Putter · 2020
Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2
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
- Looks92
- Feel90
- Sound88
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You putt with an arc and want the iconic Anser 2 blade with a premium one-piece milled feel, tungsten weighting and a timeless look.
You putt with a straight stroke, you want high-MOI forgiveness, or you want a value price.
Pros
- The iconic Anser 2 blade - the most-copied shape in golf
- One-piece milled 303 steel - great feel and feedback
- A short plumber's neck with toe hang for an arc stroke
- Heavier tungsten heel-toe weights for stability on slight misses
Cons
- Blade forgiveness - well below a high-MOI mallet
- Toe hang - built for an arc stroke, not a straight one
- A premium milled price
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongBlade-level - a classic Anser 2-style blade, with heavier tungsten heel-toe weights that add stability on slight misses, a blade (not high-MOI) profile. Modest forgiveness - a player's blade, a touch squarer than the plain Newport.
Distance
ExcellentSolid - the one-piece milled 303 steel face gives a consistent roll and pace, the milled face delivering repeatability. A dependable pace for a milled blade.
Workability
SolidAn arc-friendly blade - the Newport 2's short plumber's neck creates toe hang suited to an arc stroke, a moderate toe-flow neck for arc players. Good arc-fit - a moderate-toe-hang Anser 2 blade.
Feel
Class-leadingSoft and solid - the one-piece milled 303 steel head gives great feel and feedback, the return to one-piece milled construction improving feel. Among the very best putter feels - a premium one-piece milled face.
Sound
ExcellentA muted note - the one-piece milled steel face gives a soft, clean impact, a solid milled acoustic. A clean, muted milled note.
Looks at address
Class-leadingIconic and clean - the timeless Anser 2 shape with square shoulders and bumpers and a thinned, flattened top line, the most-copied blade silhouette in golf. Among the very best-looking blades.
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 Special Select Newport 2 Putter Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport Putters Review - Golflink
- Read the full review at Scotty Cameron Special Select Putters (2020) - MyGolfSpy
- Read the full review at Titleist Scotty Cameron Special Select putters: ClubTest 2020 - Golf.com
- Read the full review at Newport 2 - Scotty Cameron
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 best for?
You putt with an arc and want the iconic Anser 2 blade with a premium one-piece milled feel, tungsten weighting and a timeless look.
Who should avoid the Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2?
You putt with a straight stroke, you want high-MOI forgiveness, or you want a value price.
What handicap is the Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 suitable for?
The Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers.
What is the Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 best at?
In our research the Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2 rates highest for looks at address and feel, and is softest on workability.