Scotty Cameron Studio Style Newport 2 Putter

Blade Putter

The Studio Style Newport 2 landed in 2001, back when Scotty Cameron was building putters under the Titleist umbrella and the Studio line was the workhorse tier below the fancier limited runs. This is a milled blade, and it looks like one. Clean, compact, no sightline on the flange, just a soft satin finish and the classic Newport 2 shape that has anchored bags for decades.

The Newport 2 is the slightly longer, slightly fuller cousin of the standard Newport. Same heel-toe weighted blade profile, but with a touch more mass spread through the flange, which gives it a marginally more stable feel through impact without turning it into a mallet. It sits square, the topline is thin, and there is nothing here to distract you at address.

What you are getting from this era is old-school Scotty craftsmanship at a price that, on the used market, has become genuinely reasonable. It is a putter for a golfer who trusts their eyes and their stroke, not one looking for training wheels.

Design

The head has full toe hang, which tells you exactly who Scotty built it for. Set it on your finger and the toe drops straight down, a sign the club wants to open and close on an arc rather than move straight back and through. Pair that with the lack of any alignment line on the top, and this is a feel-and-flow putter. You aim it by squaring the leading edge and the topline to your target, not by lining up a dot. The milled face is the heart of it. Scotty's milling from this period produces a firm, clicky-but-solid contact that a lot of players still chase in newer models. No insert, no fancy grooves, just metal on ball. The blade shape keeps the center of gravity low and toward the heel-toe extremes, so mishits off the toe or heel hold their line better than the compact size would suggest.

Who It's For

• You have an arcing stroke and want a putter that complements the natural open-to-close motion rather than fighting it.
• Alignment aids clutter your eye and you prefer to aim off the leading edge and topline.
• You want milled-face feedback and are willing to give up the extra forgiveness of a mallet to get it.
• You appreciate the classic Newport 2 shape and want a vintage Scotty without paying limited-release money.
• Your miss tends to come from a poor read or speed, not from a stroke that needs mechanical correction.

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 Studio Style Newport 2 and the standard Newport?

The Newport 2 has a slightly longer blade and a fuller flange than the standard Newport, which spreads a bit more weight to the heel and toe. The plain Newport is more compact and typically has a shorter, more rounded look. Both share the same milled blade DNA, but the Newport 2 feels a touch more stable at impact.

Does the full toe hang mean this putter is wrong for a straight-back stroke?

Pretty much. Full toe hang is built for a stroke with noticeable arc, where the face opens on the backswing and closes through the ball. If you have a straight-back-straight-through motion, a face-balanced mallet will match your stroke better. Force this putter into a straight stroke and you will tend to leave the face open.

Is there an alignment line on the Studio Style Newport 2?

No. This model has no sightline or dot on the flange. You aim it by squaring the leading edge and topline to your intended start line, which is how a lot of traditional golfers prefer to set up. If you rely heavily on a visual alignment aid, this is not the putter for you.

How does the milled face feel compared to modern insert putters?

Firmer and more direct. There is no polymer insert softening the strike, so you get a solid, slightly clicky contact and clear feedback on where you caught the ball. Players who like to feel the putt in their hands tend to prefer this over the muted feel of an insert. It rewards good speed control.

Is a 2001 Studio Style Newport 2 still worth gaming today?

Yes, if the shape and stroke fit you. The milling and materials from this Titleist-era Scotty hold up fine against current blades, and the used prices are far below today's flagship models. Check the face and hosel for wear, make sure the length and lie suit you, and a clean example will putt as well as it did new.

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