Equipment
Flatstick fantasy: 2nd Swing’s Putter Reserve is a wonder to behold
The 2nd Swing Putter Reserve in Scottsdale is a dream destination for golf equipment lovers, blending elements of a museum and high-end gallery to showcase some of the rarest and most unique putters in the game. Nestled within the 2nd Swing vault, this dedicated space features putters displayed in glass cases alongside a striking “headcover wall” with collectible covers available for purchase. The collection includes everything from limited-edition Ping “Patent 55” putters to ultra-rare Scotty Cameron designs, including pre-Titleist handmade models and fully restored masterpieces.
Beyond its stunning array of putters, the Reserve also houses exclusive one-of-a-kind pieces, like a newly acquired series of 24k gold-plated Scotty Cameron putters commemorating legendary tour victories — including Tiger Woods’ historic Tiger Slam set. Whether you’re an avid collector, a putter aficionado, or simply a golfer who appreciates craftsmanship, the Putter Reserve offers an experience like no other—a true golfer’s paradise in the heart of Scottsdale.
We wanted to learn a little more about this golf equipment Shangri-La, and 2nd Swing’s Ryan Helin was kind enough to answer all our questions.
GolfWRX: GolfWRXers are familiar with 2nd Swing as the destination for new and pre-owned clubs. However, they may not be familiar with your Putter Seserve in Scottsdale. What can you tell us about it?
Ryan Helin: Our “Putter Reserve” is a dedicated space within our Scottsdale store where we display our coolest and most unique putters within the 2nd Swing Vault! The Putter Reserve is a bit of a crossover between a museum and a high-end art gallery, as the space features both for-sale and not-for-sale items. Putters are housed in glass casing, and the “headcover wall” features cool headcovers available for purchase.
GolfWRX: How did this come about? What’s the origin story?
RH: We’re constantly striving to create top-tier experiences in our stores, giving customers even more reasons to stop by and discover exclusive finds they won’t see anywhere else. As our collection of limited edition putters grew, we realized we needed a dedicated space to showcase them while offering a unique experience for golfers. We can’t urge those who have yet to see the golfer’s paradise that is our Scottsdale location strongly enough to rectify that as soon as possible!
GolfWRX: Can you highlight a couple of examples from the reserve?
RH: The Putter Reserve currently showcases all four models from the Ping “Patent 55” collection, released throughout 2022 to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the iconic Anser design patent. The Anser revolutionized putter design and paved the way for countless future models, making this limited-edition release a fitting tribute to its lasting legacy.
GolfWRX: For Scotty Cameron enthusiasts, I know you have a few impressive items! Can you share some of those putters?
RH: There’s no shortage of awesome Scotty Cameron putters in the Putter Reserve! I’ll narrow it down to a “top 3” and highlight some of the more unique models that might not be as well-known.
“Scott Cameron” SCM Handmade Putter – During my 10 years at 2nd Swing, I’ve encountered only a handful of these Handmade putters. They date back to a time before Scotty Cameron officially produced putters under the Titleist name, with all stamping done entirely by hand by Scotty himself!
Scotty Cameron Golo Tour Proto Knucklehead – Who doesn’t love a welded plumber’s neck? This Tour Golo is one of the most unique we’ve encountered, featuring Scotty’s signature “Knucklehead” pipe neck, a sleek blacked-out sole and face, and a limited-edition U.S. Open-themed SuperStroke grip. A true standout for any collector or player!
Scotty Cameron French Laundry Fastback 1.5 Putter – This rare putter arrived in rough shape, but given its exclusivity, we knew it deserved a second chance. So, we sent it to the Scotty Cameron Custom Shop for a full restoration, returning it to its original glory with a stunning Chromatic Bronze finish. With only 60 ever released in honor of world-renowned chef Thomas Keller, this is number 44.
GolfWRX: I’ve heard tell of an upcoming gold putter series. Anything you can tell us about that?
RH: We recently collaborated with a collector to acquire an exclusive collection of one-of-a-kind Scotty Cameron putters, each plated in 24k gold! Crafted by Scotty himself between 1997 and 2002, these putters commemorate Tour victories from those seasons. They were later showcased at the PGA Show for that season, helping Cameron establish his name early in his career.
The collection includes putters honoring legendary players such as Tiger Woods, David Duval, Phil Mickelson, Justin Leonard, Sergio Garcia, and more. The crown jewel of the collection is a complete set of all four putters used by Tiger Woods during the historic “Tiger Slam,” commemorating his incredible feat of holding all four Major titles following his victory at the 2001 Masters. The 1997 wave is also particularly special, with each putter hand-stamped on the face with the winner’s name and tournament details. Every putter is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) and a nameplate, making it ready for display.
The collection is now on display at our Scottsdale store, within the Putter Reserve, as well as our Dallas store location. Feedback from our customers who have seen the collection in person has been fantastic. This is truly a must-see for any golf enthusiast!
2nd Swing’s Scottsdale store is located at 9130 E Talking Stick Way in The Pavilions at Talking Stick Shopping Center.
Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
We’re proud to once again partner with 2nd Swing Golf to bring you GolfWRX Members Choice 2025! 2nd Swing has more than 150,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here.
What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
| Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
| Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
| Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
| Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
| Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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