WILSON STAFF vs 2024'S BEST BLADES // Can Wilson Beat the Best?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.ย. 2024
- You asked and we listened! After last week's Best Blades of 2024 video had so many comments asking why Wilson was left out, we decided to make things right and give them a test against three of the top blades from our last test. See how they stack up right now!
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Best thing you could have done! Handled that with absolute class
The people have spoken and you listened! 👍👍
The people ask and you deliver. Truly a servant to the community. Thank you for producing great contet.
Staff Blades for me. Full Wilson bag, wedges & all, even have one of their absolute steal milled putters. Love to see how they stack up, love the feel.
If all blades are equal to a certain extent, cost becomes a major major factor in selection.
100%
Thank you gents...and yes I have hit them. I loved the feeling yet when I tried their Staff CB...I was sold.
Fun video. Wilson has a massive nostalgia factor for me as my dad (who was a very accomplished golfer) played them in his younger days. He also played the blade putter. But today, it's hard to find 1. Someone who plays blades and 2. Someone who plays Wilson blades. I think the price makes this an amazing value but will post again if I ever run into anyone actually playing these clubs.
I do 🤣
Thank you!!! 👍 I don't play the blades but I play the staff CB's, staff wedges and their new 24" ball now I switched to from pro v1x
Wilson Golf as a whole is perplexing. I play regularly in different regions of US; home here in CO, vacation homes in MT and Lake Tahoe area, family in Seattle, Scottsdale and Houston areas. In none of those areas do I see Wilson anything. My son was playing Wilson Staff ball, which he really liked, last year and one of my buddies still breaks out a classic 8802 putter, otherwise nada.
We spent 5 weeks in Australia last year, mostly in Melbourne, played several rounds at Royal Melbourne, 2 of the locals we were playing with played Wilson Staff blades. In 22 we were in UK, mostly Scotland as well as Belgium and Netherlands but our golfing was only in UK. There were same 8 of us in total for each round, 4 American’s, 2 from Northern Italy and 2 locals. One of the Italian’s and both of the locals played some kinds of Wilson irons.
The conclusion I’ve come to, right or wrong, is that while Wilson Sporting Goods remains Chicago based, their US distribution is lacking or non-existent. Their international distribution is what is keeping them afloat. I’m curious if you can determine from the comments what % of these Wilson fanboys reside outside of North America. Based upon my experience, I’m betting it’s the majority. Does CC or formerly did TXG have a personal Wilson rep like the balance of oem’s?
Chicago. That explains it. No doubt, the Chicago staff is plagued by “diversity“ and therefore incompetence.
I’m from Aus. I game Wilson irons 🫡
Very underrated. The last gen irons were the best they ever made. D9 was such a great looking driver too. And, the putters are sick.
I love my Wilson Blades. I play the previous iteration. With the W/S in the shield. and the dots at the ends of the grooves. It's a very forgiving and soft blade. I am not getting rid of them at all.
Just had the chance to get a set of new blades. It came down to the Wilson MB and the Mizuno 241. The Mizuno feel is so much better I couldn’t pass that up. Night and day difference how much better the Mizuno felt over the Wilson. In the end, the numbers were close enough that it came down to feel
Thank you! We asked, you gave. The reason you may not have seen them is that they have improved so much in the last 2-3 years and are only just cycling out now
Have a set of MP-20 blades that are still the most beautiful set of irons to date imo.
In conclusion: a blade is a blade
Nice! Can you try Wilson Staff CB against other Players cavity irons?
I have the CB’s and they are butter soft!
Choosing between blades is all about looks. Anyone that can hit a blade will hit them all well. The difference is comfort level with certain shapes, offset, etc.
I have these Wilson staff blades and they are just pure joy to hit and work the ball with coupled along with easy hitting iron and at a much lower price point than the other name brands, it goes to show that you don’t have to have the biggest and best branded clubs to have something exceptional
I game and love the old Wilson Pi5s and in search of a modern equivalent. The Pi5s have thin soles, little offset and traditional lofts, but have a thicker topline and an undercut cavity. Good balance for me. That's why I like seeing these videos. The Wilson CBs or dynapower forged are interesting to me, but their blades look sexy.
You are right, when I went to demo the Wilson Blades they told me everyone loves the way they look but no one wanted to even try them in the hitting bay and were surprised that I wanted to hit them. I hit the Wilson MB's (compared them against the P7-MB, Srixon Blades and my Srixon ZX7's ) and one thing I love about Wilson's is the weighting (my miss is left ) these want to either stay straight or gently fade right... I'm going to move back to blades (the last time I played blades was over 10 years ago, moved to CB's and my game has been crap ever since). I know I'll be giving up some yardage but I love the look, feel and workability of blades..... My last set of Wilson's were the Wilson 1200's (high school golf team 1973-1976).......
FG Tour 100 in my bag. Picked up a used set in good condition last year and love them. The "weaker/traditional" lofts suit my game and swing.
I play 4-p Wilson blades! Absolutely love them!!
Thanks for the Wilson Blade inclusive test although I knew I wouldn't be swayed with my decision. I just got my new Wilson Blades a couple of weeks ago. Best feeling iron I've ever felt. I got mine with the Recoil Dart 90 F4 shaft option. Ridiculous how good these irons are. Thanks again.
Just got fit at club champion. Wilson Staff CB is what they said was best. I loved hitting it. Can’t wait for them to get here.
Fantastic boys... Must do the Wilson CB it's hands down a must for many reasons. Thanks again 👍
There you have it. Ball speed, club speed, spin, carry, efficiency, launch. Comprehensive win for WSMB! 😎🎉🥂
FYI. I work at The Marine Hotel Troon with the Wilson Factory just down the road. They are coming to us and bringing product for a launch day in August! Can't wait to see what they bring. Xmas early!
Wilson, best looking blade out there!!
I really appreciate that you all did this video. I am already a huge fan of yours but now totally devoted :)
The poll for the CBs is a great idea...but keep a spot (or two) for your own choice - expert's pick slot.
Tried a wilson blade today and WOW it was fantastic! Ive never hit a blade so easily in my life, I want a set so bad now
Wilson staff irons were the clubs to have back in the 70's. They have won the most majors.
You hit the Taylormade far and away better than any of the others through both tests, it’s a no brainer you have to game the Taylormade
I was thinking new test, Taylormade P7MBs vs P7TWs.
A worthy inclusion. I learned to play golf with a set of Wilson Staff blades from the late 70’s. I’m a Mizuno guy now, but the Wilson iron is fantastic
Thanks for this. I've played Wilson all my life, starting with a hand me down set as a kid and most recently Tour V6s for the last few years. I love the shape, the look behind the ball, the chrome (I grew up with that, love it), and the feel is fantastic. These new blades look incredible. I'm seriously considering them, at the very least PW-8 or 7, and then blend in the CBs to 4 iron.
I’m playing the 2024 Wilson cbs and love them. I did find the blades surprisingly forgiving!
Not the blades boys, but I play the new WS CBs. Love them.
I have several sets of Wilson blades! My favorites are the FG Tour 100 Anniversary Editions
@clubchampionmedia-onte-legram thanks for updating the review and adding Wilson Staff. Love their irons ! Wedges have come along and so has the putters….woods have some way to go still.
Y’all keep up the great work!!
I learned how to play golf in the 80's with a set of Wilson Staff blades from the 70's. I've played all brands through the years, but still find myself remembering and enjoyed the WS blades. My last set of Wilson's were the D7 Forged as I'm not long enough to play blades any longer. Fond memories though.
Ironically, I just moved to playing the Wilson triad ball. I found one while playing a round and decided to give it a try until I lost it. I found it on hole #4 and finished the round with the same ball which was wild. Maybe I need to try out some of the clubs as well.
I’ve been gaming the triad. Really nice ball. Similar construction to pro v1 but feels a bit firmer. Fantastic spin around the green. And $35/dozen instead of $55.
Good stuff lads!!!! Confirming the wee man hit them smashing out in the wild last weekend!!!!!!
I play the 2019 Staff Model blades, and love everything about them.
I played Wilson Staff Model Blades for 4 years. Absolutely great clubs! I found them way more forgiving than they look. Swapped them out now for some Srixon Z Forged. I hope I don't regret it!
I still play FG Tour Forged from 2009-10. Love the square shape and will always put them in the test circle
I moved from T200s to Wilson Dynapower forged, and it has been a great change. Wilson makes truly exceptional golf clubs at a much more affordable price - even with the Steelfiber upgraded shafts.
I've played FG59, FG62, FG Tour 100 and now have the new Staff Model blade, so yes, I have and always will love Wilson irons. Also owned the FG Tour V4, V6, and currently own a set of the 2021 Staff CB. Wilson takes a back seat to no one when it comes to irons.
Now, on a different note, I am really looking for someone to do an in depth review of the Tour Edge Wingman wedges. They are such a unique design being an offset wedge with tech. You guys said this channel is for us so how about it?
I want to try Wilson cavity back irons. Blades scare me, but those do look incredible
I got fit for the staff Blades 3 years ago. They were close to the P7-MBs but I found the Wilson's easier to fade (my opposite typical pattern) so I gave them a go. By fary favorite irons and I had Taylormade TP MCs from 2014 before the Wilson's.
Bonus points they are pretty and custom stamping is free 😁
Played them, bought them. Fantastic irons. Played wilson fg49, TM RAC MB, Wilson FG62. FG49 are still the best feeling irons of the sweetspot I ever hit but these new beauties are close, very close. You know there good when you get all fuzzy inside hitting them pure.
Thanks for doing this video. I played the Staff tour blades all through college. Best looking and best feeling irons I’ve played. I dropped down to staff cavities once I got older. They need to bring back the red/black logo
Hi guys, had a few W/S staff blades in the bag over the last few years, currently have the KM700's but would be happy to still play W/S
I currently play the Dynapower forged in a 4-5 iron and the new Staff Model blades in 6-PW. Some of the best feeling and launching blades I’ve ever played.
Playing Wilson Staff Model CB, love those bloody clubs. If Wilson Staff can continue with clubs like these, then I am sold for the foreseeable future.
I have a set on the previous Wilson model blades and love them
Great video guys. The seeming reluctance to do this was funny. I'm old enough to remember when it seemed like half of the guys on tour were carrying Wilson Staff bags. I learned to play golf with a set of Sam Snead model Wilson clubs and the first of my two holes in one (look at me! 😁) was with a Wilson Staff ball too.
Ooh me! Still playing the last Wilson Staff model blade 7-pw🎉
Wonderful irons!
I had the Tour V6 cavity backs in my bag for 9 years and only changed them due to wear.
You guys are awesome
How about a Direct To Consumer?
Caley, Sub70, Tokomo and New Level comparison
Great video. Last year when I was looking for new irons, I hit a lot of different blades. I was surprised that the Wilson blades felt better to me than the Miura MB 101's. However, at the end of the day, the best club for me was the Miura MC 502. I absolutely love the the 502's. My early vote is to have the MC 502's in your player's cavity test. Thanks for this video. By the way, Ian's swing looks like it is made to play blades. Swing looked real nice today.
I commented - and yes I game Wilson irons. Cannot get the v6 out of my bag. But the grooves are fairly flogged now so these Wilson blades are more then likely what I’ll go possibly with a combo set with the Wilson cb in the 3/4/5 irons. Forget price, they perform on par (or better imo) than the big brands. Now because they’re so much cheaper I don’t understand why I don’t see almost everybody playing them. That said here in Aus I know heaps of people that game wilson irons. I’ve personally converted two of my mates to Wilson.
I game the Wilson blades. Great feel, good forgiveness, and look beautiful without breaking the bank.
Loved it. Best spin numbers at that launch.
The CBs were the best feeling irons I hit in my testing. Free MMT's from Mizuno swayed me that way but if that wasnt the case Id be in CB/MB combos.
I want to see Ian in a p7mb set. He was absolutely gushing about the turf feel. The boys kept saying Mizuno, but I feel like we heard more praise for p7mb. After hitting a few of these myself, they're also the ones I aspire to play myself, if I ever get good enough. Cheers lads.
Apart from Miura, I think the Wilson’s are the best looking club out there.
I have the previous version in my bag in the short irons. I love them!
Im not the overwhelming majority, but I would love to see where the KM-700 stacks up against irons like the P7MC's and other players irons. I understand its hard to categorize such an iron, as it offers some forgiveness properties not found in other blades, despite looking like an absolute blade. As a 15 handicap, I game these and love them...
Ian is basically a robot! Disgusting how consistent he does these... I know they probably edit out some miss swings but the man swings so pure.
You look pretty dialed in Mr Fraser.
Currently gaming the Wilson D9 forged irons coming off titleist cb. They are fantastic irons.
Great job fellas. Mine are staying in bag. Love them.
I played Fg 100s with DG X100 until last summer. Bought Titleist mb/cb combo last summer to update and reduce shaft weight (fitted into Project X io 6.5), In the back of my mind I regret not waiting for the new Model blades but having never played anything but WS irons, I felt I ought to change (my fitter also said the tolerances were tighter on the Titleist irons). Can't knock the Titeist 620's but still love the buttery feel of my WS blades.
I do, Ian. I do game the Wilsons. Because, just like Mikey, I realised they are THE best - the best feeling, best looking and (equally) the best performing blades you'll ever hit. And yes, I did try the Mizuno and TM. Go on Mikey. Go on. Put them in the bag. You know you want to 😁
P.S. I noticed some CBs in that Vessel bag too, so what's the actual set make-up you have in there?
I game Wilson Staff CBs. I've been wanting to play the blades, they are so sexy. I started an experiment, and just bought a WS Blade PW in my specs. Tested it side-by-side with my CB on a Trackman and I hit them basically identical - slightly better with the blade believe it or not.. I love the blade - it's staying in the bag. Next - I'll be buying the 9i and we'll see how far down the bag I can get.
Great video.
Have you tried the Maltby blades?
I’d like to see these guys review Maltby’s
I tried I loved it. Tried staff cb... I loved it. But they did not have shaft that worked best for me.. ended up with jox tour... but really want staff cb
Just had my first hole in one!!! Using Mizzy MP5’s
I have a Wilson Harmonized Triple Duty wedge that I used to keep in my bag. Its pretty much Wilson's version of an Equalizer. I love it but replaced it with a 56° Vokey. I'm definitely gonna get a few more rounds out if it tho. Even tbo it's a blade it's such an easy club to hit. Almost perfect
Power to the commentators!!
man of the people
My grandpa played Wilson clubs and I've noticed they have picked up some traction lately. I've always been a mizuno blade guy with Vokey wedges, but I might try wilson's new wedges just because they look nice and they are forged.
I've hit the Wilson CB, and would be one of those saying - please try the blade 🙌
Yes boys! If I were to be in the market for a blade, the Wilsons would have my attention for sure. Stunning looks in the bag (best of your test), validated performance by Fras and a value price point. What blade player wouldn't go that route?
Their wedges are great too!
Love you guys for doing this. Only thing not touched on is the potential cost savings vs the others in this test!! Mizunos - $1400, TM MB - $1400, Callaway - $1500, Wilson - $1200.
Their ball is fantastic!
Tour especially!!
Best ball of all time was the Wilson FG Tour ball.
Lol 😂, well done boys. Iain, I have used my MacGregor Muirfield 20th since 1988, yes they feel part of me by now. They, like me, are getting worn. They were made from 1020 Japanese steel back in the day, Don White told me himself. Without spending £4500 on importing custom made irons, which modern blades are made from this quality of steel. I have hit modern blades made from cheaper alloys and they feel firm. Muira obviously make their blade from 1020 but anything else to compete with that level of craftsmanship and QC? I don't feel the same about the modern blades you chose, but that's the subjective nature of golf. Furthermore, the sharp high toe I have always loved seems to be rounded and bevelled these days. Any thoughts?
Apex head weight tech is game changer for me, getting LA Golf shafts or Axioms to the correct SW has been a pain until I got Apex’s
What’s unique about Apex MB mass? It’s still a 1-piece carbon steel forging so it should be similar mass to most blades. The modern hollowbody and cb designs get very light, often 8-10g lighter than ‘traditional’ 265g 6-iron in all brands except Miura.
I also don’t see how LA Golf or Axioms help swingweight since neither are counterbalance designs and are similar in mass to traditional steel at 125g apiece. Axiom does have a 105g version but do do many steel offerings. The big advantage of composite shafts is the vibration damping and feel, not really weight unless you want crazy low mass which I do not believe Axiom or LAG offer.
Unless you’re planning a significant over length iron, low mass heads are not needed for tuning swingweight and even then, Callaway is not unique as long as you want CB’s or hollowbody heads. More swingweight tuning can be accomplished with grips than with heads. There are grips available from 70g in std OD. Between grips and a touch of lead tape, it’s easy to dial in exact swingweight w/o swapping heads.
Great video... i'd like to see you change the MIM weight in the Callaway to see the differences in launch and spin... you can also save the video for laterrrrr...😉
My first ever matched set, were Wilson fg17 blades, 16 years old. (1980).....They were the best
Yeah but you missed my RAC MB's that I bought for $100 at Play It Again Sports, so is the testing REALLY over yet??? 🤣
On a serious note, thank you for hearing the cry of the common folk; you are truly benevolent overlords. Also, I love the idea of a poll to decide which clubs make the testing cut.
Great ball striking Ian.
Just curious why you're playing the 6 iron at 64deg.
Is that your standard setting or are you playing it intentionally more upright.
You can never leave Wilson Irons out --- they are the most under rated clubs on the market!
Would there be enough interest in a Takomo, Heywood, Par 70, and Vice MB test? The best DTC to entry into MB/Blades?
I think one thing not necessarily mentioned is I’ve found the Wilson blades way easier to hit than a lot of the others on the market, they’re shockingly forgiving for a blade
Custom Blue fill Wilson logo would do it for me
When or can you review the Cleveland Halo XL 2024 range, ideally the Hywood and Hybrid? Since the original Halo, these evolutions have gone under the radar and are amazing clubs for the price for mid to high handicappers. The Hywood for me has been a game changer. Would love to see what you think of the Hywood and hybrid. Even a comparison against the Ping G430 would be a great video.
haven't watched in a while, congrats on not being 5 degrees toe down anymore!
Cracking Video, I was wondering if you will be doing a review on the new Vice golf ball line up? really interested to have them compared to pro v1. keep up the cracking videos
Macgregor irons???!??
Weirdness alert. Slide to 7:10, focus on the impact positions, and note that Ian prefers the FEEL of hitting the Wilson thin, and I mean 2 grooves below the sweet spot. How damning! I want to reserve the occasional deliberate thin hit for getting 5 extra yards. Per what Mike and Ian are showing us, with the Wilson Blade, ultimate golf satisfaction is found in thinning it perpetually. For me, the jury is out on my Wilson Reflex RFX irons, since I've never hit the sweet spot, ever. And the club is not to blame. Good job, boys.
Lot of cobra cav-backs played in Australia
"You request it, we test it" is back! ;-)