Sub 70 939X Fairway Wood

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Players Distance Fairway Wood

Sub 70 built its whole business on a simple pitch: clubs that hang with the big names at a price that doesn't sting. The 939X, released in 2021, is the Sycamore, Illinois company's entry in the players distance category, and it competes with sets that cost nearly twice as much.

Players distance irons live in a tricky middle ground. They need to look compact enough at address that a decent ball striker won't flinch, while hiding enough technology to add real yardage and rescue the occasional thin strike. The 939X handles that balancing act well. Blade length stays short, the topline stays reasonable, and the face still produces the kind of ball speed a traditional cavity back can't match.

Price is where Sub 70 separates itself. Because the company sells direct and builds every set to order, you pay hundreds less than for comparable irons from Titleist or TaylorMade. The tradeoff is you won't find the 939X in a retail fitting bay. Sub 70's answer is a demo program and a phone line where an actual person helps you spec the build.

• Mid handicappers who strike it well enough for a compact head but still want help with distance and the occasional thin one.
• Better players filling the long iron slots above a set of blades or cavity backs.
• Anyone who wants the P790 style of iron without paying the P790 price.

Frequently Asked Questions

What handicap range fits the Sub 70 939X?

Roughly 5 to 15 is the sweet spot. Better players can game it as a full set or blend it into a combo, and improving golfers who make consistent contact can grow into it. If most of your misses are fat or thin, a true game improvement iron will treat you better.

Is the 939X adjustable?

No. Like almost every iron in this class, it has no adjustable parts. What you get instead is Sub 70's custom build process. Lie angle, length, shaft, and grip all get set to your spec before the set ships, which does more for your ball flight than any hosel adjustment would.

How does the 939X compare to irons like the TaylorMade P790?

Same category, same basic recipe of a compact shape with distance technology inside. The honest difference is price and access. The Sub 70 costs hundreds less per set and includes custom options for free, but you order online instead of hitting it at a big box store first.

Can I try the 939X before buying?

Sub 70 runs a demo program that ships trial heads to your door so you can hit them on your own range time. There's no retail presence, so between the demo program and the return policy, that's how you test before committing to a full set.

What shaft options does Sub 70 offer for the 939X?

The stock list is long and includes popular aftermarket steel and graphite models at little or no upcharge, and Sub 70 will source others on request. Call them if you don't see yours. That level of customization at this price is a big part of why people switch.

Alternatives to the Sub 70 939X

Other players distance fairway wood models from different brands, closest to its model year.