Scotty Cameron 009 vs Newport

The Circle T-009 and Newport putters are two of Scotty Cameorns most well known products. They have made names for themselves in very different ways, but nonetheless have become very coveted putters on the course. Despite both being made by Scotty Cameron, there are a few differences between these two putters.

I decided to dig into the specs of these clubs and show how they differ as well as how they may impact your game. 

Full transparency, it was incredibly hard to find any information regarding the Scotty Cameron 009 putter. There aren’t any official pages that go over the Scotty Cameron 009 specs, so much of this information has been scraped together from different listings or forum posts.

Differences: Scotty Cameron 009 vs Newport

There are two main differences between the Scotty Cameron 009 and the Newport putter. The first difference between the two is the loft. The 009 has 4 degrees of loft, whereas the Newport has 3.5 degrees of loft. The second difference between the two is the length options. It appears as though the Scotty Cameron 009 had only a 34” option, whereas the Newport has a 33”, 34”, 35” option.

Loft: Scotty Cameron 009 vs Newport

The loft is the first difference between these two putters. The 009 has a loft of 4 degrees and the Newport has a loft of 3.5 degrees. This difference in loft can impact your game in different ways. 

With the 4 degrees of loft that comes with the 009 putter, you are likely going to have bouncier putts. Although 4 degrees does not seem like much, it does provide enough lift to get the ball off of the ground. However, due to this slight increase in lift, you may hit short putts. More lift means less distance in this case.

With the 3.5 degrees of loft on the Newport putter, you aren’t going to get as much lift, but you will be able to get a bit more distance out of the ball. So, if you want a club that will get you more distance, than this is the better option out of the two.

Length: Scotty Cameron 009 vs Newport

This difference doesn’t make as much of an impact, but it is still something to note. The 009 putter only seems to have had a 34” option. While that length may be suitable for some golfers, it is not suitable for all. The Newport putter has a variety of options ranging from 33” to 35”, which gives you a bit more flexibility.

If you are someone who doesn’t prefer a 34” putter, then the Newport will likely suit you better.

Similarities: Scotty Cameron 009 vs Newport

While these putters both have their differences, they do have some things in common. In fact, there are 3 main things that each club has in common. The least impactful similarity on this list below is the “material”. Both are made from stainless steel, which means that they will have similar swing weight and feedback.

• Offset
• Material
• Toe Flow

Both clubs have a full shaft offset, which basically means that the shaft is one full shaft diameter in front of the putter face. This forces players (right-handed) to hit the ball a bit more left than they normally would. No matter which one you choose, you will still have one full shaft diameter of offset.

The second aspect that these clubs have in common is the Toe Flow. The Toe Flow of a putter is the name for the path that the toe of the club follows during a swing. Both have a mid Toe Flow which means that the club is optimal for those whose swing is in between a square and arched swing.

Legality: Scotty Cameron 009 vs Newport

When looking at putters, it is important to know whether or not they are legal. So to figure out if the Scotty Cameron 009 and Newport putters are legal, I took a look at the equipment rules provided by the USGA and R&A.

Both the Newport and 009 Scotty Cameron putters follow the equipment rules and are both USDA approved. This means that you can use these clothes in any casual, high-level amateur, or professional golf outings.