The Titleist Futura is an experiment in putter design by Scotty Cameron. His idea was to take a heel-toe weighted putter -- where the weight is concentrated directly behind the ball -- and move the weight back approximately two ball lengths. The result is a phenomenal performance increase with immediate ball roll. It's like hitting the ball with a spring loaded paddle. Of course this poses a bit of a problem on super fast greens because it means you have to slow down your putting stroke considerably -- however that negative is only temporary because when you adjust your stroke to a slower pace your consistency improves.
The Futura was originally designed as a tour model putter for professionals who weren't happy with their current putting setups. The first prototypes had adjustable faces which would allow a player to change the loft of the face on tour with a set-screw hidden behind the clubface. This concept never fully took effect because touring professionals are great at hitting the ball, but their understanding of how to adjust a club for maximum results is limited. It's essential for touring pros to work with a talented club craftsman and thats why the production models of the Futura don't have adjustment screws.
In 2005, Scotty Cameron released the Futura Phantom. With all the success of the PGA touring pros and their eager adaptation of the putter, the Phantom takes the Futura design one step further. It has a black anodized finish which does little more than improve the look of the putter for better alignment and overall feel. The weight distribution changed so that 75% of the total weight is in the horseshoe behind the ball while the remaining 25% is in the club face. The Phantom sits perfect at address because the sole was re-designed by moving the rails further back and making them slightly longer.
The Titleist Newport is one of the most iconic putters ever designed by Titleist. It takes its inspiration from the Ping Anser putters and builds on their design with different materials, shaft choices, and inserts. The Newport design has been proven to be one of the most popular putter designs for professional golfers because of the easy control, square clubhead, and superior consistency.
The current Titleist product line includes two Newport designs in the Detour model and the Studio Select. The Detour line is an innovative putter design as you will immediately notice. The body is made from a milled stainless steel frame with an integrated and arched aluminum face. The putter has an orange sightline, which is straight for the first inch but curves thereafter -- adjusting for the curve of a player's swing. This allows players to get a more accurate address when approaching the golf ball.
The Studio Select models are more traditional in the way of design aesthetics. You'll notice the familiar Newport body style in this putter line milled from blocks of 303 stainless steel.
The Newport is one of the most popular putters on the market today for good reason. I'd always recommend it. In fact, it's what I have in my bag right now!
Titleist Scotty Cameron putters are some of the best putters on the market today. Since the early 1990s, Scotty Cameron has made a name for himself by designing the finest putters for the best players in golf. Luckily for the average Sunday hacker, Titleist saw a huge opportunity to bring Scotty's design to the masses and they have formed a partnership. Today the Scotty Cameron product line includes Studio Select, Studio Select Kombi, Newport Detour, Circa 62 Charcoal Mist, and Red X Charcoal Mist.
In 1997, Titleist release a line of innovative putters from the Scotty Cameron studio. Perhaps the best know putter from that year is the Teryllium Newport putter which Tiger woods used exclusively for years before switching to the Pro Platinum model. The Newport Teryllium draws its inspiration from the Classic 1, which was one of the first putters produced by Scotty Cameron in late 1992. You'll notice immediately the insert of the face of the club which looks, at first, to be copper. In fact the insert is made of a patented material called Teryllium which is an alloy of 12 metals backed by an elastomer membrane. When combined and used in a putter, it produces one of the softest feels in any putter. This is especially useful when playing on extremely fast greens.
Fast forward to the year 2000 when Scotty released another game changer to the golf putting world. The Pro Platinum series took on the same classic designs as the Teryllium series with the Newport and Newport II but replaced the material on the club head and changed the weighting schema. In start contrast the the soft feel the of Teryllium series, the Pro Platinum has a crisp and solid feel. Many will remember the change made by Tiger Woods around this time when his putter had three dots on the club face. For a few years this putter wasn't available to the public and at the same time Tiger continued to rack up major championships. Well today it's pretty easy to buy this putter and it's still as good as ever.
Titleist Putters are widely regarded amongst touring professionals as some of the best putters on the market. With a variety of putter types and a proven dedication to quality and innovation, Titleist Putters continue to rank among the most solid putters you can purchase today.
Their current product line inclues the Studio Select, Studio Select Kombi, Newport Detour, Circa 62 Charcoal Mist, and Red X Charcoal Mist.
Perhaps the most famous name in putters today is Scotty Cameron. Scotty, a california native, often played golf with his father growing up. His father was an insurance investigator with a passion for the game and a two handicap. When the two of them weren't bonding on the golf course, you could find the Cameron's in their garage working on clubs, shaping heads, wrapping grips, and experimenting with new designs. Their passion for club innovation quickly became more than a hobby.
Scotty's philosophy when it comes to putter design is that when it's finished, it should look like the putter melts into the ground. In 1991 Scotty left the Ray Cook Golf company and joined the prestigious company Maxfli. From there he moved onto Cleveland Classics, Founder's Golf, and then Mizuno. It was in 1992 that he formed his own company with the purpose of creating the finest putters for the best players in the world. And it didn't take long before his dream was realized. In 1993 Scotty's putter was used to win the Master's Championship.
Titleist putters are a mark of quality and I would never recommend against owning one!
Ping Putters are among the most respected putters in the game of golf. They are played by a high number of touring professionals and will improve the golf game of the avid amateur.
For over 50 years, Ping has been committed to improving their putters no matter what the cost. Quite frankly, I've seen some of the ugliest putters bearing the Ping name. Some of their newest putters like the Ping Jas Series and the I-Series fall into that category. The putter has a gigantic head which is designed to act as a pendulum weight -- creating a smooth and consistent swing. Despite the unconventional looks, Ping proves that consistency is what will ultimately help your golf game.
One of the most recognized names in golf club deign is Karsten Solheim. Karsten was a mechanical engineer working at General Electric in the 1950's when he invented the Ping 1-A putter in his California garage. He came up with the idea of heel-toe weighting which reduces the twisting of a putter's head at impact. It additionally gives the putter a larger sweet spot and that concept has been throughout golf club design to help those golfers who have less consistent swings.
Some of the most famous putter models to come out of the Ping catalogue come under the name Anser. The Ping anser was, and continues to be, one of the most popular putters ever released.
Take a look at our putter profiles and reviews to your right. Also make sure to check out some eBay listings for used ping putters.
Back in the day, Titleist was a small company making some pretty sweet clubs for a select group of people. As Tiger became famous, the popularity of whatever sort of clubs he would play fueled the resurgence of the forged blades back into the golfers arsenal. Of course, this is strictly my opinion, although it's what happened to me.
When I was playing in high school I wanted to get a set of Titleist blades. The only catch? They didn't sell them to the general public. Hummmmm.... EBAY! I went online and looked around for months before I found a nice set, in good condition, at a reasonable price. Around that time, I believe they had a similar set, that was new, from Japan. But it carried a price tag close to 1k. And I couldn't afford that. Instead of getting a new set of Mizuno MP-29s, which are very nice, I decided to go with the very same clubs you see below.
Notice the way the "e" is written in the back of the club head. It's capitalized!
I have to pay homage to these clubs, as they saw me break par for the first time. Sadly, when I went to re-shaft them to fit my tall stature, the swing weight increased dramatically to something like an E4 (normal is D2 or something around there). So I had to give them up, and get the 990s.
Scotty Cameron is a genius. There, I said it. Take a look at Tiger. He's sponsored by Nike from head to toe, every club in his bag has been made specially for him, but when it comes down to the final round on Sunday, and the cameras are zooming in to see the back of his putter as he strikes a put to force a playoff for the US Open, what sort of putter is he using? Titleist Scotty Cameron.
One of the great things about Titleist is their dedication to quality. When you buy a new set of Titleist irons, you can be sure they will last you for years to come. People who own Titleist take care of their clubs and that's why you shouldn't be hesitant to buy a used set. Technology has been advancing so rapidly over the past few years we haven't had time to stop and smell the roses. That set of clubs that came out two years ago is still great, and now is the perfect time to pick up a set at a deep discount! Take a look at all of the great opportunities to own a used set of Titleist golf clubs on eBay!
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used set of Titleist AP2 Iron set Golf Clubs
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Used Classic wooden Titleist Model 90 3 wood golf club
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Bob Vokey is a master at his craft -- designing killer wedges with classic lines, true feel, and timeless elegance. Wow, I sound like a commercial. Maybe Titleist should hire me... Anyway, besides Cleveland wedges, Vokey wedges by Titleist are by far my favorite chipping and pitching tool. I use a 56, 60, and 52 depending on the course. Sometimes I bust out the 58 or a 54. I've got them all and yes, I've got them in nickel.
Take a look at the Vokey website for a little bit more information about the master craftsman
Bob Vokey is a genius. I don't know him personally, but I know his work quite well. Having played golf for a long, long time -- and having used his wedges pretty much exclusively -- I can tell you that this man and his company are a true asset to the game of golf. They show tremendous craftsmanship with every wedge, advanced understanding of design, and a true dedication to traditional styling. Whether you want an oil-can finish, copper, nickel, or stainless -- each wedge is a masterpiece.
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