Why We Like It
It's fitting that Sub 70’s main headquarters outside Chicago features a full-service bar because the feel of these irons is like a happy hour waiting to happen. Thin-face irons can feel harsh, but thanks to a thermoplastic urethane inside the head, the thin (just 1.7 millimeters) 455 Carpenter-steel clubface feels syrupy at impact without any unwanted noise. The thin topline, reduced offset and sole design combine to offer the kind of workability sure to bring out the inner shotmaker in you—provided you don’t over-indulge at the bar first.
Characteristics
- More than 60 shaft options to choose from.
- Ultra-thin Carpenter-steel face delivers more rebound at impact.
- Thermoplastic urethane serves as a sound damper.
- 7-iron: 30 degrees; PW: 43 degrees
Highlights
- Top 5 most forgiving players-distance irons, middle-handicaps
Price
$110 per iron
HOT LIST PLAYERS FEEDBACK
Ratings are based on players’ assessments in three key performance areas.
Reviews
A rugged and substantial shape that looks like it will plow through the turf and does. If you’re a downward striker, they’ll clear the way. Produces a lower ball flight.
Erika, 43, Handicap: 0Great option for players graduating from game-improvement irons to players distance. Softer feel but still firm enough to provide feedback in the hands. Produces a forgiving, mid-ball flight.
BK, 41, Handicap: 1Slightly wider topline. Almost has a sturdy, full look to it but isn’t bulky. Feels sharp and springy off the face. Consistent distance, and misses hold the line well.
David, 56, Handicap: 13Why Impact Is Critical to Your Iron Play
Consistent shot shape requires one skill above all others: the ability to make flush contact with the ball. It’s the No. 1 fundamental in golf, and without it, this game can be an eternal mystery. Here, Sean Hogan, one of Golf Digest’s Best Teachers in Florida, helps you improve your impact from tee to green.
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