Inspired by Adam Scott

Rating: 5 points
Pros: Cool gamer makes for a cool Limited Edition
Cons: Scott's from Oz.

Scotty Cameron recently announced that he will be creating what should become a new "Inspired By" limited edition putter, modeled after Adam Scott. As a fan of Scott and Scotty, I can't help but be excited. The design potential has everyone on edge... it'll most certainly be a mid slant... but what type of head shape? Will it be an 009/BBC/Cameron&Co shape? Will it be closer to a Studio Select Newport? Only time will tell... but the lack of a Mid Slant version of the Newport in the Studio Select line (there is a MS NP2) may suggest there's room for this combination as the IBAS LE putter.

Inspired By Limited Editions have run anywhere from 2,000 to 5,000 pieces... and with the recent success and limited availability of the 4,014 piece T10 LE, I wouldn't be surprised to see the IBAS putter at that 5,000 piece threshold. With Adam Scott's popularity not only among Cameron Collectors but among the general golfing public, this putter will be hard to come by, even if it's produced in large, albeit limited numbers.

The finish and material for the IBAS putter will be something to watch out for as well. Only the Inspired By Brad Faxon has had a finish other than stainless steel and with Adam Scott's current gamer being GSS with a Charcoal Mist finish, the stainless seems to be the most likely candidate. Any other finish may relegate a large quantity of the limited set to become wall-hangers. Stainless will give almost everyone the confidence to roll a few putts on Sunday with the IBAS.

There is also the IB "curse" to consider as well... even the more successful Sergio Garcia has seen his world golf ranking decline in the years since his LE hit the shelves. I don't doubt that Adam Scott will remain a Titleist staffer for years to come, and that his competitiveness on tour will remain strong... I'm counting on him to reverse this trend.

As a gamer, I'm hesitant to think this will make it in anyone's bag long-term. Not many Cameron Collectors use the Mid Slant neck... however there does appear to be some demand since the aforementioned MS NP2 is making an appearance in the Studio Select lineup. Still... the Plumber's Neck and 1.5 designs have held strong and I would expect many of the IBAS' to be on the display rack within 6 months of it's release.

With limited distribution expected through Titleist representatives across the country, this putter will move fast and increase in value immediately as almost all LE putters do... but to stand the test of time and remain desirable for years to come, Adam Scott must remain strong on the PGA Tour and this putter will have to be appreciated as a gamer and a wall hanger by all Cameron Collectors.