Nike Method Origin B1-01 Putter

Blade Putter

Nike quit the golf club business in August 2016, which makes the Method Origin B1-01 one of the last putters the company ever shipped. It came out in 2015 as part of the Method Origin line, Nike's attempt to bring the Method franchise, the one Rory McIlroy putted with, down to a price regular golfers would actually pay. The B1-01 was the classic blade of the family. Plumber's neck, clean topline, no gimmicks.

Because Nike walked away from equipment, you can only find this putter used now. That cuts both ways. There's no warranty support and no fresh stock, but prices on the secondhand market tend to sit well below what comparable blades from Scotty Cameron or Ping cost. If you roll a slight arc and want a traditional look at the address position, this is a quietly good value, assuming you can find one in decent shape.

One thing to know going in: there is no alignment aid on this head. No sightline, no dot. You aim it off the topline and the face, the way blades were aimed for decades. Some players find that freeing. Others miss the crutch immediately.

Design

The B1-01 is a heel-toe weighted blade with mid toe hang, which tells you what stroke it wants. Mid toe hang matches a moderate arc, the stroke type most golfers actually have, where the face opens a bit going back and releases through impact. If your stroke is dead straight back and through, a face-balanced mallet will fight you less. If you have a strong arc or you naturally release the toe hard, this hang sits right in your wheelhouse. The face carries the Method groove pattern that defined the whole line. The grooves are cut into a polymer insert and angled to grab the ball at impact and tip it forward, so it starts rolling instead of skidding. Whether grooves like these transform your putting is debatable. What's not debatable is the feel, which is softer than a plain milled face, closer to an insert putter than the solid-steel blades this shape usually imitates.

Who It's For

• Players with a moderate arc in their stroke, since the mid toe hang is built for a face that opens and closes naturally.
• Anyone who aims off the topline and finds sightlines distracting rather than helpful.
• Bargain hunters comfortable buying used, because Nike's exit from golf pushed secondhand prices below what this head quality normally costs.
• Traditionalists who want an Anser-style blade shape but prefer a softer feel off the face than solid milled steel gives.

Technology

About Nike

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Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nike Method Origin B1-01 still being made?

No. Nike shut down its golf equipment business in August 2016, about a year after this putter came out. The only way to get one now is the used market, sites like eBay, GlobalGolf, or the used racks at golf shops. Check the polymer face insert carefully before buying, since that's the part that shows wear and can't be replaced.

What stroke type fits a mid toe hang putter like this?

A moderate arc, which is the most common stroke among amateurs. If you lay the shaft across your finger and the toe droops partway toward the ground, that's mid hang, and it suits a face that rotates open and closed a natural amount through the stroke. Golfers with a straight-back-straight-through stroke usually do better with a face-balanced putter instead.

Does the B1-01 have an alignment line?

No, the crown is clean with no sightline or dot. You aim it using the topline and the leading edge. Plenty of good putters prefer this because a line can create doubt when it looks aimed wrong even though the face is square. If you rely on a sightline to set up, this putter will feel bare at first.

What do the grooves on the Nike Method face actually do?

The Method groove pattern is cut into a polymer insert and designed to reduce skid at impact, so the ball starts its forward roll sooner. In practice the bigger difference most players notice is feel. The insert is softer and quieter than a milled steel face, which some people love on fast greens and others find too muted.

Is a used Method Origin B1-01 worth buying in 2026?

At typical used prices, yes, if the mid toe hang matches your stroke and the face insert is in good shape. You're getting a classic blade shape with a soft insert feel for a fraction of new-blade money. The risks are no manufacturer support and insert wear, so inspect photos closely or buy from a seller who accepts returns.

Alternatives to the Nike Method Origin B1-01

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

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