Putter · 2020
Scotty Cameron Special Select Flowback 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
- Looks90
- Feel89
- Sound87
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You putt with a straight, mechanical stroke and want a sleek, near-face-balanced mid-mallet with elite distance control and a premium solid-milled feel.
You putt with an arc, you want maximum forgiveness, or you want a value price.
Pros
- Near-face-balanced - limits toe flow for a straight, mechanical stroke
- Elite distance control - long putts left within 3 feet
- A solid-block 303 stainless mid-milled face - great feel
- Sleek GOLO 5-style curves with a clean alignment aid
Cons
- Built for a straight stroke - not for an arc
- Mid-mallet forgiveness - below a high-MOI mallet
- A premium milled price
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongStrong for a mid-mallet blade - stainless heel-toe weights paired with an integrated 6061 aluminium sole plate for optimal weight distribution, with a near-face-balanced setup for stability, more forgiving than a blade. More forgiving than a blade, if below a high-MOI mallet.
Distance
ExcellentElite - users report elite distance control, leaving long putts within 3 feet of the cup, the mid-milled face giving repeatable pace. Among the better putters for distance control.
Workability
ModestA near-face-balanced mallet - a mid-bend shaft with a full shaft of offset and a near-face-balanced setup that limits toe flow for a straighter, more mechanical stroke, suited to a straight stroke. Very limited arc-fit - built for a straight stroke.
Feel
ExcellentSoft and solid - the solid-block 303 stainless mid-milled face gives great feel, hand-finished milled construction for premium feedback. Among the better putter feels - a premium solid-milled face.
Sound
ExcellentA muted note - the mid-milled solid stainless face gives a soft, clean impact, a solid milled acoustic. A clean, muted milled note.
Looks at address
Class-leadingSleek and classic - the mid-mallet's sweeping curves are reminiscent of the GOLO 5, with a sleek alignment aid and a beautiful design, a clean solid-milled aesthetic. Among the cleaner mid-mallets.
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 Expert Review: Scotty Cameron Special Select Flowback 5 Putter - Curated
- Read the full review at Titleist Scotty Cameron Special Select putters: ClubTest 2020 - Golf.com
- Read the full review at Scotty Cameron Special Select Putters - GolfReviewsGuide
- Read the full review at Scotty Cameron Special Select Putters Review - Golfshake
- Read the full review at Flowback 5 - Scotty Cameron
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Scotty Cameron Special Select Flowback 5 best for?
You putt with a straight, mechanical stroke and want a sleek, near-face-balanced mid-mallet with elite distance control and a premium solid-milled feel.
Who should avoid the Scotty Cameron Special Select Flowback 5?
You putt with an arc, you want maximum forgiveness, or you want a value price.
What handicap is the Scotty Cameron Special Select Flowback 5 suitable for?
The Scotty Cameron Special Select Flowback 5 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Scotty Cameron Special Select Flowback 5 best at?
In our research the Scotty Cameron Special Select Flowback 5 rates highest for looks at address and feel, and is softest on workability.