Sub 70 699 vs Taylormade P790

Total Clubs: Sub 70 699 vs Taylormade P790

In terms of the amount of clubs that come with each set, the Sub 70 699 has a total of 8 clubs and the Taylormade P790 has a total of 9 clubs. In other words, the P790 has an additional club that comes with the set. The club that is included in the P790 that is not included in the 699 is the 3 hybrid. The Sub 70 699 does not come with a 3 hybrid, whereas the P790 does.

If you typically use a 3 hybrid, then you may want to consider the P790 over the 699.

Loft: Sub 70 699 vs Taylormade P790

In terms of loft, there are also a few differences between the 699 and P790. The P790 has a wider range of loft options available. More specifically, the P790’s lowest loft is 19 degrees and the lowest loft offered by the 699 is 21.5 degrees. So, there is a 2.5 degree difference between the two. 

So, if you are looking for something that has a loft below 21.5°, then the P790 is likely a better option for you.

Lie: Sub 70 699 vs Taylormade P790

In terms of lie, both offer a general range of about 60. 5 to 64.5 degrees. More specifically the 699 ranges from 61 to 64.5 degrees and the P790 ranges from 60.5 to 64 degrees. So, there is a .5 degree difference between the two, however they offer the same general range. Depending on what you are looking for or what you are used to, this could be something that sways your decision.

Offset: Sub 70 699 vs Taylormade P790

Another major difference between the two is the range of offset options. The 699 has a range of 5.7 – 1 mm and the P790 has a range of 3.5 – 1.6 mm. This difference in offset will most likely have a large impact on your game, so depending on what you are used to using, one of these is likely to be better for you than the other.

Length: Sub 70 699 vs Taylormade P790

Each has a similar range of length options. There is about a .5 inch difference between the two. More specifically the 699 has a length range of 38.5 to 35.5 inches and the P790 has a range between 39 and 35.5. You will be getting very similar options when it comes to length with either of these sets.

It should be noted that the USGA has a 46 inch limit on club length, however, neither of these sets breach that limit, so in terms of length, they are both legal to use.

USGA Legal: Sub 70 699 vs Taylormade P790

The USGA has pretty strict equipment rules, so it’s always good to double check whether or not the equipment is legal to use. According to the USGA both the Sub 70 699 and Taylormade P790 are legal to use in any casual, high-level amateur, and professional golf outings.