Sub 70 Golf has announced their new 699 V2 and 699 V2 Pro irons this week. An update from their hugely popular 699 and 699 Pro series from previous years, the V2 models carry over the same TPE internal materials from the original design while mixing in newer upgrades to benefit a wide range of golfers.

We had the opportunity to play with the Sub 70 699 V2 Pro irons for the last month. Here are our first impressions.

Sub 70 Golf 699 V2 Iron Features

The main difference between the Standard and Pro models of the new 699 V2 irons is head shape. Both iron options offer the same materials and design features while the Pro model is a more compact size.

These irons fit well in the popular Players Distance iron category. Musclebacks they are not, nor are they purely cavity-back irons geared toward higher handicaps. These irons are the perfect blend of both, offering a shape and feel that better players prefer with the forgiveness and distance any golfer will appreciate.

The 699 V2 irons are comprised of a 2-piece hollow design with an investment cast 431 stainless steel shell. New features include a 1.7mm thin S-450 aerospace steel VFT face design for improved distance and improved distance consistency across the entire face. Each iron has slightly stronger lofts than the original 699’s, giving a slight boost in distance in comparison.

To offset the stronger lofts without compromising predictable ball flight, the 699 V2 irons feature an extended chassis and a wider 4-way cambered sole that blends with an extended channel-back design. The result of these design qualities is a highly stable, launch optimized club head that produces trajectory you expect with distance you normally wouldn’t.

Sub 70 also integrated dynamic offset throughout the iron set, which adds just enough in the longer irons while decreasing offset in the scoring, high-lofted irons.

In totality, the 699 V2 iron series is the perfect mixture of lower CGs and higher MOI to provide the player everything they need to boost distance without sacrificing predictable ball flight.

Feel and Performance

The Sub 70 699 V2 Pro irons were our chosen set for this review due to their smaller head shape and slightly thinner topline. While these irons will never be mistaken for a blade, their design is sleek, minimalistic, and comparable to higher-end competing brands in the Players Distance category.

At address the 699 V2 Pro looks compact and frames the golf ball well. The blade length from toe to heel is a bit on the smaller side, which is a look we prefer for this iron type. Players who prefer a little more length in their clubhead design should opt for the Standard model.

At impact, the 699 V2 irons feel and sound incredible. Their face is soft and stable, providing a sensation that the ball was well-struck no matter where contact was made. The percussive sound that results is muted and strong, giving you the sense that the ball was compressed perfectly on center-strikes. This is a quality that we’ve seen in other brands as well, especially in hollow-body iron offerings.

Distance was noticeably longer than our stock yardages, sometimes as much as a full club. Ball flight was exactly where we’d expect with each iron, particularly in the longer clubs. These irons are extremely easy to hit and are incredibly rewarding, especially on windy days.

Overall Impression

Having been fans of Sub 70 Golf for years now, it’s hard to not be biased when a new offering is released from the brand. They built their name and reputation on solid customer service, incredible value and offering superb performance in affordable price ranges. With the 699 V2 iron series, Sub 70 may have established themselves as the go-to choice in the Players Distance category.

These irons are simply outstanding. Forgiveness on off-center strikes was immediately noticeable while clean hits were rewarded with penetrating ball-flight and superb control. The 699 V2 irons are perhaps the easiest clubs to hit in this category that we’ve tried to date, especially in the direct-to-consumer club market.

Release date is slated for January 2023. For more information on the Sub 70 Golf 699 V2 irons, including current pricing and availability, visit the brand website here.