Scotty Cameron · Putter · 2024
Phantom 9.5
CaddyIndex™ breakdown — what the agentic research found across each of the six performance dimensions, with cited sources.
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
Exceptional - 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
A 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
A 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
Exceptionally 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
A 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
Bold 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
Some of the reviews, lab tests and head-to-head comparisons the agentic research read while grading this club.