Five most iconic Scotty Cameron blade models

By 2nd Swing Staff

Golf equipment has rapidly evolved over the past decade. Nearly every driver or fairway wood comes with some sort of adjustability. Newer, faster materials are being used to build clubs and increase ball speeds. Wedge shapes are being radically changed to provide unique shot-making.

In short, throughout the bag, clubs are being designed completely different than they were just 10 years ago.

One of the rare constants throughout this time and then some, dating back to the 1990s, has been Scotty Cameron’s hand-crafted putter construction. Since he joined Titleist in 1994, Cameron has become a household name for golf enthusiasts due to the reputation his putters carry.

Throughout the past 25 years, construction methods have been edited while materials have been added and subtracted from Cameron’s designs. However, many of Cameron’s models have been trusted for decades at a time. Just ask Tiger Woods, who has won 14 major championships with his Scotty Cameron Newport 2.

Cameron has released several different blade models over the years, but we’ve compiled a list of what we believe are the five most iconic blades Cameron has constructed:

5. Napa

The first Napa model was part of the first Scotty Cameron by Titleist putter series, which was released in 1995, with all of the models taking their names from locations in California. The Napa is a heel-shafted blade with pronounced toe flow, allowing golfers with strong arcs in their putting strokes to use this model. Cameron hand-crafted several Napa models for Tour professionals prior to partnering with Titleist in 1995. Since then, the Napa model has been put into production for everyone and has been refined for several notable players on the PGA Tour.

4. Coronado

Like the Napa, the Coronado model was also a part of the Scotty Cameron by Titleist series in 1995 after Cameron had constructed a few models himself for touring professionals. It hasn’t had quite the Tour use as the Napa, but the Coronado’s nostalgic shape will fit the eye of a golf purist. The Coronado is a rounded blade design that melts into the green with a two-tiered flange, which is also similar to the Napa. The heel shaft and minimal offset make the Coronado terrific for golfers with a strong arc in their putting strokes.

3. Newport

The Newport blade from Scotty Cameron was inspired by the Classic 1 model, which was one of the first putters produced by Cameron Golf International in 1992. Featuring a plumbers neck, the Newport delivers 1/4 toe hang and optimal toe flow. Cameron also used a one-piece milling process from carbon steel to deliver excellent sound and feel. In 1993, the Newport quickly grew popular when Bernhard Langer used one to win the Masters, while Tiger Woods won his first major at the 1997 Masters with a Newport Teryllium model. Since then, hundreds of prominent touring pros have used a Scotty Cameron Newport putter on the greens.

2. Santa Fe

Cameron’s Santa Fe blade model was inspired by the Classic 1.5 model, which, like the Classic 1 that inspired the Newport, was one of the original models produced by Cameron Golf International in 1992. However, the Santa Fe includes a slightly offset neck and more toe flow than the Newport. The Santa Fe has been popular among professionals and amateurs since its birth. It’s also a one-piece milling construction from soft carbon steel that delivers superb feel and sound.

1. Newport 2

The Newport 2 is the obvious choice for the top spot on this list. This model is perhaps the most popular and most successful golf club design in the history of golf, as Tiger Woods has used his custom Newport 2 putter to win 14 of his 15 major championships. Many others on Tour have also found success with a Newport 2 model, including the current top-ranked player and four-time major champion Brooks Koepka. Compared to the Newport, the Newport 2 includes a more rectangular look at address, with a longer clubhead and more squared edges. It offers the same heel-toe weighting and toe flow as the Newport, which is perfect for golfers with considerable arc in their putting strokes.