Can you get a putter milled?
Emily Ross
Published Jan 07, 2026
A milled putter is made from one piece of steel that goes through a complex milling process. An insert putter has an insert made of a variety of different materials in the face of the putter. Many people like the milled putter because it feels as though it has a more stable impact.
Is a milled putter worth it?
Honestly, when it comes to performance, there isn't anything a milled putter will do better than one that's cast. It's simply a matter of personal preference and what you want your putter to say about you.
What does milling on a putter do?
The unique milling pattern (optimized for all six putter models) ensures that roll distance on both center hits and those closer to the heel and toe is roughly the same. The deep CNC-milled grooves also help provide a soft feel at impact.
Are all Scotty Cameron putters milled?
Check out Scotty's thoughts on milling, as well as his most recent demonstration of his Twisty neck in this video, and rest assured that all Scotty Cameron putters—including the current Special Select and Phantom X putter lines—are 100% milled and built in the USA.
What is milled steel putter?
A CNC milled putter is a a golf putter that is machined out of one solid piece of material, typically steel. Varying materials will offer different feel and sound profiles, but most common are stainless and 1018 carbon steel.
39 related questions foundAre milled putters less forgiving?
There won't be much of a difference in sound and these putters are generally very forgiving. Direction won't be too badly affected but distance could be way off. With the milled putter, if you miss the sweet spot the click sound immediately lets you know.
Are milled putters better?
A CNC milled putter is actually a putter that has been milled out of a brick of aluminum which allows them to be extremely exact, and more importantly, adds more consistency to your putting.
Why are Scotty Camerons so good?
Cameron credits years of video research with helping him design putters that feel good in a golfer's hands. He cites the characteristic soft trailing edge of his putter heads as a reason golfers like his putters, explaining that the feel of the soft edge helps to lessen the tension many players encounter when putting.
Can you buy putters directly from Scotty Cameron?
Can I purchase a putter directly from the Scotty's Custom Shop? No, we do not sell putters at Scotty's Custom Shop. However, the Custom Shop offers many other services and accessories that are specific to Scotty Cameron by Titleist products.
Is it worth buying a Scotty Cameron putter?
For the golfer that can understand the difference between a great feeling putter and a cheap putter, a Scotty Cameron putter is worth the money. For a new player who doesn't even understand how to putt yet, they are too expensive.
What's the difference between milled and cast?
Milled lead is manufactured by passing a solid slab of lead back and forth on a rolling mill between closing rollers. Machine cast lead, on the other hand, is produced by dipping a rotating water- cooled drum into a bath of molten lead.
What putter does Jordan Spieth use?
Spieth has had the same putter in the bag for 10 years or so now - a Scotty Cameron Circle T 009. He said of the putter, "The 009 was my favourite putter [as a junior golfer]. Adam Scott and Geoff Ogilvy, two of my favourite golfers, used it, and that got me.
What is Tiger Woods putter?
Tiger Woods currently uses a Scotty Cameron Newport 2 GSS putter. It is a blade-style Anser putter that has been in his bag for all of his biggest wins.
Do putter inserts wear out?
A putter's polymer insert could begin to "dry out," which could affect the resiliency, performance and feel. Composite inserts, meanwhile, could experience fatigue that would eventually lead to cracking in the resin that could begin to break some of the carbon fibers and lead to performance loss.
How much is Scotty Cameron fitting?
The fee for a fitting is $350 for a two hour session (“Fee”). Customers will need a valid credit card in order to hold a reservation. Your credit card will be charged 50% of the Fee as a non-refundable deposit. If you purchase a putter on the same day as your fitting, you will receive a $50 credit on the Fee.
What putter does Phil Mickelson use?
Which putter does Phil Mickelson use? According to reports, Mickelson has been using the Odyssey Stroke Lab Black Ten putter as well as an Odyssey Versa #9 model. Having said that, Mickelson apparently leans towards the “Odyssey White Hot XG Blade PM” these days.
What does toe flow mean in a putter?
(By the way, the amount that the clubface of a putter opens and closes during a putting stroke is called "toe flow." The more toe hang a putter has, the more toe flow it will have.
What is the #1 putter on PGA Tour?
1 Putter on the PGA Tour.
Is a blade or mallet putter better?
While most golfers traditionally start off with a blade putter in their bag, mallet putters have gained popularity with advancements in control and stability through the stroke. Players with an arc stroke tend to perform better with blades because of the weight distribution between the heel and toe.
How much is Tiger Woods putter worth?
Just a few months ago, one of Tiger Woods' backup Scotty Cameron putters used during the 2000 season was sold at auction for a whopping $393,300 (read that story here).
Are expensive putters worth it?
Are expensive golf putters worth it? The answer is both yes and no. For most people, the mid level, top brand putter is likely to be just as good. Expensive putters are made with the best materials out there and they are typically worth the money.
What is CNC milled face?
“The CNC milling allows us to have tighter tolerances so we can make a thinner face and still be within the USGA and R&A limits. “Most other manufacturers have to make a wider tolerance just to be legal, which lowers their average CT (elasticity of the clubface) slightly.”
What does SSS mean Scotty Cameron?
This putter is flashy. SSS on the neck means Surgical Stainless Steel.
Can you replace the insert on an Odyssey putter?
You can change it anytime! With the painting done, it was time to put the pieces back together. I worked with Charles at Spry Evolutions to get a nice carbon fiber insert for the face. This carbon fiber is the same that is used on Formula 1 cars and is made in Italy.
What putter does Bryson Dechambeau use?
Bryson currently uses a SIK Pro C-Series Armlock putter. It's a rare model to be seen on the PGA Tour and it allows Bryson to putt in his very particular way.