family. Where the standard Newport 2 is the compact blade Tiger made famous, the Plus stretches the profile a touch longer and beefs up the heel and toe. You get more head to look at behind the ball and a bit more stability, but it still reads as a traditional blade, not a mallet trying to wear a blade's clothes.

The Jet Set treatment is the reason people chased these down. The 303 stainless head wears a dark PVD-style finish with red graphics and a matching black shaft band, so it looks nothing like the silver satin Special Select putters sitting next to it in the shop. It was a limited run, which is why you rarely see one on the used racks and why the price holds. Underneath the paint, though, this is a real player's putter with milled 303 steel and the vault-solid feel Scotty buyers expect.

Full toe hang tells you most of what you need to know about who should game it. This head hangs with the toe pointing at the ground, which means it wants to open and close through the stroke. If your putting motion swings on an arc, that face rotation happens naturally and the ball rolls where you aimed. Fight that arc with a straight-back-straight-through stroke and you'll be manipulating the face the whole way.

Design

The head is milled from 303 stainless steel, and the Plus designation means a slightly elongated blade with added heel-toe mass compared to the standard Newport 2. That extra perimeter weight bumps up forgiveness on strikes off the toe or heel without turning the putter into a full mallet. The plumber's neck creates the full toe hang and about a half-shaft of offset, so the shaft sits ahead of the leading edge and helps you keep your hands forward at address. There is no sightline or alignment dot on top, just a clean topline and the single line stamped into the flange behind the face on most Special Select builds, so you aim off the shape and the shaft. Sound and feel come from that solid milled body paired with Scotty's stepless steel and a mid-weight setup. It's firm without being clicky, the kind of feedback that lets you tell a center strike from a slight miss by feel alone. The Jet Set finish is cosmetic, not performance, but the dark head does cut glare in bright sun, which some players genuinely prefer over a shiny satin crown.

Who It's For

• You have a moderate to strong arc in your stroke and want a putter that rotates the face for you instead of against you.
• You like the compact look of a Newport 2 but want a little more head and a little more stability behind the ball.
• The blacked-out Jet Set finish and red accents matter to you, and you're willing to pay collector prices to get one.
• You putt by feel and read your strikes through your hands, not off an alignment aid or insert.
• You want milled 303 steel and Scotty build quality and don't need a mallet's MOI to hole putts.

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 and the Newport 2 Plus?

The Plus is a longer, larger version of the standard Newport 2 blade with more mass in the heel and toe. You get a bigger footprint at address and a bit more forgiveness on off-center hits, but it keeps the same plumber's neck, full toe hang, and traditional blade look. If the standard Newport 2 feels a touch small to you, the Plus is the natural step up.

Does the Jet Set Newport 2 Plus have full toe hang, and what stroke suits it?

Yes, it has full toe hang, meaning the toe points straight down when you balance the shaft. That makes it best for players with an arcing stroke where the face opens on the way back and closes through impact. If you have a straight-back-straight-through stroke, a face-balanced mallet or a putter with less toe hang will be easier to keep square.

Is the black finish on the Jet Set putter durable?

The dark PVD-style finish on the 303 stainless head holds up to normal play, but like any coated putter it can show wear over time, especially around the sole and leading edge from turf and bag contact. Collectors who want to preserve the look tend to keep these in a headcover at all times. It's a cosmetic coating, so wear affects appearance, not how the putter rolls the ball.

Is the Special Select Jet Set Newport 2 Plus worth the collector price?

It was a limited release, so it trades well above a standard Special Select putter, and prices have held because supply is thin. If you want the specific blacked-out Jet Set look and the added stability of the Plus head, it's worth it. If you only care about performance, a standard silver Special Select Newport 2 Plus rolls identically for a lot less money.

Does the Newport 2 Plus have an alignment aid?

No dot or top sightline. Most Special Select builds carry a single line stamped into the flange behind the face, but the crown itself is clean. You aim using the shape of the head and the shaft, which suits players who trust their eye over a printed line.

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