Scotty Cameron · Putter · 2020
Special Select Squareback 2
CaddyIndex™ breakdown — what the agentic research found across each of the six performance dimensions, with cited sources.
You putt with an arc and want a widebody mid-mallet that bridges blade and mallet - blade feel, more forgiveness and clean Newport 2-style alignment.
You putt with a straight stroke, you want maximum high-MOI forgiveness, or you want a value price.
Pros
- A widebody mid-mallet - the feel of a blade with mallet forgiveness
- More stable than the Newport blades - an aluminium body with steel weights
- A redesigned plumbing neck with medium toe hang for arc players
- Sleek Newport 2 lines with a thinner topline for clean alignment
Cons
- Mid-mallet forgiveness - below a high-MOI mallet
- Medium toe hang - built for an arc, not a straight stroke
- A premium milled price
By dimension
Forgiveness
Strong for a mid-mallet - the widebody Squareback 2 is more stable than the Newport models, blending blade feel with mallet forgiveness, the aluminium body with stainless sole weights adding MOI. More forgiving than the blades, if below a high-MOI mallet.
Distance
A standout - the Squareback 2 gives an ideal blend of feel and forgiveness on putts from any distance, the milled face giving consistent pace. Among the better putters for distance control.
Workability
A medium-arc mid-mallet - the redesigned plumbing neck gives medium toe hang, perfect for intermediate putts, a medium-toe-hang setup. Good arc-fit - a medium-toe-hang mid-mallet.
Feel
Soft and solid - the Squareback 2 has just as much feel across the face as the Newport models, the solid milled construction giving good feedback. Among the better putter feels - a premium milled head.
Sound
A crisp note - a gentle click at impact, a clean, crisp acoustic. A clean, crisp milled note.
Looks at address
Sleek and classic - the widebody mid-mallet keeps the racy, sleek lines of the Newport 2 with a thinner topline and a slightly more compact face height, an alignment-promoting setup. Among the cleaner mid-mallets.
Sources
Some of the reviews, lab tests and head-to-head comparisons the agentic research read while grading this club.