For those seeking a Scotty Cameron Phantom mallet putter, they were either limited to the silver finish or required a refinishing job.
But now the company is releasing four new limited-edition Phantom Black shapes to give players who prefer a darker, more muted look of a Tour Black finish on Cameron’s most forgiving putters. The release follows last year’s limited-run B3 Triple Black Design LTD putters, which saw four blade shapes released in Tour Black, a common request on Tour.
“With last year’s B3 Triple Black Design LTD putters, we re-introduced to dedicated golfers our Tour Black finish on some very desirable blades,” said company founder Scotty Cameron. “This time, we focused on the mallets, notably the Phantom models we most commonly modify for tour players. With the Phantom Black 5.5, 7, 9.2R and 11 mallets, we have created four new models that incorporate specific feedback from the pros related to alignment, overall shape, neck configuration and, of course, the Tour Black finish.”
Keep reading below for three things to know about the new models, and my own thoughts on Scotty Cameron’s new Phantom Black putters.
1. Striking black looks
The standout Tour black finish has been a common request for mallets on the PGA Tour, according to Cameron and Senior Director of R&D Austie Rollinson.
The finish is applied using a PVD treatment to the 303 stainless steel heads and is often preferred by players who want a look with less glare. Phantom models also feature components made of 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum, in which case the finish is applied with a mist or anodized.
2. Three familiar shapes, one new one
The Phantom Black release has four different shapes, three of which are already in the regular retail Phantom line. Other than the finish and new milling pattern, all of the Phantom Black shapes feature subtle tweaks from the regular models.
Phantom 5.5: The 5.5 is one of the more popular Phantom shapes with a short slant neck to give it a slight toe hang. Unlike the retail release, the Phantom Black 5.5 features a white sightline on the topline, as opposed to the three dots on the regular model.
Phantom 7: The Phantom Black 7 features a custom-designed double-bend shaft that Rollinson said was specifically designed to mimic the way a plumber’s neck helps a player get aligned, but in a face-balanced design.
Phantom 9.2R: The 9.2R is a completely new shape for Cameron’s retail releases. It features more rounded contours, a short sightline and a custom “009-inspired” plumber’s neck that is shorter and closer to the heel to promote more toe flow.
Phantom 11: With the Phantom Black 11, little was changed with Cameron’s highest MOI mallet, but the sightline was tweaked to remove the arrows next to the face.
3. Chain-link milling goes Phantom
The chain-link milling pattern was originally introduced on the Studio Style line, which softens the feel by minimizing contact points of the face.
Chain-link milling also helps produce a Tour-preferred sound and roll characteristics, even without the Studio Carbon Steel insert of the Studio Style line.
My thoughts!
While Titleist is one of the few companies operating on a two-year product cycle, they are very good about keeping their product lines fresh in off years. The B3 Triple Black line is a great example from last year at the end of the Super Select’s product life; same goes for earlier this year with the Black finish options on the T-Series irons or the Vokey SM10 oil can wedges.
This is another brilliant way for Titleist to keep its existing product lines fresh without having to change too much. That’s exactly what Scotty Cameron is doing here with the Phantom line, which was last been updated in early 2024, thus making it due for a refresh as we head toward 2026.
What’s really interesting is the addition of the Chain-Link mill pattern from the new Studio Style line released earlier this year. This isn’t unheard of as Cameron did reintroduce the Catalina shape in the B3 Triple Black release last year before adding it to the regular Studio Style line in the winter release.
The Chain-Link mill pattern is the biggest technological advancement of the Studio Style line, along with the new Studio Carbon insert, so bringing it to the Phantom line is a no-brainer. It’s also probably a sign of things to come with the next full Scotty Cameron mallet release.
Price, specs and availability
Scotty Cameron 2025 Phantom Black 5.5 Limited Edition Putter
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Scotty Cameron Phantom Black putters are available for pre-sale starting Tuesday, July 15, and will arrive at retail locations on Friday, July 25.
All four shapes come stock at 3.5˚ of loft and 70˚ lie angles, along with a custom-designed, urethane-coated Matador grip and a matching Phantom Black headcover and shaft band. The putters are available at 33″, 34″ and 35″ lengths with matching 20-gram, 15-gram and 10-gram sole heel-toe weights.
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