Sub 70 TAIII Wedge Review
Sub 70 Golf’s partnership with golf legend Tommy Armour III has brought us the outstanding TAIII Wedges. Geared for players who love a classic design but need a slight boost in forgiveness, these high-toe, micro-groove wedges are one of the more exciting offerings Sub 70 has released in recent years.
Let’s take a closer look.
Sub 70 TAIII Wedges.
Sub 70 TAIII Wedge Technology and Features
The Sub 70 TAIII wedges offer a lot of modern design favorites in a head shape that is both classic and versatile. Retailing at $135 per wedge, the TAIII is still a bargain considering the features packed into each.
Tommy Armour III’s input into the design of this wedge is evident. Its design includes a high-toe face that unlocks a wider range of shot options from around the green while a thin, rounded sole promotes maximum feel regardless of lie or terrain. Low-to-Mid-handicap players will enjoy the shot type and trajectory options the TAIII wedges offer, particularly when you need to simply get out of trouble and safely on the putting surface.
Most notable on the TAIII wedges are the milled micro-grooves across the face. Smaller, narrower grooves are placed between each individual “regular” groove, providing an incredible amount of spin and control on every shot. While a feature seen in many modern competitor models, you’ll be hard-pressed to find this characteristic on wedges in this price range.
Sub 70 TAIII wedge milling.
Performance and Feel
The Sub 70 TAIII wedge — available in three different finish options — feels soft and percussive at impact without any harsh “blade-like” sensation on miss-hits.
I found the micro-grooves to be the real deal in terms of shot control on chips and pitches while also showing a significant boost in spin numbers on full shots. As someone who doesn’t usually promote a ton of backspin in my short game, this was an eye-opening quality that I noticed right away.
Laying the wedge face open offered more hitting area thanks to their high-toe profile, which is particularly useful when those delicate chips creep closer to the toe. I need this extra real estate in this area of my game due to that swing characteristic, and the TAIII wedges deliver nicely.
The versatile and flexibility allotted by the TAIII wedges is evident, particularly out of bunkers and tall rough. I appreciate the narrow, rounded sole on each wedge as they glide easily through either terrain without digging too deep. As someone who plays in the Midwest where the turf can be soft one day and dry the next, having less to worry about in terms of turf interaction is a positive.
Sub 70 TAIII wedge face micro grooves.
Sub 70 TAIII wedge Tour Milled.
Overall Impression
I’m very happy with the Sub 70 TAIII wedges if nothing else for their high-spin qualities and high-toe design. The overall appearance of the wedge, complete with a unique “layered” metal design on the back of the head, is attractive without being too distracting. Sub 70’s wide catalogue of loft, shaft, and grip options allows golfers to fine-tune each individual wedge to meet their needs nicely.
For more information on the Sub 70 TAIII wedges, including current availability and pricing, visit the brand website here.
