Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 Putter

Blade Putter

The Newport 2 is the putter Scotty Cameron built his reputation on, and the 2020 Special Select version is the cleanest expression of it in years. This is a heel-toe weighted blade milled from a single block of 303 stainless steel. No inserts, no face technology gimmicks. Just soft steel, a plumber's neck, and the same rounded-square profile that has been sitting in tour bags for two decades.

What changed in 2020 was the sole and the shaft setup. Cameron reworked the sole geometry so the putter sits flatter and more stable at address, and the Special Select line moved to a customizable weighting system with tungsten sole weights matched to length. The neck geometry gives it full toe hang, which is the tell that this putter wants an arc, not a straight-back-straight-through stroke.

This is not a forgiving mallet, and it doesn't try to be. The Newport 2 rewards a golfer who delivers the face consistently and mishits a lot less than the field. If that's you, few putters feel better rolling a ball. If it isn't, this club will expose it honestly.

Design

The head is milled from 303 stainless steel, which is softer than the 304 alloy Cameron used on some earlier runs, and you feel that in the mild, muted contact off the face. The face milling is the deep diamond-shaped pattern that gives a solid but not clicky sound. Sole weights sit in the heel and toe and are sized to the length of the putter, so a 34-inch head carries different weights than a 35-inch to keep the overall balance consistent. The blade shape is the classic Newport 2: a slightly rounded topline, a plumber's neck with about three-quarters of a shaft of offset, and a compact footprint that sits square without any sightline aid beyond a single top-flange line. Full toe hang comes from that neck geometry, and it pairs naturally with a stroke that opens and closes through impact. There is no alignment dot or wing, so setup depends on the flange line and the leading edge doing the work.

Who It's For

• You have a moderate to strong arc in your stroke and the face rotates naturally through impact.
• You strike putts near the center consistently and don't need a high-MOI head to save your misses.
• You want a firm-but-soft feel from milled 303 stainless rather than the click of an insert.
• Clean, minimal looks matter to you and busy alignment aids are a distraction, not a help.
• You're willing to pay a premium for USA-milled build quality and the resale value a Cameron holds.

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 Special Select Newport 2 good for a straight putting stroke?

Not really. The full toe hang means the head wants to open and close through the stroke, which suits an arc. If you have a straight-back-straight-through motion, a face-balanced mallet will fight you less. Cameron makes face-balanced options in the Phantom line for that stroke type.

What is the difference between the Newport and the Newport 2?

The Newport 2 has a slightly larger, more rounded profile and a plumber's neck that produces toe hang. The original Newport is more compact with a flow neck. Most golfers find the Newport 2 easier to align and a touch more forgiving of the two, which is why it's the more popular seller.

Does the 2020 Special Select Newport 2 have an alignment line?

It has a single sightline on the top flange and nothing else. No dot, no dual lines, no framing wings. If you rely on a longer sightline or a lot of visual reference to aim, this minimalist top will take some adjustment.

What steel is the Special Select Newport 2 made from?

It's milled from 303 stainless steel, which is softer than the 304 used on some prior Cameron models. The result is a mild, muted feel at impact that many players prefer over harder steels or insert faces.

Are the sole weights on the Special Select adjustable?

The heel and toe sole weights are removable and are matched to the putter's length at the factory. You can swap them to fine-tune head weight, but they're not designed for on-course adjustment the way an adjustable driver is. Most golfers leave the stock weights alone.

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