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Review: Titleist Scotty Cameron Newport Detour

Golfing rule number 1,337: The more talented the golfer, the uglier the gear (Tiger being the exception). Example? The Newport Detour, with its hideous orange grip and accents. Address is solid at contact, but shots are difficult to line up — especially tricky ones on steep uphill grades or slick greens. Still, with a lot […]
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Rating:

6/10

WIRED
Like a post-round brewsky, less head is a good thing: The diminutive Detour is not as distracting as some other models. Counterweight is easy to adjust.
TIRED
Garish, bright orange grip is more irritating to hold than to look at. Small clubface leaves little room for error.

Golfing rule number 1,337: The more talented the golfer, the uglier the gear (Tiger being the exception). Example? The Newport Detour, with its hideous orange grip and accents. Address is solid at contact, but shots are difficult to line up — especially tricky ones on steep uphill grades or slick greens. Still, with a lot of practice and time at the pitch 'n' putt, this is a potent club. Just don't give in to the temptation to get matching knickers.