Titleist's New Putter: Scotty Cameron Circa 62 Model No.3

Originally I bought the studio select newport because the shop didn't have the newport 2. I didn't know that the newport did not have the guide groove. Strangely, I was putting much better and my distance control improved immensely.

Each of the Circa 62 putter is entirely milled from soft carbon steel. The hosel and blade are milled from the same block of steel, meaning there's no welding involved in the making of the putter. Most putters that are made using investment casting techniques have hosels that are welded to the blade, which can lead to inconsistencies in weight and feel from putter to putter.

Before the tournament I decided to switch the putter to newport 2 b/c I thought the guide line on the newport 2 would improve my game even further. What a huge mistake that was. I couldn't line up straight, because the line was actually distracting me instead of helping me. And the newport 2 felt too bulky and heavy. I couldn't feel the ball at all on short putts and would hit the ball too hard way passed the hole.

The Titleist Scotty Cameron Circa 62 Model No.3 Putter is very minimalist-looking putters. At address, the only thing that stands out is the tiny white sight circle on the top of the putter behind the sweet spot - no complicated series of lines or shapes. I think it's great. In a putter market where every new design seems to be more overboard than the last, the Circa 62s are understated and sleek.

I went back to the shop to exchange my newport 2 back to newport, but they were all out of the newport, but then the circa 62 no3. caught my eye. I tried it and absolutely love it. It felt right from the moment I held it. And this putter doesn't have the annoying guide groove to distract me. Plus, this putter is a carbon steel rather than stainless steel. it's a softer metal and 10g lighter then the newport putters but still it feels well balanced and I am back to making burdies.

Speaking of the grip, it is a soft leather grip from Australia. It is hand-stitched, and the stitching runs down the bottom of the grip to serve as a raised "reminder" area. A few people who tried out my Circa 62 No. 3 (cheap golf equipment) didn't care for this "steering wheel" feel, but I liked it. And if you've never putted with a leather grip, you're missing something.

To sum up, the putter has a great look, feel and feedback. However, it does poorly since the one dot on top does not help in alignment, causing a loss in confidence.