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Wilson Irons by Year

Wilson Irons by Year

By Coach Erik Schjolberg – Jan 11, 2024

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Wilson and Wilson Staff Irons by Year

Wilson irons by year table:, wilson irons over the last 5 years.

Wilson has made some real technological advancements in the last five years in their game improvement irons, and has held true to their pure players options as well. 2022 saw game improvement options with the D9 and D9 Forged, and a super game improvement with an upgraded Launch Pad set.

Wilson D9 Forged Iron

In 2021 Wilson released new and improved players options with the Staff Model Blades and Cavity Back. Both of which carry improvements for the modern age, and offer tour preferred feel, look, and shot shape. Staff Model Blades are the preferred irons for top tour professional Gary Woodland.

2018 to 2020 showed progressive releases of irons for all types of golfers. The original and revolutionary “super game improvement” Launch Pad irons were released in 2020, with much praise for the target market. Easy to swing, and even easier to make solid contact.

The Staff FG Tour V6, released in 2018, was a highly polished chrome set with a players iron look packed with technology. Tungsten, used for forgiveness and distance, makes it the perfect “players distance” iron.

Are Wilson and Wilson Staff the same thing?

Wilson (Golf) and Wilson Staff are under the same umbrella of Wilson Sporting Goods, but are distinctly different. Wilson Golf/Ultra are beginner box sets that are easy to hit, low cost, and come with everything you need… down to the bag and headcovers.

Theses sets are actually some of the best women’s starter golf clubs . And they even have complete sets of women’s golf clubs as well.

Wilson Staff is Wilson’s “tour preferred” brand. Customizable irons and woods, premium price point, and performance to back it up. Wilson Staff offers some of the best irons on the market, but is still trying to shake the “Wilson makes cheap box sets” stigma.

Wilson Irons History

Wilson irons have the most storied history in golf. Having been in the bag for more major victories (62) than any other equipment manufacturer in history, Wilson irons have a solid argument that they are the best. For the last 100 years, Wilson has won a major in each decade l, proving their longevity.

Wilson started making clubs in 1914, but was really thrust into the spotlight in the 1930s via Gene Sarazen. Gene remained a Wilson staff member for over 75 years, which is the longest running sports contract in history. Using the Ogg-mented irons, Gene won seven major championships.

Wilson Pinehurst Iron

(1930 Wilson Pinehurst Iron)

Throughout 1940-1980, Wilson irons were in the bag, and often named after, some of the best to ever play the game. Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Patty Berg, Walter Hagen, and Ben Crenshaw helped turn Wilson irons into an icon, and the “Cadillac of golf clubs.”

Wilson Staff FG-51

How Often Does Wilson Release New Irons

Wilson had sporadic iron releases throughout the years, only when marked improvements were made. Although, after suffering a major drop in market share, and being branded as “clubs your grandfather used,” Wilson rebranded in 2006 to get back to their premium roots.

Since 2009, Wilson has released at least one new set of irons every year, if not multiple. With new investment in R&D during the 2006 rebranding, Wilson Staff has been able to make continued improvements to their irons, and develop some of the purest irons on the market today.

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About the Author

By Coach Erik Schjolberg – Last Updated Jan 11, 2024

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Coach Erik actively coaches several PGA Tour Professionals . He’s the head golf instructor and writer here at Swing Yard, was voted the “#1 Golf Coach in Scottsdale, Arizona”, and has been coaching for over 20+ years. Erik also owns and operates his own online golf school, EJS Golf Academy . His other credentials include: Active PGA Coaches Membership, Titleist TPI Level 1 and 2, Trackman Certified Level 1, Dr. Kwon’s Biomechanics Level I and II, Scott Cowx Certified Level I Advanced, BodiTrack and V1 Sports Pressure Mat Certified, Titleist Club Fitting and Ball Fitting Certified, PGA Hope, and Sportsbox AI. Check out Erik’s full bio and certifications for more info.

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Hi, I’m trying to find information, release date, rarity, value, etc. For a set of Wilson Olympiad Mild Forged irons and woods. They have wooden shafts and old leather wrap grips. The spoon and brassie day ‘Related 4150 Model’ on the sole plate. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Hey Bill, unfortunately I can’t find any information on those irons. There is a pair on ebay right now that are pretty beat up and selling for pretty cheap. I don’t know how much your’s would really be worth unless they are in really great condition. Sorry I couldn’t help much

Hey I was looking at a set of old irons I have and they were labeled “Wilson LP-500” and I was trying to figure out the year they were made or released. If you could help me out thanks a lot!

So I can’t find anything on the LP-500’s. I did find a set labeled ‘Wilson XP-500’ on ebay which is probably similar. I’d guess the XPs were released in the 70’s or 80’s based on the pictures. Hope that helps!

Wilson walker cup irons?? Muscle backs. Can’t find anything on them. Anyone know?

It looks like there is an old set of Wilson Walker Cups that was released in the early 1930’s. But I have seen some newer looking one’s on ebay that don’t have the year. I’d say maybe 1970’s? There’s just not a lot of information available unfortunately.

What years were the Blue Ridge irons produced? I see they began in 1966, curious how long were they in production.

That’s actually a hard piece of data to find. They did start in 1966, but it seems they were a starter set sold at hardware stores (that’s where sports equipment was sold back then) and JC Penny throughout the 60’s and 70’s. I researched it for quite a while, but I can’t find an exact date. Sorry man.

I have a set of Wilson Pinehurst blades (not the 1930’s) which is impossible to get info on. I can’t even find a Google image and Wilson USA have no Idea what they are (they think it’s forged or fake blades) but I have seen 2 other sets for sale one on ebay and one on Facebook that looks the same. They look identical to the 1984 Hale Irwin blades but on the blade where Hale Irwin Stands it’s written PINEHURST. Any info or help would be appreciated.

Sorry, but they seem like counterfeits to me. Obviously they aren’t the original Pinehursts. If they look identical to the Hale Irwin blades, they likely are copies someone made several sets of, and then just slapped “Wilson” or “Pinehurst” to fool potential buyers… that’s my 2 cents haha

Hi I have a set of Wilson duel metal irons any idea when these were made can’t find any info on them . I can send a picture by email if you would like cheers Paul

Hmm, I’m not sure what they could be. But yeah, send some pictures to [email protected] and I’ll take a look.

Hi, I’m currently playing a set of Wilson air power oversized irons I got from a flea market, any idea of the time period they might be from? Thanks!

I can’t find much info on them. There is a set on ebay, and based on the pictures, I’d guess mid to late ’90s. Hope that helps!

Hey I was looking at a set of old irons I have and they are labeled “Wilson Hornet US international edition” and I was trying to figure out the year they were made or released. If you could help me out thanks a lot!

Sorry man, I can’t find anything on them and I don’t recognize the name myself. Wilson seems to have made quite a bit of random models over the years that for whatever reason haven’t been documented very well.

I have some Wilson irons 2 thru 9 they are Wilson top-notch goose neck reg 4135. Any way to to know when they were made?

So I did find that they released the Staff Goose Neck in 1988, and I added that to the list. BUT, the Top-Notch Goose Neck 4135 seems like a much older set. I found some on ebay and from the look and shape of the club heads, I would guess it’s probably from the 1950’s or 1960’s. The shape seems pretty old school, but newer than the Pinehurst, but not as new as modern shapes from the 70’s and up.

Thanks for your club info, very helpful! I just picked up a full set (in the box!) And never user used Sam Snead Blue Ridge clubs with a yellow hosel. The stock no. D2480 and the numbers 3850 also on the lable. Looking for as much info as possible! [email protected]

They were released in 1966. I’m not sure what else you’re looking for. You could list them on ebay and see what someone is willing to pay for them.

I’ve been searching for info on Wilson ProStaff Performance clubs; got them from my dad. I’m basically brand new to golf and not sure if learning the game with these is a step in the right direction or if I should just go for a newer starter set.

I’m assuming they are the Pi5 Performance irons from 2005. My honest opinion is that newer clubs have SO MUCH more forgiveness than anything from 15-20 years ago. I think you should go with a newer starter set like the Profile SGi (it’s in my list in 2019 on this page). Hope that helps man!

I’m looking for any info on Wilson dynamic power oversize irons with black Wilson tagged graphite shaft and what looks like a spider web kinda on head.

I looked through a bunch of pictures of the old Dynapower irons and can’t find anything with what you’re describing as a spider web on the club head, sorry. But keep an eye out on ebay, the other clubs come up from time to time.

As a dyed in the wool Wilson Staff aficionado, it was fun going thru all the different models of irons down thru the years. Got my first set of Dynapowers in HS in 1965. Still have them. I used them today. As someone who has enjoyed the game for 65 years, I’m 77, I have surrendered to the fact that I’m not going to get back to the level I played at 50 years ago. I am at peace with this. Along with this understanding I’ve gotten the desire to go back to where it all began for me. Hence the 65 Staffs. I play no worse with those small heads (7 hndcp) than I do with the game improvement irons I have. Plus I love the chrome! Anyway my question concerns the difference between the FG17, the FG51, the FG59 and the FG62. Are they all basically the same model? Cosmetically they appear to be. I know that this is asking a lot. Thanks for letting me reminisce.

Wow, you’ve almost been with Wilson since the very beginning haha! Being in my 60’s now, I can definitely relate to the “I’ll never be as good as I once was (sigh)” statement… but you’re right, you just have to accept it and enjoy the game and enjoy still being able to get out there! To answer your question, honestly you would probably know better than me for those specifics. Unfortunately there just isn’t well kept information on the exact intricacies of all the models it seems. I would assume the newer models improve on forgiveness slightly by each year, as that tends to be the trend. Hope that helps! Cheers!

Hi, Ned. I purchased a set of 1967-68 Dynapower irons 2 thru 9 new in 1967. I believe they are very rare because they are left handed. I have never seen even a photograph of another set. A Wilson rep told me about forty years ago that they didn’t make any. But I still have mine. It took over six months for them to arrive when I ordered them. Is there any way of determining how many left handed sets were produced in 1967? Thank you.

Wow, I doubt they have records of that… and if they did, they probably wouldn’t release that information. You could email Wilson and ask, you never know. As far as them being rare, it sounds like maybe they custom made them for you? That’s why it took 6 months. SO, they probably didn’t make very many. You might have the only ones haha.

I’m trying to find some information on a set of used Wilson T.P.O. irons with T.P.O. graphite shafts. I suspect they are from around 2003 to 2012 and I think were sold in Japan.

I was able to find some TPO’s on ebay. From the style of the head, I’d say either late 90’s or early 2000’s for sure. They are cavity back “higher handicap” type irons. I’m not sure what other info you’re looking for.

I was looking for information on the Wilson Ultra Flow Weighted irons.

Looks like a cavity back set from the 90’s or early 2000’s if I had to guess. There’s a few listed on ebay.

Any info on Wilson pathfinder set

I can’t find much on them. There is a set listed on ebay – looks to be quite old with the wooden shafts

I inherited a set Wilson “Embassy” irons. I believe this is a ladies set. Any idea of age of these clubs? Thank you

I have not heard of them. I did some research and haven’t been able to find anything on them. Sorry.

Hey Coach, I have one or two Pinehurst clubs (Wilson). Any idea of value? Also have several Wilson Tru-Shot clubs. Any info on them? These are a set my father had from the 1930s or ‘40s. Canvas & leather bag too. Thanks, BB

Hey Blue… honestly, I would say the clubs are probably only worth $15 or $20 each. That’s what they are going for on ebay currently. IF they are in pristine condition, and you found the right buyer (like a collector), you may get more.

Thanks Erik! Now that I’m cleaning them up, I see there’s a set of cane-shaft TruShot Wilson’s plus some miscellaneous others. One is a Pinehurst just like the one pictured on your site from 1930, with a dark wood shaft (persimmon?). Another has LW in script plus “Hagen Triangle” and “Stabrite” on it. One says “Spade Mashie” on it. I’ll try to send pix. These seem older than the TruShots. Anything interesting about these? Also, what’s the best rust cleaner for clubs? Was gonna use naval jelly but it says not to use on chrome so…..? And… I see you’re in Scottsdale. I’m in Sedona. If you know a collector who might be interested, I can bring ‘em down! Thanks again, you are a great resource!

Blue, I saw the pictures you sent, interesting find! Yeah I’d say they are all in the 1930’s line up for sure. For the rust, I’d recommend warm water and soap (maybe soak for 5 mins) and a soft brush like a toothbrush. Wipe them down with a rag as well. Beyond that, WD40 can help, but be careful since they are almost 100 years old! And sorry, I don’t know anyone who would be that interested in them, I’ll let you know if I come across someone. Thanks!

Hi I have a set of Wilson Imperial where nr 8 is not round but looking like a kind of fish and all iron with a little W sorrunded by some yellow on the outside of the foot – they must have some years and I have found pictures but nowhere how old they are…. Can you help? Best regards Henrik

I’m sorry Henrik, but I can’t really tell you… based on your description, I don’t recall anything I’ve come across I that I think they could be.

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Best Players-Distance Irons of 2024

Players-Distance irons no longer waffle between blade or cavity-back. They are so much more than that. Innovative thinking and smart design have led to shapes that say better player—narrow sole and thin-ish toplines with a look that flows. The technological goal, however, is to help better players retain or extend their yardages. The Players-Distance irons on this year’s Hot List have innovations such as cupfaces in which the face wraps around the topline and sole, boosting ball speed by providing more face flex. Other companies thin the face to create a more effective trampoline to make up for lost yards.

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Sometimes multiple materials are used to mask deficiencies in one area, but not so here. By mixing materials, Cobra brings the kind of raw power irons in this category need. The neat trick, however, is doing so in a pleasing shape that doesn’t scrimp on feel thanks to a light, soft foam inside the 1025 carbon-steel clubhead. The muscle-back shape belies the hollow construction and the thin face delivers significant ball speed with a higher launch. A 20-gram tungsten toe weight is positioned so that the center of gravity is more in line with the center of the face to deliver a sweet feel on center strikes.

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If these irons took human form, they might just give Patrick Dempsey a run for “Sexiest Man Alive.” Just like with the actor, there’s more here than good looks. The speed on this iron comes from the thinnest face on a forged iron in the company’s history—just 2.2 millimeters thick. The distance chase doesn’t stop there. Micro-slots in the sole cavity (wider in the 4- through 6-irons and slightly narrower in the 7-iron to smooth the transition to the scoring clubs) provide plenty of heat.

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Advancements in golf clubs aren’t always solely driven by design. You need to be able to manufacture them as well. For this iron that meant finding a different steel— Nickel Chromoly 4335—that could be cast to an ultra-thin 1.75 millimeters and still withstand impact with the ball and ground at high speeds. This led to the ability to create a single-piece design that behaves like an iron that has a spring-like face insert. The elimination of weld joints eradicates hot spots on the face.

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The traditional blade appearance of the Mizuno Pro 245 says, “Be afraid. Be very afraid.” The performance, however, says otherwise. This hollow-body iron is grain-flow forged from 4135 Chromoly steel for the face and neck all the way to the 8-iron. Internal tungsten weighting in the irons up to the 7-iron is 46.4 grams as opposed to 30 grams in its predecessor. A new method of laser welding suspends the tungsten in the head so that it doesn’t touch the sole, allowing the face to flex better and boost ball speed.

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Ping realizes off-center hits are part of the game, even for single-digit players. This iron doesn’t ignore that unpleasant reality but places more of an emphasis on a clean aesthetic and more pop than a ball coming off Aaron Judge’s bat. The construction is almost metal-wood-like with a hollow-body design using C300 maraging steel for the face—the same type of metal used in landing gear for aircraft. The sole has an “arcing cascade” that aids in the flexing of the face and combines with strong lofts to ensure the desire for distance is satisfied.

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Increasing launch and decreasing spin is a recipe for distance in irons as well as metal woods. The internal groove built into the back surface of the high-strength HT1770 steel face insert helps in that regard. The groove, about ten-thousandths of an inch deep, runs up both sides and across the top of the perimeter to create more give in the face. It also helps promote a gear effect to increase launch and decrease spin. A large weight in the back is more than ornamentation: It allows fitters to dial in the desired swingweight.

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Some irons in this category go heavy on the distance and light on the players. This one is the right combination of both. A slim hosel provides a pleasing visual at address, and the offset produces a natural flow through the set—both small enhancements better players will appreciate. The face has plenty of sizzle thanks to the use of a forged SUP10 steel plate featuring a variable-thickness pattern of grooves, channels and cavities milled into the back of the iron face to maximize rebound at impact.

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The third generation of TaylorMade’s flagship iron has a thin face that hits harder than T.J. Watt sacking a quarterback. TaylorMade engineers used artificial intelligence to run through some 600 iterations of its clubhead design, leading to the use of different internal weighting: low in the 4- and 5-irons to help increase launch, toward the perimeter to foster forgiveness on the 6- and 7-irons and no internal weighting for the 8-iron and higher. These design gymnastics are not just for performance gains but for improving sound and feel, too.

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The T100 is the most-played iron on the PGA Tour, so it’s easy to see how some might view the T200 in a lesser light. Nothing could be more wrong. This club has undergone a substantial overhaul. A ball speed boost comes from a face that wraps around the sole for extra flex at impact. A more stable frame, dense tungsten weights and a revamped polymer core and support-bar structure behind the face improve ball-speed consistency on mis-hits, too. It’s no wonder some PGA Tour pros use these for their long irons.

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Everyday golfers can probably learn more about what type of clubs to play by looking at what LPGA Tour players are using instead of PGA Tour stars, which is why this iron might be worth considering. Proto-Concept designed these irons for Lydia Ko, using her input as its roadmap. The result is a sleeker shape with more mass behind the impact zone compared to previous Proto-Concept irons for a more satisfying look and feel. The use of a Chromoly steel face insert—with variable thicknesses in the impact area—helps produces the ideal trajectory.

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It's fitting that Sub 70’s main headquarters outside Chicago features a full-service bar because the feel of these irons is like a happy hour waiting to happen. Thin-face irons can feel harsh, but thanks to a thermoplastic urethane inside the head, the thin (just 1.7 millimeters) 455 Carpenter-steel clubface feels syrupy at impact without any unwanted noise. The thin topline, reduced offset and sole design combine to offer the kind of workability sure to bring out the inner shotmaker in you—provided you don’t over-indulge at the bar first.

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To get the full picture here you need to turn the club over to see the “powerholes.” You’ve seen these from Wilson before but now these flexible sections appear only on the 4- through 6-irons—or the clubs where most players are looking for a little extra punch. Still, an iron designed for distance isn’t much good if you’re yelling “Full flaps!” when it hits the green. To address that, Wilson lowered the CG to increase the launch angle and foster stopping power. Finally, the soft, forged carbon steel delivers the kind of responsive feel worthy of the Dynapower name.

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Wilson Tour RX Golf Club Set Review

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The story of Wilson golf clubs is a bit odd.

There was a time when Wilson made golf clubs for Tour Pros and even at the amateur level, players were clamoring for Wilson clubs. But for whatever reason, Wilson decided to focus on their other divisions.

Keep in mind that Wilson sports is a massive conglomerate and they have their fingers in a lot of pies so to speak. So it was only natural that one of their sports divisions would lose steam. Unfortunately for Wilson fans, that division would be their golf division.

But Wilson Golf hasn’t completely slipped into the mire. While their focus has shifted from tour-caliber clubs, it has moved to game improvement clubs. More specifically, Wilson makes some of the best complete golf club sets in the industry. So today we will be taking a look at the Wilson Tour RX golf club set to see if it lives up to the proud Wilson name.

First Impressions

“My first impression was that these clubs look really good.”

Yes, they are all pretty big so there is no mistaking them for anything but game improvement clubs; but they are at least very well-designed. Wilson has managed to make chunky clubs look elegant and clean.

Who is the Wilson Tour RX Golf Club Set Best for?

“This is a set that has your name on it if you are a beginner or 20+ handicapper.”

The Wilson Tour RX golf club set was designed for forgiveness. Almost all of the clubs are oversized and have large sweet spots. If you are just starting to hone your swing path but still need some help with accuracy, this set should be on your radar.

What Comes in the Set?

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“The Wilson Tour RX set comes with a composite titanium driver complete with a graphite shaft.”

This is a 460cc driver so it was built for forgiveness. The thing I liked the most about this driver was that it produced effortlessly straight and high flight which is something you’re going to want if you’re a high handicapper.

The graphite shaft is light which is good for slow swingers. It sounds a little clunky and the feedback could be sharper; but overall this is a very forgiving driver that will suit the needs of most beginners and high handicappers.

“The #3 fairway wood has a noticeably low center of gravity and also comes with a graphite stock shaft.”

Whether you are using the Wilson Tour RX 3-wood off the tee or turf, expect towering apex height. I especially liked using this fairway wood for long approaches because I was able to affect soft landings on the green.

The flight is remarkably straight as well so actually hitting the green from distance was surprisingly easy.

“The Wilson Tour RX set comes with #3 and #4 hybrids.”

I’m not a fan of including a #3 hybrid in sets that already have a very forgiving #3 fairway wood but oh well. At least the 4H bridges the distance gap seamlessly with the 5-iron in this set. The hybrids also have expansive sweet spots so they are incredibly forgiving – even if the turf interaction is a bit clunky.

“The Wilson Tour RX set includes irons 5-SW”

The irons are perimeter weighting, have deep undercut cavities and wide soles. The launch on these irons is almost dangerous. They produce high-arcing shots that can balloon easily if you’re not  careful. But they are remarkably forgiving and feel smooth through all kinds of lies.

Even my severe toe-side mis-hits were staying on-line and landing within 8 yards (laterally) of the target. I lost some carry yardage to the high flight but the overall distance was pretty good – average carry distance of 148.7 yards with the 7-iron.

The dispersion was tight and the sweet spot can’t be missed. They look very chunky behind the ball; but I’m sure most high handicappers won’t mind that.

“The mallet putter looks cool but the performance was underwhelming.”

It didn’t feel very well-balanced and the alignment marker was hard to use. The rollout was delayed noticeably so it was hard to stick to my intended path. This is probably the weakest club in the bag.

Set Composition

The woods in this set all come with graphite shafts while the irons, wedges and putter have steel shafts. The driver head is made from composite titanium. The hybrids and the irons are made of stainless steel.

Wilson Tour RX Pros & Cons

  • Very affordable
  • Includes head covers
  • Very forgiving irons
  • The woods and irons play straight
  • Great for low-launch players
  • Includes stand bag
  • Good turf interaction with the irons
  • The putter doesn’t seem very durable
  • The driver doesn’t have a satisfying sound

Overall Score: 97/100

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Other Sets to Consider

Wilson reflex.

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“The Wilson Reflex golf club set includes a driver, #3 fairway wood, #5 hybrid, irons 6-SW and an Anser-style putter.”

I liked that the woods in this set felt very light and fast through my transition. I think it  would be a good option for high handicappers who want to work on their swing speed. Like the Wilson Tour RX irons, the Reflex irons have an oversized profile.

  • Forgiving irons
  • Good for beginners
  • Stand bag included
  • Heavy irons

Overall Score: 96/100

Callaway xr 13-piece set.

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“The Callaway XR set includes a 460cc driver, #3 wood, 4H, 5H, irons 6-SW and an odyssey putter.”

The putter feels really smooth and blows the Wilson Tour RX putter out of the water. The woods feature the Hyper Face channel which preserves ball speed on mis-hits.

  • Woods play long
  • Quality putter

Final Assessment

“The Wilson Tour RX clubs are great for beginners because they play high and straight.”

I would suggest switching out the putter immediately but other than that, these are great GI clubs to get your golf journey started the right way.

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Wilson Irons By Year: The Complete List!

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Few golf brands have the storied history and staying power of Wilson.

As one of the earliest mass producers of clubs, Wilson produced its first noteworthy set of irons in 1930 — almost a century ago.

Though not regarded as one of the “big four” golf brands today, Wilson has remained innovative while staying true to its focus on quality craftsmanship.

In this article, you’ll find a comprehensive list of Wilson irons by year.

Wilson Irons By Year

Here is a list of every Wilson iron release:

Wilson Irons: 1930-1949

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In the early days, Wilson entered the iron market in 1930 with the release of its Pinehurst model, featuring precisely forged carbon steel heads inspired by the classic Scottish blade designs of Old Tom Morris.

The company leaned into precision manufacturing and high-quality materials with popular releases like the muscular Walker Cup blades , released in 1932.

As a dominant clubmaker in the pre-war era, Wilson irons were mainstays in the bags of legends like Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen.

Wilson Irons: 1950-1999

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While staying true to traditional forged blades, Wilson started to embrace game-improvement designs starting in the 1960s. This included cavity backs like the Harmonized K-28 (1960) for added forgiveness and the Dynapower series combining forgiveness with blade aesthetics.

Iconic models like the Blue Ridge combo set made famous by Sam Snead (1966) provided versatility for everyday golfers. The Dynapower irons evolved throughout the 70s, pioneering multi-material designs with the multi-metal 1200 series.

A mainstay throughout this period was the Wilson Staff lineup. These top-of-the-range forged irons were only available at green grass pro shops and were reserved for the skilled low-handicap player. They were butter knives!

Alongside its Staff line of irons, Wilson released clubs that could be purchased elsewhere in department stores. Releases like the Hale Irwin blades in 1984 featured hand-ground soles, and combined quality with affordability.

Shortly after, the innovative Ultra irons (1986 onward) added game-improvement touches like oversized clubheads, perimeter weighting, and graphite shafts tailored to slower swing speeds.

Wilson Irons: 2000-2009

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Entering the 21st century, Wilson embraced cutting-edge club technology in an effort to combat mammoth competition from the big-name brands.

For instance, the company developed integrated vibration dampening with the innovative Deep Red series in 2002. In addition, it introduced progressively lighter multi-material designs like the carbon steel/titanium Launch Pad irons (2004).

Models like the customizable Fi5 (2005) also gave club fitters more options to dial in performance. All the while, Wilson’s expert clubmakers continued hand-crafting precision forged blades alongside these tech-forward game improvement irons.

Wilson Irons: 2010-2019

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In the following decade, Wilson focused on refining its existing club technologies to maximize playability and feel.

Lines like the Tour V series blend fairly sleek looks with intricate perimeter weight placement for shot-shaping control and forgiveness. This particular series of irons was iterated numerous times throughout the decade, culminating in the V6.

In this same period, the mass-market D and C series irons featured subtly progressive shaping for consistency and forgiveness.

Wilson Irons: 2020-Present

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In 2020, Wilson re-launched the Launch Pad irons. This low CG and highly forgiving set helps golfers with slow swing speeds get elevation on their shots.

Two years later, Wilson introduced the Staff D9 irons. This extended the long-standing Staff lineup and was made available in a Forged version.

In 2023, Wilson released the Dynapower irons. First introduced in the mid-1950s, the latest iteration uses Wilson’s AI modeling to produce an optimal combination of face thickness and power hole locations. While incorporating the latest tech, these Dynapower irons maintain Wilson’s heritage of craftsmanship.

Check out the Wilson Dynapower irons at Global Golf:

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Wilson Dynapower Irons

+ Excellent distance and power + Good feel and sound off the face + Visually appealing design

– Not the most forgiving irons

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Hailing from the South West of England, Jake has been playing golf for over a decade. He founded Pitchmarks with the aim of helping everyday golfers like himself learn more about the game, through instructional content and honest gear reviews. He has a degree in Architecture and a passion for golf course design, along with a lofty goal to play the world's top 100 courses.

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Review: wilson fg tour v4 irons.

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Pros: Forged cavity back irons with a compact shape that use tungsten weights to boost launch and forgiveness.

Cons:  They don’t feel as soft as other forged cavity back irons in their class. Slightly weaker lofts (47 degree pitching wedge) cause them to fly shorter than leading models.

Who they’re for: Better players looking for a set of modern, forged cavity back irons that are barely bigger than blades. They offer excellent workability and trajectory control.

If you’re a user of forged cavity back irons, you may have noticed that the amount of new models in the category have decreased. Modern iron design has trended toward larger, hot-faced irons in recent years, which have their perks — but they’re not for everyone. There’s a group of golfers who aren’t looking to hit their irons any farther. They’re satisfied with their current distance and accuracy, so they’re more concerned with looks, feel and trajectory control. If that’s you, read on.

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Wilson currently offers three models of forged irons , the most intriguing of which is the FG Tour V4. They strike a sweet spot between the company’s larger FG Tour M3 irons, which trend on the larger side of players irons, and the company’s FG Tour 100 blade irons, which are best left to the most accomplished ball strikers — particularly those with shallow angles of attack.

I first hit the FG Tour V4 irons at the 2015 PGA Merchandise Show, and was quite impressed. I had a set built to my specifications, and spent the late winter and early sping testing them against similar models. My thoughts are broken up into the categories below.

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Isn’t this every better player’s first question about a set of forged irons? The FG Tour V4 irons are forged from 8620 carbon steel, which is unusual. Most forged irons are made from softer metals like 1020 or 1025 carbon steel, and for that reason, the V4’s feel slightly firmer than leading models. The feel is consistent across the set, however, even in the 3-7 irons, which use 18-gram sole weights to lower their center of gravity (CG) for a higher launch and more forgiveness.

The slightly firmer feel didn’t bother me, and it’s definitely not a deal breaker if you’re interested in these irons. Users will still be able to tell when they slightly mishit a shot, which is exactly the feedback they’ll want.

The FG Tour V4 irons are one of the most compact forged cavity back irons on the market. Their most unique aesthetic features are their thicker-than-normal top lines, which gave me the feeling that these irons were more forgiving than their size indicated. More on that later.

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It’s the absence of anything eye catching that makes the FG Tour V4 irons one of the most stunning new forged cavity back irons on the market. There’s minimal offset — almost none, actually — and the hosels of the irons blend beautifully with the top lines of the irons at address. The toe shape of the irons is neither boxy nor round, and the milled grooves sit centrally in the iron heads.

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The aesthetics of the cavity — the part you don’t see at address — are quite bold. Manufacturers have trended toward silvers and grays with brighter accent colors in recent years, so the heavy black/gold look was more polarizing with my range buddies and playing partners than I anticipated.

The best indicator of the distance of a set of forged cavity back irons will fly is their lofts, and the FG Tour V4 irons are on the weak side. With stock lofts, the 3 iron is 21 degrees, the 6 iron is 31 degrees and the pitching wedge is 47 degrees. For that reason, golfers will likely hit the FG Tour V4 irons a little shorter than more popular models in their class such as Callaway’s Apex Pro (29-degree 6 iron) and Titleist’s 714 AP2 (30-degree 6 iron), which have similar blade lengths and also use tungsten in their designs to boost forgiveness.

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The good news is that the FG Tour V4 irons seem to fly a little longer than their stock lofts indicate, particularly the mid irons and short irons. I was able to hit those clubs just as far as my Nike VR Forged Pro Combo irons , which are 1-degree stronger in each club. But I struggled to get the same distance from the FG Tour V4’s 4 and 5 irons. The easy fix is to bend those irons — or even the whole set — 1-2 degrees stronger if you’re looking for more distance. Since the FG Tour V4 irons have very little offset, such a small change won’t be uncomfortable at address. I actually prefer a little offset in my irons, but again, that’s something personal to me.

Forgiveness

Golfers who play compact, forged cavity back irons know that when they mishit a shot, they will suffer a penalty. The FG Tour V4’s are no exception, but they do an admirable job of making slight mishits fly more like perfect shots. They certainly play “bigger,” or more forgiving than their size indicates — particularly in the 3-7 irons, which use 18-gram tungsten weights to lower the CG of the irons for a higher launch. Eighteen grams is a lot of tungsten, a material that currently carries a high price tag and usually results in a set of irons that cost more than $1,000. It’s impressive that Wilson has priced a stock set of the FG Tour V4 irons (4-PW, GW) at $899 with True Temper’s DG Pro shafts.

Wilson’s FG Tour V4 Utility

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Many modern iron sets have a progressive design, which means that the 3 iron is the largest iron head in the set, and the clubs get noticeably smaller as the clubs get shorter. The size of the FG Tour V4 irons is very constant, which means that if you choose to play a 3 or 4 iron from the FG Tour V4 set, you will be hitting a very small club. For that reason, I suggest golfers consider Wilson’s FG Tour V4 Utility iron as the longest iron in their set, because it is a stunning performer. And regardless of what irons you play, you should consider the FG Tour V4 Utility if you’re into driving irons.

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I tested a FG Tour V4 Utility — 3 iron (21 degrees) — and found that it gave me all the distance I could want from a club of that loft. It didn’t seem to matter if I slightly heeled or toed the club. It flew about 235 yards every time, which was the exact distance I needed it to go based on my set makeup. Like the rest of the FG Tour V4 irons, it was also quite workable, and easy to hit high and low, or draw or fade.

The FG Tour Utility iron is a little chunky at address when compared to slimmer models such as Callaway’s Apex UT, TaylorMade’s UDI and Titleist’s 712U, but it feels quite soft for a hollow-cavity iron and offers plenty of feedback to the player. It’s also a great option off the tee and the ground, thanks to its smart sole design.

Odds and Ends

Better golfers sometimes prefer specialty wedges over the pitching and gap wedges that come with irons sets, because the head sizes of specialty wedges are generally more compact. Their sole grinds are also usually more versatile on partial shots, and on pitch shots around the greens. The small size of the FG Tour V4 wedges, as well as their excellent sole designs, however, does not necessitate a switch.

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The sole of a FG Tour V4 pitching wedge.

I found the tour-inspired grind of the FG Tour V4 pitching wedge to be all I needed from a 47-degree club. Like all the FG Tour V4 irons, it resisted digging on full and half shots. It also resisted “sticking in the turf” on pitch shots. That performance can be attributed to the sole of the irons, which is heavily cambered, or rounded, and it offered great performance from both the fairway and rough.

With both the longer and shorter irons in the FG Tour V4 set set, it was easy to vary the trajectory. And because of their solid construction, I found no “hot spots” in them, and the wedges were no exception.

The FG Tour V4’s gap wedge comes stock at 51 degrees, the point at which most golfers start to look at specialty clubs. If that’s more of a full-shot club for you than a chipping club, I’d recommend using the set gap wedge. If you’re more interested in using a gap wedge for less-than-full shots, go with Wilson’s FG Tour TC wedges , or another specialty wedge of your choice.

The Takeaway 

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The FG Tour V4’s are an elite set of forged cavity back irons, and will impress golfers who may have not otherwise considered an offering from Wilson. While they don’t feel quite soft as leading models, and don’t fly quite as far, they’re one of the most forgiving irons we’ve tested in their compact size.

Trajectory control is a breeze with them, and turf interaction is also fantastic. That’s what you’d expect from a set of irons that were designed with the assistance of Wilson’s Tour Staff. But thanks to the addition of tungsten to the soles of the long and mid irons, you don’t necessarily have to be a touring pro, or even a scratch golfer to play them.

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18 Comments

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Jun 25, 2015 at 8:55 am

Zach is wrong. Distance is excellent and on par with my Ap2’s after much testing… and they actually feel very soft. Surprisingly so. Feel is one of the highlights of this iron.

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Apr 28, 2015 at 5:52 am

love the Wilson d-100 irons and driver

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Tom Duckworth

Apr 25, 2015 at 1:29 pm

I have read or watched every review on these since last winter. In the one real video review I found the tester was hitting them farther than his Ping set, it may have been the shafts. I think the point with clubs like this is hitting the same distance time after time. If you needed distance help why would you even look at clubs like these. These seem like a big change from the V2s that I play now. I would like to try them out. The sole grind and tungsten weights make them very intriguing. As far as resale value Wilson makes great clubs and they don’t come out with a new set every six months. I read somewhere that some Adams staff came over to Wilson I don’t if that is true bit these show some Adams influences.

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Medway lefty

Apr 23, 2015 at 4:57 pm

Purchased a set of the V4 after having played the V2 and the V4 are an improvement from the previous model , soft feeling great consistency ,great shaft the tungsten weights help get the longer irons airborne quicker.As for the resale value if you find a great set why sell them .?

Good job Wilson

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Roosterredneck

Apr 25, 2015 at 9:46 am

great comment, I buy to play , not to trade. I want to use them for as long as I can or until the grooves are worn away.

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Apr 22, 2015 at 12:07 pm

They look great at address but I find the cavity a little generic looking. Can’t wait to try them.

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Apr 21, 2015 at 7:39 am

So, sensible lofts are now considered a “con”? Beacuse they don’t “fly as far”? It’s a ding ding world

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Apr 22, 2015 at 4:10 am

I could not agree more. It’s bad enough on the shovel side of things, but strong lofting for “players” forged irons? Come on golfwrx.

Apr 22, 2015 at 4:59 am

Yeah..At the very least do NOT mention it as a negative thing. Completely ridiculous. A short comment like “the lofts are more traditional so you might need to tweak your club choice if you have been using clubs with strengthened lofts” would be the sensible thing to do. And not give in to the “massage the egos of todays golfer by jacking lofts” mentality.

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Apr 21, 2015 at 7:32 am

I am sure these are nice, forgiving irons but not great to look at. Replace this sicky looking brown/gold color with something else. Plus make it more mat then gloss.

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Apr 21, 2015 at 1:53 am

Nice irons and great review but resale value and company credibility are lacking (I know Wilson was the club back in the day, but it isn’t 1967 anymore).

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Aug 2, 2015 at 10:48 pm

I buy clubs to play with and clubs that help my game. I do not buy them to trade them or sell them a month or two later on ebay. Wilson makes very nice irons.

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Apr 20, 2015 at 7:32 pm

The V4s are fantastic! I’ve been doing some demo testing of 7 irons in our fitting bay and the V4s are right up there. I’m going to hit them again because our rep was able to drop off a C-Taper for me to try. I really didn’t think that they were that small and I didn’t see any significant loss in distance over my current set, but the lofts are pretty equivalent. Wilson is making good products and people should be willing to give them a shot!

Apr 20, 2015 at 7:25 pm

The V4s are

Apr 20, 2015 at 6:47 pm

I have tried these and they are better than this reviewer has reported. I do own and play the V2 Wilson Staff irons and Love them. These V4 irons look as good and play as good as my V2 irons . Wilson is on the right track and if you haven’t tried them , then find some and you too will want them after hitting them. GREAT WORK WILSON.

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Apr 20, 2015 at 5:48 pm

Nice to see Wilson getting some air time. These are nice irons but as a club ho, I just worry about the resale value. Well done Wilson.

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killerbgolfer

Apr 20, 2015 at 5:47 pm

I”m not in the market for these but i love the reviews you do here. Great work.

Zak Kozuchowski

Apr 20, 2015 at 6:25 pm

Thank you, killerbgolfer. We appreciate the praise.

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Club junkie review: cobra’s new king tour irons.

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The Cobra King Tour irons have been proven on the PGA Tour already and will be in bags of better amateur players this year. The previous King Tour MIM irons were very underrated and offered great precision with a solid shape that many players liked. Cobra went away from the Metal Injection Molded construction and went with a five-step forging process for soft and solid feel.

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I was a big fan of the previous Tour MIM irons and played them in rotation throughout the last two years. Out of the box, I was impressed with the more simple and clean look of the badging on the new King Tour. Badging is mostly silver with just small black accents that should appeal to even the pickiest golfers. I didn’t notice the shorter blade length in the new irons but did notice that the leading edge is just slightly more rounded. Topline is thin, but not razor thin, but still has enough there to give you the confidence that you don’t have to hit it on the dead center every shot.

Feel is solid and soft with just a slight click to the thud on well struck shots while mishits are met with a little more sound and vibration to the hands.

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These King Tour irons are built to be cannons and place more emphasis on consistent and precise shots. I also felt like the new irons launch easily and maybe a touch higher than some irons in the same category.

My launch monitor showed my 7 iron with an average launch angle of 22 degrees and spin right around 5,800 with a Project X LZ 6.0 stock shaft. Ball speed isn’t the ultimate focus of this iron but it did well with an average around 108mph and the iron was able to keep the speed up well when you didn’t strike the center. You will still see a drop off in speed and distance when you miss the center, but you don’t have to be Navy SEAL sniper accurate on the face to achieve a good shot. Dispersion was very tight, and while there are bigger irons with more forgiveness, this players cavity still allows good playability when you aren’t bringing your A-plus game to the course.

Cobra lists the King Tour as an iron for a Tour level player up to a 7 handicap and I think this iron could see the bags of more golfers than that. I am a 9.4 handicap, and I felt more than comfortable playing this iron even on less than perfect days.

Review: Honma TW737-Vs Forged Irons

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Pros:  Incredible feel all the way through the bag. These irons offer considerable forgiveness on mishits, and their slightly stronger lofts generate plenty of distance for a better-player forged iron.

Cons:  Some will find the price point ($150 per club) too high to consider.

Bottom Line:  The entire TW737 line boasts impressive specs and looks. The TW737-Vs, with their slightly larger shape and stronger lofts, could be perfect for the player ready to move from game-improvement irons to better players irons or for those those looking for more forgiveness in a forged set.

Many GolfWRX Members will already be familiar with Honma Golf, known for its intricately crafted clubs and as one of the most prestigious, fastest-growing golf brands in the world. For others, this review will be the first time they’ve heard of Honma, or seen their iconic “mole in a hole” cloisonné and wondered, “What’s that?”

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That is about to change. Honma, a mainstay in the Japanese Domestic Market for almost 60 years, is making a major push to become a household name in the U.S. and Europe. This year marks the company’s first entry into national “Hot List” competitions, and you can now find and test some of their products, such as the TW737 irons, in big-box golf stores like the PGA Superstore.

While Honma has traditionally been associated with extremely high-end clubs —  even gold-plated at times — the Tour World line is priced similarly with other forged irons from domestic manufacturers. Tour World also happens to be the line played by their tour pros like Hideto Tanihara , who has the TW737-Vs in his bag.

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Related: More photos of Honma’s Tour World irons, driving irons and wedges

There are three unique models in the Tour World 737 line, each with slight variations in loft and head shape that are designed to fit the specific needs of forged-iron users. Each model includes Honma’s unified face progression and center of gravity design, which essentially allows for slight changes in sole width, face thickness, and head size based on loft, while keeping the same offset. The design is great in and of itself, and it also makes it easier to play a Tour World combo set.

The entire TW737 iron line is forged from S25C steel using Honma’s proprietary high strength W-Forging , a two-stage forging process that mixes hot and cold forging. According to the company, the process creates more density in the club face, especially high on the face. The extra strength is said to increase ball speed and forgiveness.

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  • The TW737-Vn  is made particularly for better golfers who like the shape and workability of a blade, but want a little more forgiveness.
  • The TW737-V  has a small cavity-back head, but adds a little more forgiveness and distance than the Vn.
  • The TW737-Vs , the model I tested, has a slightly larger head and strongest lofts, making it the longest and most forgiving of the three forged irons in the TW737 lineup.

You can find all the  specs on the Honma site here .  The TW737-Vs specs are below.

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TW737-Vs irons are available now in 3-11 ($150 per club). A variety of stock shafts are available and include the NS Pro 950GH, Dynamic Gold AMT, Modus3 Tour, and Vizard 160. Honma has a  retailer search on its site  to help you find nearby golf stores where you can check out these clubs for yourself. Of course, custom shaft and grip options are available.

My set of TW737-Vs

I decided on the TW737-Vs because I wanted the extra performance and forgiveness. Honma built a 3-11 iron set, standard length, 0.5-degrees upright with Golf Pride New Decade Multi-Compound grips and two wraps of tape.

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Having played cast, game-improvement irons my entire golfing life, I was anxious to see how these clubs would look at address, feel at impact and most importantly, how they would perform for my swing. In recent years, I have been using a forged Vega wedge, also an iconic Japanese brand. I love the feel, so I was excited for these.

You might be wondering, “Why test against a cast club and not compare Honma to Honma or Honma to Miura?” One reason is that like many of you, I’m precisely who Honma is looking to attract — a US-based consumer who has been playing mostly domestic clubs.

Take it one step further, I’ve also been looking to put forged clubs in the bag and make the move to the better-player iron category, but I was hesitant for a variety of reasons. I mentioned to a few other golfer that I was reviewing this set and their reaction was the same. Are they blades? Are they small? Are they hard to hit? All responses were followed by, “I don’t think I’d be ready for forged clubs.”

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After testing I can tell you the irons are not too small, not too hard to hit, and stack up to anything else I’ve tested.

Performance

I like to start testing outside before getting on a launch monitor so I can focus purely on what I’m seeing and feeling. And with these clubs, my expectations were high, very high.

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I started with the 11-iron because… how often do you get to hit a club stamped with an 11? I’ve always taken a significant divot with my wedges, but my first swing resulted in a solid, crisp shot with a thinner divot. Everything about the shot felt perfect. This happened to be a center strike and impact felt like almost nothing at all… in a good way. The sound was solid and strong, but the first real feeing I registered was slicing through the turf.

That feeling continued even with the long irons. Hitting a 3 or 4-iron around the middle provided plenty of feedback, but the more pure the strike, the less feeling there was. The ball flight appeared to be slightly lower than my current set, with a straight-to-draw flight and similar distances. Working the ball both ways was not a problem.

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On the course, I struggled with distance control at first. This was my own fault for not dialing in the distances, especially with the stronger lofts in the 7-iron and shorter clubs. My expectation was that these clubs would not fly as far as my current clubs, but I couldn’t have been more wrong.

The exceptional feel continued. Truly effortless power on center strikes. The ball just jumped off the face and provided plenty of feedback and forgiveness. My divots from fairway lies were thinner than normal, which I don’t mind at all. These clubs cut through the rough nicely as well.

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My favorite moment came at an island-green par-3, No. 16 at BridgeMill Athletic Club. I had 160 yards to the pin, with 150 yards covering the water and 175 yards to the water at the back of the green. With my old set, it would have been a smooth 8-iron (a full 9-iron is a reliable 145 yard carry). For me, the TW737-Vs 9-iron is essentially an 8.5-iron, so I went with 9-iron and played to the center with a little draw. I hit one of the most solid shots of the day, and it landed just a few feet away from the pin. Trusting a 9-iron would be enough… now that was fun.

Launch Monitor Data

My expectation going into launch monitor testing was that I’d see a flatter trajectory, lower peak height, similar distance and spin, and a decent amount of help on mishits.  I tested the TW737-Vs on SkyTrak against my TaylorMade RSi 2’s using Bridgestone Tour B330 balls. I rotated clubs every 5 shots and went through multiple rounds with each club.

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The launch monitor data backed up what I was seeing on the course. For the short and mid irons, the Honmas generated slightly more distance (not less as I expected prior to testing). The 9-iron had the biggest gap, but the TW737-Vs is also 2 degrees stronger.

Spin was lower, but I was also seeing slightly more draw bias to my shots. While the spin looks a little low, on the course I had no issues stopping the ball on approach shots. With the long irons, my flatter trajectory always forces me to play for a little roll, so that won’t change.

I’ve never been a high ball hitter. My swing produces a lower flight and I’m sticking with it. Not surprisingly, my launch angle and peak height with the TW737-Vs was slightly lower across the board.

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Ball speed on heel and toe side of center dropped about 2 mph on average, but the shots were very playable. With the 3 and 4-irons, toe shots generated quite a bit more left spin, but heel shots didn’t really impact the flight.

For shots higher on the face, I was very surprised and happy to see a minimal loss of distance. All in all, these clubs are very playable and forgiving on shots that miss the dead center of the clubface.

Looks and Feel

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Feel is subjective, but I love the way these clubs feel. There is a nice weight through the swing. The W-Forging process has created a strong face that fires balls off like little rockets. Some other irons have a spring-like feel at impact, but with these, center shots just seemed to melt into my hands.

I spent a lot of time using powder spray on the face to see the exact impact location. With other irons I’ve tested, it is easy to know if I hit the extreme toe or heel side. But with the TW737-Vs, I was able to feel if I was half a ball to the heel or toe side. Same with being low on the face or a few grooves high. Both better players and mid-handicap golfers looking to improve will appreciate the feedback these clubs provide.

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As for looks, “These are beautifully simple” was my first thought when I saw them in person. The lines are clean and sharp in some areas and smooth and rounded in others. The head, while definitely smaller than what I’m used to, doesn’t feel or look too small. I don’t have any confidence issues looking down at the ball.

Each of the TW737 models have the same minimal amount of offset, creating a relatively straight edge from the shaft out to the toe. I find it easier to set up and align clubs with less offset, so I like this a lot. I wouldn’t call the top line thin, but it isn’t thick either. Overall, I just really like how these irons look at address.

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Bottom Line

Honma might not be the first name most Americans think of when they think of forged irons. That is going to change… not just because Honma will be spending more money to reach golfers in North America, but because the company’s Tour World line is both beautifully crafted and packed with performance.

If you’re in the market for forged players irons, make sure the TW737 is on the list of clubs to hit.

GolfWRX Member Reviews: TaylorMade 2017 M1 and M2 Irons

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In this Testing Thread , we selected 75 members to test a TaylorMade M1 2017 7-iron and TaylorMade M2 7-iron. Each of the clubs were built with the stock lofts and shafts — M2 2017 (28.5 degrees) with a TaylorMade Reax shaft, and M1 2017 (30.5 degrees) with a True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 shaft — and the testers were instructed to post their review of the clubs here .

Below, we’ve selected what we’ve deemed the most in-depth and educated reviews out of the 75 testers. We have edited each of the posts for brevity, clarity and grammar.

Thanks to all of those involved in the testing!

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To be honest, looking down on the TaylorMade M1 and M2 irons at address, there is really not much difference. I would have to pick one up to see which is which.

The first 10 balls I hit were with M1 and 6/10 felt great, while the other 4 were toe hits, which I felt and the distance reflected that. Kinda what I expected with a club design for lower-handicap players. Distance was about 1/2 longer than my Srixon iron and dispersion was close, as well. I will say they did not feel as good as the Srixon on center hits.

Next 10 (ok, 15) balls were with the M2. Wow, can you say “up, up and away? The ball really popped of the club face, but wasn’t a ballon flight. Waited for the ball to come down and WTH, with the roll out it was 5-8 yards longer than balls hit with M1, and that is with a few toe shots. I did some smooth swings and then very aggressive swings and was a little amazed at this iron. Just like the M1, it does not have the forged feeling and does have a clicky sound (which I hate).

Bottom line: M2 is the longest iron I have ever hit. I love my 545s, but I could see myself playing M2 very easily. Matter of fact, I will be taking this M2 7 iron in my bag and play it more head-to-head against my Srixon 545 on the course.

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These are both beautiful clubs. What surprised me the most is how much alike the two clubs look at address. I was expecting a chunky topline and significant offset in the M2, but it’s footprint looked almost exactly the same as the M1, outside of the chrome finish on the M2 versus the frosted finish of the M1. The M2 could almost pass as a player’s iron to my eye at address. These clubs both get A’s from me in the looks department.

The M1 felt a tad thicker than most player’s irons I’m used to, but it seemed to come with a bit of added forgiveness too. Well-struck shots felt good, with a nice mid-trajectory and with the workability that I’ve come to expect from a player’s iron. But true to TaylorMade’s claims, the M1 seemed more forgiving than a traditional player’s iron. Had a nice soft feel at impact, mishits didn’t sting and left you with a more playable result. A really nice combination of the better attributes of both player’s and game improvement irons. I’ve been playing with an old set of Tommy Armour blades, but I’ve been recently wanting more forgiveness for when I’m stuck with my B or C swing. Based on the early returns, I could definitely see myself bagging these.

I’m not sure if it’s the shaft, the design of the clubhead, or a combination of both, but the M2 is definitely a different animal than the M1 at impact. This club launches the ball high, arguably ridiculously so. I was hitting Jason Day moonbombs with this bad boy. Didn’t seem to matter what kind of swing I put on it, the ball launched high, flat and dead straight. The club was super forgiving and if not for the insanely high ball flight, I would love to have a set of these for when my swing is out of sorts. I didn’t really try to flight it at all, so I’m not sure what it’s capable of at this point. One other note was that the M2 had a clicky feel at impact. It didn’t bother me since it still felt so sweet… so strange as it sounds, clicky, but smooth and sweet at the same time. I think these clubs will be big winners with the mid-to-high handicap set.

The M1 is a fine iron, but doesn’t really stand out in any way from other irons of its class.

The M2, on the other hand, is an iron on steroids. I’m really starting to love this thing. It’s super forgiving and just goes and goes. According to my laser, flush shots were going 195 yards (my usual blade 5 iron distance) and very high. I can’t help but think golf would be a whole lot easier, particularly longer courses with long par 3s, with a full set of these in my bag.

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M1 feels softer than the M2 and I felt the ball flight was more consistent and what I want in an iron. The M1 did have a harsher feeling in my hands than I typically like, but I’m going to credit a lot of that to the range balls.

M2 flies very high. It was a windy afternoon and about 100 degrees. I love the high ball flight on the range, but I have a concern what that ball flight would be like on the course. I like to hit the ball different heights for different shots and I don’t think I could do that confidently with the M2, but I could with the M1. I don’t like the sound of the M2. It sounded “clicky” to me.

Initially on the range I was scared because the M1 had a regular flex in it, so I took it easy for my initial 10-15 swings with it. Ball SHOT off the face, loud crack (didn’t care for it, but not too bad) and ball just kept rising and rising but didn’t balloon. I thought, “whoa,” that’s not what I expected…did it again…another CRACK and the ball just flew. I set another down and I paid attention to how it looked behind the ball, not much offset for a game improvement and I thought…”I could actually play this club!”  The 5-7 were EASY swings, aimed at a target of 170 yards away (my normal 7 iron distance) and with a EASY swing I was flying it by 20 yards or so. The next 5-10 I really went after it, same CRACK and ball just flew but to my surprise it was a nice draw, harder draw than the first but it was a nice 10-yard draw. This time the balls were landing just short of the 200 yard marker. Damn, 200 yards with a 7 iron! I know they are jacked lofts but it feels good to say “my 7 irons just few 190-200 yards!”

P.S. LOVE the Lamkin UTX grip!

Now, this was interesting, the M2 was quieter then the M1… weird!  Now, there is more carbon fiber added to this one and there is a “Geocoustic” label on the back. I am sure that it has something to do with all that carbon fiber but it does have a better sound. Other than the sound, it played exactly like the M1: long and straight. The REAX shaft felt a little weaker than the True Temper shaft and it flew a little higher but nothing else I could pick up.

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Finally got out to the range after getting these bad boys in on Friday. My first impression of them is that they look really sharp. The graphics and design really stand out and really give these clubs a cool, modern look.

They were both a little to big IMO, as I am currently bagging Mizuno MP-68s. The M2 isa definite “game improvement iron”, while the M1 was similar in size and shape to my previous irons, Titleist AP1s.

They both really launch it, high and far. Ridiculous for 7 irons. I don’t have access to a launch monitor, but it was about a 20-yard difference between my gamer 7 iron and these (stronger lofts, as well).

The M1 definitely was more suited for my eye, and produced more consistent ball flights. It felt much more smooth and solid as the M2 had a clicky, cheap feel.

The M2 just isn’t for me. I felt like it was launching too high and ballooning, which could be due to the shaft (the M1 had the S300, while the M2 just had a stock “Reax” shaft).  The feel off the face of the M2 just turned me off, to be honest.

While I don’t think I’ll be putting either model in play, I can definitely see the appeal for mid-to-high handicaps. Both irons were super forgiving, and they should be a dream to the average weekend golfer who has trouble with ball striking consistently.

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Looks: As expected, I preferred the M1 with less offset, slightly smaller sole and a smoother finish. Less glare looking down on the iron. I must say the M2 did not look as bulky, or have as much offset as I thought it might have.

Feel: This was a close race, probably due to the shafts as much as the heads. The M1 was just a slight bit smoother feeling on solid shots. But the M2 was not bad at all, just not quite as smooth.

Distance and performance: Our range has a slight incline up the length of the range, so specific yardage gains or losses were difficult to measure. Both irons had a higher trajectory than my gamer 7 iron. Neither sole dug onto the turf either. The lofts for both irons are a degree or two stronger than mine, so I would think they probably flew a little further than my gamers. Neither iron flew “too” high, however. Might be a little harder to hit knock down shots, though.

Final thoughts: I had hit both the M1 and M2 irons last year during a fitting day, but did not like either. This year’s model were both better in my eyes. I asked a fellow member at our club to hit both and he felt the M1 was his preferred model, and he is a 20-index player. So coming from both a single digit, and a high double-digit, the M1 won this battle of wills. I will try and see if I can locate both a 5 iron and 9 iron to see if a full set might be a winner for me.

I was surprised that the M2 was the winner in this brief session. It felt better, flew higher, easier to hit and about 1/2 club longer that my gamer Apex CF16. The feel/sound was better than I thought it might be, but really not up to the CF16. I could, however, easily game the M2’s.

Feel: I hit the M2 first, and found it to be very solid when hit on the screws. There was almost no feel off the club face at all. When I mishit it, you knew it was, but it wasn’t harsh at all. Hit the M1 next, and same type of feel when hit solid. Much more harsh when mishit though, but I knew that was coming.

Distance and performance: This is was where I was curious to see how they would play. The M2 went out high in the air, and just kept going forever. Now granted my eyesight isn’t that great anymore, but it looked like I got about 10-15 yards more from the M2 compared to my Wilson D300. The only thing I didn’t like about the M2 was how much I was able to turn it over. Got a lot more hook compared to my D300. Don’t know if that was from the REAX shaft, but would love to find a less spinning shaft to correct that.

The M1 wasn’t a great performer for me. Same height as the M2, but much straighter off the club face. Didn’t get any great distance advantage as compared to my D300.  Can’t game a player’s iron anymore, and testing this one just reaffirmed that.

Final thoughts: Was very happy with the distance I gained with the M2 compared to my current gamer. Very good-performing iron for me, and something I would definitely consider changing them out if I could reduce the spin off the face. If you’re looking for more distance, you need to try these out.  The M1 just wasn’t for me, but as a player’s iron, I can see it as a great option.

Like the other testers, I found the M2 to launch the ball much higher and is 10-to-15 yards longer than my Adams XTD forged 7 iron. Of the two 7 irons I prefer the M1. I like the design of the M1 and its visual appearance at address. I feel more confident in trying to work the ball with the M1. The M1 gave me more feedback as to where the club head was in relation to my swing plane. If I had my druthers I would put the M1 in the bag as it stands now. Will continue to test, what a treat to compare the two irons.

Once I started making solid contact with a decent shoulder turn, the M2 really came alive in my hands. Towering flat height, for me, and very long. No more clacky hollow feel, just a very mild pleasant sensation… then zoom. Once I started making better swings, back to the M1, which was a very nice iron. Shorter than the M2 (though not short) and a little lower ball flight. Felt nice and substantial without being heavy. Very forgiving on slight mishits.

But the M2 was the star for me. High trajectory and very long. Club felt lively and fun. Frankly, unless a player wanted a lower trajectory, or likes to hit a lot of knock downs or feel shots, I don’t know why anyone wouldn’t choose the M2. They are very attractive and a very fun iron. I think folks who say that the M2 feels and/or sounds clicky, clacky or hollow may be mishitting the iron toward the toe. I am not judging — I mishit a lot of shots at first. I agree on toe mishits the iron did not feel great. It almost felt like plastic. The ball still flew pretty well, but it wasn’t a very enjoyable experience. Not painful, just felt very dead. But when hit nearer the center, the iron felt fantastic. Light, springy and very lively. 

They are both good-looking clubs. Not too long heel to toe and toplines were not that distracting. M1 is more what I like to see shape wise, but M2 was not bad at all. Personally, not a fan of seeing the face slots. But I could see how some people may like how they frame the ball. 

– Has a very odd sound on contact, almost sounds a tad like a fairway wood “ting. Not a fan – Looks very good at address with the brushed finish – Most shots I hit with it seemed to fall out of the sky (very likely a lack of spin). Ball flight was much lower than I would have expected (not super low, just not much different than my 7 iron) – Inconsistent misses. Next to no distance gains vs RocketBladez Tour 7 iron

– Doesn’t look as good at address as the M1. Chrome finish at address is  not  an issue in even direct sunlight for me – Feels and sounds quite nice to my ears at impact. Not a classic sound but very good considering what type of club it is – Ball flight is very strong (comes off hot). Ball stays high in the air for awhile. Very high and lands soft – 10-12 yards longer on average vs my 7 iron, it even had the horsepower to hang with my 6 iron – VERY forgiving on thin strikes. Couldn’t believe how a near-top still traveled to nearly the front edge in the air and still went as far as the M1 did on a good strike – Shaft is too light

Even though I’m a 2-handicap and don’t fit the M2 “mold,” I could see myself playing this club from 4-6 iron (although gapping would be a major issue mixing these with almost anything else) if it had a heavier shaft in it (I can only imagine how far this 4 iron must go… yikes)

M1 = 2.5/5 stars M2 = 4.5/5 stars

Visual first impressions:  The M1 7-iron is visually appealing to me as far as the finish and overall look. Even though it is classified as a player’s iron, it doesn’t seem so tiny that it would be tough to hit. I am not a huge fan of the bright-yellow badging, but I probably could get over it. The iron inspires confidence with its topline and a little bit of offset. The “rubber” piece on the hosel is a little bit funky to me.

I thought the M2 7-iron would look clunkier than it really is. Besides the finish being a little bit different, the difference between the M1 and M2 is actually pretty small. The M2’s topline and sole are a touch wider, but not by much. Not a huge fan of the fluted hosel since it can be seen at address. The M1’s fluting is only on the rear of the club.

I did notice that the sole’s finish did scratch pretty easily. Overall, I thought the M1 and M2 are pretty good looking, but I would definitely give the edge to the M1. I also preferred the stock Lamkin grip on the M1 vs. the ribbed M2 grip.

On course action:  They both feel solid. I tried hitting both irons in all different types of on-course situations over a two week period. Both clubs launch the ball high but I would not say they balloon. For me, the M2 was about 10 yards longer and higher than the M1. Compared to my Cleveland irons, they are 1 to 1.5 clubs longer.

M1 loft = 30.5 M2 loft = 28.5 Cleveland TA7 loft = 33.5

I know this accounts for the distance gain but the ball definitely comes off hot compared to my set. I was hoping I would hit the M1 better since I like the appearance better, but that was not the case. The M2 definitely felt better for me and I felt more confident with it in my hands.

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The Wilson D9 Forged irons use Power Holes to make the longer irons more forgiving.  Players look and feel.  Not super long but very consistent.

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Introduction

Wilson’s popular D9 irons finally got the partner they deserve.  The D9 Forged irons use the same Power Holes technology as the standard D9, but in a package geared toward the lower handicap player.  In this review, I’ll answer the question, “Which players should be putting the D9 Forged in the bag?”

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The address look of the Wilson D9 Forged irons is clearly more player-ish than the standard D9 .  This set has a thinner top line, less offset, and a more compact blade length.  Overall, I would rate the top line as a touch thinner than average but boxy.  Most OEMs are beveling the top line to hide its size, but Wilson opted to let it be what it is.  In terms of offset, there’s very little in the 8-GW, but it becomes more apparent in the 5-7.

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In the bag, the D9 Forged irons look very sharp.  I love that Wilson sticks with their traditional shiny chrome.  Some might complain about glare, but I like that Wilson is keeping to their own aesthetic rather than trying to look like everyone else.  The cavity is well balanced with a lot of interesting geometry but no colored paintfill .  My eye gravitates to the Wilson Staff shield, the rightful focal point.

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Sound & Feel

I started my testing with a few wedge shots and found the D9 Forged irons to be extremely soft.  On gentler shots, they have that “ball melting into club face” feel that is most often associated with boutique forgings.  This feel is paired with a quiet “thud” on pure strikes.

What shocked me about this set is how stark the feedback is.  Even with the wedges and short irons, small misses are very apparent.  Mishits are louder and harsher sounding, and the feel gets quite firm.  When it comes to feedback, these irons earn the “Forged” in their name.

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The other focus of my feel testing was looking for differences within the set.  As you can see above, the Power Holes stop at the 7I.  I was pleased to find that, despite the difference in construction, there was not a huge difference in sound or feel .  The long irons are a bit louder, but that can be attributed to the greater speed as much as the Power Holes.  Also, I’d emphasize that the difference is not one you’re going to notice unless you’re looking for it.  All the irons have the same satisfying soft feel on well-struck shots and clear feedback.

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Performance

The Wilson D9 Forged irons have the looks, sound, and feel of a players iron, but I couldn’t help but think that the Power Holes would push their performance into the game improvement category.  I was eager to get them on the launch monitor to get some answers.

Overall, my findings are that the D9 Forged irons provide a level of consistency and forgiveness that merits the “game improvement” label .  To be clear, that’s a compliment.  When I hit numerous good shots in the row, the launch monitor numbers barely moved.  If a shot got away from me, the penalty was quite moderate.  I hit a 7I shot off the toe (nearly off the grooves) that lost just 4 MPH and 10 yards of carry.

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Additionally, the benefit of the Power Holes is apparent on thin strikes .  Hitting the 8I thin was surprisingly penal.  Those shots would still be on the green, but they lost quite a bit of launch and speed.  However, thin shots with the 5, 6, and 7 irons were much less affected.  If you want that forgiveness throughout the set, check out the standard Wilson D9 irons HERE .

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While the forgiveness of the D9 Forged irons pushes them toward game improvement, their ball speed and distance lean toward the players category .  The lofts are moderately strong, but the ball doesn’t explode off the face.  This may sound like a negative, but I don’t believe that it has to be.  For players more interested in consistency and predictability than simply having the longest 7I, the D9 Forged is great.

Finally, Wilsons states that these irons are built with a low center of gravity .  This produces higher launch angles and steeper descent angles .  I found that the low CG was an asset in the numbered irons but may be too low in the wedges.  From the 5I-9I, these irons launched and spun in what I consider a normal range for players irons.  However, the PW and GW launched higher with less spin.  This may be desirable for high spin players, but those seeking lower launching, higher spinning wedge shots may want to replace those clubs with higher CG specialty wedges.  Learn more about the importance of wedge CG HERE .

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While Wilson may not have the expansive Tour staff that they had in their heyday, they continue to produce excellent irons.  The D9 Forged irons are an interesting blend of elements from the players and game improvement categories that should please the skilled golfer looking for additional consistency.

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I purchased the D9 forged irons on looks alone from a PGA Tour Superstore, not the best way to purchase any club but it worked out well for me in this case. They came with DG 95g R300s which was somewhat surprising. I believe in playing with the stiffest driver shaft I can still feel (Graphite Design Tour AD stiff) and the softest iron shafts I can still feel. The DG shafts were to light and to soft. I switched out the shafts to Modus 105 Rs and Tour Velvet midsize grips…..and now have a set of irons that I love. I was hesitant to read your review because I thought it might plant a “bed seed” if it. was negative. I Iove my D9 irons and found your review to be spot on for the most part. The irons are very forgiving and buttery soft and set up and frame the ball nicely. I took my fairly new Ping 525s to the local golf shop and put them up for sale. Mishits didn’t stray to far off line. Your review did confirm one thing for me…… pitching and gap wedge misses tend to fly high and short but hold the line. I’ve found the best way to combat this miss is to “hit down” on the ball and take a divot on the short irons. This resulted in shots that felt great, held the line and “flew” as far as they were supposed to. I love the irons. To bad golf shops don’t carry Wilson hats, I’d buy a couple

Should’ve said I hit the softest iron shafts I can still control, not feel.

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I was excited when I saw this review this morning (thank you).

With the Wilson D7 Forged irons I left your review feeling you felt a wow factor and were impressed. I love the Wilson D7 forged irons.

I can’t decide how you feel about the D9 forged set? I think you conveyed attributes you respect. However, I couldn’t decide if you were impressed or unimpressed.

I was curious if you felt they were a nice upgrade from the D7 forged irons or if they took a direction with the D9 forged irons and are focusing on a different audience.

Thank you for the great reviews and club knowledge you share!

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I think the D9 Forged is a solid iron, but not a huge step forward from the D7 Forged. With the rest of the iron market continuing to evolve, I think I was a little less wowed by the D9 Forged than the D7 Forged.

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I don’t play with them anymore but I still have my 1957 Wilson irons, with the reminder grip, that I purchased while stationed in the Navy at Cecil Field, Florida. We were fortunate to have a 9 hole golf course on the base!

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Just played my second round with the D9 Forged clubs….3 iron thru Gap wedge. I moved up from the FG Tour V6 set, looking for a little more distance and forgiveness. These are beautiful, and deliver on both…I’m a club longer and they are very forgiving. I am over the moon happy with them.

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Has anyone hit both the forged D7 & the forged D9 and can compare the two?

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Hey Matt, really good and extensive review. You‘re saying this iron could be partly considered as game improvement irons. For whom exactly would you therefore consider them?

I am playing since three years beeing a bogey/double bogey player, shooting around 90. Would you say they are good fit? My teacher is a Wilson fitter and is pushing towrds those irons. Whats your thoughts?

Many thanks!

Yes, I think these are a fine choice for the 90 shooter, if they’re well fit.

Thanks Matt, for the quick reply. Would you therefore not recommend the regular D9 (or the Dynapowr for that matter, which are probably replacing them) for a 90 shooter as they are more suited for the even higher shooter? Sorry, don’t actually know if you have reviewed them as well.

Best, Alois

Either of those sets would be fine. There are scratch players gaming SGI irons and 30 handicaps playing blades. Play what works well for you and what you enjoy.

Cheers Matt, much appreciated.

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Matt, I just want to say that I’m currently in the market for some new irons and your reviews are absolutely the best – thank you!

I’ve narrowed it down to these Wilson D9 Forged irons, the Apex 21s or the Apex 21 DCBs. I’ve read your reviews of all 3 sets, but I’m wondering: do you have a personal preference between these options? Would your answer change based on the player?

For reference, I’m looking to add some distance, but also am a relatively low launching player. I’m thinking of getting fitted (for the first time in my life!) but am interested to hear your opinion as well. Thanks from a fellow midwesterner!

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoy the reviews.

My recommendation would definitely change based on the player, based on what I saw in the fitting. For me, I would be between the Apex 21 and the D9 Forged.

Wow I appreciate the quick response, Matt!

One quick follow up question just because I’m curious and would love to learn more: what are the things you’d be looking for in the fitting to help with a recommendation? As an example, “x” player characteristic might be a better fit for the slightly weaker lofts and lower offset in the D9s, as opposed to “y” tendency indicating that the Apex 21s could be a better choice. Thanks again!

There’s not a specific trait that would lead me to push one over another, it would just be as simple as: hit both, let’s look at how they worked.

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I had the D7 irons I liked them but at 66 and a very bad back I wanted a bit more distance. I got it with the D9s with the graphite senior shafts. I love the flight and you can’t beat the feel. I do like the the high loft into the greens on the wedges seem to either stop on a dime or back up a bit. I play in the high 79’s low 80’s. Since getting these irons was in mid 80’s prior.

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Hi Matt, how would you compare these irons with the Titleist T200 forgiveness wise?

I’d say they’re in the same ballpark.

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You tested the Tour Edge C722 the month before. I know that is a hollow model, but falls in a similar value/player-ish category

what were the differences for you between the two?

Respectfully, I think the reviews are both pretty detailed in terms of performance and explain the strengths of each iron. I don’t have anything to add at this time. https://pluggedingolf.com/tour-edge-exotics-c722-irons-review/

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Great review am on a tight budget and can purchase the D7 forged for $400 cheaper than the Forged D9s. After reading your review I feel confident that the Forged D7s will be nearly as good as these Forged D9s. Just need to choose my shafts thinking of going stiff shafts because I launch the ball high already and have a driver SS of 105mph. Unfortunately live in rural South Australia and cant get into a golf store to trial them. Any advice about shafts or what I am missing out on with the D7s? Thanks

There is very rarely a major difference from one generation to the next. I would guess $400 is probably about a 50% discount, so if money is a concern I would go with the D7.

As far as shaft, stiff is generally correct for a 105 MPH driver speed.

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What all other irons from different manufacturers would compare with these irons please?

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I bought the D9 forged with the dynamic gold 105 but it’s too rigid for me because the nippon 950 gh neo can do the job, because the seller advised me the dynamic gold 95

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  • Includes everything you need to start playing today forged titanium driver with a huge sweet spot and strong loft for easy distance
  • It has Fairway wood with graphite shaft high-launching hybrid is easier to hit than irons easy-launching, perimeter-weighted irons heel-toe weighted putter with alignment aids stylish
  • It has protective head covers durable, comfortable carry bag with an integrated stand, and 6-way top

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When you need the all-in-one convenience of a complete package set and want high-quality components designed to enhance your game, Wilson tour velocity delivers both. This complete men's golf set includes everything you need to get out on the course and start enjoying the game of golf. You get a driver, a fairway wood, a hybrid, five irons, a putter, and a standing carry bag. You even get three head covers to protect your new clubs. With features specifically designed to help new players build good habits and have more fun, tour velocity is truly the total package. Features: Includes everything you need to start playing today forged titanium driver with a huge sweet spot and strong loft for easy distance It has Fairway wood with graphite shaft high-launching hybrid is easier to hit than irons easy-launching, perimeter-weighted irons heel-toe weighted putter with alignment aids stylish It has protective head covers durable, comfortable carry bag with an integrated stand, and 6-way top

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Are you looking to up your golf game? Look no further than the Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set. This men’s right-hand set includes everything you need to dominate the green. With a driver, fairway wood, hybrid, four perimeter weighted irons, pitching wedge, putter, bag, and three head covers, this set has it all. The forged titanium composite 460 cc oversized driver with power weighting technology ensures maximum power and distance. The powerful oversized irons with a low center of gravity make launching the ball easier, while the extreme perimeter weighting creates an enormous sweet spot for improved accuracy. The durable and comfortable stand bag offers ample storage pockets and ergonomic double shoulder straps to lessen fatigue. Get ready to revolutionize your golf game with the Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set.

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Why Consider This Product?

If you’re a golf enthusiast looking to improve your game, the Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set with Bag is definitely worth considering. This complete golf set offers a range of features and benefits that can enhance your performance on the golf course. With the combination of high-quality materials and thoughtful design, this set will help you take your game to the next level.

The Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set has received positive feedback from customers, with many praising its performance-enhancing features and durable construction. Additionally, the set has been endorsed by professional golfers who have seen improved accuracy and distance with these clubs.

Features and Benefits

Enhanced driver technology.

The Wilson Tour Velocity Complete Set includes a powerful driver featuring forged titanium composite with power weighting technology. This 460cc oversized driver is designed to provide exceptional distance, accuracy, and forgiveness. With this club in your hands, you’ll be able to hit the ball far down the fairway with ease.

Improved Iron Performance

The set also includes perimeter weighted irons with a low center of gravity, making it easier for you to launch the ball higher and farther. The extreme perimeter weighting of the irons creates a larger sweet spot, resulting in improved accuracy even on off-center hits. This feature allows you to hit consistent and precise shots, ultimately improving your overall game.

Durable and Functional Stand Bag

The Wilson Tour Velocity Complete Set comes with a stand bag that is not only durable but also highly functional. The bag features ample storage pockets, allowing you to carry all your essentials with ease. It also comes with ergonomic double shoulder straps, which distribute the weight evenly and lessen fatigue during long walks on the course. This bag is designed to make your golfing experience comfortable and convenient.

Complete Set with Head Covers

This set includes everything you need to get started on the golf course. Along with the driver and irons, it also comes with a fairway wood, hybrid, pitching wedge, putter, and three head covers. This complete set ensures that you have all the necessary clubs to tackle any situation on the golf course.

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Product Quality

When it comes to golf equipment, quality is of utmost importance. The Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set is known for its excellent craftsmanship and durability. The clubs are made with high-quality materials that are built to withstand the demands of the game. The stand bag is also designed to endure the rigors of the golf course, ensuring that your clubs are protected and easy to carry. Rest assured that this product is built to last.

What It’s Used For

Enhancing your game.

The Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set is specifically designed to enhance your golfing experience. With its advanced technology and innovative features, this set is meant to improve your distance, accuracy, and overall performance on the course. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced golfer, this set has the potential to take your game to new heights.

Suitable for Various Skill Levels

This complete golf set is suitable for both beginners and more seasoned players. The forgiving nature of the clubs, along with the excellent weight distribution, makes it easier for beginners to hit consistent shots. At the same time, experienced players will appreciate the high-quality performance and improved accuracy that these clubs offer. No matter your skill level, this set has something to offer.

Versatile in Different Course Conditions

The Wilson Tour Velocity Complete Set is designed to handle various course conditions. The clubs’ design and technology allow you to adapt to different terrains, whether it be hitting off the tee, from the fairway, or around the green. This versatility ensures that you’ll be prepared for any situation you encounter on the course.

Increased On-Course Comfort and Functionality

One of the standout features of this set is the ergonomic double shoulder straps on the stand bag. This design feature helps distribute the weight of the bag evenly across your shoulders, reducing fatigue and enhancing your on-course comfort. With this comfortable and functional bag, you’ll be able to focus more on your game and less on the strain of carrying your clubs.

Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set W/Bag

Product Specifications

Who needs this.

The Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set is perfect for any golfer who wants to improve their overall game. Whether you’re an amateur golfer looking to upgrade your equipment or a seasoned player seeking high-performance clubs, this set is suitable for a wide range of skill levels.

Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set W/Bag

Pros and Cons

  • Powerful driver for exceptional distance
  • Improved accuracy with perimeter weighted irons
  • Durable and functional stand bag with ample storage
  • Versatile set suitable for various skill levels
  • Increased comfort with ergonomic double shoulder straps
  • The set may be on the pricier side for some golfers
  • The bag may be too large for those seeking a more compact option

FAQ’s

Are left-handed options available? Yes, the Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set is available in both left and right-hand options.

Is the set suitable for women golfers? While this particular set is designed for men, Wilson also offers women’s golf sets that are tailored to their specific needs and preferences.

Are the clubs individually adjustable? The clubs in this set are pre-designed for optimal performance and cannot be individually adjusted.

Does the set come with a warranty? Wilson offers a manufacturer’s warranty on their golf clubs, ensuring that they are free from defects in materials and craftsmanship.

Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set W/Bag

What Customers Are Saying

Customers who have purchased the Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set are highly satisfied with their purchase. Many have praised the set’s performance-enhancing features, durability, and overall quality. Several customers have reported improved accuracy and longer distances with these clubs, leading to better scores on the golf course.

Overall Value

Considering the performance, durability, and functionality that the Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set offers, it presents excellent value for money. This set provides all the essential clubs a golfer needs to conquer the course and improve their game. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, investing in this complete set will undoubtedly enhance your golfing experience.

Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set W/Bag

Tips and Tricks For Best Results

  • Practice regularly to become familiar with the clubs and their feel.
  • Pay attention to your grip and posture when using the clubs.
  • Take advantage of the head covers to protect your clubs during transportation.
  • Utilize the storage pockets in the stand bag to carry all your golfing essentials.
  • Adjust the shoulder straps on the bag to ensure a comfortable fit.

Final Thoughts

Product summary.

The Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set with Bag is an excellent investment for any golfer looking to improve their game. With its advanced technology and high-quality construction, this complete set provides the necessary tools to enhance your performance on the golf course. From the powerful driver to the perimeter weighted irons, every club is designed to help you hit longer and more accurate shots. The durable and functional stand bag adds convenience and comfort to your golfing experience.

Final Recommendation

If you’re ready to take your golf game to the next level, the Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set is the perfect choice. With its range of features and benefits, this set delivers exceptional performance and durability. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced golfer, this complete set will undoubtedly enhance your overall game. Invest in the Wilson Golf Tour Velocity Complete Set today and experience the difference it can make on the golf course.

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Gear: Wilson Staff Model RB Utility iron Price: $249.99 with True Temper HZRDUS GEN 4 Black shaft and Golf Pride Z grip Specs: Hollow-bodied design with C300 stainless steel face. 18-, 21- and 24-degree versions

Who It’s For: Golfers who want a driving iron for low shots off the tee in windy conditions that can also bridge the gap between their shortest fairway wood or hybrid and their longest iron.

The Skinny: The hollow-bodied Staff Model RB Utility is designed to deliver more distance than Wilson’s better-player irons while maintaining the look and style of a club made for accomplished golfers.

The Deep Dive: When it comes to finding a club to fit between your last fairway wood and your longest-hitting iron, you have plenty of choices. High-lofted fairway woods, such as a 7-wood, can do the job. A nd for nearly two decades, hybrids have been a versatile option for many players. However, players who routinely shoot in the 70s and who like to shape shots often prefer driving irons and utility irons.

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The hollow-body design allows the C300 stainless steel face of the Staff Model RB Utility iron to flex more easily so golfers can generate more distance. (David Dusek/Golfweek)

Wilson released the Staff Model Blade and Staff Model CB  this season , and for golfers who love the look and feel of those control-oriented, better-player irons, Wilson is now offering the Staff Model RB Utility iron.

Offered as a 2-iron (18 degrees), 3-iron (21 degrees) and 4-iron (24 degrees), the Staff Model RB Utility has a compact blade length, moderately thin topline and offset to give it a clean look in the address position. Yes, it is slightly larger than a muscleback blade, but the tradeoff for going with a larger design in this driving irons is significant.

The Staff Model RB Utility iron is hollow, so the C300 stainless steel face can flex more efficiently at impact, and that should allow players to generate more ball speed and distance.

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The Staff Model RB Utility iron has a clean look in the address position that should appeal to accomplished golfers. (David Dusek/Golfweek)

Extra weight has been positioned in the heel and toe areas to increase the Staff Model RB Utility iron’s stability and help it resist twisting on off-center hits. That weight also helps lower the center of gravity so the club produces a low- to mid-low launch that can help keep tee shots down in windy conditions. 

An internal rib support system helps to further stiffen the body and improve the sound at impact.

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