Scotty Cameron Introduces NEW Phantom Mallet Putters

Tour-inspired mallet lineup is redesigned for 2026 to deliver softer feel and sharper distance control in a variety of setup options

CARLSBAD, Calif. (Jan. 20, 2026) — Precision-milled with full-face Studio Carbon Steel inserts, Scotty Cameron’s new Phantom mallet lineup delivers softer feel and sharper distance control in a variety of setup configurations to meet the widest range of player needs. Three tour-inspired head shapes — Phantom 5, 7 and 9R — and nine unique putter head, neck and shaft combinations have been created and refined to inspire confidence over the ball and provide exceptional performance off the putter face.

The next generation of Scotty’s tour-proven Phantom family features:

• New full-face Studio Carbon Steel face inserts and chain-link face milling to soften sound while preserving feedback for the golfer and ball speed off the face;

• More shaft and neck configurations, from plumbing and jet necks, mid- and double-bend shaft setups and a low-torque Onset Center build, all designed for different putting strokes and styles; and

• Tour-influenced shaping and refinements to improve consistency and confidence at address.

“The popularity of mallets continues to grow, both on tour and with dedicated golfers everywhere,” said Austie Rollinson, Scotty Cameron's Senior Director of Putter R&D. “With so many different players looking to take advantage of mallet designs, we need to provide multiple options that all perform — while looking and feeling every bit as good. There’s no one ‘right’ way to putt, and the new Phantom line is a great example of that.”

New full-face Studio Carbon Steel (SCS) inserts 

Each 2026 Phantom mallet features a new full-face Studio Carbon Steel (SCS) insert with chain-link face milling, fine-tuning sound and feel while preserving ball speed off the face. SCS inserts first debuted in the 2025 Studio Style lineup after extensive testing to find the optimal combination of material and milling. Carbon steel, which has a greeter damping capacity than metal inserts like Teryllium, stainless steel and aluminum, softens sound by limiting the duration of the tone of the strike. The chain-link milling technology reduces the number of touchpoints with the golf ball at impact to further soften sound while maintaining feel and feedback for the golfer — a key hallmark of Scotty Cameron putters.

More neck and shaft configurations

Across the three head shapes, the new Phantom lineup offers five unique neck and shaft configurations, providing a wide range of options to match different stroke types and player preferences. Brand-new to the Phantom family is a low-torque Onset Center (OC) configuration in the Phantom 5 OC. This setup is ideal for players seeking a square, straight-back-and-through path with the head shape of the 5.

Also making its in-line debut is the double-bend shaft configuration of the Phantom 7. Designed with extensive tour player input, the double-bend provides a more face-balanced feel with an alternative look at address compared to the mid-bend shaft setup previously offered in the 7.

Phantom 5, 7 and 9R head shapes are all offered with a “.2” plumbing neck configuration for players seeking moderate toe flow. Phantom 5 and 9R models feature a mid-bend shaft while the 5 and 7 shapes are both offered in “.5” jet neck configurations as well for maximum toe flow.

Tour-influenced shaping

New Phantom putters feature several head shape and profile refinements, all of which were directly informed by tour player feedback.

Deeper faces and modified crowns: New Phantom putters have a taller height at face center and an increased radius on the topline, both of which affect subtle visuals at address and can translate to better path into the ball.

“Getting the right balance for face depth is important,” Rollinson said. “On this design, we decided to radius that top line. The heel and toe are the same height as they were before, but it's taller in the center to give the putter a really nice look from address.”

“The response has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Paul Vizanko, Scotty Cameron’s Director of Putter Fitting & Player Development, on tour player reactions to early prototypes. “Face height is an important variable, especially when you see players hitting up on the ball too much with a face that’s too shallow. This design looks just right at address.”

Redesigned soles: New Phantom putters feature a flatter sole design with more surface area to sole the putter consistently, particularly across different slopes and grass types. Justin Thomas played a key role in its development, providing feedback to create a shape that helps keep the putter soled in a solid and square position for a more repeatable setup.

Said Rollinson on Thomas’ input: “We learned a lot from working with him and decided to bring that element into this new design. The flat section of the sole is extended more so that no matter where the hands are, it's going to sit much more flush to the ground and not move around.”

Modified jet neck: The jet neck for the new Phantom 5.5 and 7.5 models features a less aggressive forward lean, producing a more subtle look at address. The new neck is longer to achieve the same offset and toe flow offered in the previous generation.

Phantom 5

A longstanding favorite of Scotty Cameron’s mallet head shapes across the worldwide professional tours, the Phantom 5 is a modern wingback mallet with a compact profile. Players like Justin Thomas, Russell Henley and the 2025 FedEx St. Jude champion won on the PGA TOUR last season with Phantom 5 tour prototype putters.

The new Phantom 5 features a single sightline for alignment, and for the first time, it will be available in an Onset Center (OC) configuration for golfers seeking low-torque performance.

Phantom 5 models:

• Phantom 5 (mid-bend shaft)

• Phantom 5.2 (plumbing neck)

• Phantom 5.5 (jet neck)

• Phantom 5 OC (Onset Center low-torque design)

Phantom 7

The Phantom 7 is a sharp-angled wingback mallet with a larger footprint from front to back compared to the 5. The 7 offers rail-like alignment with its longer wings, and the shape is trusted by players like recent PGA TOUR winner Michael Brennan (7.2 tour prototype) and the 2021 FedExCup champion (7.2 tour prototype).

New for 2026 is a double-bend shaft configuration on the Phantom 7, designed with tour player feedback to provide a more face-balanced feel with an alternative look at address. 

Phantom 7 models: 

• Phantom 7 (double-bend shaft)

• Phantom 7.2 (plumbing neck)

• Phantom 7.5 (jet neck)

Phantom 9R

Also a favorite on tour, the Phantom 9R is the next evolution of the Phantom 9 head shape that debuted in 2024. The 9R (“R” denoting rounded) features softer, more rounded contours and edges compared to its predecessor. A modified “R” version of the 9 head shape was first played on tour by Justin Thomas and is currently gamed by Cameron Young, who trusted the profile of a 9R model to win his first PGA TOUR title last season. 

In addition to its more rounded shape and new Phantom features, the 2026 9R shape offers two alignment cues: a long single sightline in the 9R model and a shorter, abbreviated sightline in the 9.2R. 

Phantom 9R models:

• Phantom 9R (mid-bend shaft)

• Phantom 9.2R (plumbing neck)

• Loft: 3.5 degrees

• Lie: 70 degrees

• Stock lengths: 33”, 34”, 35”

New Phantom putters come equipped with a gray Full Contact grip.

New Scotty Cameron mallets will be in golf shops worldwide beginning Feb. 27. 

MAP: $750 | $830 (Phantom 5 OC only)