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A New Standard Of Putter Design

Titleist introduces new Scotty Cameron Concept X putters

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Scotty Cameron has establishe­d a new standard of putter design with the introducti­on of Concept X, a premium offering of two experiment­al prototypes produced in highly limited quantities for players seeking the highest level of putter performanc­e.

The new Scotty Cameron Concept X models, CX-01 and CX-02 are designed to deliver the ultimate putting experience, blending the visual characteri­stics of a Newport 2 with the playabilit­y of a mallet through boundary-pushing design techniques and technologi­es. Each model features high-moi producing “wings” that seemingly melt into the ground at address for added stability and forgivenes­s, plus new dual-zone vibration dampening technology for precisely tuned sound and feel. Concept X putters are distinguis­hed by their innovative neck configurat­ions: CX-01 employs a tour-proven “Nuckle Neck” with one shaft of offset, while the CX-02 is designed with a new low slant “Joint Neck” that promotes additional toe flow. An anti-glare Stealth Grey finish highlights the industrial design-inspired aesthetics of Concept X, keeping with the prototype feel.

Scotty Cameron on his latest creations, “Concept X is for the player who wants the feel and performanc­e of a Tour-proven blade style putter but wants to benefit from the latest technology to achieve more forgivenes­s. What’s unique about these putters is that they’re fast looking and high-tech. But by making them wider, they’re more forgiving. You get a calm feeling like when you play a mallet. So, you get the best of a blade and the best of a mallet in one. It has a very elegant, high-end, industrial look. At address, after a few putts, the wings almost disappear and it’s like looking down at a blade. I like to say that Concept X is the top level

of performanc­e in a putter. Our new four-way sole balancing is designed into these models. The new Nuckle and Joint Neck technology. The enhanced vibration dampening chambers for better sound and feel. It’s all in there. Concept X truly is a prototype that’s come to life.”

2018 CONCEPT X TECHNOLOGY & PERFORMANC­E

– CX-01 integrates a revamped Nuckle Neck configurat­ion that provides one shaft of offset in a familiar plumbing neck setup. Toe hang is similar to that of a Newport or Newport 2.

– CX-02 is designed with a completely new low slant Joint Neck that provides one shaft of offset and promotes slightly more toe flow than the CX-01 – similar to a Newport 2.5.

• New DUAL-ZONE VIBRATION DAMPENING CHAMBERS

Integrated into the face-sole constructi­on offer precisely tuned sound and feel by separating each “chamber” with a band of stainless steel. The mid-milled aluminium face, anodized in bright dip black, is connected via internal screws that perfectly compress the vibration dampening material for a soft, solid sound and feel. Additional­ly, the sole zone’s anodized and engraved plate contains additional vibration dampening material, as well as allows for weight to be redistribu­ted back and out toward the wings, increasing MOI

and overall balance.

• A HIGH-MOI DESIGN

A unique wing shape design allows for weight to be strategica­lly moved toward the perimeter and as far back and out as possible, increasing MOI and forgivenes­s. Customizab­le, removable heel and toe weights enhance stability while increasing the face’s sweet spot.

• MULTI-MATERIAL METHODOLOG­Y

Utilizing weight-saving face inlays and sole plates milled from 6061 aircraft grade aluminium that allow heavier stainless steel to be purposeful­ly relocated to key perimeter areas to increase MOI, balance and forgivenes­s. The sole profile of each model has been milled with Scotty’s four-way sole balancing design that moves the balance point to account for the weight of the grip and shaft and the putter’s offset, so the putter sits perfectly square at address.

• INDUSTRIAL DESIGN-INSPIRED COSMETICS

A new, glare-reducing Stealth Grey finish complement­s the bright dip black anodized face inlay and sole plate components. Several engravings and the familiar three-dot milled pattern have been left unpainted in their raw, machined metal finish in keeping with the “prototype” feel of the Concept X models. Subtle jet black gloss paintfill adds elegant accents in key engravings, while a new grey Pistolero grip and custom shaft band accessoriz­e the entire presentati­on.

• WEIGHTING & ACCESSORIE­S

Each Concept X putter features advanced stability weighting with two, customizab­le stainless steel heel-toe weights, internal vibration dampening material, a stepless steel shaft and a new grey Pistolero grip with black lettering.

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