New Cameron Putter Real or Knock off ???

[3puttpar]

Can anyone help me with this question...

I have a new Cameron Studio Selec Newport 2. I have used one before (borrowed) but after using this putter it doesn't feel the same nor does the ball sound right when coming off the putter face.

Any help is appreciated.

[spackler]

I would take it in to GolfTown and compare it side by side with a real one. It's always hard to do the comparison from pictures and you would have a much better idea if you compared it to the real thing. That said, I am a bit suspicious about yours for a couple reasons. First of all, the Select Newports (and yours is a Newport, not an Newport 2) don't come with flangelines. Could've been added later, but that's a red flag off the top. Secondly, the engraving on the face looks off to me. The dots look too small and too far apart, and also misaligned over the 'Cameron' script. Also the font on the 'Cameron' looks a bit thin. Again, it's hard to tell without a real one sitting here, but that would be easy to compare with a real one at GT.

Another test you might want to try is to see if a magnet sticks to it. A real select is stainless steel and non-magnetic. Often times fake selects are made from carbon steel, which is magnetic.

[Ginker]

I too fear that it is not real. It looks like the sole says newport 2 but it has rounded bumpers of a Newport. Newports do not have sight lines.

[spackler]

I too fear that it is not real. It looks like the sole says newport 2 but it has rounded bumpers of a Newport. Newports do not have sight lines.

Not sure how I missed that one. That's obviously a clincher. It is definitely a Newport head shape not a Newport 2.

[Big Johnny69]

And aren't the real Scotty h/cs made at a 90* angle or less at the crease? This one is obviously more than 90*.

[3puttpar]

Thanks guys.

I tried the magnet test and well it doesn't stick to it.

Secondly I looked at the scotty cameron website and found huge discrepancies with the engraving on the face.

The E in Cameron is smaller than the rest of the letters and as you guys had mentioned.... the dots are way too far apart.

So now for the last test at GT. Even though I'm pretty sure it's a fake.

Thanks again.

[Andy4Par]

Where did you get this putter from? Local sale? I think its just aweful the amount of fakes out there. Good luck at GT.

[northern33]

That is definitely fake. Too bad. Very discouraging the amount of fake Scotty's out there.

[calleygolf]

And that's why you don't buy from anyone that isn't an authorized Titleist/Scotty dealer.

[spackler]

And that's why you don't buy from anyone that isn't an authorized Titleist/Scotty dealer.

You can get them from other sources, just make sure you know who and what you're dealing with. Do your homework.

[kilmidyke]

Man I hate it when people get burned like this, everything about that putter screams fake. Contact Titleist and report the person who sold it to you. Acushnet/Titleist take this very seriously indeed. If it came off ebay, then report the fake item to ebay & paypal and you should hopefully be able to get your money back.

If anyone is looking to buy a Cameron putter, ask some questions on here or other forums before you buy. There is lots of info out there and way more good guys than rip-off artists. Check out the cameron section here, or TCC, Putter Talk, GolfWrx the guys on all of these forums know the putters and what to look for to spot a fake.

Spackler is right, there are a ton of great guys buying and selling legit Camerons right here on this forum. I dont recall ever seeing a fake Cameron being listed on here, TCC, Putter talk or GolfWrx.

I feel for you. Hopefully you will get refunded and the seller will get whats due to him!

[racmbs]

Big time fake.....

[3puttpar]

Thanks again everyone. I appreciate the knowledge and discussions on here.

The putter wasn't mine and the purchaser didn't pay much for it.

I think he bought it off a web site in China..... So that should have said it all

Thanks again everyone, it's great to see people taking the time and having the interest to inform the community when needed.

[par72]

Definitely fake....but depending on how it feels and what it costs not necessarily a bad buy...

[Bill Wood]

That's really too bad 3putt. Your putter just doesn't look right. I'm looking for a Scotty at the moment and only buying from Ottawa members, or members on TGN. I'm shopping for a 1.5 newport and there's not many around. I've been doing some homework and the best advice I can give you is to stay off Ebay, and try the www.cameroncollector.com site. It's interesting and can give you lots of tips. Sorry about the buy - but with anything collectable, copies will always inevitably happen. Good luck on your next Scotty. I'm still looking for mine.
-Bill-

[hack99]

I would say it's a fake compared to mine the CAMERON under the 3 dots on the face don't match up and the headcover seems to be to shiny and my serial # is further up the shaft .. Sorry I would contact seller and ask for my money back if he dosen't tell him you will report to Scotty Cameron I have attached their web site for reporting Fake Camerons .... Hope this Helps


http://www.scottycameron.com/counterfeitreport.aspx