Axis1 Joey Putter

Blade Putter

Axis1 built its whole reputation on one idea: a putter that doesn't want to twist. The Joey, released in 2013, is the blade that carried that idea. Its center of gravity sits directly on the sweet spot and in line with the shaft axis, which is why the head looks so unusual, with that weight pod jutting forward of the heel. Most blades hide their engineering. This one wears it.

Don't let the science-project appearance fool you into thinking it putts strangely. With mid toe hang, the Joey fits the same slight-arc stroke that most blade players already have. You swing it like a normal putter. The difference shows up on mishits, where the face resists rotating open or closed the way a conventional heel-shafted blade will.

There's no alignment aid on the crown, which is a deliberate choice. Axis1 wanted a clean topline and trusted the balance to do the work. If you need a sightline to aim, that's worth knowing before you buy. If you aim off the face and the topline, the clean look is a feature.

Design

The Joey's signature is the heel-forward counterweight, a mass of metal positioned ahead of the hosel that pulls the center of gravity onto the striking face. Traditional blades carry their weight behind and toward the heel, which creates torque at impact. Axis1's patent moves that weight so the face stays square without the golfer manufacturing it. It's a genuinely different approach to balance, not a paint job on an Anser copy. Beyond the counterweight, this is a compact blade with a plumber's-neck feel and mid toe hang. The 2013 head keeps things simple: no insert gimmicks, no crown graphics, just a milled face and an unadorned topline. It looks odd at address for the first few rounds. Most players stop noticing after that.

Who It's For

• Blade players with a slight to moderate arc who want more twist resistance without moving to a mallet.
• Anyone who aims using the topline and face rather than a painted sightline, since the Joey has none.
• Golfers whose misses come from the face rotating through impact and who want the club, not a grip change, to fix it.

Technology

About Axis1

Axis1 brings a distinctive approach to putter design, focusing on quality materials, precision manufacturing, and performance-driven engineering.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Axis1 Joey face balanced or does it have toe hang?

This one has mid toe hang, so it suits a stroke with some arc. Axis1's torque-free balance claim is about the center of gravity sitting on the sweet spot, which reduces twisting at impact. That's separate from how the putter hangs in a toe-hang test, and the Joey fits arced strokes better than straight-back-straight-through ones.

Why does the Axis1 Joey look so strange at address?

The mass ahead of the heel is the counterweight that moves the center of gravity onto the face. It's the whole point of the putter, not a styling decision. Most players report it disappears from view after a few rounds.

Does the Axis1 Joey have an alignment line?

No. The crown is clean with no sightline or dot. You aim it with the topline and the face, the way older blades were aimed. If you rely heavily on alignment marks, try it before committing.

Is the 2013 Axis1 Joey still worth buying used?

Yes, if the design fits your stroke. There's no insert to degrade and no tech that aged out. Check the face milling for wear and make sure the loft hasn't been bent by a previous owner, which matters more on a putter this balance-sensitive.

Who should not play the Axis1 Joey?

Players with a straight-back-straight-through stroke will fight the mid toe hang, and golfers who need a prominent alignment aid won't get one here. If your misses are speed-related rather than face-rotation-related, the Joey's main advantage won't help you much either.

Alternatives to the Axis1 Joey

Other blade putter models from different brands, closest to its model year.

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