Scotty Cameron Newport Detour (2.5) by Titleist
Scotty Cameron Newport Detour 2.5
I recently picked up this putter after using the original Detour as a practice aid for a year. I’ve been using a Studio Stainless Newport Beach 1.5 for the previous two months or so. As the name suggests, this is a combination of the Detour and the Newport style heads.
In my opinion, Scotty came up a bit short with this effort. While the concept is money, the execution isn’t what I’ve come to expect from Scotty’s putters. The aluminum inserts he’s been using since the Studio Style line was first released is, in my opinion, JUNK!
He did score with the grip though. I’ve always preferred the Studio Design grips over the Winn style or Baby T grips he’s used recently. The Newport Detour comes with an Orange Studio Design grip with silver lettering. Nice!
The look and feel of a putter don’t matter one bit if it helps you sink more putts. I have only used this putter once on a course and it was early in the season when the greens were fuzzy. I will update this review once I’m able to get a bit more time on the greens w/ the Newport Detour. But for now, I’d rate this baby at a 7.5/10. Would give it an 8 if it weren’t for the disgusting orange headcover it comes with.
To be continued…