Sub 70 Golf has established itself as the go-to direct-to-consumer brand among golfers of any skill level. Their incredible 699 Pro Utility iron is not only affordable, but holds up against the majority of competing clubs of this category. Starting at only $99, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better club at this value.

I had the opportunity to test out the Sub 70 699 Pro Utility iron recently and was left with one lasting impression: they should charge more for this club.

Sub 70 699 Pro Utility Specs

Available in three lofts (17, 19.5, and 22-degrees), the 699 Pro Utility comes in either a classic satin finish or the popular black shade. There is a subtle offset in this utility iron — roughly 4 degrees — but nothing that would drive away better players or golfers who prefer a blade-like appearance.

The club’s face is 455 Carpenter Steel (17mm), which provides a solid, hard “crack” sound at impact. The clubhead is comprised of 431 stainless steel that is lightweight yet sturdy to handle shots of any kind. The overall club weight feels light, but of course can be customized for your preference by Sub 70’s club builders.

Shaft options are immense, but the 699 Pro Utility comes equipped with a Project X Hybrid shaft as a stock option.

Performance and Feel

Golfers of any skill level will appreciate how easy this iron is to hit. The 699 Pro Utility’s sole is slightly wider than what you’d otherwise expect in a “Pro” iron, which is a good thing. Chances are that if you’re considering adding a utility iron to your bag, you’re already anticipating something with a thinner topline and smaller blade length.

This iron accomplishes both qualities without seeming too difficult to use. The back of the clubhead protrudes ever so slightly off the face when looking down at address, but is similar to competing options in this club category.

At impact, the 699 Pro Utility feels solid, but not too soft. While I prefer the feel of an iron “swallowing” a golf ball at impact, Sub 70 did a great job of choosing the proper club materials to make the 699 Pro Utility feel powerful but not too harsh.

Balls hit on the sweet spot produced ballspeeds and spin numbers similar to my gamer hybrid currently occupying this spot in my bag. Ball flight was a bit lower than I would have preferred, but this can be remedied by a shaft switch later on. Regardless, I was pleased to see shots off the tee (such as how I’d use this club on a short par 4) run out nicely on the fairway, even in breezy conditions.

I was also able to shape shots with ease despite the 699 Pro Utility’s overall forgiving nature. Low-handicap players will appreciate this versatility while high handicaps will enjoy the consistent ballspeeds across the face.

Who should Buy this Club

If you’re a mid-to-low handicap golfer who prefers the look and feel of a long iron with the forgiveness of a hybrid, I’d recommend trying the Sub 70 699 Pro utility.

Who should NOT Buy this Club

Higher handicap players or those who need a little more launch in their long irons might want to try other options. While the 699 Pro Utility is forgiving for this club type, finding the center of the face is still important for this “pro” series club.

Overall Impression

I’ve become a very big fan of Sub 70 Golf in recent years as their offerings have improved recently. The Sub 70 699 Pro Utility is a great option for players who want to add a utility iron to their game, or replace an older model. I was particularly impressed by the ballspeeds I experienced on well-struck shots, which rivaled those achieved from my hybrid of the same loft. This club is a fairway finder and will be put to good use this upcoming golf season.