More Options with Cameron

2008-02-13

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Titleist is offering four new Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport-style putters for 2008. Each of the new putters, the company said, are precision milled with circular weights in the heel and toe that allow each model to be offered in lengths of 33-, 34- and 35-inches.

The new line features two different body styles — the Newport and Newport 2 – and three different neck configurations: plumbing, short flair and mid slant.

Titlest says this flexibility makes it easy for golfers to choose a Studio Select putter with the appearance they prefer, the length and weight they need, and a neck configuration that provides the proper amount of toe flow during the stroke.  

In addition, Studio Select putters can be lie adjusted +/- 2 degrees off of the standard 71 degrees and come with six different grip options, including the standard Red Cameron Cord, Black Studio Design, Red Studio Design, Black Baby T, Red Baby T and Red Winn AVS Midsize.

“Most putter heads are only weighted for 35-inch shafts and therefore, are much too light for shorter lengths, or too heavy for longer lengths,” says Cameron, who has made his reputation over the years as one of the more popular putter designers on the PGA Tour. “Too often the same heads are placed in shafts of all lengths. The result is the golfer having to hit at the ball instead of being able to stroke the ball, and that creates distance control problems.  The Studio Select putter line delivers a wide range of specifications and options, designed to accommodate a wider range of golfer requirements.”

Cameron said each of the four putter models— the Newport, Newport 1.5, Newport 2 and Newport 2 Mid Slant — feature a high toe set-up that reduces the tendency for players to raise the toe and aim left of target, and a stepless steel shaft for a clean, unbroken playing position appearance.  The model name is engraved into the sole. All models are available in right hand. The Newport 2 model is available left hand in all three lengths.

Studio Select putters will be available beginning March 15 with a suggested retail price of $325.