Sub 70 TAIII 3D Driver Review

Sub 70 TAIII 3D Driver

Sub 70 has always carved out its reputation by refusing to play by traditional golf industry rules, routinely delivering high-end performance without the standard retail markup. But with the release of the Sub 70 TAIII 3D Driver, they are doing something far more ambitious than just competing on price. Developed in collaboration with PGA Tour winner Tommy Armour III and engineered by Bob Renegar, this club introduces a true industry first: a one-piece 3D-printed titanium body.

Stepping away from traditional multi-piece welded construction fundamentally changes how a driver performs. By eliminating those standard weld lines and dead spots, the TAIII 3D delivered one of the tightest, snappiest, and most precise sensations at impact of any driver in recent memory. Wrapped in a compact 440cc player’s silhouette, it proves that you don’t have to sacrifice modern forgiveness or raw playability to get classic aesthetics and elite feedback.

The Looks

When you set the Sub 70 TAIII 3D driver down behind the ball, it presents a clean, player-preferred compact head without leaning too far into the traditional tiny pear shape with a big, deep face. Instead, it features a rounder, crescent profile that avoids looking bulbous.

The traditional 440cc footprint is paired with an undistracting crown featuring clean contrast between the matte carbon finish and the titanium topline. The head incorporates a slightly open face profile that gives better players classic shaping without visual clutter. Rounding out the look, the Sub 70 logo positioned right in the center of the face serves as a subtle and refreshing change of pace from typical face aesthetics.

How Does it Feel?

Honestly, the Sub 70 TAIII 3D driver might be one of the most precise and responsive feeling drivers I’ve ever hit. And I swear I’m not just saying that. I’m not sure if it’s the ART face or the unique construction, or maybe Sub 70 just happened to capture lightning in a bottle. The feel of this club immediately stood out to me with its powerful impact and almost “snappy” response. By snappy, it;s almost as if the ball just jumps off the face with some extra life and you can really feel it tearing away at release. If I was a betting man, I would say it likely has to do with the weld-less construction making for an overall cleaner internal structure. Whatever the magic is, I am not arguing with it and this head legitimately feels incredible.

I would be remiss not to mention the perceived forgiveness of the TAIII 3D driver. Though not necessarily designed to be a max-forgiveness head, popping a heavier weight in the rear position pushes the MOI up and keeps the CG low and back. That setup makes the head feel noticeably more stable and easier to control. Of course, if you prefer a more forward CG, dropping the heavier weight up front delivers that expected heavier, player-oriented feel. Sub 70 includes a full weight kit with the driver, so you can easily dial in the exact feel (and performance) you want.

How Does it Sound?

The sound of the Sub 70 TAIII 3D driver reflects its feel pretty closely, echoing that same tight and snappy sentiment. Even with a titanium face, the tone doesn’t sound the least bit metallic. It stays relatively muted rather than loud or hollow, coming across instead as firm and assertive. It’s a nice, direct textbook “whack”. That acoustic profile remains consistent across the face, though the tone firms up toward the edges.

On-Course Performance

Club Speed	Ball Speed	Launch Angle	Spin	Carry (Yds)	Total (Yds)
113	166.9	11.6º	2693	281.7	301

My performance was strong with the Sub 70 TAIII 3D driver right out of the gate. Frankly, I was pleasantly surprised at how little of an adjustment period there was. My dispersion was tight with long distances, which gave me a high level of confidence in a consistent tee game. With the heavier weight in the rear position, my spin stayed controlled and launch was comfortably on the lower end of mid-launch, but I was able to flight the ball higher if necessary. (Note: heavier weight toward the rear of the head typically leads to some degree of extra launch and spin, and the opposite with weight forward.)

Again, I am not sure if it is a placebo effect or something along those lines, but the ART face seemed to deliver as advertised. My heel and toe-side mishits were noticeably less punishing in distance loss and shot shape. I would normally expect these strikes to result in dreaded gear effect misses, but my shots stayed strong with a playable ball flight. As I said previously, while this driver is designed for better players, I really felt like I didn’t need to be absolutely perfect in my ball striking. Furthermore, with the rear CG position, Furthermore, with the rear CG position, I also found that consistently tracking down the sweet spot wasn’t a major challenge.

Final Thoughts – Sub 70 TAIII 3D Driver

This review was one of those that took me a while to complete. Though I formed many of my opinions and observations really quickly, I wasn’t convinced it wasn’t just a honeymoon phase, and I was having a hard time articulating how naturally the Sub 70 TAIII 3D driver experience developed for me. Something made me feel like I just really needed to get it right.

The truth is, while there are a lot of technical details and some good marketing jargon to go with it, the TAIII 3D really is a good driver. I genuinely love how it sounds and feels, and the reliable performance has certainly caught my attention. Now, I can’t tell you if all of that is because its 3D construction is truly separating itself from its peers, or because Sub 70 just got lucky making a good driver. (I personally believe it’s the former.) But I can tell you that it has consistently performed well for me, and not only is it far and away the best driver the brand has delivered to date, but I think it belongs in the same conversation with all of the other premium drivers in the market. Sub 70 built something special here, and it’s an offering well worth paying attention to.