Sub 70 799 vs Sub 70 699 V2
Side-by-side factory specifications. Differing values are highlighted.
Specification comparison
| Club | 799 loft | 699 V2 loft | 799 lie | 699 V2 lie | 799 length | 699 V2 length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 20.5 | 20 | 61.5 | 60.5 | 39 | 38.5 |
| 5 | 23 | 23 | 62 | 61 | 38.5 | 38 |
| 6 | 26 | 26.5 | 62.5 | 61.5 | 38 | 37.5 |
| 7 | 30 | 30 | 63 | 62 | 37.5 | 37 |
| 8 | 34 | 34 | 63.5 | 62.5 | 37 | 36.5 |
| 9 | 39 | 38 | 64 | 63 | 36.5 | 36 |
| PW | 44 | 43 | 64.5 | 63.3 | 36.25 | 35.75 |
| GW | 49 | 48 | 65 | 63.5 | 36 | 35.5 |
| SW | 54 | 54 | 65.5 | 63.5 | 35.75 | 35.5 |
Highlighted cells differ between the two sets. Lofts and lies are factory standard.
Lofts compared
- 799
- 699 V2
What the differences mean
At the 7-iron, the 799 is 30° and the 699 V2 is 30°, identical at the club most golfers compare on, although other clubs in the sets differ. Across the 9 clubs both sets share, the 699 V2 averages 0.3° stronger, with the largest gap at the 9-iron (39° vs 38°). The pitching wedges are 44° 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 1° flatter (63° vs 62°), which nudges start direction slightly right for a right-hander; the 799 7-iron is 0.5 inches longer (37.5" vs 37").
The 799 is a super game improvement iron and the 699 V2 a game improvement iron, so they sit one step apart on the forgiveness scale. The 799 is the more forgiving design, with a wider sole, more offset and more perimeter weighting for high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The 699 V2 trades some of that for a more compact head, thinner topline and more control over flight and shape, which suits roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
The 799 is listed as hollow body, TPE-injected, with a 1.7 mm face and the 699 V2 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.
The 699 V2 came out 2 years after the 799, but it is a different line rather than a direct replacement, so the two were designed for different golfers as well as different seasons.
Which should you choose?
The 699 V2 is the stronger-lofted set — up to 1° stronger than the 799 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 70 799 specs and Sub 70 699 V2 specs.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sub 70 799 stronger lofted than the 699 V2?
Not at the 7-iron, where both are 30°. Other clubs in the sets differ, so compare the full table above.
What is the loft difference between the Sub 70 799 and 699 V2?
At the 7-iron the difference is 0° (30° vs 30°). The largest gap on a shared club is 1° at the 9-iron, and 5 of the 9 shared clubs differ.
Which is better for higher handicap golfers, the Sub 70 799 or the 699 V2?
The Sub 70 799. As a super game improvement iron it is the more forgiving design, suited to high handicaps, beginners and slower swing speeds. The 699 V2 is a game improvement iron, better suited to roughly 10 to 25 handicaps.
Do the Sub 70 799 and 699 V2 have the same lie and length?
Not exactly. At the 7-iron the Sub 70 799 is 63° lie and 37.5 inches, the 699 V2 62° and 37 inches. Both can be bent or built to your own fit.
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