Putter · 2020
Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2.5
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
- Looks91
- Feel90
- Sound88
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You putt with an arc and want a longer Anser 2 blade with extra toe flow, a larger sweet spot and a premium one-piece milled feel.
You putt with a straight stroke, you want high-MOI forgiveness, or you want a value price.
Pros
- A longer blade with a larger sweet spot - more forgiving than the Newport 2
- A small slant neck for additional toe flow - good for arc players
- One-piece milled 303 steel - a premium feel
- A classic Anser 2 look with a soft tri-sole for a smooth takeaway
Cons
- Still blade forgiveness - below a high-MOI mallet
- Slant-neck toe flow - built for an arc, not a straight stroke
- A premium milled price
By dimension
Forgiveness
StrongStrong for a blade - a longer blade with a larger sweet spot and more forgiveness than the Newport 2, with tungsten heel-toe weights for stability. More forgiving than a standard blade, if below a high-MOI mallet.
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 - a small slant neck that promotes additional toe flow versus the Newport 2, slant-neck toe flow for arc players. Good arc-fit - a slant-neck blade with more toe flow.
Feel
Class-leadingSoft and solid - the one-piece milled 303 steel head gives a premium feel, the return to one-piece milled construction improving feel and feedback. 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-leadingClassic and clean - the long Anser 2 blade with square lines, a black alignment line and a flatter, thinner top line, a timeless solid-milled look. Among the 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 2.5 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 2.5 - Scotty Cameron
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2.5 best for?
You putt with an arc and want a longer Anser 2 blade with extra toe flow, a larger sweet spot and a premium one-piece milled feel.
Who should avoid the Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2.5?
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 2.5 suitable for?
The Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2.5 scores strongest for high-handicap golfers, and also suits mid-handicap golfers.
What is the Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2.5 best at?
In our research the Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport 2.5 rates highest for looks at address and feel, and is softest on workability.