Sub 70 699 vs Sub 70 699 V2
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 699 loft | 699 V2 loft | 699 lie | 699 V2 lie | 699 length | 699 V2 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 21.5 | 20 | 61 | 60.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 24 | 23 | 61.5 | 61 | 38 | 38 |
| 6 | 27 | 26.5 | 62 | 61.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 31 | 30 | 62.5 | 62 | 37 | 37 |
| 8 | 35 | 34 | 63 | 62.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 40 | 38 | 63.5 | 63 | 36 | 36 |
| PW | 45 | 43 | 64 | 63.3 | 35.75 | 35.75 |
| GW | — | 48 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 |
| AW | 50 | — | 64.5 | — | 35.5 | — |
| SW | — | 54 | — | 63.5 | — | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 699
- 699 V2
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 699 is 31° and the 699 V2 is 30°, a 1° gap. Each degree of loft is worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of carry at the same swing speed, so the 699 V2 should carry roughly 3 to 4 yards further with that club, on a slightly lower, shallower flight than the 699. Across the 7 clubs both sets share, the 699 V2 averages 1.3° stronger, with the largest gap at the 9-iron (40° vs 38°). The pitching wedges are 45° and 43°; the stronger one leaves a 7° jump to a 50° gap wedge, which matters when planning wedge gapping. Beyond loft, the 699 V2 7-iron sits 0.5° flatter (62.5° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander.
The sets are built differently: the 699 runs 4-iron to AW (8 clubs), the 699 V2 4-iron to SW (9 clubs).
Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Perimeter-weighted cavity backs with wider soles, more offset and stronger lofts, aimed at mid handicaps. Because they target the same golfer, the decision comes down to the specific loft, feel and shaping differences rather than who the sets are made for.
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.
There are 4 years between these sets (2019 and 2023), more than one design generation. Over that time irons moved toward stronger lofts, thinner and faster faces, hollow and multi-material heads and wider use of tungsten, so the newer set is not simply a better version of the older one: it may launch and spin quite differently. Here the 7-iron loft moved from 31° to 30°.
Which should you choose?
The 699 V2 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 2° stronger than the 699 on matching clubs. Expect longer carry per numbered iron but a flatter descent angle; gapping at the wedge end is where that shows up.
Both charts are reproduced in full on their own pages: Sub 70 699 specs and Sub 70 699 V2 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sub 70 699 stronger lofted than the 699 V2?
No. The 699 V2 is the stronger-lofted set: its 7-iron is 30° against 31° for the Sub 70 699, 1° stronger and worth roughly 3 to 4 yards of extra carry.
What is the loft difference between the Sub 70 699 and 699 V2?
At the 7-iron the difference is 1° (31° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 2° at the 9-iron, and all 7 shared clubs differ.
Are the Sub 70 699 and 699 V2 aimed at the same golfer?
Yes. Both are game improvement irons, built for roughly 10 to 25 handicaps. Choose on feel, looks and gapping, ideally after hitting both.
Do the Sub 70 699 and 699 V2 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Sub 70 699 is 62.5° lie and 37 inches, the 699 V2 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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