Equipment
Forum Thread of the Day: “Charley Hoffman’s custom Scotty Cameron putter”
Today’s Forum Thread of the Day showcases Charley Hoffman’s custom Scotty Cameron Putter. The putter, which Hoffman used recently at the QBE shootout, has quite a nostalgic feel to it, although it appears the majority of our members are not too enamored with the new flatstick.
Check out the full thread and all of the photos here.
Here is what some of our members have been saying about Hoffman’s putter, but make sure to check out the entire thread and have your say at the link below.
- Meanmachinemoe: “Hoping this is a preview of his 2019 line-up so I won’t be tempted. UGLY!”
- evansmar004: “The top is not good looking….but I love walking the Scotty dog”
- cxx: “You guys are funny. The only beauty in a putter is how many putts find the bottom of the cup.”
Entire Thread: “Charley Hoffman’s custom Scotty Cameron putter”
Tour Edge Golf has today introduced the all-new Exotics mini driver, engineered to deliver a powerful combination of speed, control, and versatility in the long game.
The Exotics Mini combines a titanium face with a stainless-steel body in design to balance ball speed with stability and control, creating a versatile option at the top end of the bag.
At the core of the design is Tour Edge’s proprietary Combo Brazing technology, a high-precision thermal bonding process that seamlessly fuses a titanium cup face to a stainless-steel body into a single, continuous structure. By eliminating energy loss found in traditional multi-piece constructions, Combo Brazing is designed to deliver faster face response, more efficient energy transfer, and a uniquely powerful yet controlled feel.
The multi-material construction also allows mass to be positioned lower and deeper in the head in a bid to increase stability, while the thin titanium face is engineered to maintain ball speed across a wider impact area.
“While the initial goal was to enhance control and versatility in the long game, Combo Brazing ultimately drove measurable gains in ball speed and distance within the mini driver category. In robot testing, we’ve documented higher ball speeds, higher launch, reduced spin, and increased carry and total distance compared to leading models.” – Vice President of R&D Matt Neeley
In addition to distance performance, the Exotics mini emphasizes forgiveness through a heavier stainless-steel body that shifts mass toward the perimeter. This configuration increases MOI relative to traditional all-titanium mini drivers, helping preserve ball speed and directional stability on off-center strikes. Paired with Pyramid Face Technology from the Exotics metalwood line, the design is intended to support consistent speed across the face.
To further enhance MOI, a lightweight carbon fiber crown frees additional mass that is strategically repositioned low and deep in the head in design to improve stability and promote optimal launch with controlled spin.
“We designed the Mini to be about five millimeters shallower than other mini drivers on the market. That change improves playability off the deck. From a clean fairway lie, it can function as a strong 3-wood alternative while still providing control off the tee.” – Tour Edge CEO David Glod
An adjustable hosel system allows for loft and lie tuning to dial in trajectory and shot shape, while a fixed 13-gram rear weight helps stabilize the head through impact to improve dispersion consistency. The Exotics Mini Driver is available in 11.5 and 13.5-degree lofts in right-handed models.
Pricing & Availability
The Exotics Mini Driver is available for pre-order beginning today for $399.99 USD at touredge.com, and will be available for purchase at retail outlets worldwide on May 22, 2026.
In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:
“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly.
My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions in response.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
- MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
- dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”
Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @pianoman0123 has a 2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade combo up for grabs.
From the listing: “2024 Wilson Staff CB/Blade Combo. 4-8 irons are CB’s and the 9,PW are Blades. 5-PW have Project X 6.0 Shafts and the 4 Iron has a Steelfiber CW110 Stiff Shaft. Standard Length, Lie and Lofts. These are in very good condition the shafts just don’t work for me. Like new Lamkin Grips on the 5-PW and a stock Golf Pride on the 4 Iron. $525 OBO.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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shawn
Dec 14, 2018 at 7:24 pm
Neurotic gearhead deadheads need status clubs in their WITB arsenal of weapons to cover up their impotence on the golf course. Many don’t even play their clubs for fear of scratching them… and when new models come on the market they go into a buying frenzy. Sick.. sad.. stupid… sooooo obvious
James
Dec 14, 2018 at 4:10 pm
Besides the Futura, this guy is the biggest rip-off artist of all time. $89 Ping putters remade W/ sharper & cleaner edges and a $200 finish.
What a joke…knocking off one of the best selling putters of all time.
yeah, I’m officially a hater – NOW
NRJyzr
Dec 22, 2018 at 9:05 am
When it came to market, someone on another forum dredged up an old design suggesting the Futura was also a copy. Don’t remember the particulars, unfortunately.
HDTVMAN
Dec 14, 2018 at 12:45 pm
Be original! This is a Zebra knock-off, and so many putters (majority) are Ping Anser knock-offs. Just buy a Ping…why pay for the wannabe!
shawn
Dec 14, 2018 at 7:27 pm
Younger geardeads don’t know about RAM Zebras or PING Anser. They just slobber over SC because many tour golfers are paid to play them. Bunch of lemmings….
JustWellsy
Dec 14, 2018 at 11:47 am
So many haters, haha. I’m sure Scotty loves that.
Mark Baldree
Dec 14, 2018 at 11:05 am
Been waiting for a someone to remake the Zebra! Love it! I’d buy one in a heartbeat if available. One of the best designs ever, first adjustable putter.
Rusty
Dec 14, 2018 at 1:04 pm
I agree! I have about 10 old Zebras, but would love an updated version like this one.
MCoz
Dec 14, 2018 at 7:40 am
That why he is known as “Donny Xerox” (Donald Scott Cameron) to some of the old timers. I have several of the original Zebras. Gene Littler is the first guy to win big with it before T. Watson.
dan janyja
Dec 14, 2018 at 3:02 pm
Raymond Floyd played the Zebra also.
ogo
Dec 13, 2018 at 6:30 pm
Didn’t the RAM Zebra have black lines on top with a white sweet spot line…. while this Cameron copy has white lines with a GREEN center line??!!! Now that is a new and improved feature and worth every $$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$ for this incredible technological feat!!!!!
KEvinS
Dec 13, 2018 at 10:12 am
Regardless of whether SC did it himself, or more likely, Hoffman asked SC to do something along these lines, I love it. My old, original Zebra (shallower face) is still in great shape and, to be honest, was always a great performer on faster greens. The head was still light enough, yet face balanced, so that lightening-like downhillers were quite manageable. I ended up installing a thicker grip on it called a “Shark,” but then since I don’t really play greens 11-12 every day, gave it up for different, head-heavier models. I’d still maintain that for average PGA Tour greens, such a putter would be a very good choice for many touring pros.
Rusty
Dec 14, 2018 at 1:08 pm
All you have to do to make a Zebra heavier, is unscrew the sole plate, then undo the nut underneath and add a few washers. Then just tighten…
TC
Dec 13, 2018 at 7:33 am
I never liked Scotty Cameron putters or Scotty himself, but I will say this that he is a marketing genius.. Anyone that can get upwards of $9000 for a putter or $1000 for a headcover is a genius and he loves all these nuts that buy all his products. Scotty probably laughs all the way to the bank.
Bark Chuck
Dec 13, 2018 at 4:40 am
I raced to the nearest Nevada Bob’s Golf & Tennis after Tom Watson ripped Augusta’s greens with that gray Zebra!! What’s putter that was! How does Snotty Cameron get away with this? Just a consummate thief!!
shawn
Dec 13, 2018 at 1:16 am
SCOPY COPYRON…. good putters at relatively reasonable prices for gullible goffers.
Gun Violent
Dec 12, 2018 at 8:57 pm
So sad. I am done with Scotty. In fact, I had been done with him for a while, he should not be allowed to make money copying others.
https://tinyurl.com/yayf9nyx
Murv
Dec 12, 2018 at 10:55 pm
Ditto!
Brandon
Dec 12, 2018 at 8:19 pm
If I had a time machine I would go back and rip everyone else’s ideas off, mill the face, and laugh my way back to my mansion.
Tommy
Dec 12, 2018 at 8:09 pm
I used one of those for a decade (Ram Zebra), with great success. Another “original” Cameron design
Todd Barrow
Dec 12, 2018 at 7:19 pm
Copy Cameron. a complete con artist conjured up with the Titleist marketing machine. not bad though for a guy who used to work at Ray Cook in the customer service dept.
william
Dec 12, 2018 at 5:51 pm
How does a guy become so famous and rich from stealing all his ideas?
Brian McGranahan
Dec 12, 2018 at 3:39 pm
Lol. Tell Hoffman that Scotty found this at an estate sale for $1.
ogo
Dec 12, 2018 at 2:25 pm
Zinc die cast Scotty?… like the old Ram Zebra?!! 😮
ogo
Dec 12, 2018 at 7:10 pm
… and $349… with the Scotty logo. 😮 😮
A. Commoner
Dec 12, 2018 at 1:35 pm
With a big bunch of putters, I think of my Zebra as an ‘old reliable.’
joro
Dec 12, 2018 at 1:14 pm
So the great copier is at it again and the lovers of copycat Putters are probably drooling to get one. I bought a couple of leftie Zebras for 10 Bucks each I would gladly sell for a couple of Hundred each.
Tom
Dec 12, 2018 at 12:35 pm
Oh, a Scotty copy of a Ram Zebra…nuttin new.
Ian
Dec 12, 2018 at 12:41 pm
My Dad has a Zebra putter – that’s why this looked so familiar.
JP
Dec 12, 2018 at 5:28 pm
But put a Circle T on it and it’s a $39 putter that sells for $2,500+