Sub 70 Pro V2 Fairway Wood - 2024 Forum Review

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Sub 70 is no stranger to MyGolfSpy Forum testing. We have featured their products in several testing opportunities over the years. For 2024, we have a special product that we are excited to bring to our membership: the Sub 70 Pro V2 Fairway Woods.

About The Pro V2 Fairway Woods

This fairway wood from Sub 70 is their newest wood release and is packed with technology. It features their Dual Face Technology, which has two separate faces filled with a TPE resin in between. The forward face has variable face thickness to help increase ball speeds across the face and increase distance for golfers.

The Pro V2 also features a dual weight system for ball flight, swing weight, and MOI adjustability, as well as a carbon fiber crown. Standard weights feature a 2-gram front weight and a 9-gram rear weight, with extra weight options available.

As there is no adjustable sleeve featured on the Pro V2, it is offered in three lofts from 15 to 21 degrees (or 3-wood to 7-wood).

Sub 70 claims the Pro V2 is the ultimate in power and workability, which is where you come in.

Please welcome and congratulate our testers. 

@JJBack 

@Dcfrench3 

@Cannon Safe 

@J7Hawkins

[JJBack]

Hey forum! Let me start off by saying how incredibly excited I am to be a part of this test. 

About Me

I am 35 years old and live in South Central Wisconsin (close to Wisconsin Dells for those of you who like waterparks). I have taught high school math for the past 12 years and recently finished my Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. I grew up playing baseball and spent most of my summers traveling around the state, playing in various tournaments. I didn’t find the game of golf until after college. During my first year teaching, I was invited by a group of teachers to join a social golf league at our local country club, and even though I had never played a round of golf in my life, I decided to give it a try. I quickly fell in love, and after that first year, became a member at the country club and played on a semi-regular basis. Fast forward a few years, my wife and I decided we wanted to start having children (the boys are now 6 & 2) and my golf dropped to basically zero. This summer, I was asked by a friend to join a 2-person scramble league and decided it was a good time to dust off my clubs. I play weekly in that league, and I try to make it out 1 or 2 other days throughout the week to hit some balls on the range to try to find my groove. 

What I Ordered

For this test, I will be testing the Sub70 Pro V2 Fairway 21˚ 7 Wood with a Stiff Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 60g shaft. 

What I’m Looking For

I have never felt confident with my longer irons in hand and, therefore have run into trouble in the past from 200-215 out. I have found some success in the last couple of weeks with my TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 4H, so that will be the most direct competition. I will be testing my 7 wood in similar situations to those that I would normally use my 4H, including off the tee and off the deck. My hybrid does have a tendency to run out a bit which has led to rolling off some greens and playing out of the rough. I’m hoping something with a higher launch and steeper approach angle will have a little more stopping power to hold those greens and lead to some birdie putts. Also, being a high handicapper, I struggle with consistently hitting the center of the club face, so I will be checking how forgiving the club is, hopefully leading to keeping more shots on line and playable. Overall, I'm looking for how confident I feel with the club in my hand. To stay in the bag, I have to have a club I can trust.

FINAL REVIEW

 

First Impressions & Looks

Leading up to this review, I had heard nothing but great things about Sub 70 and their clubs, so I definitely had high expectations going into this test. Right out of the box, the club is absolutely stunning. The matte black carbon fiber crown is stealthy and very pleasing to the eye. The Pro V2 inspires a sense of confidence (look good, feel good, play good) as you’re standing over the ball. 

20/20

 

Performance

I specifically chose the 7 wood looking for a club to compete with my current 4 hybrid that would offer good distance, high launch, and less rollout to fill the gap between my 5 iron and 3 wood.

 

On the range, I was able to consistently strike the center of the face, which led to some really good ball flight and distances. Even on shots that were slightly off-center, I didn’t feel like I lost too much distance. As other reviewers have indicated, the Pro V2 did have a fade bias, which combined with my natural shot shape led to some shots that traveled 15-20 yards off-line. I played around a bit with the weights in the club head and found that I liked a heavier weight in the front. I felt like it gave me more consistency and a higher ball flight. 

15/20

 

On The Course 

The range launch monitor data on the range didn’t always seem to match up with what I was seeing on the course. On the course, the carry distance was spot on with what I was seeing on the range with my two clubs. As far as the total distance goes, my experience on the course was different than what the launch monitor had indicated. The Pro V2 7 wood consistently had less rollout than my 4 hybrid, which is exactly what I was looking for. I was a little concerned about the ability of a fairway wood to play out of some longer cuts, but it did perform well as a rescue club when needed.

15/20

 

The Good and The Bad

Pros: 

-Visual appeal - the matte black carbon fiber crown is a look that is second to none

-Distance - the club performed as expected, even on off-center shots distance remained fairly consistent

-Ability to perform as a rescue club

-Adjustable front and back weights

 

Cons:

-Fade bias may prove tricky

-Cannot adjust the loft/lie angle. Golfers who struggle with the fade bias may wish they were able to close the face a little to help the ball shape.

15/20

 

Play it or Pass it?

I am going to keep the Sub70 Pro V2 7 wood in my bag. I am not naive to the fact that I am a high handicapper who doesn’t get out to practice as much as I would like. The fade bias did prove a little tricky at times, but I know I can't blame all of that on the club. That being said I was, for the most part, pleased with the results the Sub 70 Pro V2 gave me both on the range and on the course. I was hoping for a club that would, distance wise, bridge the gap between my 5 iron and 3 wood as well as provide a high trajectory with green-holding stopping power, which is what I feel the Pro V2 7 wood delivered. 

15/20

 

Final Score: 80/100

Edited August 25 by JJBack

[Dcfrench3]

About Me

I’m in my mid 30’s and living in Central Colorado just North of Colorado Springs. I have a toddler who just turned 3 not long ago and another little one on the way. I work in the IT industry and attempt to go golfing at least every couple months (Pretty much as much as my wife allows me). I’m self-taught for the most part, but really could do with some lessons to increase my game.

I grew up living in California most of my life and only recently moved out here a couple years ago. Growing up I played a lot of sports and can honestly say that I was a natural athlete at anything I decided to play. My younger years I was a baseball player mostly and would always be caught playing football with the neighborhood kids. My first time golfing was with my uncle when I was a freshman in high school. I really loved the sport when I played as it was something that I wasn’t naturally good at. I also really liked being able to be outside and hang out with my friends without really a care in a world. At those times, golf was less busy, and I had never really been told to increase my pace of play even though I was constantly looking for balls. I wanted to play more, but my family didn’t really have much money so I had put it off and didn’t really bother to look to see if I could play as a kid. When I was in college, I luckily came across someone selling their set of clubs and bag for about $40 bucks so I swooped those up and took them golfing as soon as I could. My current clubs were inherited from my Uncle a little over 10 years ago. They’re sentimental to me so I haven’t ever looked to upgrade. As I started to improve though, I have been looking into new clubs and started with getting a new Callaway AI Paradym Driver.

I’m looking forward to trying to play at least every other week once my kids get older. Fingers crossed 

What I Ordered

I will be testing the Sub70 Pro V2 Fairway 15˚ 3 Wood with 6.0 stiff flex in the HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 60 shaft. I like to use a midsize grip for my clubs. My order was confirmed about 4 days ago and it looks as though my club will be arriving in about 3 days, so looks like Sub70 is on it.

What I’m Looking For

I will be testing this off the tee and on the fairways as I’m looking for something that will be good on short par 4’s and for something that might improve the range on my hybrid. I want to feel good on the downswing where I feel confident that I’m going to hit it nice and straight. So pretty much something that has good forgiveness. Having another club with that forgiveness would be a nice addition. The dual face technology is also something the intrigues me. I’d like to see if it makes a difference from my other wood.

FINAL REVIEW

Looks 20/20

I really liked the all black look. I really would like my whole golf set to eventually be all black and I think I’m going to me that my goal going forward. I thought the size of the club face was really to my liking as well as it made me feel as though I would be slamming the ball out of the park. 

Performance 17/20

 The distance I was receiving from this club seemed to be pretty consistent. I had shifted the weights so the heavy weight was in the front, which I believe helped me with my tendency to fade. I was averaging a little over 200 yards off the tee and just a little below 200 yards when I was hitting it off the fairway. It didn’t drive as far as my current 3 wood, but I felt as though I had more control and it just felt better.

On the course (feel and utility) 17/20

To be completely honest, I hadn’t used my 3 wood too much in the past. I had mainly used my 3 wood when there was a narrow fairway to hit and I needed more accuracy. Using this club throughout this testing period has changing my mind to use it more often to setup for more shots and I also like that it carries farther than my 4 hybrid. As I mentioned previously I really liked how this club felt when making contact. The sound almost reminds my of whipping something with a wet metallic rat tail (First thing that comes to my mind honestly).

What’s good and what’s not? 18/20

The good:

The sleek black look makes me feel really confident when I’m about to swing. My distance with this club seemed to be very consistent however I hit it. The club seems to be very durable and doesn’t wear very much for what I would have expected a black club to wear.

The bad:

There were times I felt this club did fade a little bit even though I switched around the weights. I also had a couple times while in the rough that it just seemed to not do as well as my hybrid. I know it’s a fairway wood, but considered switching out my hybrid which is why I’m mentioning it.

Play it or store it? 18/20

I’ve decided to keep the club in my bag for now as I like to look and the feel of my current 3 wood, even though my current 3 wood goes a little farther. I don’t really have any other reasonings behind my decision than the aesthetics, sound, and feel.

Conclusion – Overall Score – 90/100

In summary, the all-black golf club I tested has made a strong impression on me, and I am now aiming to eventually transition my entire golf set to this sleek color scheme. The club’s design, particularly its black finish and the size of the club face, has significantly enhanced my confidence and performance on the course. I rated its performance and on-course feel, noting its consistency in distance and improved control over my previous 3 wood. Despite not driving as far as my current 3 wood, the new club offers better control and a satisfying impact feel.

Overall, I appreciated its durability, consistent distance, and stylish look. However, it does have minor drawbacks, such as occasional fading and less effectiveness in the rough compared to my hybrid. Despite these issues, I’ve decided to keep this club in my bag for now, primarily due to its aesthetics and how well it feels during play.

Edited August 25 by Dcfrench3
Adding picture and summary

[Cannon Safe]

Sub70 ProV2 7 Wood – Official MGS Forum Review by Cannon Safe

Hey there everyone, Cannon Safe here. I am extremely excited to have been selected for this test. This is my first time writing any type of review that wasn’t some mandatory writing assignment in school.

About me

I was introduced to the sport at a young age and loved the idea of golf. My parents made me choose between golf and hockey, and hockey won. I played off and on in my teenage years, mostly just going to the driving range with friends to try to cream the ball as hard as possible. Fast forward to my early twenties, I met an old timer who got me into the game and that’s when my passion took off. I played multiple times a week with him for about two years. He helped shape my skill, taught me the etiquette, and a little about the money side of the game.

I joined the military and only played once during my time in. While deployed, a buddy got in touch with a non-profit that sent us some clubs and balls. We got a lot of practice in the sand, which reignited my love for the game. After my service, I moved to Alaska with my now wife. For the first eight years, I only got to play a handful of times. Last summer, I dove headfirst back into the game. I took some lessons, spent way too much time at the range, and developed a completely normal obsession.

Playing in Alaska has its perks. The views are amazing, and you never know when a moose or bear may appear. The biggest cons of golfing in Alaska are the long winters, short summers, and the wind, which can be brutal at times.

I have been golfing seriously for about three years, with a renewed focus last summer. I joined the VGA this summer but aside from those tournaments, I play charity scrambles, a two-man scramble league, and just casually but always with a bit of competition. I have an official handicap for the first time, starting at 24 and working my way down to 21 so far. My goal is to break 90 by the end of the season.

What I ordered: I went with the Pro V2 7 Wood with everything standard and a stiff Project x HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX 70G shaft and a midsize grip. 

I plan to test this product both on the course from all lies and on the tee and at the range with my MLM2Pro. I want to see what distance I can hit accurately and consistently. My home course plays pretty long for me, so I'm looking for a club that can fill the gap between my 3 wood, super hybrid 19°, and 5 iron.

While I don’t have another 7 wood or even a 5 wood to directly compare it to, I recently tried the A.I. Smoke and Ping g430 7 woods at a demo day, so those experiences are fresh in my mind. I’ll be directly comparing it to my Super Hybrid and 5 Iron, as those are the two clubs I currently reach for when needing this distance.

Should it stay or should it go: Not much is required to keep the club in my bag. It’s more about how much it will be used after testing. If I’m able to produce a semi-repeatable shot in the situations I regularly find myself in, it’ll stay and be played.

I’ve heard a lot of good and excitement about Sub70 but have a hard time purchasing without first trying a product. Being in Alaska, we don’t have big box stores to try multiple models. The shops at the courses usually only have one brand for their demos, so we wait for reps to host demo days once a season. This opportunity couldn’t have come at a better time. I tend to over-research a product and create unrealistic expectations. So for this review, I’m going to let the product speak for itself. I am expecting a well-thought-out and high-quality product. I believe this is more of a “player” head, and with my current ability, it will be a great test of its forgiveness that most mid/upper index players rely on.

Looks 20/20

This club is a beaut. I'm naturally attracted to darker color schemes and this club nailed it for me. From first look it made me feel like I would be able to hit pure shot after pure shot (that didn't happen) with confidence. This thing is beautiful to stand over. I typically like having an alignment mark but this gives me enough confidence that I don’t miss it. The carbon fiber crown combined with the black-on-black badging on the base make this really appealing to me. Compared to similar Callaway and Ping woods I recently swung, looks-wise, this wins.

 

I did find myself enjoying the sound off the face when I hit a decent shot. A very smooth sound that was noticeably different when mishit which has a dull sound to me. 

Performance 14/20

I had high hopes for the Sub70 699 Pro V2 7-wood. The claims of consistent high launch - soft landing was just what I was looking for in a 7-wood. However, that was not my experience with this club. I'm not blind to the fact that I am an upper handicapped player and a lot of my inconsistencies are my own doing. I felt that I was able to reproduce good contact on several shots but was unable to obtain a predictable ball flight. When it would fly high and long, I fell in love with the club if only for a moment. My distance on the range wasn't the same on the course, I blame poor range balls and lumpy mats. 

I was a little worried heading into this testing, being a 22 index. Most "Pro" versions of a club put less on forgiveness and more on the ability to shot shape. I was hopeful the forgiveness would still be there, but that wasn't the case for me.  I had several sessions in front of my launch monitor and I ended up needing to delete a lot of horrible shots to try to find more realistic data. I know that says more about me than the club, but it was drastically more frequent than my comparable hybrid. I would safely say I swing as bad as I have with the 7-wood. I was hoping this club would fit between my 3 wood and hybrid as my 185-200 soft landing club. At times I was able to produce that result but not frequently. The numbers below show the Pro V2 outperformed my hybrid, and to an extent, I believe it. However, in the past 5 weeks we've had a lot of rain, and using my launch monitor outdoors was a no-go. So I only had a dozen or so mediocre shots with my hybrid recorded. On a good swing, I get around 205 yards carry with some rollout. 

What I can confidently say these numbers prove is the lack of height and soft landing I was seeing with the Sub70, with consistent 20-yard rollouts. 

Like some of the other testers and I have mentioned, this club was fade bias from the start. I would be able to hit fairly straight shots but more often than not, a fade would appear. I have tried to adjust my aim to play it more accurately, and it has worked to a degree. However, again with the lack of predictability, my target often having some type of trouble or obstacle on the left, has made it difficult to trust pulling this club out when I would really want to. 

If I were a better wood player and had similar results, I would have deducted a couple more points. I can't in good conscience put all the blame on the club. 

On-Course 15/20

I was very excited to get on my home course with this club. There are some 185-210 yard par 3s and several long holes that can play longer with the wind we get.

Exhibit A 

I played a couple of rounds before I had a really good range session, I have a naturally fade bias swing with a left to right flight ranging from 2-10 yards side carry. In my first few attempts on the course, I was seeing 10-20+ yards of side carry. I had to adjust my swing to make it more manageable. I did not find myself trusting the club on money holes or when I needed x amount to carry a hazard. I used the club more on my practice rounds and I will say I'm starting to see a little improvement on the course. I was able to reproduce a couple of good shots today, both off the deck and from the tee. Then I had a shot that I felt was struck well and flew high and straight but the distance was very short. I did gain some confidence with it as a rescue. When the ball is slightly above my feet and in the rough, I got some very good results. 

My hopes were that the Pro V2 7-wood would help me attack the course better, but I can't say that my scores improved, equally,  I can't say they got worse either due to using it. I would have liked to feel more forgiveness from the club on off-center hits.

The Good and the Bad 12/20

Pros:

• The looks are hard to beat. The black-on-black was done perfectly
• Feels good to swing
• Multiple weights and tool to adjust to the individual
• Felt great as a rescue club

Cons

• Inconsistent ball launch
• Lack of forgiveness
• Difficult to control shot shape
• No loft/lie hosel adjustment

Play it or Trade it? 15/20

For now, the Sub70 Pro V2 7-wood will stay in the bag. I'm not giving up on it just yet. I know my displeasure with the club can be linked to poor swings and I have faith that I will be able to produce some sort of consistency with it with enough practice. We have a short season to play here in Alaska, my goal for the winter is to set up my launch monitor in my garage and work on it. Hopefully the wife doesn't mind parking outside. I feel this club was made for lower index players and if I were to choose to purchase a new 7-wood with my knowledge gained from this test, I would likely go another route with a club that has more focus on forgiveness. 

Conclusion

I was very excited to be chosen for this test. I've been contemplating a 7-wood for some time and I had high hopes for the Sub70. The inconsistent ball flight, less forgiveness that I needed, and the difficulty I had reproducing shots outweighed the beautiful looks and design this club offered me. I didn't notice any difference with the dual-walled face compared to any other wood I've hit either. It will stay in the bag till I can't take it anymore, get great with it, or replace it with a more forgiving model. 

Final Score 76/100

Edited August 24 by Cannon Safe

[J7Hawkins]

Hey everyone! I'm super excited to be posting this introduction for what will be my 2nd test on the MGS forum (Clicgear 4.0 Review) and my first time reviewing a club!

 

A little about me: I'm now in my late 20s and have been playing golf for nearly 4 years. I grew up playing baseball and traveled the Southern US playing the sport I love so I never really had the time to play golf growing up, and the closest course to the small town where I grew up was about an hour away. Fast forward to 2020 and the COVID shutdown: I was in grad school full time and was working on classwork online and looking for something to do outside, I tried adult softball and baseball leagues and had some fun with that but found that waiting a week between games was too long and boring so I kept looking. Somehow I found myself diving into YouTube golf (that was just coming alive at the time) and started really enjoying watching channels like Good Good and Rick Shiels, since there were no live sports at the time. So, during that time I fell in love with golf. I graduated from grad school and when I started working I got a set of clubs and started to play a little bit, then a year later a joined the Stillwater Country Club in the Spring of 2022. Since then I have played over 120 rounds each year, this year my goal is 150+ (and I'm on track) and I have gone from a 20+ handicap down as low as 7.4 (currently 11... whoops)! I am no pro, but I do try to compete in at least 1 tournament a month (usually 2) and spend about 10-12 hours a week practicing different areas of my golf game.

My wife and I have 1 child together, he was born earlier this year. The three of us live on the golf course (literally, our backyard is a par 5 fairway) and between playing golf, pickleball and the pool we spend nearly all our time at the Country Club. Outside of golf, I love football, baseball, the OKC Thunder, and drinking good bourbon and beer! 

 

What I ordered: For this test I will be testing the Sub70 Pro V2 Fairway 7 Wood with a Stiff Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Blue 70g shaft. Currently, I play a Sub70 699 V2 Utility 4 iron (20° Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 90g) and though I really like the club, I think a 7 wood might be a better fit for that spot in my bag with more ability to spin and a more drastic landing angle, giving me a much better chance to hit and hold a green when hitting into a par 5. 

 

What I will be looking for: As I mentioned before, I will be looking for this club to upgrade from my utility iron (20*, 220 carry) with similar carry distance but more spin and forgiveness distance wise. This club will be tested both off the deck and off the tee, as I regularly hit my Utility Iron on short par 4s or holes with drastic dog legs where I can't cut the corner off the tee with a wood. Lastly, I will look at how forgiving this club is and whether or not I am able to work it both left and right while maintaining confidence in the distance and control. My expectations are high, but I really think Sub70 could hit the mark here. 

 

FINAL REVIEW

Looks

The Sub70 699 Pro V2 7-wood exudes confidence with its all-black look, a design choice that sets the tone even before you take a swing. The matte black finish, combined with the blacked-out sole, not only looks sleek and modern but also minimizes distractions, allowing you to focus entirely on your shot. From above, the face appears larger and more approachable, making it easy to feel comfortable standing over the ball. This big, inviting face might just be the highlight of the club, offering a sense of reassurance that you’re about to make solid contact. The overall aesthetic of the 699 Pro V2 is both bold and refined, giving you the confidence to perform your best.

20/20

Performance (fit into bag and numbers)

The Sub70 699 Pro V2 7-wood delivers impressive distance control, which is one of its standout features. Even on shots missed slightly off-center, the club consistently carried nearly the same distance as perfectly struck shots. This level of distance retention is a significant advantage, particularly for those who prioritize consistency in their long game. My carry distance with the 7-wood was practically the same as my utility 4 iron which is 220-225. However, my 699 Pro V2 7-wood didn't roll out near as much and better filled the gap in my bag between 3-wood and 5 iron.

I found that the club’s trajectory and left/right dispersion were less predictable when compared to the distance control. Despite my natural tendency to hit a slight draw off the tee, the 699 Pro V2 seemed more inclined to fade unless I consciously forced it into a draw. While I appreciated the results when I managed to get it to draw, the fact that the club wasn't naturally forgiving in this aspect posed a challenge. The lack of a consistent, small left/right dispersion is concerning, especially for a club that I plan to use frequently when hitting into greens. The need to actively manage the shot shape to avoid a fade detracted from the overall confidence I had in the club’s performance.

I did enjoy the ability to hit some half shots, keeping the ball low and manipulating the face to hit it left or right as a “rescue” type of shot. This club is really good for that, which is an excellent trait as for many (including myself) you will be taking out either a long iron or hybrid to put this club in the bag. I’m confident that it can replace those rescue clubs based on my testing.

13/20

On the course (feel and utility)

On the course, the Sub70 699 Pro V2 7-wood has proven to be unreliable, particularly when it comes to shot height and the potential for a fade miss. This unpredictability has significantly impacted my confidence in using the club, especially off the tee. The inconsistency in height meant that I never felt sure whether the ball would fly as intended, adding a layer of doubt before each swing. Often times, when I’m hitting a fairway wood rather than an iron it is because I need to ball to get up quickly to clean an obstacle, I found the 699 Pro V2 unable to consistently produce that shot. The recurring issue of a fade miss, despite my natural draw tendency, was even more frustrating. In one MGA tournament round a month ago I put the ball OB with the club 3 times in one round hitting an unexpected fade.

In the six weeks I've had the club, I found myself reaching for it less and less during my rounds. After being "burned" by that fade miss more than once, I started to lose trust in the club's ability to perform under pressure. This culminated last weekend during our member-member event, where I decided to remove the Sub70 Pro V2 7-wood from my bag altogether before the tournament began. The combination of unreliable shot height and a fade miss that I couldn’t consistently control made it a liability rather than an asset on the course.

11/20

 

What’s good and what’s not?

Pros:

• Confidence-boosting looks: The all-black design with a blacked-out sole and a large, approachable face inspires confidence at address.
• Excellent distance control: Even on off-center hits, the club maintains consistent distance, providing reliability in terms of carry.
• Utility shots: I enjoyed the ability to choke down on the club a little and have some more control with rescue shots. Hitting 3/4 speed shots was actually a strong suit of this fairway wood, something I wouldn't say about other fairway woods I have played.
• Hitting the ball from the rough: The 699 Pro V2 is actually really good at digging into the deep grass and hitting the ball solid without it just rolling up the face and coming out as a "pop fly". 
• The club face wears well: if you look at the photo below this section you will see the face of my 7 wood. This is after probably 200-300 range balls and many rounds on the course. I wish all clubs "wore" this well honestly.

Cons:

• Inconsistent trajectory: The club’s unpredictable shot height makes it challenging to trust in various on-course situations.
• Unreliable shot shape: Despite a natural draw tendency, the club often wants to fade, leading to a lack of confidence, especially off the tee.
• Limited forgiveness: The need to force the club into a draw to avoid a fade miss detracts from its ease of use and overall reliability.
• Not loft/lie angle adjustable: I really think that if there was a hosel adjustment option on this club and I could close the face a smidge it would be a great club for me... but it doesn't.

13/20

Play it or store it?

I’ve decided not to keep the Sub70 699 Pro V2 7-wood in my bag for now, mainly due to its inconsistency in trajectory and shot shape, which has eroded my confidence in using it during rounds. The club’s tendency to produce a fade, despite my natural draw, combined with the unpredictable shot height, makes it too unreliable for regular play, especially when accuracy is crucial for hitting greens. Additionally, the lack of loft or lie adjustment on the hosel limits my ability to fine-tune the club to suit my game, and the mixed results from adjusting the front/back weights haven’t resolved the issues.

That said, I recognize the club’s strengths, particularly its ability to hit utility or rescue shots and its performance from the rough. Because of these redeeming qualities, I’m not giving up on it entirely. I’ll be keeping the Sub70 699 Pro V2 7-wood in storage and may revisit it in the future, especially in scenarios where its specific strengths could be beneficial.

11/20

 

Overall score

68/100

 

Conclusion

The Sub70 699 Pro V2 7-wood is a club that showcases both promise and frustration. Its sleek all-black design, complemented by a large and inviting face, provides a confidence boost at address. The club’s distance control is another highlight, with even off-center hits carrying almost as far as perfectly struck shots. Additionally, its versatility in hitting utility or rescue shots from the rough adds value to its overall performance.

However, these strengths are overshadowed by significant inconsistencies that make it difficult to rely on this club for regular play. The trajectory and shot shape were unpredictable, with the club frequently producing a fade despite my natural draw tendency. This unpredictability, especially when hitting off the tee, led to a severe lack of confidence and ultimately caused me to remove the club from my bag, particularly in competitive situations where dependability is critical.

I tried to dial in the club’s performance by experimenting with different weight combinations in the front and back ports, hoping to find a setup that would address these issues. Unfortunately, each new combination seemed to introduce a new problem. The best setup for me was with a 4-gram weight in the front and a 6-gram weight in the back. This combination offered the most balanced performance, but even then, it wasn’t without its drawbacks. Adding more weight to the front lowered the trajectory too much, making it even harder to trust the club in various situations.

Given these challenges, I’ve decided that the Sub70 699 Pro V2 7-wood won’t be part of my current lineup. However, I’m not ready to give up on it entirely. Its strengths, particularly in certain rescue and rough situations, warrant keeping it in storage for potential future use. I may revisit it down the line, perhaps in scenarios where its specific attributes can be put to good use. For now, though, the club’s inconsistent performance and my inability to fully tame its quirks have led to an overall score of 67/100.

Edited August 24 by J7Hawkins

[BLSkee]

Congrats to the testers!

Looking forward to the results and your thoughts!

[ParFore74x]

Congratulations testers! Looking forward to your results and thoughts on these fairways. 

[crisJ]

Congrats testers 

[Triple_Putt]

Congrats testers! Woods are my next purchase so I look forward to reading your thoughts and results!

[Willie T]

6 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Sub 70 is no stranger to MyGolfSpy Forum testing. We have featured their products in several testing opportunities over the years. For 2024, we have a special product that we are excited to bring to our membership: the Sub 70 Pro V2 Fairway Woods.

About The Pro V2 Fairway Woods

This fairway wood from Sub 70 is their newest wood release and is packed with technology. It features their Dual Face Technology, which has two separate faces filled with a TPE resin in between. The forward face has variable face thickness to help increase ball speeds across the face and increase distance for golfers.

The Pro V2 also features a dual weight system for ball flight, swing weight, and MOI adjustability, as well as a carbon fiber crown. Standard weights feature a 2-gram front weight and a 9-gram rear weight, with extra weight options available.

As there is no adjustable sleeve featured on the Pro V2, it is offered in three lofts from 15 to 21 degrees (or 3-wood to 7-wood).

Sub 70 claims the Pro V2 is the ultimate in power and workability, which is where you come in.

Please welcome and congratulate our testers. 

@JJBack 

@Dcfrench3 

@Cannon Safe 

@J7Hawkins

Congrats to the testers - have always heard good stuff about their irons, now it’s time to see how their fairway metals fare!  Go get ‘em team! 

[gingerbeast87]

Congrats testers looking forward to seeing how you get on with these!!

[MattWillGolf]

Congratulations testers! I’m interested in how “dual face” technology performs. I don’t recall seeing any non-iron using “resin” in the face.

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Congrats testers!!!

[That’s Mr. Dirt]

I am very interested to see the results on this DTC brand. I hope these clubs perform well for the testers.

[TJ Hall]

Congratulations testers!

[Coulter]

Congratulations testers! I absolutely love my sub70 699 pro irons. I’ve wondered about their woods and can’t wait to see how they stack up in your opinions to your gamers. 

Edited July 9 by Coulter

[OCMONKEY]

CONGRATS TESTERS!!

Looking forward to your feedback! 

[russtopherb]

Congrats all! I'm looking forward to your thoughts on these.

[TSauer]

Congrats, testers!

[3Putt4Double]

Congrats testers! Should be a fun one

[William P]

Congrats testers!

[Shrek74]

8 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Please welcome and congratulate our testers. 

@JJBack 

@Dcfrench3 

@Cannon Safe 

@J7Hawkins

Congrats testers!!! I'm going to be following this one very closely. I play the Sub70 949x fairway woods today and they're great clubs. This new one has me very intrigued! Good luck!!

[Mitchandy]

Congrats to All! Can't wait to see how these fairways perform! 

Edited July 9 by Mitchandy

[J7Hawkins]

I’m very excited to be a tester for this one! Currently, I have a Sub70 699 v2 Utility iron and I have been thrilled with its quality and performance so when I saw an opportunity to try more Sub70 gear I had to jump in! Let us know what you all are interested in seeing during the test and us testers will do our best to make it happen! 

[Javs]

Congratulations testers! Can’t wait to read your reviews.

[billpierce]

10 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Sub 70 is no stranger to MyGolfSpy Forum testing. We have featured their products in several testing opportunities over the years. For 2024, we have a special product that we are excited to bring to our membership: the Sub 70 Pro V2 Fairway Woods.

About The Pro V2 Fairway Woods

This fairway wood from Sub 70 is their newest wood release and is packed with technology. It features their Dual Face Technology, which has two separate faces filled with a TPE resin in between. The forward face has variable face thickness to help increase ball speeds across the face and increase distance for golfers.

The Pro V2 also features a dual weight system for ball flight, swing weight, and MOI adjustability, as well as a carbon fiber crown. Standard weights feature a 2-gram front weight and a 9-gram rear weight, with extra weight options available.

As there is no adjustable sleeve featured on the Pro V2, it is offered in three lofts from 15 to 21 degrees (or 3-wood to 7-wood).

Sub 70 claims the Pro V2 is the ultimate in power and workability, which is where you come in.

Please welcome and congratulate our testers. 

@JJBack 

@Dcfrench3 

@Cannon Safe 

@J7Hawkins

Let the bombs begin!

[AverageSizedDog]

Congrats to the testers

[Rob Person]

Congratulations!  Looking forward to your thoughts!

[fixyurdivot]

Congratulations Spies!  Sub70 has created a special place here in the hearts of MGS and this latest line of fairway woods looks like another winner.  As one who prefers matte finish and exposed carbon-fiber basket weave, these have my attention.  Let's see if your results move myself and others to the Sub70 order page .

[buckpillar]

Congratulations to the testers, enjoy the experience!