Review: Titleist 2023 Super Select Newport 2.5 Plus Putter
By Golf Expert
Connor Wilkins
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The Curated Take
3.8/5
The Titleist Super Select Newport 2.5 Plus Putter is ideal for players with a strong arc stroke. It provides greater stability and forgiveness due to its larger, heavier design. Its fully forged face offers control, and its small slant neck hosel helps to square up the face at impact. Its smaller grip enhances feel and control, while the precise milling ensures a distinctive feel with the ball eager to jump off the face. This putter embodies Scotty Cameron's exceptional craftsmanship and is great for any golfer who appreciates a classic blade design and performance.
Ideal for
- Great feel off the face
- Arcing putter stroke
- Good alignment
- Grip offers grip and control
- Preferred blade look
Not ideal for
- Not as stable as a mallet
- Can be tough to line up putts
- Fast off the face
Forgiveness
The Titleist Super Select Newport 2.5 Plus is very forgiving due to its fully forged face, giving me a controllable strike no matter where I hit it. The mass also...Read more
Alignment
This is a blade, so I gain little in the way of alignment. However, the Scotty Cameron Super Special Select 2.5 Plus performs better than other blades, mostly due to...Read more
Grip
When it comes to a blade, I look for feel and control when it comes to getting the ball rolling in the direction I want. The smaller grip gives me...Read more
Feel
Scotty Camerons are known for their excellent feel, which certainly holds true for the Newport 2.5 Plus. The ball feels like it wants to jump off the face. This is...Read more
Balance
The toe hang from this small slant neck hosel gives players with a strong arcing stroke the ability to square up the face at impact....Read more
Expert Reviews of the Titleist 2023 Super Select Newport 2.5 Plus Putter
Connor Wilkins The Newport 2.5 Plus is a blade putter that offers forgiveness for players with a good arc in their putting stroke. What stands out about the 2.5 Plus is its size, as it’s bigger than most traditional blades, and its classic blade look. The size of this putter gives it more weight and stability overall, contributing to its forgiveness off the face. Additionally, the milling that Scotty Cameron incorporates provides the face with a nice feel, so be aware that the speed is faster than other milled putters. The ball wants to jump off the face.
Product Specs
| Head shape | Blade |
| Grip type | Pistol |
| Head shape | Newport 2.5 |
| Neck hosel shape | Plumber's Neck |
| Used (Y/N) | No |
| Loft | 3.5° |
Review Ratings
Forgiveness
3/5
Connor Wilkins gave 3 of 5 stars. The Titleist Super Select Newport 2.5 Plus is very forgiving due to its fully forged face, giving me a controllable strike no matter where I hit it. The mass also adds to this level of forgiveness by giving me stability and control to know where my ball is going at impact.
Alignment
3/5
Connor Wilkins gave 3 of 5 stars. This is a blade, so I gain little in the way of alignment. However, the Scotty Cameron Super Special Select 2.5 Plus performs better than other blades, mostly due to its wider body. It gives me a longer alignment line to square up my putts with.
Grip
4/5
Connor Wilkins gave 4 of 5 stars. When it comes to a blade, I look for feel and control when it comes to getting the ball rolling in the direction I want. The smaller grip gives me this.
Feel
4/5
Connor Wilkins gave 4 of 5 stars. Scotty Camerons are known for their excellent feel, which certainly holds true for the Newport 2.5 Plus. The ball feels like it wants to jump off the face. This is due to the excellent milling and attention to detail that Scotty Cameron provides.
Balance
5/5
Connor Wilkins gave 5 of 5 stars. The toe hang from this small slant neck hosel gives players with a strong arcing stroke the ability to square up the face at impact.
FAQs
Why did you choose this product?
Connor Wilkins Owning a Scotty Cameron Newport is more than just owning a putter. They hold their value extremely well, and the performance of the Newport 2.5 Plus speaks for itself.
What do you love about this product?
Connor Wilkins Nothing is more appealing than the Newport 2.5 Plus for those who love a classic blade design. What makes this Newport unique is its slant hosel design, lending itself to a more strong arcing putting stroke, which is why I like this particular model. Additionally, it is slightly wider and heavier than other Newports, giving it excellent stability and feel.
