The Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5 putter has been upgraded for 2024 with an improved design for the compact wingback mallet. How does the stylish putter perform?
The X5 putter is one of 10 separate mallets in the upgraded Phantom X series with new dual milled technology and optimized designs for the 2024 versions.
The new Phantom X 5 putter has stability weighting thanks stepless steel shafts, a new sole design and adjustable sole weights for improved balance.
How have Scotty Cameron tweaked the design of the 2024 edition of the X5? What can you expect in terms of performance gains? And is it worth the price tag?
Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5 Putter Specs & Design
The Phantom X 5 is a traditional mallet in both looks and performance, but has the feel of a blade for the perfect combination golfers love.
The putter head features two wings to create a balanced flat stick. The X on the aluminium sole plate also provides perfect balance in the center of the putter.
The face is now a dual milled 303 stainless steel and produces the ideal roll on the ball whether from close range or distance.
The X 5 has a single mid-bend shaft, which focuses the eyes onto the dominant alignment line to ensure you have more chance of making those all important putts.
It features a new three milled sight dots design on the topline of the putter head for improved alignment aid on the greens.
Scotty Cameron have pimped up this popular mallet to now include a revamped Pistolero Plus grip combining decorative and non-slip textures in the new design.
The setup of the putter can be adjusted by the two sole weights which have 2 x 20 grams for the 33-inch version, 2 x 15 grams for the 34-inch version and 2 x 10 grams for the 35-inch version as standard.
Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5 Putter Review: Is it any good?
The original Phantom X 5 putter was hugely popular and one of the best selling in the range, and the new 2024 design takes things up another not.
The tweaks made to the design, particularly in using a dual milled face, have made the impressive package even better with the new weighting design adding to the stability through impact.
We found that there is less face rotation in the new X 5 model and more consistent roll on the ball. Performance-wise impressive, with the only negative is the eye-watching price tag that it is sold at.
FAQs
What is the Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5 putter release date?
The 2024 Phantom X putters were unveiled in January 2024 with the 5 going on sale from March 2024
How much does the Phantom X 5 putter cost?
The putter retails at $449 / £429.
What Scotty Cameron says about the Phantom X 5 Putter:
“Developed with input from our game’s best players and hoisted to multiple victories on the worldwide professional golf tours.
“The Phantom X line presents a range of the most sought-after head shapes and neck/shaft configurations for golfers seeking today’s most advanced mallet designs.
“A hallmark of Scotty Cameron putters that makes them so in-demand on Tour is how squarely they set up at address.
“The Phantom 5 stays true to its compact mallet configuration and blade-like feel with an updated, more modern shape, precision milled and engineered using a combination of 303 stainless steel and 6061 aircraft grade aluminum.
“Astute comparison to former versions reveals a straighter wing angle, while the updated topline includes elegantly milled sight dots accented with translucent smoke paintfill for confident alignment over every putt.
“Each component and contour of this tour-proven, near-face balanced mallet has been refined including its dual-milled face texture and one-piece body integrated with an updated, more rigid aluminum sole plate and stainless steel sole weights.”
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