Sub 70 005 Putter

Blade Putter

Sub 70 sells direct from Sycamore, Illinois, and the whole pitch is simple: milled putters at roughly half the price of the big names. The 005 is their traditional blade, and in 2021 it was the model you bought if you wanted a classic heel-toe shape with nothing extra on it. No paint gimmicks, no oversized grip forced on you, just a milled head and a shaft.

What sets the 005 apart from most putters at its price is what it leaves off. There is no alignment line on the top. That sounds like a drawback until you remember plenty of good putters aim off the leading edge and the shape of the head anyway. Sub 70 built this one for that player.

The mid toe hang is the other detail that matters. This head wants to open and close through the stroke. If you putt with an arc, it fits. If you take the putter straight back and straight through, it doesn't, and no amount of practice will change that.

Design

The head is a milled heel-toe weighted blade, the shape golfers have trusted since the original Anser made it the default. Weight sits at the corners to stabilize the face on mishits, though this is still a blade with a blade's sweet spot. The finish and the milling marks on the face are the kind of details you usually pay a lot more to get. The neck sets the balance at mid toe hang, so the face naturally rotates open on the way back and releases through impact. With no sight line on the flange, the top view is just clean steel. Some players find that freeing. Others stand over it and feel lost. You probably already know which one you are.

Who It's For

• Players with a slight to moderate arc in their putting stroke, which is what mid toe hang is built for.
• Anyone who aims off the face and the head shape instead of a painted line and finds sight lines distracting.
• Budget-minded golfers who want a milled blade but can't justify $400 for a name stamped on the bumper.

Technology

About Sub 70

Sub 70 brings a distinctive approach to putter design, focusing on quality materials, precision manufacturing, and performance-driven engineering.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What stroke type fits the Sub 70 005?

A stroke with some arc to it. The mid toe hang means the face rotates open and closed naturally, so if your putter swings on a gentle curve rather than straight back and through, the 005 will match that motion. Straight-stroke putters should look at a face-balanced mallet instead.

Does the Sub 70 005 have an alignment line?

No. The top of the head is clean, with no sight line or dot. You aim it with the leading edge and the overall shape, the way blade putters were aimed for decades. If you rely on a line to square the face, this isn't the putter for you.

Why is the Sub 70 005 so much cheaper than other milled blades?

Sub 70 sells direct to consumer with no retail markup. There's no shop taking a cut and no tour advertising budget baked into the price. The milling and materials are comparable to putters costing twice as much.

Is the 005 forgiving on off-center hits?

It's a blade, so keep expectations honest. The heel and toe weighting keeps the face more stable than an old-school flat blade, but miss the center by half an inch and you'll feel it and see it in the roll. Players who miss the sweet spot often are better served by a mallet.

Can I get the Sub 70 005 in custom specs?

Yes. Because Sub 70 builds to order, you can specify length, lie, loft, and grip when you buy instead of bending a stock putter after the fact. Their customer service is known for handling odd requests, which is rare at this price.

Alternatives to the Sub 70 005

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

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