Scotty Cameron · Putter · 2024
Phantom 9
CaddyIndex™ breakdown — what the agentic research found across each of the six performance dimensions, with cited sources.
You putt with a straight stroke and want maximum forgiveness - a ring-weighted, high-MOI mallet with a very soft dampened face and class-leading rail alignment.
You putt with an arc (look to the 9.5), you want a compact or traditional shape, or you want a value price.
Pros
- A ring-weighted, max-MOI mallet - among the most forgiving putters
- A very soft, dampened dual-milled face - no extra noise
- Two unbroken leading-edge-to-back sight lines for alignment
- A very smooth, stable roll from long range
Cons
- Face-balanced (almost no toe hang) - built for a straight stroke
- A bold, angular shape that won't suit traditionalists
- A large footprint and premium milled price
By dimension
Forgiveness
Best-in-class - the angular ring-weighted shape strategically distributes weight to the perimeter for high MOI, the large footprint and multi-material build giving a healthy dose of forgiveness. Among the most forgiving putters - a ring-weighted, max-MOI mallet.
Distance
A standout - the roll is very smooth with consistent rollout from long range, the dual-milled face giving a consistent strike. Among the better putters for distance control.
Workability
A face-balanced mallet - a mid-bend shaft for a full shaft of offset and almost no toe hang, a face-balanced, high-MOI design for a straight stroke (the 9.5 adds toe flow). Very limited arc-fit - built for a straight stroke.
Feel
Exceptionally soft - striking a urethane ball produces a very soft feel, with vibration dampening leaving no extra noise in the hands, just a clear sensation of where the ball met the face, the dual-milled face plus extra dampening material between the steel and aluminium. Among the very best putter feels in golf - a dampened, dual-milled face.
Sound
A soft, quiet note - the vibration dampening leaves no extra noise, the dual-milling and extra dampening giving a softer, consistent sound. Among the better putter sounds - a clean, muted note.
Looks at address
Bold and functional - the angular, aerospace-inspired ring-weighted shape is a drastic departure with a large footprint, paired with two unbroken sight lines milled from the leading edge to the back for a simple, functional visual track, the long sight lines aiding alignment. Among the most alignment-friendly mallets, if a bold shape.
Sources
Some of the reviews, lab tests and head-to-head comparisons the agentic research read while grading this club.
- Scotty Cameron 2024 Phantom 9 Putter Review - Golf Monthly
- Scotty Cameron Phantom 9 Putter Review - Plugged In Golf
- Scotty Cameron 2024 Phantom putters: Full reviews and specs - Golf.com
- Phantom 9 - High MOI Face Balanced Mallet Putter - Scotty Cameron
- Scotty Cameron 2024 Phantom 9 Putter - PGA TOUR Superstore