by Steven Dontigny

Created on: January 27, 2009   Last Updated: February 11, 2009

Scotty Cameron Red X review.

I am an avid collector of Scotty Cameron putters. I currently have six and am always seeking the next piece of art to add to my collection. You may say they are expensive and wonder if they are worth it. If you do you may wish to read my other article on Scotties

Scotty Cameron is known for creating putters that, as he describes, melts into the ground. With the new Scotty Cameron Red X3 and X5 mallet putters, this once again has been achieved.

A Scotty putter is always born from a concept and these putters originally were, however these two models are new editions with a history. Scotty created similar putters when he originally entered the Titleist party. Back then a Scotty Cameron was not necessarily a collectible as they are now.

These two putters, the Red X3 and the Red X5 are distinctively designed mallets that sit easy on both the ground and to the eye. The Red series are milled out of 303 stainless steel blocks and no longer have an insert (thank you!). This one piece steel block coupled with a new step-less shaft allow for a great feel.

Like all Scotty Camerons the Red X3 and X5 have an overwhelming soft feel and allow the golfer tremendous feel and confidence on each and every stroke. If you like mallet style putters you will absolutely fall in love with one of these two models.

These putters are a charcoal mist in color which you may have seen on the new Circa 62's. They have vibrant logos across the bottom in the standard Scotty Red backed by a graphite black. The sight line is one singular line and the deep color of the putter seems to magnify the line making it easier to line up. The dark of the putter seems to allow the golfer to focus on the ball and the sight line almost effortlessly and instinctively.

Why an X3 and an X5? The only comparable difference is really the offset and the shaft, both heads are identical. The X3 has a hosel less shaft and a quarter shaft offset, while the X5 has a square hosel and a full shaft of offset.

The difference truly defines two distinct putting styles and allows golfers to identify with their own stroke which suits them better.

Scotty Cameron, as is common in most of his putters, is releasing these putters in three different lengths: 35" at 330 grams; 34" at 340 grams; and 33" at 350 grams. Thus allowing all golfers to truly find a putter that fits his game best.

For a look at these putters and the entire Scotty Collection check out the Scotty Cameron Website here, but be prepared to fall in love!

I purchased the Scotty Cameron Red X3 purely for my collection, but quickly fell in love with the feel and color of this putter and it currently sits proudly in amongst the rest of my clubs waiting for my next round.

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