Putter · 2024
Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 7 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Feel92
- Looks91
- Sound90
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Rated highest for feel and looks; its softest dimension is workability.
You putt with an arc but want maximum forgiveness - the Phantom 9's high-MOI ring-weighted body with a jet neck for toe flow, a very soft dampened face and rail alignment.
You putt with a straight stroke (look to the 9), you want a compact or traditional shape, or you want a value price.
Pros
- The Phantom 9's high-MOI ring-weighted body - very forgiving
- A jet neck for toe flow - the arc-player's Phantom 9
- A very soft, dampened dual-milled face
- Two leading-edge-to-back sight lines for alignment
Cons
- A jet neck (~45-degree toe hang) - built for an arc, not a straight stroke
- A bold, angular shape that won't suit traditionalists
- A large footprint and premium milled price
By dimension
Forgiveness
ExcellentExceptional - the 9.5 shares the Phantom 9's angular ring-weighted high-MOI body, with weight pushed to the perimeter for stability and forgiveness, a large footprint and multi-material build. Among the most forgiving putters - a high-MOI ring-weighted mallet (a touch behind the face-balanced 9 for the jet-neck toe flow).
Distance
ExcellentA standout - the dual-milled face gives a consistent roll and pace, the dual-milled face delivering consistency. Among the better putters for distance control.
Workability
SolidA toe-flow mallet - the 9.5 uses the same jet neck as the 5.5, with 3/4 shaft offset and toe hang around 45 degrees to encourage toe flow, the toe-flow characteristics of a blade in the large angular mallet. Good arc-fit - a high-MOI mallet with meaningful toe flow.
Feel
Class-leadingExceptionally soft - the dual-milled face gives a soft feel, the dual-milled face plus extra dampening material between the steel and aluminium giving a very soft feel with no extra noise. Among the very best putter feels in golf - a dampened, dual-milled face.
Sound
Class-leadingA soft, quiet note - the dual-milled face gives a softer sound, the extra dampening giving a softer, consistent sound with no extra noise. Among the better putter sounds - a clean, muted note.
Looks at address
Class-leadingBold and functional - the angular, see-through ring-weighted wing shape with a jet neck for a seamless shaft-over view, with two parallel sight lines milled from the leading edge to the back for confident alignment. Among the most alignment-friendly mallets, if a bold shape.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at Scotty Cameron 2024 Phantom putters: Full reviews and specs - Golf.com
- Read the full review at Scotty Cameron Phantom 9 Putter Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Scotty Cameron 2024 Phantom 9 Putter Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at Phantom 9.5 - Scotty Cameron
- Read the full review at Scotty Cameron 2024 Phantom 9.5 Putter - 2nd Swing Golf
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 best for?
You putt with an arc but want maximum forgiveness - the Phantom 9's high-MOI ring-weighted body with a jet neck for toe flow, a very soft dampened face and rail alignment.
Who should avoid the Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5?
You putt with a straight stroke (look to the 9), you want a compact or traditional shape, or you want a value price.
What handicap is the Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 suitable for?
The Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 best at?
In our research the Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 rates highest for feel and looks at address, and is softest on workability.