Equipment
New redefined Wilson Staff Model irons launch
Wilson has unveiled all-new Wilson Staff Model Irons, the company’s Next Generation of Staff Model Blades.
Wilson Advisory Staff Member and three-time winner on the PGA Tour, Brendan Steele collaborated with the Wilson Labs team to assist in the development of the new Staff Model irons, and speaking on the blades, Steele said
“To be able to genuinely provide my insight on the next generation on FG Tour 100 irons was an experience I’ll never forget. By design, we crafted the new Staff Model irons to have a similar look as the FG Tour 100, which was critical as I continue to evaluate changes to my equipment.”
The Staff Model Irons from Wilson contain a shape similar to the FG Tour 100 while retaining the Fluid Feel Hosel construction which helps to re-distribute weight with the aim of providing maximum feel, while the milled face on Wilson’s new additions aims to provide improved control and greater feel.
Speaking on the latest irons from Wilson, Global Innovation Manager at the company, Jon Pergande stated
“Through precise performance and visually pleasing aesthetics, the Staff Model irons combine the look and feel demanded by today’s players. Brendan’s influence on these irons was impactful, and with the phenomenal expertise of the Wilson LABS team, we knew these irons were going to be an extremely polished product.”
The forged 8620 carbon steel is combined with a high polish mirror finish to complete the blades look, while the new additions from Wilson maintain a thinner top line at address, a detail which Steele made a priority. The all-new Staff Model Irons feature True Temper Dynamic Gold Shafts, and each one possesses a Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grip.
Specs:
The Staff Model Irons are available to buy for $1199.99.
More in-hand photos from the Wilson booth at the PGA Show, below.
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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/18/24): TaylorMade BRNR mini driver head
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a TaylorMade BRNR mini driver head
From the seller: (@lasallen): “For sale is a BRNR mini 11.5 deg head only in brand new condition. $325 shipped.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: TaylorMade BRNR mini driver head
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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/18/24): Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made.
From the seller: (@DLong72): “Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made. ?: $1150. ?? 100% milled collectors item from the limited releases commemorating when Ping putters won every major in 1988 (88 putters made). This was the model Seve Ballesteros used to win the 1988 Open Championship. Condition is brand new, never gamed, everything is in the original packaging as it came. Putter features the iconic sound slot.
Specs/ Additional Details
-100% Milled, Aluminum/Bronze Alloy (310g)
-Original Anser Design
-PING PP58 Grip
-Putter is built to standard specs.”
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Inside Collin Morikawa’s recent golf ball, driver, 3-wood, and “Proto” iron changes
As you probably know by now, Collin Morikawa switched putters after the first round of The Masters, and he ultimately went on to finish T3.
The putter was far from the only change he made last week, however, and his bag is continuing to change this week at the 2024 RBC Heritage.
On the range of The Masters, Morikawa worked closely with Adrian Reitveld, TaylorMade’s Senior Manager of Tour at TaylorMade, to find the perfect driver and 3-wood setups.
Morikawa started off 2024 by switching into TaylorMade’s Qi10 Max driver, but since went back to his faithful TaylorMade SIM – yes, the original SIM from 2020. Somehow, some way, it seems Morikawa always ends up back in that driver, which he used to win the 2020 PGA Championship, and the 2021 Open Championship.
At The Masters, however, Rietveld said the duo found the driver head that allowed “zero compromise” on Morikawa’s preferred fade flight and spin. To match his preferences, they landed on a TaylorMade Qi10 LS 9-degree head, and the lie angle is a touch flatter than his former SIM.
“It’s faster than his gamer, and I think what we found is it fits his desired shot shape, with zero compromise” Rietveld told GolfWRX.com on Wednesday at the RBC Heritage.
Then, to replace his former SIM rocket 3-wood, Morikawa decided to switch into the TaylorMade Qi10 core model 13.5-degree rocket head, with an adjustable hosel.
“He likes the spin characteristics of that head,” Rietveld said. “Now he’s interesting because with Collin, you can turn up at a tournament, and you look at his 3-wood, and he’s changed the setting. One day there’s more loft on it, one day there’s less loft on it. He’s that type of guy. He’s not scared to use the adjustability of the club.
“And I think he felt our titanium head didn’t spin as low as his original SIM. So we did some work with the other head, just because he liked the feel of it. It was a little high launching, so we fit him into something with less loft. It’s a naughty little piece of equipment.”
In addition to the driver and fairway wood changes, Morikawa also debuted his new “MySymbol” jersey No. 5 TP5x golf ball at The Masters. Morikawa’s choice of symbols is likely tied to his love of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.
Not enough changes for you? There’s one more.
On Wednesday at the 2024 RBC Heritage, Morikawa was spotted with a new TaylorMade “Proto” 4-iron in the bag. If you recall, it’s the same model that Rory McIlroy debuted at the 2024 Valero Texas Open.
According to Morikawa, the new Proto 4-iron will replace his old P-770 hollow-bodied 4-iron.
“I used to hit my P-770 on a string, but sometimes the distance would be a little unpredictable,” Morikawa told GolfWRX.com. “This one launches a touch higher, and I feel I can predict the distance better. I know Rory replaced his P-760 with it. I’m liking it so far.”
See Morikawa’s full WITB from the 2024 RBC Heritage here.
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DJ
Jan 24, 2019 at 11:42 am
It would be nice if they could make mid-handicap cavity backs look like this. For example, I’m playing the Bridgestone J40 DPC’s. If you have seen those, you’ll know what I am talking about. Simple and clean.
jgpl001
Jan 24, 2019 at 5:06 am
Recently I slated Wilson on their new driver offering, but wow, these look stunning
Rob
Jan 23, 2019 at 11:53 pm
There no 68 Dynapowers, but they will do! Lol
Great looking clubs with real technology.
Gunter Eisenberg
Jan 23, 2019 at 8:47 pm
For a player’s iron from a OEM whose blades have won more majors than any other brand, their lofts are about 2 degrees stronger than other OEMs. My 845s are supposed to be GI irons when they first came out but its PW is 48 deg, not 46 like this one.
Christopher Barnes
Jan 19, 2020 at 9:08 am
Bend weak and there will be even less offset
george
Jan 22, 2020 at 7:56 pm
Lol yea there’s zero offset
BigBoy
Jan 23, 2019 at 5:58 pm
…………”The forged 8620 carbon steel is combined…..”
It is not forged, it is cast then pressed for stampings. It has 20% carbon steel in it, and the other 80% is an alloy with added compounds. Not a true forge. But that is like everything else in life. All BS and no substance. PR people are like lawyers, full of it.
Having said that, if you like them, by them.
BigBoy
Jan 23, 2019 at 5:59 pm
….BUY them…lol
TCJ
Jan 23, 2019 at 6:18 pm
Your source of this information?
Al
Jan 19, 2020 at 5:32 pm
Same process as blueprints ?
Jamie
Jan 23, 2019 at 1:10 pm
MacGregor/Spalding/Wilson nostalgia from my early days. Nice.
Greg
Jan 23, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Why don’t they forge using 1025? Adams did the 8620 forged and I personally didn’t like them
TONEY P
Jan 23, 2019 at 11:53 am
I grew up playing FGs , I hope e these are as good or better. Wilson irons n wood use to be the best back then.
TCJ
Jan 23, 2019 at 11:27 am
Let me guess, no LH version?
Kyle Snyder
Jan 23, 2019 at 1:41 pm
They will come lefty!!
Date is TBD maybe May or June but will be LH
TCJ
Jan 23, 2019 at 6:19 pm
How refreshing! Thanks for the info.
2putttom
Jan 23, 2019 at 10:59 am
WOW ! these are beautiful, too bad I can’t play blades.
Michael Constantine
Jan 23, 2019 at 2:32 pm
Yes you can. Just gotta put in the time.