Takomo 101 vs Sub 70 699

[FightingScot82]

Anyone have any strong feelings between Takomo 101 and Sub 70 699 irons? Very similar design, price, etc. 

[GolfSpy_APH]

If it's me I'm going with the 699. Nothing against Takomo, but having used the 101 they are just too big with too much offset for my liking. 699 have just a slightly more appealing profile to me.

[Shrek74]

Anyone have any strong feelings between Takomo 101 and Sub 70 699 irons? Very similar design, price, etc. 

I have the 101's and wish I had the 699 Pro.

Less offset, more R&D, more technology, and unbelievably unmatched service in the industry. And a ton more shaft and grip options with Sub70.

101's are hollow with no "goo" or anything else in them.

699/Pro are on my list to replace my 101's this Spring.

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[Coulter]

I had planned on getting some takomo irons and after a bit of research and looking at the company I went with sub 70 and am extremely glad I did! Way more options and unmatched customer service for sure!

[FightingScot82]

Also interested in hearing from anyone who has thoughts on 699 v1 vs 699 v2

[Coulter]

I have the 699 pro v1.. I wanted something I could grow with. They are plenty forgiving in my opinion just fyi. I went with the v1 due to the price and I liked the look of the v1 better.

[Shrek74]

12 hours ago, FightingScot82 said:

Also interested in hearing from anyone who has thoughts on 699 v1 vs 699 v2

There are several differences if you look on the website. The v2 is more advanced due to it being new last year and has more advanced features. Here are some differences I noticed on their websites.

Face Material: 455 Carpenter Steel (v1) vs S450 Steel (v2)
Top Line is little bit thinner.
Blade Length is little bit smaller.
V2 has Variable Face Thickness on the face.
V2 lofts are a bit stronger.
V2 has more shaft options due to having both a Parallel Tip and Taper Tip option.
V2 has more forgiveness due to overall design of the club.

https://www.golfsub70.com/sub-70-699-iron.html
https://www.golfsub70.com/sub-70-699-v2-satin-irons.html

 

[jbern]

The 699v2 are supposed to be more forgiving across the entire face and that seems to hold true according to YouTube reviews.

A friend of mine bought the 699v1s last year after I told him about my great experience with the 659CBs and he loves them! I texted him about it this morning to help with my response and to quote him... "I've gotten new irons ever couple of years for the last 20 years. These are the best irons I've ever owned. They are the only clubs that have actually lowered my HDCP. Tell him not to hesitate to buy the v1s."

I've hit his 699v1s before and I like the longer irons (4-5i), but in the more scoring irons, I personally prefer the look of the smaller 659CBs.

 

[FightingScot82]

Another discovery is that Maple Hill Golf has Wilson Staff D9 Forged for $549. I have a crush on Wilson Staff clubs, but according to some online resources, I should probably have my irons adjusted 1 degree upright because I'm a bit shorter. Anyone think this is a bad idea to consider the D9 Forged? They seem to get great reviews.

Basically trying to get the best for me in the limited $500-600 range. I'm too inconsistent to get anything beyond forgiving players distance heads.

[Coulter]

1 minute ago, FightingScot82 said:

Another discovery is that Maple Hill Golf has Wilson Staff D9 Forged for $549. I have a crush on Wilson Staff clubs, but according to some online resources, I should probably have my irons adjusted 1 degree upright because I'm a bit shorter. Anyone think this is a bad idea to consider the D9 Forged? They seem to get great reviews.

Basically trying to get the best for me in the limited $500-600 range. I'm too inconsistent to get anything beyond forgiving players distance heads.

For that same price you can get sub 70 699/699 pro v1 completely customized to you

[FightingScot82]

35 minutes ago, Coulter said:

For that same price you can get sub 70 699/699 pro v1 completely customized to you

I'm definitely leaning Sub 70 right now just from the countless stories on here about their customer service and customization options. I'm using the PXG $25 fittings to my advantage and getting one of those next week to confirm what I found online and hopefully have some stats to share with Sub 70 ensure I'm getting what is best for me.

This forum community and all the MGS content has been such a godsend for me discovering what is best for my game.

[FightingScot82]

Sub 70 699 demos get delivered tomorrow. I'm excited to try these.

[jbern]

23 hours ago, FightingScot82 said:

Sub 70 699 demos get delivered tomorrow. I'm excited to try these.

What demo clubs were you able to get? Have fun and let us know how it goes!

[Coulter]

Just ordered a utility iron and 2 wedges last night! Sub 70 is doing a deal with MGS and selling wedges for $85 with promo code mygolfspy

that was all I had to see to convince me to finally pull the trigger. I am convinced sub 70 is hands down the best clubs on the market when you consider the price,customization, and customer service!

[FightingScot82]

3 hours ago, jbern said:

What demo clubs were you able to get? Have fun and let us know how it goes!

For $120, they send you the 6 and 9 irons of the model of your choice. You send back to them (with prepaid label) within 10 days and they refund $100. So I got the 6 and 9 irons of the 699 with a stiff steel shaft. It doesn't say which shaft.

[FightingScot82]

As suggested, customer service is first class. Can't wait to try these!

[Bossfan]

My son has those and likes them very much. I tried them when I went to The Seventy for an iron fitting a couple of months ago. I could have easily gone with the 699s but the numbers were a little better with the 749s I ended up purchasing. It was really a coin flip to me but Kevin felt with some physical issues I have the 749 would be a better fit.

[ParFore74x]

8 hours ago, FightingScot82 said:

As suggested, customer service is first class. Can't wait to try these!

So which shaft came with them? I’m considering trying these on demo as well. 

[FightingScot82]

16 hours ago, ParFore74x said:

So which shaft came with them? I’m considering trying these on demo as well. 

KBS Tour V 90 stiff 

On 4/5/2024 at 10:09 AM, Coulter said:

Just ordered a utility iron and 2 wedges last night! Sub 70 is doing a deal with MGS and selling wedges for $85 with promo code mygolfspy

that was all I had to see to convince me to finally pull the trigger. I am convinced sub 70 is hands down the best clubs on the market when you consider the price,customization, and customer service!

Same

[FightingScot82]

I was able to get some fitting specs from a PXG fitting I did - the guys at Sub 70 said to share with them and they'd give me a personalized recommendation. That's great customer service.

[Hobert]

Having had it now for more than a year, I still love my v1 699/699 pro combo set!

[Iamsecond116]

Got the 699 v2 demos in. They look great and I can’t wait to hit them. Takomo is missing out on a number of customers with the absence of a demo program imo. They look immaculate online but in person testing is what can seal the deal for many. 

[acura1]

I was 100 percent set on 101s until reading this thread. Guess it's time for more research 

[FightingScot82]

FINALLY pulled the trigger this morning. The best part was that they offered to have me call and talk through my decisions and explain some of the club design pieces for me that I don't always fully understand, like talking through the loft & offset differences between the v1 and v2 as well as different shafts with similar characteristics.

Went with the 699 v1 irons with a TT S300 115g stiff shaft. Had to throw in the custom ferrules as well.

And now, as Tom Petty sang, comes the hardest part - the waiting.

[Shrek74]

18 minutes ago, FightingScot82 said:

FINALLY pulled the trigger this morning. The best part was that they offered to have me call and talk through my decisions and explain some of the club design pieces for me that I don't always fully understand, like talking through the loft & offset differences between the v1 and v2 as well as different shafts with similar characteristics.

Went with the 699 v1 irons with a TT S300 115g stiff shaft. Had to throw in the custom ferrules as well.

And now, as Tom Petty sang, comes the hardest part - the waiting.

Congrats on the purchase!! I have no doubt you're going to enjoy them a lot.