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The sizing of Scotty Cameron headcover's can be confusing to some, so here is a brief outline of what headcover fit's what style of putter.

- Blade

The most popular size of headcover, the blade is suitable for any putter like the Newport, Laguna, Mil Spec, etc and even some of the smallest mallet head putters, like Del Mar 3.5's and Studio Design No.5.

Below is pictures showing a blade style headcover.

- Mid Mallet

The Mid Mallet sized headcover is designed to fit such putters as the GoLo and Futura CB/MB. Styled very similar to the Blade headcover, the Mid Mallet is broader in appearance, when looking down on the top of the cover.

Please see the below pictures for reference...

- XL Round Mallet

These types of headcovers are specifically made for the Futura X5 and X7 models, but can be used for older putters like the Kombi. While not technically named the XL Round, this is generally the easiest way to describe the size/shape of the cover. Previous to the X7 and X7M putter being released, the X5 and X5R enjoyed a cover which is smaller in size and thus much more snug, than the newer X7/M sized version and this should be remembered if you intend buying a Custom Shop Jackpot Johnny headcover for your X7/M on the secondary market, as it may turn out to be the older X5/R version. This is simply too small a headcover to fit the X7/M putter, but the larger cover can of course fit the X5/R, though it does give the appearance of a much larger putter head, fitment is still perfect, with no looseness at all.

It must be also noted, that due to the options of different neck layouts and right/left handed putters out there, these types of mallet headcovers have different versions available.

To give you an idea of the change in size and shape from the X5/R cover, to X7/M, below are some pictures for you to compare...

- XL Square Mallet

For putters such as the Futura X from 2013-2015, the Square version of the XL Mallet can be used for many smaller putters, though we don't recommend it, unless the style of the headcover itself appeals to you more than others, as there's normally a better fitting and similarly looking cover available to suit. Roughly the same size as the XL Round Mallet, the Square version is as you would believe it would be...Square.

This XL Square Mallet headcover is also available in left handed and centre shafted styles.

Pictures below for reference...

If however you are ever in doubt, send us a message here and we will be happy to point you to the correct headcover for your putter.

From now on, you will be able to see all what we have coming into stock, way before the items are physically in stock and added to the website.

This then gives you the chance to be personally updated when the item comes into stock and any other details you wish to know.

All products are viewable here.

Just get in touch with us...contact-us@customcameron.co.uk

Coming on March the 17th is the following superb putters...

Select Newport 3

A modern version of the GoLo 3, has been fitted with the 2016's aluminium insert. 

The Futura 5CB, is a small mallet with a solid stainless steel body, mated together with a large aluminium insert, complete with a pop-up cavity back, as seen in the following picture...

The GoLo 5MB is similar to the 5CB, but without the pop-up, as shown in the next picture...

The Futura 5W is the replacement for the Futura X5 and in keeping with the other models, gets a new insert.

This all new model, the Futura 6M, is the iteration from Adam Scott's 2013 Masters winning Prototype and further development putters, as seen in the next picture..

Dual Balance version of the above Futura 6M.

Further refined, the Futura 7M is an update of the X7M. 

The Futura 5S is purely a small sized and centre shafted X7M.

All model's spec's are available to view on scottycameron.com.

Three lovely ladies, in true Hula style, have came to Custom Cameron...one already off to France. Will the other two see long hot summer days?

And what about some coverage for the ladies? We also have the Delta hat's in white and a sweet long sleeved T-shirt. Perfect for a toasty day!

Over the past few months, we have been not only incredibly busy with orders, but also putting together a brand new and rather beautiful new website.

Building a website is never easy, but our main aim was to give Scotty's products a website worthy of showcasing them. There was nothing wrong with the previous website...it worked well and we had many a compliment on it, but we hope this new site will not only promote the item's better, but maybe even make Scotty proud! Yes I know that's far fetched, but there's no harm in trying! :-D

Most of all, it's for you guys. We want to make it as simple and easy to use, while giving you all the details you need, between information and pictures, because you, the buyer, need to know exactly what you're buying, before you push the pay button. If the website suits your eye on top of that, then we feel we've done well.

There will however be some downtime, whilst we get everything in place. We hope to keep it down as little as possible, but I ask that you bare with us whilst, we iron out any bugs that might appear and all this won't happen for a couple of weeks....hoping 2-3 days offline, but if you have any questions, just get in touch here. Or email us directly to contact-us@customcameron.co.uk.

Here's one simple screen grab for you...

SuperStroke grips were the way to go for many folk, when they looked for a thicker grip, but now Scotty has the Matador to fill those needs.

Since Scotty first introduced the Matador grip, there has been some confusion towards the actual size of these grips and here, we hope to help satisfy any questions and curiosities.

First up, is the comparison in length between the three grips...Small on the left, Medium in the middle and Large on the right. Be aware, when the Matador grips were first made available, Small was previously called Standard/Medium, the Medium was called Medium/Large and the Large was called Large/Oversized XL....more confusion! :-)

You will see there is a difference of around 3/4" between the Small and the Medium and Large grips. We will come back to the lengths later on in the post.

Next, we will compare the main size differences between the three grips...

The Small Matador above is measured at nearly 25mm, with nearly 33mm in the below picture...

Moving down to the other end of the grip, the size is approximately 20mm.

Making a point of showing the taper in the shape of grip and also the length, the following picture shows all of this...

Length is measured to roughly 10.25", with the taper on the back of the grip and straight kept to the sides and face of grip.

In keeping with the same comparisons, here is the details on the Medium Matador grip...

26mm, so marginally larger than the Small Matador...

34mm and once again, slightly larger than the Small Matador...

At 22mm, the Medium Matador is again larger than the Small, but not by much.

The taper is the same in regards to the Small, but length is 3/4" longer, at 11" total length.

Now looking at the Large Matador, you will see it is substantially larger than both the Small and Medium, at 33mm...

...by 42mm...

...with the open end at 28mm. 

At 11", the Large is the same length as the Medium. Now we look at the weights of each grip...

Small Matador is weighing in at 77 grams...

...Medium is 86 grams and...

...Large is 68 grams. Bear in mind, the Small and Medium grips are made up on rubber, whereas the Large is made of foam, with a rubber overlay. This is the reason for the Large being so light.

When it comes to Custom Shop Matador grips(yellow, pink, blue and green), these are only available in Medium and Large sizes. Small size is only available for red, black and white Matador's. It's also worth noting, that the white and black grips are available to buy, along with red, in the Studio Store and are the only Matador grips that the public can purchase and these are supplied in a clear, un-sealed wrapper. If you see yellow, pink, blue and green Matador grips in a sealed wrapper, then they are more than likely fake. You CANNOT buy these coloured grips, without sending a putter in to Scotty's Custom Shop and will be returned to you on the putter. Thus, these grips will always be a "pull" when advertised. If they're labelled as "New/Never Used", then I'm afraid, it's fake. Always be wary! 

We hope this guide helps, but if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact us here.

Within the Custom Shop's restoration process, certain finishes are available, depending on the head material of your putter.

Carbon steel putters(where a magnet will stick to the head), have a choice of either a silver coloured Pro Platinum finish, or a satin black Classic Black finish. Pro Platinum is a plated finish, meaning it is very hard wearing and the possibility of rusting is kept to a minimum. The Classic Black is a black oxide finish and although tough, isn't as tough as a plated finish and without proper care and attention, can rust. To keep this possibility of rust to a minimum, proper and regular use of Scotty's oil cloth will do good work. Oiling before and after every round, potentially even after every putt during the round and never storing the putter in a damp headcover, should keep your putter looking as fresh as the day you received it. It's known that some folk keep an oil cloth within the headcover itself, but this does leave the chance of the oil staining the paintfill.

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Made For The Tour Laguna in Pro Platinum - An early Laguna primarily distributed in Europe for Tour players who looked for a finish that suited the harsher, wetter weather. Pro Platinum was the way forward, over the Gun Blue/Black Oxide finish normally available.

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Pro Platinum(although being a plated finish), still requires some care and should also be wiped down with Scotty's oil cloth. Water CAN penetrate any finish that's applied over a carbon steel putter and rust can occur very quickly, if due care and attention isn't used. This was one of Scotty's many reasons for shying away from carbon steel being used for his Off The Rack putters. He instead decided stainless steel was the way to go, though he does still use carbon steel in some Tour putters he produces.

It should also be added, that in the past, Scotty offered other carbon steel finishes on his Off The Rack putters, besides Gun Blue/Black Oxide and Pro Platinum. Black Pearl was another plated finish, which was discontinued some time ago, along with Charcoal Mist and Oil Can. These finishes, although beautiful in their own right, aren't offered through the Custom Shop anymore, nor is there any similar finishes available. At one point, not too long ago, the Custom Shop offered a Black Oxide Mist and Oil Can Mist, but these finishes proved problematic in their application and were discontinued a few months later.

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Pro Platinum Del Mar 3.5 in Black Oxide Mist or BOM

Justin Leonard Coronado in Oil Can Mist

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Stainless steel is the hardest and easiest way of keeping the rust away, in terms of head material used, but it is only RESISTANT to it and once again, without proper care and attention, can still rust.

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Studio Style Newport 2 - One of Scotty's first OTR stainless steel putters, which uses a German Stainless Steel insert.

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Rust can be treated on stainless steel putters, but any kind of abrasive to remove the rust, will most likely buff up the finish, to leave it shiny. With a carbon putter going rusty, a light rub with 00000 steel wool can be used and then a wipe of Scotty's oil cloth during and after, to give some lubrication.

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Studio Select Newport 2 in Classic Black - Originally in raw stainless steel, the Classic Black plating is the only way to find a Studio Select in black, through official Scotty channels.

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In ALL instances, we recommend use of a Scotty oil cloth to protect your club from day one. There comes no harm from using it and best of all, it makes your club look cleaner and tidier, for longer. Being that we supply ALL putters we sell, with a brand new Scotty oil cloth....you have no excuses! ;-)

That's correct...we're proud to state, Europe's first exclusively Scotty Cameron store, has now opened in the Home of Golf...Scotland!

The past couple of years have been a whirlwind and business has been outstanding, so the next step was to open our door's to all our customer's, with the hope of building better relationship's and enhance the Scotty Cameron experience, without the expense of travelling to too far within Europe.

Located 16 miles North-West of Glasgow Airport and 25 miles from Glasgow city centre, Alexandria is a small town situated at the Southern most point of Loch Lomond. We're surrounded by fabulous golf courses such as the prestigious Carrick golf course and the ultra exclusive Loch Lomond golf course.

The store is run on an appointment only basis, with a max. of 2 customers per appointment. We felt this give's maximum attention to each individual and is also a more private experience. There's nothing better than enjoying the full quality of a Scotty Cameron product and only wish to make your visit as good as it can be.

If you wish to book an appointment, or have any queries or questions, simply get in touch here.

Thanks for reading and hope to meet you soon!

David

A whole raft of JJ products have been added to the Custom Shop options, along with new grips, but this is at the cost of losing the now discontinued mid size CS grips.

Yet another headcover and one that is again widely faked...the Tour Rat.

The first thing you may notice...the difference in colour. Genuine Tour Rat headcovers do NOT come in white. That's the most obvious difference out of the way, but all the other usual tell-tales are still there. Difference in material, with placement and quality of stitching.

With the genuine cover below, pay careful attention to where the red CT is placed against "SCOTTY". A slight gap can be seen of the black plether, at the top tip of the C...on the fake, this gap doesn't exist. The red CT itself is also perfectly round, but the fake's CT is somewhat oval. "TOUR ONLY" is also well stitched and straight, whereas the same can't be said of the stitching on the fake.

One of the main inconsistencies are highlighted in the pictures below.

Check the red stitching of the nose of the Rat. It's a definite point on the genuine, but on the fake, it has a protruding point...a major sign your cover is fake. The pieces of cheese change on different non-genuine Rat covers too. We've seen some where there are more than 5 pieces. One other point, the red stitching inside the ear is joined up on the fake, where it is not on the genuine.

Quite a large sign of a fake in the next couple of pictures...the material of the Rat.

You will see the material of the Rat is in keeping with the material of the main body of the cover, albeit a different colour. The same creasing and type of material, but check the fake and you'll see a whole different type of material has been used.

The one more detail is the same as described in previous comparisons, which is what side each piece of velcro is stitched to. The real has the coarse velcro on the left side, when looking into the cover and the soft side to the right. The fake cover above has these on the opposite side.

As with every time we do a comparison, we hope it isn't to help you decide your newly acquired headcover is fake, but more-so to help you in BUYING a real one. It's all too easy to buy what we shouldn't.

As ever, any questions, just email us at contact-us@customcameron.co.uk

Titleist have launched a new line in the popular Scotty Cameron GOLO mallet putters, and also a new Select Roundback putter.

The advanced GOLO putters feature a lightweight aluminium face-sole core, surrounded by a stainless steel frame that delivers improved MOI for increased stability and forgiveness.

The steel frame is connected seamlessly to the aluminium face-sole core at five key points, with new vibration dampening technology that delivers the softest feeling Cameron putter in recent years. The steel body has a Silver Mist finish that contrasts with the dark anodised aluminium face-sole core, that pops through the top to create a sightline field on the back flange for easy alignment. Four-way relief on the sole prevents snagging for a smooth takeaway.

Available in golf shops from the 3rd of April, the new GOLO line includes four models:

GOLO 3, a mid-mallet with a heel shafted flow neck
GOLO 5, an angled back mallet with a crisp single bend shaft
GOLO 5R, a rounded back mallet with a crisp single bend shaft
GOLO 6, a B-back mallet with a crisp single bend shaft.

Meanwhile, the Select Roundback is a modern mid-mallet design with tour-validated balance and stability. It features an aluminium sole with crisscross sight lines that pop through the head. Sight lines positioned parallel and perpendicular to the face allow improved alignment.

The Roundback has a new, fully rounded shape. Its Fastback counterpart has rounded corners, while the Squareback is boxy.

“When we introduced them a year ago, the Fastback and Squareback instantly resonated with golfers at every level of the game. Just last week at the Sony Open, seven guys had Fastback and Squareback models in play,” Cameron said. “Alignment is a huge trend on tour, and having multiple sight lines on a head works to benefit many golfers. If you have difficulty setting up to the ball and squaring the face at impact, this is a great option.”

New Select Roundback is available in golf shops worldwide from 3rd March with a suggested retail price of £279.

Once again we have had a putter of our's chosen as Putter of the Day, for 14.01.15!

We will have this beauty of a putter in stock this week.