Scotty Cameron Newport vs Newport 2 Putters: What’s The Difference?

The Scotty Cameron Newport putters feature a classic blade head shape that has been the quintessential putter head shape for the second half of the 20th century. This classic shape was borrowed from the original PING Anser putter designs and has also been copied and used by virtually every putter manufacturer in the past 50 years, so much so that the cavity back blade design is synonymous more or less with what a putter is in the game of golf.

However, within that sameness of overall shape, myriad variations and tweaks have arisen over the years, and the Newport and Newport 2 underlines exactly how subtle some styles can be for golfers who are particular about their equipment. In this article we’ll take a look at some of the changes made between the two models, why, and what impact (if any) they might have on your game.

Both Newport models feature dual milled face technology, a milled flange sight line and adjustable performance sole weights, but let's take a look at the differences between the Newport putters.

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The Main Differences Between The Newport and Newport 2 Putters

The difference between the Newport and Newport 2 is fairly simple: the Newport 2 is more “boxy” or “squared off” than the rounder, more flowing, slightly smoothed topline radius of the original Newport.

That’s it. It’s that simple. Overall the putters are made from the same materials, using the same techniques, have the same face, shaft, grip, dimensions, and weight. The Newport can appear more compact heel-toe but that is mostly due to the fact that the edges are rounded by a few mm compared to the Newport 2. They are ostensibly the same putter, on paper.

So the difference is just aesthetic? Maybe, maybe not. Some players seem to just prefer the different “style” or “look” of the Newport 2 or the Newport, with rounded edges just feeling softer and more comfortable to look at for some, and seeing more flowing shapes when looking down at a putt. Others find that, functionally, a putter with very sharp edges, square corners, and clean T-shaped lines at address helps them line up very accurately and confidently visualize where the putter is pointed.

Overview Of Scotty Cameron Newport Putter