Sub 70 006 Putter

Mallet Putter

Sub 70 doesn't spend money convincing you their putters are magic. The Delano, Illinois company sells direct, skips the tour endorsements, and prices the 006 well under what a comparable putter from Scotty Cameron or Odyssey costs. That business model only works if the product holds up, and with the 006 mallet, it does.

The 2021 006 is a strange bird in the best way. Most mallets are face balanced and built for straight-back-straight-through strokes. This one has mid toe hang, which means it wants to open and close through the stroke like a blade does. If you've always liked the stability and forgiveness of a mallet head but your stroke has real arc to it, this is the combination you've probably struggled to find in a big-box store.

There's a catch, and it's a deliberate one. The 006 has no alignment aid. No line, no dots, no framing. You aim it with the topline and your eyes, the way blade players have done forever. Some golfers find that liberating. Others miss the crutch immediately.

Design

The head is a compact mallet shape that puts more mass behind the face than a blade without ballooning into a spaceship. That extra perimeter weight steadies the face on off-center hits, so a putt struck a groove toward the toe still holds its line and most of its speed. The mid toe hang comes from the neck and hosel configuration, and it's the defining trait here. Set it on a balance point and the toe droops about halfway toward the ground, which tells you the putter is built to rotate. Skipping the alignment aid keeps the crown clean and forces your focus onto the face angle itself, which is the thing that actually determines where the ball starts. It's a putter that trusts you. Sub 70 finishes it simply and doesn't dress it up, consistent with how the company does everything else.

Who It's For

• Players with an arced putting stroke who want mallet forgiveness without fighting a face-balanced head.
• Golfers who aim naturally off the topline and find lines and dots on the crown distracting rather than helpful.
• Anyone who wants a quality milled-style mallet without paying the $400-plus that the big brands charge for one.
• Blade players thinking about more forgiveness who aren't ready to change how their stroke releases.

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

Is the Sub 70 006 face balanced?

No. The 006 has mid toe hang, which is unusual for a mallet. Most mallets are face balanced and suit straight-back-straight-through strokes. The 006 is built for players whose stroke arcs and whose putter face naturally opens and closes through impact.

What stroke type fits the 006 best?

A slight to moderate arc. The mid toe hang encourages the face to rotate through the stroke, so if you cut across it or take it dead straight, you'll fight the head. If a blade has always felt natural to your stroke but you want more forgiveness, that's the exact player this putter targets.

Why doesn't the 006 have an alignment line?

It's a design choice, not an oversight. Plenty of good putters aim off the topline and the face rather than a painted line, and research on aiming is genuinely mixed on whether lines help everyone. If you rely on an alignment aid to set up square, the 006 will feel bare at address, and you should know that before ordering.

How does Sub 70 sell the 006 so much cheaper than Scotty Cameron or Odyssey?

Direct-to-consumer pricing. Sub 70 has no retail markup, no tour staff contracts, and minimal marketing spend, so you're paying closer to what the putter costs to make. The company also lets you order custom length and grip options at no wild upcharge, which is rare at this price.

Is the 006 forgiving compared to a blade?

Yes, noticeably. The mallet shape spreads weight away from the face center, so toe and heel strikes lose less distance and twist the face less than they would on a traditional blade. It's not the most forgiving putter made in 2021, but for a player coming off a blade, the difference on mishits shows up fast.

Alternatives to the Sub 70 006

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

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