Sub 70 Clubs

[nlk10010]

On 8/9/2020 at 12:38 PM, Minarets said:

Just really starting to dig in on these irons. They look beautiful. I need to do more research. Glad this thread is here.

Agree. I got mine a couple of weeks ago on the day of the hurricane up here in NY. Lost power for five days so couldn't try them, which sort of put a damper on the golf thingie (my garage door is a steel rollup and while in theory I could open/close it manually that just wasn't going to happen).

 

Now having been able to game the 699s for a few rounds I can only say I'm extremely pleased with the purchase. No disrespect meant to Callaway (I've always been treated fairly by them), but these feel as good as my Mavriks, look great (I like the simplicity of design), are half the price with excellent customer service from Sub70 to boot (although I realize that is just my experience). Naturally we'll see how things develop, but I now have to decide if these will play backup to the Callaways or vice versa.

Edited August 20, 2020 by nlk10010
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[Myherobobhope]

2 hours ago, nlk10010 said:

Agree. I got mine a couple of weeks ago on the day of the hurricane up here in NY. Lost power for five days so couldn't try them (my garage door is a steel rollup and while in theory I could open/close it manually that just wasn't going to happen).

 

Now having been able to game the 699s for a few rounds I can only say I'm extremely pleased with the purchase. No disrespect meant to Callaway (I've always been treated fairly by them), but these feel as good as my Mavriks, look great (I like the simplicity of design), are half the price with excellent customer service from NL to boot (although I realize that is just my experience). Naturally we'll see how things develop, but I now have to decide if these will play backup to the Callaways or vice versa.

I think you mean sub70? ?

 

[nlk10010]

Oops, yes, Sub70. Corrected now.

 

Sorry 'bout that (I have no personal experience with NL, I won't comment on what I've read).

 

Thanks.

Edited August 20, 2020 by nlk10010

[SecondandGoal]

So, after playing a bunch of rounds with nothing but the 699 and 699 Pro 6 and 9 iron in my bag for irons, I wound up deciding to go with the 699 Pros. When my swing is going good, my miss is a pull, and the decreased offset in the 699 Pro helps mitigate that.

 

I wound up ordering them with Modus Tour 120 shafts, as I wanted something with slightly lower launch and spin.

In the end, I couldn't be happier. My iron play has become so much more consistent since I got the new irons. Because I had been playing the demo irons, there was very little adjustment to the new set, even with the new shafts. My distance has increased slightly over my Rogues, but dispersion and distance control are MUCH better. My main misses tend to be low on the face and out on the toe, and I lose almost nothing on either with the 699 Pros, both in distance and accuracy. They just feel so smooth yet solid.

Definitely loving these, and probably going to switch out my Ping Glide wedges for some new Sub 70's.

 

[BigCat78]

I recently bought a 50 and 54 degree wedge from them, I am extremely impressed.  Almost wish I had a chance to try out their irons before I purchased my i210’s.

[enfuego]

1 hour ago, SecondandGoal said:

So, after playing a bunch of rounds with nothing but the 699 and 699 Pro 6 and 9 iron in my bag for irons, I wound up deciding to go with the 699 Pros. When my swing is going good, my miss is a pull, and the decreased offset in the 699 Pro helps mitigate that.

 

I wound up ordering them with Modus Tour 120 shafts, as I wanted something with slightly lower launch and spin.

In the end, I couldn't be happier. My iron play has become so much more consistent since I got the new irons. Because I had been playing the demo irons, there was very little adjustment to the new set, even with the new shafts. My distance has increased slightly over my Rogues, but dispersion and distance control are MUCH better. My main misses tend to be low on the face and out on the toe, and I lose almost nothing on either with the 699 Pros, both in distance and accuracy. They just feel so smooth yet solid.

Definitely loving these, and probably going to switch out my Ping Glide wedges for some new Sub 70's.

 

Keep us updated on how the black wears. I don't mind a little sole and face fading to gray/silver but interested to see. Also interested if the satin and black 699 pros are bendable at all. I know they offer bending in the ordering process but some golf shops won't bend a non-forged club and I don't know if these are forged.

Edited August 20, 2020 by enfuego

[adamfoxman90]

Got a set of the 639 CB's last week. True Temper tour elevate shafts and z grips. Hit em at their simulator cuz I live within an hour drive. Jason (CEO) gave me a free fitting. Great company, built directly to my specs. 

[SecondandGoal]

There's definitely a good amount of wear to the black (I've already played over 100 holes with them), but it looks really cool. I'd send pictures, but I keep them in the bag room at my course.  Will try to remember to snap a couple pix tonight.

[Springsteennut]

1 hour ago, BigCat78 said:

I recently bought a 50 and 54 degree wedge from them, I am extremely impressed.  Almost wish I had a chance to try out their irons before I purchased my i210’s.

You could probably sell the the i210s and buy the Sub 70s and have money left over and still have a great set of irons.

[ode]

6 hours ago, adamfoxman90 said:

Got a set of the 639 CB's last week. True Temper tour elevate shafts and z grips. Hit em at their simulator cuz I live within an hour drive. Jason (CEO) gave me a free fitting. Great company, built directly to my specs. 

Thx for pics.....how are the soles/leading edge on these?  Any sort of relief?  Digger friendly?  TIA

[adamfoxman90]

Leading edge is soft, definitely digger friendly. Sole is larger than I remembered hitting and bigger than my last set cb’s (Adams CMB’s). Top side of sole is slightly  visible on longer irons at setup

Edited August 21, 2020 by adamfoxman90

[BigCat78]

18 hours ago, Markrip said:

You could probably sell the the i210s and buy the Sub 70s and have money left over and still have a great set of irons.

So true and extremely tempting.  I could also just be like most WRX’ers and just have a second set laying around in case my i210’s don’t want to cooperate ?

[Springsteennut]

6 hours ago, BigCat78 said:

So true and extremely tempting.  I could also just be like most WRX’ers and just have a second set laying around in case my i210’s don’t want to cooperate ?

Sounds like a plan.

[NRJyzr]

8 hours ago, BigCat78 said:

So true and extremely tempting.  I could also just be like most WRX’ers and just have a second set laying around in case my i210’s don’t want to cooperate ?

 

Only two?  A true WRXer has backups for the backups of his backups...

[Tgunn137]

Has anyone had the opportunity to hit the Maltby TS1 irons? I was just curious to the comparison between the TS1's and the 699's? I currently game the TS1's and like them very much but the 699's look like a really sweet iron.

[Myherobobhope]

On 8/9/2020 at 12:38 PM, Minarets said:

Just really starting to dig in on these irons. They look beautiful. I need to do more research. Glad this thread is here.

How’d the research go? 

[Robmc826]

My set of 699’s come on Wednesday. Can’t wait!  I’ll leave a review once I’m able to hit them a bit. 

[Thamel90]

Tried a different DTC brand but didn't like them, looking to give the 699s a try. Can get them with the same setup as my current irons (PX 6.0, +0.5", Lamkin Crossline) for under $100 an iron. 

[st8kdinr]

Patiently (actually very impatiently) waiting for my LH 699 set to arrive.  These definitely have a great look and I'm fairly confident they'll be in one of my bags for a long time.  Will post my review once they arrive and I get to hit them.

[Myherobobhope]

34 minutes ago, st8kdinr said:

Patiently (actually very impatiently) waiting for my LH 699 set to arrive.  These definitely have a great look and I'm fairly confident they'll be in one of my bags for a long time.  Will post my review once they arrive and I get to hit them.

Enjoy! I'm glad they've added some LH stuff. 

[larryd3]

I'm really enjoying my Sub70 hybrids.  Really have been nice additions to the bag and at a great price.  

[coolcucumber_1]

4 hours ago, st8kdinr said:

Patiently (actually very impatiently) waiting for my LH 699 set to arrive.  These definitely have a great look and I'm fairly confident they'll be in one of my bags for a long time.  Will post my review once they arrive and I get to hit them.

Did you try them before buying ?

Asking as being a fellow lefty the 699 is the only choice and my concern is on how big the actual club is ...i game Srixon 765 and trying to get some more forgiveness so on the lookout.

If these are the same size as callaway apex then i should be fine, any larger or more offset it would take some time getting mentally ready when standing on top of the ball.

 

[st8kdinr]

17 minutes ago, coolcucumber_1 said:

Did you try them before buying ?

Asking as being a fellow lefty the 699 is the only choice and my concern is on how big the actual club is ...i game Srixon 765 and trying to get some more forgiveness so on the lookout.

If these are the same size as callaway apex then i should be fine, any larger or more offset it would take some time getting mentally ready when standing on top of the ball.

 

I did not try them.  I've been going through irons sets lately like Skittles and what sold me on these were the fairly thin top line, overall good reviews and price.  I currently have 2016 Apex pros in one bag now and Sirxon 765's in the other (which I'm currently trying to sell).  I haven't played much with the "injected head" design much but am definitely looking forward to it.  I understand the offset but in all the reviews and videos, I didn't notice anything that was off-putting.  I'll definitely report back and try to do some comparisons with whatever irons I've got in hand ? 

[rondre3000]

1 hour ago, coolcucumber_1 said:

Did you try them before buying ?

Asking as being a fellow lefty the 699 is the only choice and my concern is on how big the actual club is ...i game Srixon 765 and trying to get some more forgiveness so on the lookout.

If these are the same size as callaway apex then i should be fine, any larger or more offset it would take some time getting mentally ready when standing on top of the ball.

 

699's are bigger than the Z's. You'll want to check out 699 Pros if headsize is a concern

[dmeeksDC]

1 hour ago, gbartko said:

I bought the 4-7 in 699 and 8-A in 699 pro. After playing and some range time I think I should’ve went all 699 pro.

 

1 hour ago, rondre3000 said:

699's are bigger than the Z's. You'll want to check out 699 Pros if headsize is a concern

One of the many reasons I love this site. You guys are giving valuable info. It is so hard to determine head size sometimes. Makes a difference to know. Made the mistake of buying a PXG 0211 without ever seeing one in hand and was surprised at how long it was heel to toe. 

The 699 looks like it is kind of a long blade. The 699 Pro seems similar in size to a TM 790 or the new 770? Is that a close comparison?
 

Also, are the 699 Pros close to as forgiving as the standard 699? Thanks!

[tstoutt]

I bought 699 pro irons earlier this year and love em. They are hands down one of the best companies I've ever bought from. I had a club break at the ferrule and they sent me a brand new one with no hassle at all

[naj959]

12 hours ago, larryd3 said:

I'm really enjoying my Sub70 hybrids.  Really have been nice additions to the bag and at a great price.  

Hey @larryd3 I thing a lot of us would enjoy a quick review if you could spare a moment. I've heard a lot of praise about the irons but can't find much on the hybrids. I'm in the market for an adjustable one and the TS2 and Callaway Super are at the top of my list but If I could save a $100 or 2 that would be great.

[bbfifas]

go back a few pages I posted 699 vs my cobra forged tecs.  The 699's slightly bigger but still pleasing to the eye.  I think the 699 pros would be a great combination of looks and forgiveness and appeal to the players distance crowd but I did not demo them...yet. 

[SecondandGoal]

14 hours ago, gbartko said:

I bought the 4-7 in 699 and 8-A in 699 pro. After playing and some range time I think I should’ve went all 699 pro.

I considered going the combo route, but in the end, decided to go all 699 Pro, and I'm glad I did.

 

13 hours ago, dmeeksDC said:

 

One of the many reasons I love this site. You guys are giving valuable info. It is so hard to determine head size sometimes. Makes a difference to know. Made the mistake of buying a PXG 0211 without ever seeing one in hand and was surprised at how long it was heel to toe. 

The 699 looks like it is kind of a long blade. The 699 Pro seems similar in size to a TM 790 or the new 770? Is that a close comparison?
 

Also, are the 699 Pros close to as forgiving as the standard 699? Thanks!

The 699 and 699 Pro are literally exactly the same head, except for slightly less offset and a slightly thinner topline in the Pro. Same materials, same size, same weight, same construction.

[dmeeksDC]

51 minutes ago, SecondandGoal said:

I considered going the combo route, but in the end, decided to go all 699 Pro, and I'm glad I did.

 

The 699 and 699 Pro are literally exactly the same head, except for slightly less offset and a slightly thinner topline in the Pro. Same materials, same size, same weight, same construction.

Same exact blade length heel to toe? I was under the impression the Pro is slightly shorter and that the sole is slightly thinner. Not so?