Sub 70 849 Pro
The Sub 70 849 Pro is a low-spin driver from 2021. It is rated for swing speeds of 95 to 122 mph and handicaps of 0 to 12. It launches low with low spin. It listed at $250 when it launched in 2021.
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Sub 70 849 Pro specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Sub 70 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2021 |
| Status | Current |
| Approx. launch price | $250 |
| Loft options | 9°, 10.5° |
| Head size | 450 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Type | Low spin |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | Mid |
| Launch | Low |
| Spin | Low |
| Swing speed range | 95 to 122 mph |
| Handicap range | 0 to 12 |
| Forgiveness rating | 6 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 8 out of 10 |
| Key technology | Compact 849 Pro adjustable head |
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Where these specs come from
Verified. Two or more separate pages show this model exists, and its specs were read from a source page.
Specs read from 2ndswing.com
Model confirmed on 2ndswing.com, golficity.com, golfsub70.com, mygolfspy.com
Where the fit profile comes from
1 of 10 fit values come from Sub 70 or a published rule. The rest are our own ratings.
| Type | low-spin | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | low | Our rating |
| Spin | low | Sub 70 says “This decreases backspin and optimizes launch angle.” |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | mid | Our rating |
| Forgiveness | 6 | Our rating |
| Workability | 8 | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 0-12 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 95-122 mph | Our rating |
Who the Sub 70 849 Pro suits
- Golfers who add too much spin with the driver and lose distance.
- It is rated for faster swings. Below 95 mph you may not get the launch it is built for.
- It is rated up to a 12 handicap. Higher handicaps usually want more forgiveness.
Similar to the Sub 70 849 Pro
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Ben Hogan Golf PTx LSTBen Hogan Golf2025 · $380 · 100 to 125 mph
- Sub 70 859 ProSub 702024 · $399 · 95 to 122 mph
- Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond MaxCallaway2026 · $700 · 95 to 122 mph
- Tour Edge Exotics LSTour Edge2025 · $500 · 95 to 122 mph
Sub 70 849 Pro: common questions
Who is the Sub 70 849 Pro for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 95 to 122 mph and handicaps of 0 to 12. Golfers who add too much spin with the driver and lose distance.
How much does the Sub 70 849 Pro cost?
It listed at about $250 at launch in 2021.
Is the Sub 70 849 Pro forgiving?
Its MOI rating is mid. We rate its forgiveness 6 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Sub 70 849 Pro?
Similar drivers in our catalog include the Ben Hogan Golf PTx LST (2025), the Sub 70 859 Pro (2024), the Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond Max (2026) and the Tour Edge Exotics LS (2025).
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