Sub 70 859
The Sub 70 859 is a forgiveness-first driver from 2024. It is rated for swing speeds of 75 to 108 mph and handicaps of 8 to 30. It launches mid-height with moderate spin. It listed at $399 when it launched in 2024.
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Sub 70 859 specs
Specs come from the FitMySwing catalog. Ratings out of 10 are our own.
| Brand | Sub 70 |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2024 |
| Status | Current |
| Approx. launch price | $399 |
| Loft options | 9°, 10.5°, 12.5° |
| Head size | 460 cc |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Type | Max forgiveness |
| Forgiveness (MOI) | High |
| Launch | Mid |
| Spin | Mid |
| Swing speed range | 75 to 108 mph |
| Handicap range | 8 to 30 |
| Forgiveness rating | 8 out of 10 |
| Workability rating | 4 out of 10 |
| Key technology | ART single-axis face curvature with heel/toe weights |
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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 golfsub70.com, mygolfspy.com
Model confirmed on 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 | max-forgiveness | Our rating |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | mid | Our rating |
| Spin | mid | Our rating |
| Forgiveness on off-centre hits (MOI) | high | Sub 70 says “High MOI (Moment of Inertia) : The 859 Driver’s construction maximizes forgiveness” |
| Forgiveness | 8 | Our rating |
| Workability | 4 | Our rating |
| Handicap window | 8-30 | Our rating |
| Swing speed window | 75-108 mph | Our rating |
Who the Sub 70 859 suits
- Golfers who miss the centre of the face and want the head to protect ball speed.
Similar to the Sub 70 859
Picked from the catalog for a similar player and similar numbers, from more than one brand.
- Ben Hogan Golf PTx MAXBen Hogan Golf2025 · $380 · 75 to 108 mph
- Takomo Ignis D2Takomo2026 · $329 · 75 to 105 mph
- Ping G430 MAXPing2023 · $350 · 80 to 110 mph
- Callaway Quantum MaxCallaway2026 · $650 · 80 to 110 mph
Sub 70 859: common questions
Who is the Sub 70 859 for?
It is rated for swing speeds of 75 to 108 mph and handicaps of 8 to 30. Golfers who miss the centre of the face and want the head to protect ball speed.
How much does the Sub 70 859 cost?
It listed at about $399 at launch in 2024.
Is the Sub 70 859 forgiving?
Its MOI rating is high. We rate its forgiveness 8 out of 10.
What are alternatives to the Sub 70 859?
Similar drivers in our catalog include the Ben Hogan Golf PTx MAX (2025), the Takomo Ignis D2 (2026), the Ping G430 MAX (2023) and the Callaway Quantum Max (2026).
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