Today, Scotty Cameron has announced the latest installment of its Phantom mallet putters. The tour-inspired designs feature softer feel, improved distance control, and an expanded range of setup configurations for different putting styles, per the company.

Three new head shapes highlight the 2026 Phantom offerings: 5, 7, and 9R, which are available in nine unique combinations of putter heads, necks, and shafts.

As usual, Cameron incorporated tour player feedback and Scotty Cameron Putter Studio testing in the development of the designs.

Key features include:

• Full-face Studio Carbon Steel inserts: Each putter features a full-face Studio Carbon Steel (SCS) insert with chain-link face milling, technology that debuted in the 2025 Studio Style lineup. Carbon steel’s superior damping capacity compared to materials like Teryllium and stainless steel creates a softer sound at impact while maintaining ball speed for precise distance control, according to Cameron.
• Expanded configuration options: The lineup now offers five neck and shaft configurations across the three head shapes, providing options for different stroke types and player preferences. New additions include a low-torque Onset Center (OC) configuration in the Phantom 5 OC and a double-bend shaft option for the Phantom 7.
• Tour-influenced design refinements: Several subtle but important changes were made based on professional player input, including deeper faces with modified crowns for improved visuals at address and redesigned flatter soles for more consistent setup (developed with input from Justin Thomas). Also: A modified jet neck with less aggressive forward lean.

2026 Scotty Cameron Phantom putters: 3 head shapes

• Phantom 5: A compact wingback mallet trusted by tour winners, including Justin Thomas and Russell Henley. Available in four configurations: standard mid-bend shaft (5), 5.2 plumbing neck, 5.5 jet neck, and the new Onset Center low-torque design for square, straight-back-and-through strokes.
• Phantom 7: A sharp-angled wingback with a larger footprint and rail-like alignment features. Now available with a new double-bend shaft (7) for a more face-balanced feel, plus 7.2 plumbing neck and 7.5 jet neck options.
• Phantom 9R: The rounded evolution of the 2024 Phantom 9, featuring softer contours and edges. Offers two alignment options: a long single sightline (9R) or abbreviated sightline (9.2R), both available with mid-bend shaft or 9.2 plumbing neck.

What Scotty Cameron says

“The popularity of mallets continues to grow, both on tour and with dedicated golfers everywhere,” said Austie Rollinson, Scotty Cameron’s Senior Director of Putter R&D. “There’s no one ‘right’ way to putt, and the new Phantom line is a great example of that.”

Paul Vizanko, Director of Putter Fitting & Player Development, noted overwhelmingly positive reactions from tour players to early prototypes, particularly regarding the deeper face design that addresses players who tend to hit up on the ball.

Pricing, specs, availability

The new Phantom putters are priced at $499, with the exception of the Phantom 5 OC at $549. All models feature 3.5 degrees of loft, a 70-degree lie angle, and stock lengths of 33″, 34″, and 35″. Each putter comes equipped with a gray Full Contact grip. At retail February 27.