Putters are more about personal preference. If you're pulling your putts, it's a stroke issue.

Now that mallets have both face balance and partial toe hang models, there are options. Newports have a lot of toe hang. Sounds like the toe hang may be too much for your stroke closing the face too early.

I’ve used the 7.5 (LH/RH) and now that I’ve come over to the dark side putting (RH) full time, I’ve had some success demoing the 9.5 in store. It is ever so slightly more toe hang than the 7.5 and isn’t as prone to push as the 7.5. That’s an issue for me on very long lag putts.

I was fit to the 7.5 (LH) in a SAM studio. The 7 & 9 models are face-balanced. It was this fitting where I found I was between face balanced and high toe hang.

I would consider the new phantom line...any of these models will be forgiving compared to the Newport 2.

Cheers

I switched from a Newport 2 to a Phantom 5.5 about a year ago. I have been happy with forgiveness on off-center strikes and speed control on lag puts. Still struggle with face and path control on shorter putts, which seem to be mostly caused by turning my head during the backstroke and lifting my head trying to watch my putt miss left or right.

I would recommend a fitting and possibly a coach. SAM putt lab may help identify a flaw in your stroke and a coach would be best to help fix the problem.

I would repeat what Brian said. I did the same switch about 5 months ago and could not be happier. It has been a huge confidence boost for me on the green. Speed control was a big issue for me and my misses are more likely from path these days.

Give the new Phantoms a chance!
I’m considering the 5’s and the 7’s.
Excellent in so many ways!

Cheers,
Dr. K

Dr. K - Did you end up with a Phantom?

I agree with Chris. Consider the new Phantom line. I also suggest getting a putter fitting. That will look at loft and lie which could assist with the stroke.

Regardless of which putter you use, the pulling of putts will continue until you address the root cause. It could be an alignment issue and/or swing path issue. ideally, get professional help and build some practice drills to keep you from reverting back into you old ways. That said, changing up the style might help. Give the Phantom series a try.

Check out the new phantom lineup for sure! Stay away from the .5 versions as those will have more toe hang. I had this issue as well and went with a phantom x5s which is the center shafted model and I absolutely love it!

Putting is personal and I would recommend a fitting. Keep in mind that many tour pros are switching from blades to mallet putters. I'm sure a major reason is forgiveness. Good luck!

I just switched from a Newport to the phantom 5. I love the 3 dot alignment. On the SAM I have a slight arc, but the phantom 5 performance was unmatched even though its face balanced and designed for more straight arc. My miss is in the heel and through 3 rounds this week and a few hours in the putting green I’ve yet to find a putter as forgiving. I thought I’d be 5.5 style as I’ve always used a more offset neck but the 5 feels like it was built for me. Love it!

I just switched to the Del Mar and I can’t explain it but just the way it sits at address has vastly increased my confidence on putts. I love the look of a blade and the weight of a mallet so this was a perfect balance for me. I would definitely recommend giving the Del Mar a try.

I was fitted into the Newport 2 and like the putter a lot but the results have not been the best. I have been working with someone on my alignment but i think i need a little more forgiveness. I'm a lefty and wanted a 5.5 but Scotty removed the left hand option so I've been considering the 7.5 as an alternative.

Same with me. I’m lefty and I’m having trouble with distance putts. I just ordered the 7.5 and like you I wanted the 5.5 but they don’t have that option. I would like to get more feedback from guys that own the 7.5.

I was also using my special select newport, super select newport 2 going back and forth over the year’s depending on which one was behaving until I picked up the more forgiving super select newport 2+ which I didn’t think I would find any better? Enter the Xperimental GoLo 6.2 and 11 Long Design I added to the collection and all my newports are on the bench.

I love my Newport 2. Admittedly, it is not for everyone. Especially if you were not fitted properly. But I agree with some of the other responses in this post, an issue with the 'pulls' may require fine tuning and the help of a PGA pro.

I added a 2024 Phantom 9.5 to my lineup. My gamer is a 2019 Laguna - there is nothing wring with the Laguna but when I tried the 9.5 it just felt a little better. I switch between the two now and then....The mallet definitely felt a little more forgiving...

You might want to consider a putter fitting. Your natural stroke may be suited to a certain type of putter.

Changing grips often works wonders. I used a Newport 2 putter for many years. I have problems with short putts with the Phantom 5 and have gone back to using my NP2. Changing to an SS pistol gt1 grip or the new sc custom shop grip works very well for me.

Also, I like the thicker topline on the older NP2 putter more. Gives me more control.

I plan on getting a putter fitting in the near future. I was fit a couple of years ago and ended up with a different brand which did not stay in the bag very long. Big problem I have is pulling putts. The Phantom 5s is on my radar and hope to try it out soon.