Scotty Cameron · Putter · 2021
Phantom X 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 an angular, high-MOI mallet with an excellent milled-steel feel and class-leading connected alignment.
You putt with an arc, you want a clean traditional shape, or you want the softest current feel.
Pros
- An angular, high-MOI mallet - weight shifted to the outside for forgiveness
- A precision-milled solid stainless face - an excellent feel
- An aerospace-inspired connected look with excellent alignment
- Nearly face-balanced - clean and stable for a straight stroke
Cons
- Nearly face-balanced (minimum toe hang) - built for a straight stroke
- A bold, angular shape that won't suit traditionalists
- A 2021 milled face - pre the softer dual-milled and Studio Carbon Steel tech
By dimension
Forgiveness
Exceptional - the angular X 9 fills the centre with lighter black aluminium to shift weight to the outside of the head for high MOI, a perimeter-weighted high-MOI design. Among the more forgiving premium mallets - a high-MOI angular head.
Distance
A standout - the milled solid stainless face gives a consistent roll and pace, the milled face delivering repeatability. Among the better putters for distance control.
Workability
A nearly face-balanced mallet - a mid-bend shaft for a full shaft of offset and minimum toe hang, a nearly face-balanced putter best for straight strokes. Very limited arc-fit - built for a straight stroke.
Feel
Soft and solid - the feel from the precision-milled solid stainless steel face is excellent, the milled face giving a soft, solid premium strike. Among the better putter feels - a premium milled stainless face (pre-dual-milled).
Sound
A crisp, solid note - the milled solid stainless face gives a solid, crisp impact, a clean acoustic. A clean, solid milled note.
Looks at address
Clean and distinctive - the angular, aerospace-inspired shape with a thick top line flowing back into two wings for a connected look at address, with excellent alignment, a clean compact profile. Among the cleaner, most alignment-friendly mallets.
Sources
Some of the reviews, lab tests and head-to-head comparisons the agentic research read while grading this club.