SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted October 15, 2014 SPY VIP Share Posted October 15, 2014 We saw these not too long ago on the tour, and now you can have one of your own at the end of the month. As a HUGE fan of the Futura X, I am definitely going to check these out. Here is a video that Cameron has published about them, followed by the complete informational release from Titleist/Cameron. Fingers crossed I'll be able to acquire some samples and get you guys some more in person feedback. -------------- Titleist Introduces New Scotty Cameron Futura X5 and X5R Putters High MOI, Wing Back Mallets Available Oct. 31 in Golf Shops Worldwide FAIRHAVEN, Mass. (Oct. 15, 2014) – The new Scotty Cameron Futura X5 putters combine a multi-material construction with a modern, wing back design to provide high-MOI performance in a refined shape. For more than a decade, Master Craftsman Scotty Cameron's Futura putter designs have delivered performance and stability. The new Scotty Cameron Futura X5 and X5R models, available in golf shops worldwide beginning Oct. 31, provide stability through advanced perimeter weighting with solid, forgiving feel, and vertical and horizontal sightlines for easier alignment. The X5 model is angled in the back, while the X5R features a rounded shape. The Matador Red Midsize grip matches well with the face-balanced mallet design for those players looking to execute a more square-to-square stroke. “The Futura X5 mallet is for someone who likes the stability of a bigger head, the feel of a bigger grip, and likes to look down and see more lines for alignment purposes. X5 is more of a mechanical shape where the X5R is a softer, rounder shape. There's no right or wrong. Same performance, same weight, same feel. It all depends on what you like to look at,†Cameron said. “We're finding that mallets make up as much as 50 percent of the putters used on the PGA Tour each week – and for good reason. The size of the head is larger so it looks and feels more stable on the ground. The bigger the head, the more lines you can add for alignment. We worked with many players on tour and in the Putter Studio during the development of X5 and they all told us the same thing: It adds confidence.†In addition, the new Scotty Cameron Futura X5 Dual Balance putter combines the X5 head style with Dual Balance technology to provide maximum stability for golfers who struggle to make a consistent stroke with a conventional length putter. Like all Dual Balance models, Futura X5 DB has a 50-gram heavier head (400 grams total) and a 50-gram counterweight in the butt of the shaft. This configuration helps many players make a proper stroke where the butt of the shaft remains pointed at the midsection. Dual Balance putters have a standard length of 38 inches with a 15-inch grip that allows the player to grip down below the counterweight for a more stable stroke. HIGH-MOI CONSTRUCTION FOR STABILITY: Futura X5 putters feature a multi-material design with a precision-milled 303 Stainless Steel body and high grade 6061 aluminum soleplate. A lighter aluminum center section also extends down the wings. The body features a soft, Silver Mist finish, contrasted by the anodized black aluminum sole plate and center. The use of aluminum allowed Cameron to hollow the area under the soleplate, and redistribute the weight to the perimeter (in the wings) to achieve a high MOI for stability. It also allowed for a thicker face and topline for feel and sound. (Futura X5 Dual Balance has an additional 50 grams under the soleplate to counterbalance the 50-gram weight in the grip.) Heel-toe weights located directly under the face also contribute to the solid feel while increasing forgiveness. “The X5 basically started from the original Futura 10 years ago. We've learned from where we've been, taken parts of the past and moved it toward the future with performance, feel and sound,†Cameron said. “But the concept has always been about moving the weight back and out. When we do that, the putter becomes more stable and the resistance to twist becomes a lot better. So with X5 we're using different materials like aluminum and stainless steel and getting that weight where it's needed most. But you also have to remember the feel, the shaft bend, the grip – all of these things have to come together, and they do with the new X5.†FACE-BALANCED DESIGN WITH NEW SINGLE BEND SHAFT: Futura X5 and X5R putters are carefully designed with a new single bend shaft with a higher bend point that produces a true face-balanced configuration, and one shaft of offset for a clean, tour-preferred appearance. “The single bend came from taking feedback from the tour and working with players in the Studio. Double bends have been around for years and for X5 we really wanted to clean up the look,†Cameron said. “We had many players say they wished that the shaft leaned at their target or on their line, so we worked to find the proper offset and lean of the shaft so at address the bend lines up pointing right at your target. That was a key one because the mechanical-industrial shape of the head and the clean mechanical-industrial bend match perfectly. What I didn't want was a heavy, flowing bend onto a mechanical head.†MATCHING GRIP FOR ENHANCED PERFORMANCE: The larger, mallet head designs of Futura X5 and X5R work in harmony with the 10-inch Matador Red Midsize grip. The grip, weighing in at 77 grams, feels great and promotes a more stable stroke. “The grip can complement or kill the design of the putter,†Cameron said. “I know that sounds strange, but grips make a difference. With blades, it's a little more handsy, a little more flowing, a little more feel. With Futura X putters, it's a little more robotic, a little more square-to-square and this larger Matador grip complements the head very well.†FUTURA X PUTTER FAMILY: Futura X5 and Futura X5R join the Futura X to form Cameron's highest MOI line of putters. The Futura X head design was the direct result of Cameron's extensive work with Titleist Brand Ambassador Adam Scott, who used a prototype version of the putter in winning the 2013 Masters Tournament. Scott, who has been using Cameron putters for more than a decade, calls his Futura X “the most stable putter I have ever played.†Precision milled from high grade 6061 aluminum, the original Futura X design combines a rear balance bar with deep heel-toe weights plus perimeter weighting under the face. The resulting deep CG provides stability throughout the stroke, while the perimeter weighting adds forgiveness and solid feel. The result is unmatched stability and a great roll. “We have three lines of putters, but this is the most futuristic, the most high-tech,†Cameron said. “Futura is different because in order to get high MOI, we have to get the weight wider and further back.†PRICE AND AVAILABILITY: Futura X5 putters are available worldwide beginning Oct. 31 through Titleist authorized golf shops. Futura X5 and X5R have a MAP of $349 ($375 MSRP). Futura X5 Dual Balance has a MAP of $399 ($425 MSRP). PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: Futura X5 / Futura X5R Loft: 3.5º Lie: 70º RH Lengths: 33â€, 34â€, 35†LH Lengths: 33â€, 34â€, 35†(X5 only) Head Material: 303 Stainless Steel with Aluminum Sole Head Finish: Silver Mist Toe Flow: Face Balanced Neck: Single Bend Offset: Full shaft Grip: Matador Red Midsize Futura X5 Dual Balance Loft: 3.5º Lie: 70º RH Lengths: 36-40'' (38†standard) LH Lengths: N/A Head Material: 303 Stainless Steel with Aluminum Sole Head Finish: Silver Mist Toe Flow: Face Balanced Neck: Single Bend Offset: Full shaft Grip: 15†Cameron Dual Balance • Note: Some lengths above are custom order only. • X5 and X5R in 1/2†lengths available by custom order. • X5 Dual Balance is available in 1/2†lengths from 36â€-40â€. • Custom Loft +/-1° Custom Lie +/-2°. • Heavier X5 and X5R models available by custom order. • Additional options available at www.scottycameron.com. 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Jmikecpa Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 I can't wait to get my hands on one of these and give it a roll. I still use a Futura and Kombi from time to time and think this would be a nice addition to the stable of putters. WITB 2024 Qi10 LS 9* HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60g 6.5 M5 15* Evenflow Black 75g 6.5 Sim Ti 22* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Sim2 Rescue 22* Diamana Thump 100x X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpcgolf Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Am I going to be the first to say this is pretty much a copy of the odyssey number 7 which was, and still is, a big hit. Driver: Taylormade 2017 M2 9.5 degree head played at 8 degrees. Fujikura speeder evolution tour spec x flex shaft tipped 1/4 inch. 3-Wood: 15 degree M2 tour. Fujikura pro 73 tour spec X flex shaft. Mizuno H5 2 iron. 4 iron: mizuno mp h4 4 iron dynamic gold s300 5-pw iron: mizuno mp 54 dynamic gold s300 52, 56, 60 wedges: cleveland 588 rotex cavity putter: 34 inch nike method 00 half circle mallet putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookieBlue7 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Wished he'd do it in a CS configuration In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrshields3 Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 I tried one when the Titleist rep was showing the new stuff at the store I frequent. Great feel and I'm a Newport fan! I would consider it. Driver: Titleist TSi3 9.0*/Accra Tour Zx475 75 x stiff Fairway: Titleist TSi2 13.5*/Fujikura Pro 2.0 Tour Spec 85 x stiff Hybrid/ Driving Iron: Titleist U505 3 iron 20*/ Project X Hzrdus RDX Smoke 90 x stiff Irons: Cobra Forged Tec 4-PW/ KBS C Taper stiff hard stepped once Wedges: Vokey SM9 50*F/ KBS C Taper x stiff Wedges: Vokey SM8 54*D/ TT DG s200 Wedges: Vokey Hand Ground 58*T/ TT DG Tour s400 Putter: Scotty Cameron Monterey 35" Ball: Titleist Pro Pro V1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmikecpa Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I pulled the trigger and have one on the way that should be here in a few days or so. I liked the feel of the putter but the speed that the ball comes off the face is going to take some getting used to. Best way I can describe it is the feel of a Kombi and the ball speed of the original Futura from the early 2000's. WITB 2024 Qi10 LS 9* HZRDUS RDX Smoke Blue 60g 6.5 M5 15* Evenflow Black 75g 6.5 Sim Ti 22* HZRDUS Red 75g 6.5 Sim2 Rescue 22* Diamana Thump 100x X Forged CB 5 - PW MMT 105 TX Jaws Raw 50*, 54* & 58* TTDG "OG" Spinner Toulon Madison BGT Fire 34.75" Z Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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