Alright, let’s talk about putters. Specifically, the Scotty Cameron Newport and Newport 2. I’ve been messing around with both of these for a while now, and I gotta say, it’s been a journey trying to figure out which one I like better.
So, I started with the Newport. I mean, it’s a classic, right? Everyone talks about it. First thing I noticed was the shape. It’s got these smooth, curvy lines, and the whole thing just looks kind of soft, you know? I spent a good chunk of time just practicing with it on the green, trying to get a feel for the weight and how it swings. It felt pretty good, but something was just a little bit off, I couldn’t tell what it was, just feel a little weird.
Then, I got my hands on a Newport 2. This one, it’s more… I don’t know, sharper? The edges are more defined, and it just looks more, like, serious. I took it out to the same practice green and started putting. And man, it felt different. It wasn’t necessarily better or worse at first, just… different. I felt like I had a bit more control, like I could really feel the ball coming off the face of the putter. I think it might be because of the shape, with those sharper edges, maybe it was just psychological.
I went back and forth between the two. Practiced with the Newport some more, then switched back to the Newport 2. It was like a whole thing, you know? They both looked great, especially the clean lines on both models. Really helps you line up the ball, that’s for sure. But I just couldn’t quite choose between them. They’re both these high-end, expensive putters. I mean, we’re not talking pocket change here. So, I wanted to make sure I was making the right choice.
Then I thought about how long these things would last. I mean, you’re dropping some serious cash on them, you want them to be durable. From what I could tell, both the Newport and Newport 2 are built like tanks. They feel solid, and I’m pretty sure they could take a beating. So, durability wasn’t really a deciding factor. Also, I’ve tried to carry these putters around in my bag.
The last thing I compared was how easy they were to just, you know, carry around. The Newport is a bit smaller, so that might be better for some people. But honestly, it wasn’t a huge difference for me.
My Final Pick
- Feeling: After all that, I finally realized that the Newport 2 just felt better in my hands.
- Swinging: It was easier to swing.
- Result: I was sinking more putts with it.
So, that’s what I’m sticking with. It might be different for you, but for me, the Newport 2 is the winner.
