Scotty Cameron is known for making some of the best putters on the market today and when I got the opportunity to try out the new Studio Select Kombi mallet putter, I was really curious to see what all the hype is about. A putter is just a putter? Right?
Look and Feel
The Scotty Cameron Studio Select Kombi is part technical, three-point-weighted mallet and part free-flowing, melt-into-the-ground putting machine with its smooth curves and sleek styling. The Kombi has a futuristic look and feel, that the most discerning golfer would appreciate. The player-preferred shape milled from 6061 aircraft aluminum flows into the ground from the topline to the rear, and when you address the ball. The sole of the putter has three stainless steel sole weights that give the putter head the proper weight. This combination of of weight and aesthetics work in harmony to create a mallet putter with amazing balance and form.
The topline features a high-contrast T-shaped sightline which reduces visual thickness and makes face alignment very easy. I found myself marveling at superior craftsmanship and beginning to understand why people love Scotty Cameron putters so much. Additionally, the Kombi has a clean, double-bend stepless shaft with full offset for an unobstructed view at address, coupled with a red Scotty Cameron Golf Pride cord grip.
Performance
The Scotty Cameron Studio Select Kombi features a three point weighting system that lowers the center of gravity deep into the rear of the putter to stabilize the face throughout the stroke for a great roll, forgiveness on off-center hits, and superior sound and feel. I found the Kombi to be extremely responsive, you knew immeadiately if your putt was hit poorly. The ball would roll straight and effortlessly across the green when struck on the sweet spot of the milled 6061 aircraft aluminum face. I was simply amazed at the responsiveness and sound of the Kombi. You’ll definitely be able to tell a properly struck putt from a poorly struck putt not just by how your ball responds but by the amount of feel. A well struck putt will feel effortless and buttery like, while a poorly hit putt will not feel nearly as good and more dull like.
Does it mean your putts will go straight even if the putter face is not square at impact? No. On putts where I didn’t square the face at impact, the ball would still roll smoothly and my misses were not as bad due to the low center of gravity. You have to understand that all the technology in the world is not going to correct bad putting mechanics. Technology can only do so much.
The Studio Select weighting system allows the weight of the putter head to be perfectly matched with the player’s preferred shaft length by have the heel and toe circular weight adjusted at the factory. Only on the Kombi can you adjust the third weight on the rear of the Kombi can be adjusted at the factory as well. This is great for players who are looking to tweak the Kombi’s setup, but I was perfectly content with the stock factory setup.
The topline on the Scotty Cameron Studio Select Kombi is t-shaped and uses a high contrast red sightliness to make aligning the face so easy and effortless. I thought the high contrast red color of the sight lines would be a distraction, but I found it to be more helpful on both short and long putts. I also really liked the how the sight line along the rear edge of the misted topline reduces visual thickness of the Kombi.
Advanced technology and superior craftsmanship give the Kombi the performance attributes you expect from a Scotty Cameron putter. I now understand why Tiger Woods hasn’t stopped using a Scotty Cameron putter. The Studio Select Kombi is no exception.
If you haven’t tried a Scotty Cameron Putter or your looking for a new mallet putter, you need to checkout the Studio Select Kombi.
The Scotty Cameron Studio Select Kombi™ putters are avaialable in Standard (33″, 34″ (model tested), 35″), Mid (42″, 43″, 44″) and Long (48″, 50″)
Scotty Cameron Studio Select Kombi retails for $299
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Is that it ?
This review is almost word for word from the scotty cameron
website. Great work on doing your research …. NOT !
How did it feel ? did you hit it straight ?
Man you have a lot to learn about golf reviews !
Thanks Bob for the feedback. If you watch the video or read the review I do discuss feel of the putter as being responsive when hitting the sweet spot of the putter, etc. I did hit the putter straight and there were times when I didn’t also, which has more to do with my putting stroke than the putter. From a forgiveness standpoint, when you miss hit the misses are not as bad.
Thanks
R
Rob,
This putter, although intriguing, is made of aluminum, which is a concern for me due to aluminum’s lighter weight than steel. I sense this could result on public courses…of putts left short. Any thoughts on the feel in terms of “weight” and putting results in varied or less than perfect greens? My prior experience with an aluminum Nike putter left a sour taste in my mouth, so perhaps I am a bit paranoid.
Steve,
I don’t think the weight will be an issue, since the Studio Select Kombi has weights that are factory installed on the sole, which you can have them customized. This will help with less twisting and more MOI. I didn’t find myself leaving putts short while playing this putter and I play public and municipal golf courses in Chicago, where the greens can be not so perfect sometimes. If you like mallet putters, go and try this putter out and see how it feels, before purchasing it. Don’t let prior experiences cloud your judgement, you never know, you might be passing up on a good putter. Good Luck!
R
Nice review! I purchased the Kombi in 34 inch length three weeks ago. The feel and weight of this mallet are perfect. I have played other mallets from Odyssey and Ping. I find the Kombi to be the best yet. The kraftmanship is top notch. My putts per round has dropped from 30 to an average of 27. This is huge and the confidence I have on the greens continues to grow. I recommend this putter to anyone looking for a mallet!