Sub 70 699 vs Sub 70 699 Pro
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 699 loft | 699 Pro loft | 699 lie | 699 Pro lie | 699 length | 699 Pro length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21.5 | 21.5 | 61 | 61 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 24 | 61.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 27 | 62 | 62 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 31 | 31 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 35 | 63 | 63 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 40 | 63.5 | 63.5 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 45 | 64 | 64 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| AW | 50 | 50 | 64.5 | 64 | 35.5 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 699
- 699 Pro
What the differences mean
Every club the two sets share has exactly the same loft, starting with a 31° 7-iron. On paper there is no distance or trajectory difference: with the same swing, a 7-iron from either set should launch and carry about the same. The real differences are in how the heads are built, how they look at address and how they feel at impact, none of which a spec table can show.
The 699 is a game improvement iron and the 699 Pro a players distance iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 699 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The 699 Pro trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Both heads are listed as two-piece hollow body, TPE resin injected. Both use hollow-body heads, so both trade a little feel for face flex and launch help.
Both sets were introduced in 2019, so this is a choice between two models from the same lineup rather than an upgrade: Sub 70 designed them to sit side by side for different players.
Which should you choose?
The 699 and 699 Pro share the same lofts on every club on file, so the difference is in head construction, feel and forgiveness rather than trajectory.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Sub 70 699 specs and Sub 70 699 Pro specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sub 70 699 stronger lofted than the 699 Pro?
No. Both have a 31° 7-iron and the same loft on every club they share, so neither is stronger lofted. The difference is in construction and feel.
What is the loft difference between the Sub 70 699 and 699 Pro?
There is none. Every club both sets include has the same loft, including the 31° 7-iron.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Sub 70 699 or the 699 Pro?
The Sub 70 699. As a game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. The 699 Pro is a players distance iron, better suited to roughly 5 to 15 handicaps who want extra distance from a compact head.
Do the Sub 70 699 and 699 Pro have the same lie and length?
At the 7-iron, yes: both are 62.5° lie and 37 inches long.
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