Golf Monthly
UK magazine, season-long testing
“the feel is quite extraordinary from an iron of this silk”
The new hollow-body players distance model he's most excited about, with a blade-like profile, muted soft feel and 188 yards of carry.
+ the facts · 5 pros− the facts
- +Looks so blade-like he kept picking it up by mistake
- +Muted, soft feel unusual for a hollow-body distance iron
- +Sensible 32-degree 7-iron loft preserves peak height and control
For: Moderate-speed players wanting a players distance iron that launches and stops
Michael Newton Golf
On-course, season-long club tests
“I think this iron will be very very popular”
Wilson's first hollow-construction Staff Model is a great-looking, well-priced P790 rival with a controlled sound and refreshingly sensible lofts.
+ the facts · 6 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Clean satin players look with compact blade length and minimal offset
- +Hollow construction adds forgiveness while keeping a forged feel
- +Acoustic tech keeps the sound controlled rather than clicky
- −Not as muted or soft-feeling as the one-piece forged CB and MB
- −Two iron only available in right hand
For: Golfers moving up from a game-improvement iron like Dynapower who want a sleeker forged look with help, roughly high single figures to high teens handicap
Alex Etches
Custom fitter, gear deep-dives
“This is the MB on golf roids”
The new hollow-body players distance addition is about 10 yards longer and forgiving, but its hybrid-like feel and extra length make blending the set the real challenge.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +Roughly 10 yards longer than the MB and CB with big height
- +Hollow body with urethane brings more ball speed, higher MOI and forgiveness
- +MB-like looks from the back; sized to suit a blended set
- −Weird, very hybrid-like feel out of the middle with a peculiar noise
- −Spin drops around 700 RPM on average
- −The 10-yard jump means loft adjustments are needed to blend with the CB
For: Distance-driven players, or as the long-iron end of a blended Staff Model set
Golfalot
Independent UK equipment reviews
“great looking, good performing iron from Wilson”
A great-looking, easy-to-hit players-distance iron that fills a real gap in the Staff Model range, though it is not quite as hot as a P790 and feels firm off the face.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Really smart, premium players look with brushed finish and thin top line
- +Excellent accuracy in testing: average offline of zero yards and 23 feet from the pin over 10 shots
- +Noticeable forgiveness on mishits despite the compact players shape
- −Feels firm/hard off the face, especially at first, which may put some golfers off
- −Carry and total distance slightly disappointing for a hollow-body distance iron; would fall short of a P790 or T250 for pure distance
For: Golfers wanting a players-distance package that prioritises precision and spin control over out-and-out distance
MyGolfSpy
Data-driven independent testing
“it's beautiful iron. I want to be intrigued by this”
Gorgeous hollow-body iron that looks like a player's distance club but, on the spec sheet, has no obvious way to deliver player's distance performance.
+ the facts · 3 pros · 4 cons− the facts
- +Beautiful shaping with soft flowing curves; looks the part of a players distance iron
- +Two-piece hollow body construction
- +Occupies a gap in the market the big brands aren't playing in
- −32-degree 7-iron and 46-degree pitching wedge are neither traditional nor modern; caught in no man's land
- −Forged construction with no visible speed technology suggests it will be slower and spinnier than a P790-class rival
- −Bore-through hosel makes shaft work harder since few builders still do it
For: Players who want a player's-distance shape but cavity-back-style performance, and care more about looks than speed
