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Wilson Staff Model X Ball

2 reviewers
85

Strongly recommended

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The takeaway

Excellent, high spin, priced above the badge.

They agree

  • +Soft feel, one of the softest tested
  • +High spin with good land angle
  • +Tight front-to-back consistency
  • +Outstanding build quality

The knocks

  • −Priced high for a Wilson
  • −Slightly less ball speed than rivals

Buy it ifyou want spin and consistency and don't care about the badge

Skip it ifyou are chasing maximum distance or shopping on price

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The verdicts.

Today's Golfer

UK magazine, robot + human testing

Loved it

“It's the only golf ball in the entire test that's won an award in every category.”

The best ball of the robot test, the only model to win an award in every single category.

+ the facts · 3 pros · 1 cons
  • +Only ball to earn an award in every category
  • +Best or second off the tee, best tee-to-green at 93 and 78 mph
  • +Premium feel the tester keeps in play when it counts
  • −An X ball, so higher spin than low-spin-preferring players may want

For: Golfers wanting the most complete all-round premium ball.

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MyGolfSpy

Data-driven independent testing

Loved it

“these things are quality quality golf balls”

A Foremost-made ball that keeps winning the eye test and the data, held back only by an inflated price.

+ the facts · 3 pros · 1 cons
  • +Outstanding, consistent performance across every test to date
  • +Great flight window visible even at higher speeds
  • +Foremost factory quality
  • −Priced near market-leader balls despite being a challenger brand

For: Players who prioritize ball quality and consistency and will pay up for it

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