In March 2024, it was announced that Hollywood star Owen Wilson would play a washed-up professional golfer in a new comedy series for Apple TV+, and now more details have emerged on the show, including when it will premiere and some of the PGA Tour pros who will make cameos.

The 10-part series premieres on 4 June with the first three episodes, with the remaining seven coming each Wednesday until the 23 July finale.

In the comedy, Wilson who is a huge golf fan, will play an over-the-hill pro named Pryce Cahill, who, following the deterioration of his marriage and being sacked from his job at a sporting goods store, becomes the mentor to a troubled 17-year-old golf prodigy.

The comedy, which was created by Ford v Ferrari writer Jason Keller, also features appearances from PGA Tour pros including Keegan Bradley, Wyndham Clark, Max Homa Collin Morikawa.

Other familiar faces from the world of golf appearing in the series include broadcasters Jim Nantz and Trevor Immelman, Barstool Sports’ Dan Rapaport and Good Good’s Matt Scharff, Brad Dalke and Garrett Clark.

So, what can fans expect of the series? Apple says it is a “heartfelt, feel-good comedy about a found family and their relationships set within the world of golf as it has never been shown before.”

The latest details about the series are sure to whet the appetite of golf fans, and will follow the third season of popular Netflix docu-series Full Swing, which goes behind the scenes of the PGA Tour and premieres on 25 February.

During Full Swing, there will also be footage of golf stars filming another highly anticipated release, golf movie sequel Happy Gilmore 2, which began filming last September.

In April 2023, it was also reported that Will Ferrell would star in a TV comedy series based around the LIV Golf split with the PGA Tour, although no details on when it will be released have been confirmed.

There have been some seriously impressive hybrid releases so far this year all vying for the title of best golf hybrid club of 2025 but could will the Wilson Dynapwr hybrid state its case? I put it through some thorough testing indoors on a CGQuad launch monitor as well as out on the golf course using Titleist Pro V1x golf balls to see where this hybrid excelled.

From a look's standpoint, the Wilson Dynapwr hybrid offers a classic head shape with a modern twist. The head appears somewhat compact although Wilson has extended the lower toe area as it identified this is a common miss for amateur golfers. I don't think I would have ordinarily noticed this but the way the score lines on the face are highlighted in a ‘V’ pattern, the large toe certainly becomes more noticeable down at address.

The first thing I noticed when it came to my testing was the fact that the head of the Wilson Dynapwr is bonded, meaning there is no adjustability for loft and lie. With almost every other model on the market being adjustable, I really feel as though Wilson is missing a trick here and ultimately this could deter golfers if they like to tinker with their clubs or regularly play different courses that require their hybrid to execute different shots.

Through impact, the Wilson Dynapwr hybrid feels lively and that was backed up by the generous ball speed it produced. I saw on average just under 145mph of ball speed on this 22° model and that was combined with a very high launch (13°) making it perfect for those who regularly hit their hybrids into greens and want the ball to land softly. Where the Dynapwr wasn’t as optimal as some of the new hybrid releases, like the Callaway Elyte and the TaylorMade Qi35, was with the spin it produced. I saw a little more spin than I would have liked out of a hybrid of that loft (4306rpm) and therefore there was a little lack in carry distance.

While not the longest on test, the Dynapwr hybrid did prove to be very forgiving and performed well from the rough. The high launching nature of this club meant it was easy to advance down the hole even out of the thickest lies in the first cut and would be a perfect hybrid for higher handicappers. The custom 455 face material helped maintain ball speeds on off-center hits and I found this to be particularly evident on shots struck low and towards the toe where that surface area had been increased.

At £220 the Wilson Dynapwr hybrid offers good value for money and is one of the most forgiving hybrids that I tested this year, offering good consistency and a tight down-range dispersion. If you’re in the market for a new hybrid, particularly to use to attack greens from a distance, then the Dynapwr is one you should be considering in 2025.

While last year there was only one Wilson Dynapower fairway wood, this year saw the brand release two models. The standard Dynapwr fairway and the Wilson Dynapwr Carbon fairway wood. The latter of which, as a low handicapper, I was particularly excited to get my hands on and put it through its paces to see how it stacked up against some of the other best fairway woods released in 2025.

From a looks standpoint, the Dynapwr Carbon fairway wood is far superior to the standard model. The gloss carbon crown looks spectacular, particularly in the sunlight and the black and red accents continue on from last year's model, providing a stealth aesthetic with minimal color tones.

The Dynapwr Carbon fairway appears a little more compact at address compared to the standard model and while the likes of TaylorMade have implemented an infinity carbon crown, the Dynapwr Carbon has kept the banner strip along the topline which I think frames the ball well and helped me with squaring the face to the target.

The idea behind the Dynapwr Carbon fairway wood was to lower the flight, spin and launch to produce tour-inspired performance. To see if Wilson had achieved this, I tested it both indoors on a GCQuad Launch Monitor as well as outside on the golf course using Titleist Pro V1x golf balls. It was noticeable straight away when comparing the two Dynapwr models that the Carbon was launching considerably lower and produced a flatter trajectory. I saw spin rates fall with the Carbon to 3633rpm compared to the standard model coming in at 4183rpm. This resulted in the Carbon achieving a 10-yard longer carry distance on average at 251 yards.

While the ball flight and power was particularly impressive, it was the improved sound and feel with the Dynapwr Carbon that I was pleasantly surprised with. The carbon crown has really helped tone down the acoustics of this club compared to the standard model and the feel off the face felt more solid and less hollow. This crown also has helped lower the CG in the head, which when combined with a 30g forward tungsten weight on the sole, produced a chasing, low-spinning ball flight that any golfer searching for added distance from a fairway wood would be happy with.

There are certainly more forgiving fairway woods on the market that still offer low spin and shot-making capabilities, such as the TaylorMade Qi35 or the Titleist GT3. The Carbon model just seemed to lack a little stability on mishits and while the ball speed remained fairly consistent thanks to the A.I.-designed PKR-360 technology in the face, the spin dropped quite significantly on shots struck out of the toe, causing balls to fall out of the sky earlier than I'd have liked.

While the Wilson Dynapwr Carbon fairway wood is long and produces fast ball speeds, its compact look at address and lack of stability on off-center strikes will likely only see it perform to its full potential in the hands of very competent ball strikers.

The Wilson Dynapwr Carbon fairway wood, alongside the rest of the Dynapwr range, will be available online and in golf stores from the 12th of February 2025 with an RRP of £295 or $329.99.

Wilson is back with the second coming of its Dynapwr Max fairway wood and to gain a full understanding of its performance, I tested it both indoors on a Foresight Sports GCQuad Launch Monitor as well as on the golf course using the new Titleist Pro V1x golf balls to see how versatile this club is and if it can be considered one of the best fairway woods of 2025.

The Wilson fairway wood lineup is comprised of two models this year - the Dynapwr Carbon (£295) is tailored towards the better golfers who want a lower ball flight and the ability to work the ball more easily, and the Dynapwr Max (£245) which will suit the majority of golfers looking for more forgiveness and launch.

Aesthetically, the Dynapwr Max has come on significantly from its predecessor and so I was impressed when taking the headcover off. The gloss carbon crown is a big step up from the matte crown we saw last year and the sole of the new model looks far more sleek and premium. Down behind the ball, the Max model appears a little more user friendly than the likes of the compact Carbon head and will inspire a good amount of confidence in those who need it at address, especially from the deck.

From a performance standpoint, the Dynapwr Max fairway wood excelled in some areas but was somewhat underwhelming in others. The 12g weight is positioned towards the rear of the sole, pulling the CG down and back to create a high-launching head with plenty of stability. The Dynapwr Max is far more forgiving than the Carbon model, with mishits not being obviously punished. There's no question that this club is one of the most forgiving fairway woods I have tested this year. I wasn’t swinging particularly well on the day I tested this club outside and the heel of the club got a particularly good workout. The ball flights, however, remained consistent and strong, largely due to the higher spin rate the Max produced - 4183rpm on average.

The high-spinning nature of this club was also the reason this particular model didn’t produce very long carry distances and was one of the shorter models I tested this year. I saw an average carry distance of just 241 yards - 10 yards shorter than the Dynapwr Carbon fairway wood. If you’re looking for maximum distance out of your new fairway wood, the TaylorMade Qi35, Srixon ZXi and Callaway Elyte are all models you’ll want to check out. Unlike the Carbon model, the Max fairway wood doesn't feature an adjustable hosel either, so you'll want to be custom-fitted to ensure you choose the correct loft and lie angle.

It was out on the golf course I got a true understanding of the sound and feel of the Dynapwr Max fairway wood and what golfers it would best suit. Because of its high spin, this club produced a very steep descent angle of 43°, meaning there was absolutely no problem in holding the green when firing at pins from range. The Dynapwr Max did an excellent job in advancing the ball out of the rough too, so if you are a short and erratic tee ball hitter, this fairway wood could be the answer you’ve been looking for.

The lack of carbon fiber on this club does mean the sound is far louder than the other model in the range and is comparable to the likes of the Ping G440 Max and PXG Black Ops fairway woods. For some this won't appeal, to others it will exude power - it's all subjective. But if accuracy and forgiveness are what you’re searching for, then you’ll be hard-pushed to find a club as playable as the Dynapwr Max fairway wood in 2025.

The low spin driver category is a very crowded and competitive space in 2025, with models such as the Ping G440 LST and the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond setting a very high bar in terms of looks and performance. Wilson has now thrown its hat into the ring and has brought to market the Dynapwr LS for the first time. Looking to disrupt some of the best golf drivers on the market, let’s see what is on offer…

Technology-wise, Wilson’s A.I.-driven PKR-360 has been employed to make adjustments to face and body dimensions in order to create a bigger sweet spot and boost those ball speeds, even away from the middle. ‘Open hosel construction’ has also been introduced which is essentially a shedding of excess or as Wilson describes it ‘inefficient’ material from the hosel infrastructure, allowing the face to flex a little more.

Sound has been tackled through the use of precise rib placement throughout the body of the clubhead to create a powerful and appealing sound.

In this LS model, we have a more compact 445cc head which has been influenced and inspired by Wilson’s tour staff. Furthermore, there are two weights (one 8g and the other 12g) that can be interchanged to offer different launch and spin profiles.

Visually I think Wilson has done a quite excellent job. This is the first time I could honestly say that from an aesthetic perspective, a Wilson range could sit at the same table as some of the bigger driver manufacturers and absolutely hold its own. The glossy carbon crown looks great and the branding has been executed well also.

In behind the ball the addition of the white/grey score lines on the face do a really good job of making you feel you have more loft than you actually do, which is great for confidence, and the more compact head shape of this model looks superb in the playing position.

From a performance standpoint, this is a very interesting driver that could end up being quite niche (in my opinion), and that is mostly due to the extraordinarily prevalent fade bias inherent in this clubhead. Rarely have I seen such a blatant bias, maybe only the Cobra Darkspeed Max of last season (which for context had the opposite bias - a very heavy draw) could be comparable. This club simply does not want to go left! For someone who struggles with a pull or hook, this could be the one you have been waiting for, but for more neutral players or even faders, it may just be too much.

I actually like the concept of taking one side of the course out of play, but as a natural fader, I found the cut tendency just required me to start the ball too far left to be comfortable.

In terms of the feel and acoustics, I can’t fault it. I loved where this has been pitched and actually had a few compliments from passers-by on the practice ground regarding the audio. I would describe it as a very satisfying 'click'.

Spin was very aggressive for me in testing. Even in the more neutral setting, I was barely averaging over 2000rpm, which will be music to many people's ears who swing the driver fast, and obviously satisfies the brief for this genre of driver.

Overall, I would say I was genuinely impressed. This driver is long and doesn't go left, which to many players will be music to their ears. The improved looks and exceptional acoustics are the standout features of this aggressively low-spinning driver. Natural faders may want to steer clear, but if you are looking to take out that left side (for a right-hander), then look no further than the Dynapwr LS.

The Dynapwr LS will be available in 8°, 9°, and 10.5° lofts for right-handed players and 9° only for the left handers, at an RRP of £480/$549.

As soon as I set eyes upon the new Dynapwr range of woods from Wilson, it was very apparent that time and money had been invested into this product line, so I was very keen to start some thorough testing. Looking to sit amongst the best golf drivers of 2025, this review focuses on the new Wilson Dynapwr Carbon driver for 2025…

In terms of the technology, Wilson’s A.I.-driven PKR-360 has been hard at work tweaking face and body dimensions in an attempt to create a larger hittable area and enhance ball speeds across the face. It has also introduced what it calls ‘open hosel construction’ which is essentially a clear out of excess or ‘inefficient’ material from the hosel infrastructure that allows the face to flex a little more, offering up more ball speed. This is a very similar principle to Ping’s ‘free hosel design’ in drivers like the G440 Max, G440 LST, and the G440 SFT.

Acoustics have also been addressed through the use of precise rib placement throughout the body of the clubhead with the idea of creating a powerful and appealing sound. The Dynapwr Carbon is a 460cc driver and features swappable front and back weights of 3 grams and 9 grams to allow you to fine-tune spin preference.

Visually, this is a massive step up from Wilson. While Dynapwr drivers of the past have provided some genuine quality at a digestible price point, I always felt they lacked a bit of sophistication in terms of aesthetics. This has most certainly been addressed in my opinion with what is an excellent-looking driver from all angles. Plenty of visible carbon coupled with relatively discreet branding provides a classy visual, to my eye at least. The contrasting face helps to inspire confidence by highlighting the loft and is very similar to the Titleist GT and Cobra DS-ADAPT ranges in that regard. If I were being mega fussy, I would love to see Wilson drop the ‘Wilson’ logo as they have on the Staff Model irons, which I think gives an even more premium feel.

On to the all-important performance, and things have stepped up a notch or two once again. Firstly the feel off the face is excellent along with the accompanying acoustics, which strike a nice balance of loud enough to convey power, but with the undertone of that carbon 'thud' that has become familiar to golfers over the past few years. Ball speed is one of the parameters that stood out to me in testing also. For many years this has been an area where I have felt Wilson drivers have lacked a little horsepower, but I am pleased to say I was experiencing some really good numbers in that regard, not completely matching the numbers of a TaylorMade Qi35 or a Callaway Elyte TD for example, but getting seriously close.

I found the driver to have no real pronounced shape bias in flight, producing very neutral shots on the whole and the launch/spin windows were exactly where I would hope them to be for a ‘core’ offering in a driver family.

I didn’t find the Dynapwr Carbon to be the most forgiving driver I have tested this launch season, and my dispersion did suffer a bit when I missed the middle, but it must be said the ball speed retention on mishits was very impressive.

On the whole, I am seriously impressed with what Wilson has done here. Clear investment and effort have paid off, and while there may still be work to be done in terms of marketing to get players to consider Wilson over the likes of Callaway, TaylorMade, Titleist and Ping, the quality of this driver is a very good start.

The Dynapwr Carbon driver will be available in 8°, 9°, and 10.5° lofts for right-handed players and 9° and 10.5° for left handers, at an RRP of £480 or $549.

Wilson has brought to market the latest iteration of its popular Dynapwr series of irons promising high levels of forgiveness and maximum ball speeds. I’ve been testing them out to see if they can rival some of the best golf irons on the market in 2025 and see if they could benefit your game.

In terms of technology on offer, Wilson is bringing us a new Cup Face design which it has combined with A.I.-generated variable face technology hoping to deliver optimal ball speeds, distance, and consistent launch windows. In addition to this we have the VOC (Velocity Optimization Channel), which translates to a channel located in the sole and behind the face designed to flex and boost that ball speed number even further.

Looks-wise I couldn’t describe the shelf appeal as any more than ok. Nothing horribly offensive, but not much that particularly excited me either. The badge in the back was nearly very good but I found it became fussy where the black area ended and the steel interrupted the flow. Down behind the ball, however, I have to say this really isn’t one for me. The lack of symmetry in the shaping really doesn’t suit my eye well and the pretty hefty offset isn’t disguised particularly well, in my opinion. I just couldn’t get comfortable at address with these irons at all, but as ever with aesthetics, it is completely subjective and may be just what golfers shopping in this market are looking for.

In terms of performance, the Dynapwr irons certainly deliver in terms of ball speed which translated into some strong distance numbers. Furthermore, the spin numbers were not unmanageably low, which was a plus point from a fairly strong lofted set (7-iron coming in at 28˚) and I found they retained ball speed pretty well even on some very questionable hits, which was encouraging given these irons are aimed at the inconsistent ball striker.

However, I feel that Wilson has focussed so much energy into maximizing ball speed that it has neglected a key ingredient of any great iron - feel. To me at least, these irons are far too firm and clicky at impact, producing a very harsh sensation that is a long way from not only my gamer set of TaylorMade P7CBs but also comparable game improvement iron offerings such as the Srixon ZXi4 or the Ping G440 irons.

Overall, I was a little underwhelmed by this set. Despite the excellent distance output and reasonable spin profiles, I just couldn’t get on board with the feel or looks of the Dynapwr irons. There's no question they would compete well with the most forgiving irons or the best distance irons, but it is at the detriment of the looks and feel for me.

The Dynapwr irons will be retailing at an RRP of £750 or $899.99 in 5-PW.

High MOI drivers were very much the story of the 2024 season, with models such as the TaylorMade Qi10 Max and the Ping G430 Max 10k taking center stage. Golfers seemingly began to see the benefits of extra stability over maybe chasing that lower spin profile, and the category keeps expanding. Looking to get involved in the conversation is the Wilson Dynapwr Max, so let’s see if it is a match for some of the most forgiving drivers in the game...

With regard to the tech story of the new Dynapwr range, I would encourage you to head over to my review of the Dynapwr Carbon driver where I go into it in a little more detail, but in terms of this particular model, there are some noteworthy differentiators. Firstly we are dealing with an all-titanium 460cc head, and secondly, there is some inherent draw bias built into this driver with the flippable 19g rear weight allowing some adjustability of CG.

Looks wise I feel this is a giant leap forward for Wilson. The whole aesthetic has been massively elevated over every cubic cm of the clubhead in my opinion. I think the glossy finish has just the right amount of sheen, and the predominantly black coloring offers a very sophisticated feel that I don’t know if I’ve seen before from Wilson drivers.

In the playing position, the good news continues with a very unfussy crown present, only interrupted by a subtle red banner strip along the back/heel area and a tiny alignment aid on the top edge. Minimal and classy.

The performance also impressed me. Having done most of my testing at Saunton Golf Club on my FullSwing KIT launch monitor using TaylorMade TP5 golf balls, the overriding feeling was one of safety. Throughout all of my sessions, I found this one of the easiest drivers to keep on the short grass of anything I have tested. The TaylorMade Qi35 Max sits in a league of its own in that regard for me, but this would be very close to the ‘best of the rest’ title.

As you would expect from a driver of this ilk, the spin number was a little high for me pushing 3000rpm, but this isn’t a driver designed for my levels of swing speed (120mph plus). More moderate to slow swinging players will love how easy this driver is to get airborne both from a spin and launch perspective, and many will be pleased to hear that the draw bias is certainly noticeable. Maybe not quite as noticeable as the opposite (fade) bias in its sibling, the Dynapwr LS driver, but certainly useful for those looking to mitigate that slice.

The sound - whilst far from offensive - is a touch louder than the other two drivers in the range but that is likely due to the all-titanium construction in this model, and the accompanying feel is reassuringly solid. Another impressive model from Wilson for 2025. Stable, excellent looking, and extremely user-friendly. There isn’t much to dislike about the Dynapwr Max.

The Dynapwr Max will be available in 9°, 10.5°, and 12° lofts for right-handed players and 10.5° only for left handers at an RRP of £435 or $499.

The Wilson Triad is one of the best mid-price golf balls on the market and is an ideal choice for mid-handicap golfers who are looking for the feel and control of a urethane model without having to pay the premium price of a Tour golf ball. That being said, such is the versatility of the Triad that a scratch golfer could also use this ball and not really notice any significant drop off from whatever premium golf ball they are using. This ball is such a good all rounder that it doesn’t really have any specific weakness and will do a good job for golfers of virtually all skill levels.

Yet other than myself, I don’t personally know anybody who games the Triad and that baffles me somewhat. Is it just that Wilson balls aren’t as fashionable as the best Callaway balls or Titleist golf balls? Triad might be the most underrated 3-piece urethane golf ball on the market, especially for the average club golfer looking to lower their handicap. This ball has been specifically designed for that very purpose.

Not much has changed from the previous iteration of Triad because nothing really needed to. In terms of distance, once again it will be up there with any of the best golf balls on the market. It provides ample control on approach shots and off the face of the putter it has a lovely, soft feel and an impeccable roll. In fact, Wilson describes Triad as “the only perfectly balanced golf ball on the market” thanks to a perfect center of gravity on every ball that means there are no “heavy spots” that can cause an uneven roll on the greens. Whether this is just clever marketing or it actually gives Triad an edge over the competition when it comes to putting is hard to say, but in theory it makes sense.

The aesthetics have changed a little, with the alignment line having been given a facelift. The Wilson Staff initials have been removed from the logo too, but overall it isn’t hugely different. Given that the new Soft Duo ball has now been brought into line with the other best Wilson golf balls, there is a fairly uniform look about all of the main balls in the Wilson range.

I’ve been playing the Triad for a few years since I went to a professional driver fitting with Wilson’s tour fitters. As well as getting me fitted into a Dynapower driver that I still use today, they recommended that I switch from the premium golf ball I was using at the time (the TaylorMade TP5) to the Triad, simply because it is aimed specifically at golfers of my skill level.

Essentially, Triad is designed to help golfers hit more fairways, more greens and hole more putts. In my case I’d say the latter two are very much difficult to quantify, especially the putting. On the rare occasions I hole a putt I don’t think I can say “I wouldn’t have made that with a different ball” but since being fitted into the Dynapower driver and the Triad ball, I am definitely hitting a lot more fairways than I was before.

I tested the new Triad on the course as well as at the driving range and I put it up against the 2023 version. There was virtually no difference other than I would say the new model flew a bit straighter off the tee. Driving has become the main strength of my game as I do hit the ball pretty straight when I’m on it. If I’m a little off I can tend to push the ball right, but I rarely slice or hook the ball even on my bad shots. On the day I was testing I was just a little off and kept pushing drives to the right side of the fairway. With the older Triad I was also seeing a tiny bit of fade on those push shots, whereas the new model was usually 6-8 yards left of it due the straighter flight I was seeing.

In terms of everything else, there was no discernible difference. Perhaps if you’re Tiger Woods you could tell the difference from the sound, feel or flight, but quite honestly if I didn’t know which ball I was hitting I certainly would not be able to tell one from the other. Mid-handicap players should absolutely give this ball a try as it will perform close to the level of a premium golf ball but at a significantly lower cost.

The new Wilson Triad is available in white or yellow priced $39.99 in the US and £32.99 in the UK.

One of the best golf balls for slower swing speeds and for senior golfers is the Wilson Duo Soft, which has been given a reboot for 2025 and is now even softer, with a compression rating of 37 (the previous version was 40).

The Duo Soft has been one of the best value golf balls on the market and is extremely popular due to its incredibly soft feel and appealing price point, as well as the benefits it offers to golfers who don’t have a high swing speed.

As you’d expect from a product branded “the world’s softest golf ball”, this is indeed one of the best soft feel golf balls that really excels at the top end of the bag, particularly with driver. It isn’t suitable for high swing speeds though, as it produces high launch and spin, so the longer hitters may struggle to control it and will lose distance. If you come into that category, check out our guide to the best golf balls for high swing speeds.

The Duo Soft is a two-piece surlyn covered ball that features a newly engineered high-energy core that Wilson claims makes this ball carry longer than other two-piece golf balls, while also minimizing spin for a straighter flight. The dimple pattern has also changed slightly to get the peak trajectory high while keeping the overall flight flat.

The big change though from the previous iteration of the Duo Soft is in the looks. The Duo Soft has been distinguishable from other balls in the Wilson range due to the red and black Wilson logo and overall glossier finish (see below). The new Duo Soft is much more in line with the design of the Triad and Staff Model golf balls, as presumably the brand is looking for a more uniform look across its golf ball family.

Personally I really like the new aesthetic and I would say it’s a definite improvement as visually it now looks a lot like the best Wilson golf balls.

The low compression of this ball is both the key to its success as well as its limiting factor. It unquestionably helps boost distance off the tee for those golfers who struggle to generate much swing speed. Why is this? Well in simple terms, a fast swing causes a golf ball to compress more and spring off the club face. So golfers with faster swings will use higher compression balls, like a Titleist Pro V1x or a TaylorMade TP5. A slower swing would struggle to get the necessary compression on a firmer golf ball, so the Duo Soft compensates for that by compressing much easier, thereby increasing distance for those who need help.

Additionally, Duo Soft is a lower spinning ball which produces a lot of run. So golfers who don't carry the ball a long distance can still gain extra yardage with how it rolls out. But this added lower compression means golfers with faster swing speeds (likely anything over 100mph) will see a reduction in distance.

My swing speed has never been the fastest but unfortunately it appears to be declining now year on year! I’m not slow enough yet to need the Duo Soft, but I have played it occasionally over recent years after being given them as gifts at Christmas. I quite enjoyed using them if I’m honest, with the highlight being how it feels off the driver face.

Where it falls down somewhat is with control on approach shots and especially around the green on chip shots. That’s to be expected with a surlyn cover rather than the urethane cover that graces the best premium balls. In fairness to Wilson this is not a golf ball designed to produce lots of spin and greenside control. It serves a very different purpose, which it does very well.

I tested the new Duo Soft on the course as well as on a launch monitor and I put it up against the 2023 version, as well as against the Triad (also upgraded for 2025) which is the ball I usually play with. As I expected, there was no discernible difference between the new and old Duo Soft. The flight, feel, distance and overall performance were all similar but I did note a slight increase in height with the newer model. In comparison to the Triad, the differences I saw were also as expected. The Triad has a firmer feel, provides more spin on approach shots and is easier to control when chipping around the green as it has more check and grip, whereas the two-piece Duo Soft tends to roll out more and gets its stopping power through height.

The new Duo Soft is available in white, red, orange, green and pink and I would absolutely recommend this ball to any golfer who lacks swing speed, while the inconsistent high handicap player could also benefit from this golf ball, not least because of the appealing price point and pleasing feel.

Wilson has been a strong performer in the iron market in the past 12 to 18 months with models such as the Dynapwr Forged and Staff Model CB particularly impressive during testing. This time I am testing out the Wilson Staff Model RB utility iron to see if it can hold its own against some of the best utility irons currently on the market.

The technology story that Wilson is focussing on here is around the face technology and the new internal structure that has been designed to promote more stability on mishits and to help optimize the acoustic. The new face has been crafted from high-strength C300 steel with the aim of enhancing strength and flexibility, while also providing a soft forged feel.

Visually Wilson has done a nice job of visually refining this utility iron from its previous iteration. A slightly thinner top line and a more premium feeling brushed satin finish really enhance the aesthetic and will certainly appeal to the better player. To my eye, there is also a tiny bit less offset than previously apparent which again will push this model more towards the lower handicap market in terms of looks.

I tested the Staff Model RB utility iron at Saunton Golf Club with my FullSwing KIT launch monitor and TaylorMade TP5 golf balls both on the practice ground and out on the course. I enjoyed the feel of the newly designed face which was lively and noticeably softer than a few of its competitors such as the Titleist U505, and the Callaway Apex UT.

The data was very comparable to the rest of the market which is no surprise as it is difficult to stand out from the competition in this area of the bag. Distance, launch, and spin can all be much of a muchness with utility irons, that said the Staff Model RB can certainly compete with those around it.

Surprisingly, I actually enjoyed this particular model more from the fairway than off the tee. I found turf interaction particularly smooth and the slightly softer feel than other models was somehow more apparent when combined with the impact of the turf.

I found the CG location to be pretty neutral, and as such detected no real shape bias when hitting the Staff Model RB, although I didn’t have any real difficulty shaping the ball when the shot required it.

The Wilson Staff Model RB utility iron is available in 2, 3, and 4 irons (18˚, 21˚, and 24˚) and the stock shaft offering is a graphite True Temper HZRDUS Gen 4 Black coupled with a Golf Pride Z grip.

Overall, I really enjoyed testing this product and for the low-handicap market, I think it will do well. The whole visual, feel, and performance may put off some higher handicaps however, who may be more inclined to put some of the best hybrids into play instead. Particular highlights for me were the classy visual, the soft feel, and the smooth turf interaction. This is a very solid offering from Wilson in the utility iron sector.

Wilson’s hardware is underrated in quite a few categories but arguably the putter sector is where it offers the best value for money, especially with its more entry level Infinite range - which has been revamped for 2024 with nine new models.

Where the Staff Model putters have been designed to offer the more discerning golfer a more premium look and feel, the Infinite line up is geared more at the casual player. The first impressions of the Bucktown mallet putter we tried were very good. The oversize stock Pistol Karakal flat-sided grip is very large, which felt comfortable in our hands and while it could have been a touch softer, it certainly helped quieten down any unwanted wrist action during the stroke. I don't enjoy the ribbed feeling down the spine of the grip, but for some this well help with consistent hand placement.

Down at address, the fang-shape frames the ball nicely and it sits very low to the ground flush to the grass. The three short white lines contrast vividly with the black head to assist with alignment. Interestingly, the middle of the three lines is slightly thicker, which helps center the ball on the face at address and return it there to impact. It’s not a visual package that will work for everyone, but we found it easy to set the putter square to our target consistently. The two-tone PVD anti-glare finish certainly creates a visually-appealing look that adds to the premium feel.

Off the face, this putter has a solid, stable feel - like all of the best putters offer. There is a subtle double mill pattern on the face but the acoustics overall are quite noticeable, especially on longer putts.  This firm sensation would marry well with a soft, low compression golf ball and the ball speed was quick and consistent - ideal for slower greens. There’s undoubtedly plenty of help at hand when the strike pattern moves around, which will music to the ears of the mid-to-high handicapper this putter is almost certainly aimed at.

Overall this putter feels very well balanced and I putted surprisingly well with it given I am not used to using face-balanced putters. I think it is from long range that golfers will see the benefits of this type of putter. While the three sightlines wouldn't be my preference (I find them a little distracting), for others it could be a very powerful system that certainly helps golfers set the face square and see the path of their stroke more clearly.

The Wilson Player Fit Premium package set promises to provide “everything a golfer needs to get out on the course and flying down the fairway”. However, at around double the price of some of the other best package sets I have tested recently, I was keen to see if the extra money was worth it…

To put it into context, less than £700 for a full set of clubs and a bag is still an extremely low price point when you consider that many major OEM’s drivers alone will set you back a similar amount with a custom shaft, but in my experience, the £300 - £500 bracket is where many package sets sit so I was keen to know what the difference was here.

After some extensive testing, the answer is quite simple. Nothing revolutionary, Wilson has just gone down a slightly more premium route in construction throughout the entire set. From making the driver titanium as opposed to steel, adding an exceptional-looking blade-style wedge, to providing purchasers with a milled putter, everything is just a notch above your more “standard” package sets. But what do you get in your set? Well, the set is comprised of a driver, 3 wood, 4 and 5 hybrids, 6-iron to sand wedge, and a putter. All of these sit in a stand bag with ample storage and a handy double strap.

From an aesthetic standpoint, Wilson has done a quite brilliant job here. The overall package looks great, with a very premium-looking and feeling bag, understated but well-put-together headcovers for the woods, and strong shelf appeal from the back of the irons and wedges. I would genuinely struggle to pick this out as a package set. Staying with the visuals for a moment, in the address position, Wilson has nailed this set throughout the bag. All of the woods have a nicely rounded shape with ample mass to provide confidence and the contrasting face-to-crown color change really shows off the loft and makes you feel that getting the ball airborne is a simple task.

Similarly, with the irons, they sit very square and frame the ball beautifully. Plenty of real estate again inspires confidence and the overall design is sophisticated. Too often for me, even in the best clubs for beginners, the aesthetic can be a bit over the top and patronizing, but not so here. A standout for me is the beautifully crafted sand wedge. Wilson has provided a fabulous-looking blade-style sand wedge, which whilst it might not be as forgiving as some, provides some really nice feel and feedback at strike which will help sharpen short games quicker. The simple branding and high gloss chrome finish are a triumph and I would argue that even some of the best wedges could take note in terms of how to create a sophisticated, classic-looking wedge.

Fortunately, the performance very much matched the impressive visuals here. Starting at the top, the driver felt very solid at strike, and despite being a little soft in the shaft for me personally, performed admirably. Very easy to launch and extremely playable on mishits, I was impressed. The sound was a little louder than some of the best drivers but was far from offensive.

It was a similar story with the 3 wood and hybrids. Extremely easy to get airborne and with a pleasingly solid feel, this area of the bag is well covered by a multitude of loft options. 

The irons felt excellent at impact and produced some strong distance numbers from my FullSwing KIT launch monitor, once again achieving good peak heights with ease.

Something Wilson has done exceptionally well here is focusing a little more on the finesse side of the game with a brilliant wedge and putter combination. As I have already mentioned, the wedge looks stunning, but it also performs. Some of the package set sand wedges I have used in the past have felt clumsy and cumbersome, but this one is a pleasure to use. Soft feeling, with excellent turf interaction, I feel that this will help expedite the process of developing a strong short game.

While the putter isn’t necessarily to my tastes visually, it is an excellent performer. The milled face feels very premium at strike and the high MOI mallet head allows you to get away with off-center contacts nicely. 

One point I must note unfortunately is that a number of the clubs in my set had fairly poorly installed grips. While the quality of these grips was fantastic, at least three of them were probably 20 degrees off square, which for a beginner golfer trying to learn a neutral grip could be a real problem. It seems pedantic to mention, but I do think it needs looking at and is an extremely avoidable mistake and an easy fix.

On the whole, I was massively impressed with the Wilson Player Fit Premium Package Set. Wilson has more than justified the price tag with the quality on offer here and filled a gap in the market that I hadn’t really noticed existed. 

On Sunday, Tiger Woods arrived at Augusta National to prepare for The Masters, and now details have emerged on the clubs he used during his first practice round.

The 48-year-old will be playing in his first competitive tournament since February’s Genesis Invitational at the Major having been listed in the field last month to end any lingering concerns he may not participate after withdrawing from the Riviera Country Club event through illness. 

Woods is looking for his sixth Masters victory, having last claimed the Green Jacket in 2019, and per Golf Digest’s Jamie Kennedy, he used his first practice round to work on his approaches, chips and putts with business associate Rob McNamara and caddie Lance Bennett alongside him.

Woods also didn’t have a bag during the session, but instead was seen using just a small selection of clubs - three wedges, a 9-iron, an 8-iron, his Scotty Cameron putter, and, most intriguingly, a Wilson 8802 blade putter.

The latter is a vintage that's considered one of the best putter designs of all time, with the original Arnold Palmer collection effort renamed the 8802 way back in 1963. 

It’s highly unlikely Woods will opt to use it during the tournament, having never selected it before in a competitive event, let alone one as prestigious as The Masters. So, why has he opted for it in the build-up to the 2024 event? 

Woods has long been known to use the putter when practising, and he told NBC Sports in 2020 why that is, explaining: “I really do practice with my 8802 probably the most because I like feeling that toe release and I like putting with my right hand. That’s basically my training aid, and then I went to a longer putter to get more reps in.”

Four years on and it appears that hasn’t changed, while the sight of Woods concentrating mainly on his putting and wedge game before The Masters is also nothing unusual.

The putter certainly has pedigree at The Masters, with Ben Crenshaw, who is regarded as one of the best putters of all time, winning his two titles using it, including in 1984, which was helped by a 60-foot birdie putt on the 10th using the trusty putter he named “Little Ben.”

As for Woods, it’s highly likely that, come the opening round, he will opt for the other putter he had with him during his practice session, the iconic Scotty Cameron GSS Newport 2. After all, that has an impressive history, too, and he has used it in all but one of his 15 Major victories.

The past couple of years has truly been a resurgence for Wilson Golf, noticeably after the release of the Dynapower driver and fairway woods at the beginning of 2023. The brand has made a serious effort to once again establish itself as a major player in the equipment space and shows no signs of slowing down with the release of the Staff Model ZM wedges. 

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I have tested some brilliant wedges released this year, including the likes of the Titleist Vokey SM10 and Ping S159, both of which are already considered some of the best wedges on the market and the Staff Model ZM wedges look every bit as good on the eye. These wedges boast a real classic-looking profile and the detailing on the back is fairly simplistic, which is to my preference. The eagle-eyed amongst you will notice the iconic Wilson shield logo has been refined and stripped back to where it doesn’t have any text - a really nice change that makes it look and feel more premium.

I’m a huge fan of how this wedge looks down behind the ball. The leading edge is on the straighter end of the spectrum, but there is enough curve to it to inspire a touch of confidence to those who may be seeking it and helped me when testing and finding myself in smelly lies around the green. I would say this wedge is aimed at the better player though with its slightly more compact head design and so those less confident may look more towards some of the most forgiving wedges.

The head itself is made from 8620 forged steel and has gone through garnet face blasting and ZM precision milling to create more friction and increase traction and performance, particularly in wetter conditions. It did take me slightly off guard with how firm the face felt through impact - some may want something that feels like the ball stays on the face for a little longer. The spin produced on the Staff Model ZM wedge was generous but nothing to write home about. I saw good reception on the greens from pitch shots and fuller wedge shots, yet not quite as much spin when hitting shorter shots within five to ten paces of the green.

One of the cool options offered by Wilson with these Staff Model ZM wedges is the high toe and full-face groove offering in the 56° to 60° wedges. This is technology we have seen from the likes of the TaylorMade High-Toe wedge and offered in the Callaway Jaws line up. I tested the 54° model which had 8° of bounce - a couple less than I was used to, although I did enjoy how this wedge glided through the turf and made it really easy to hit high, floating wedge shots into slightly more tucked away pin locations. There are three bounce options available with the Staff Model ZM wedges, high, medium and low.

Overall I would say this is a really good looking wedge with decent performance to match. It didn’t perhaps feel as soft as I would have liked through impact but it’s worth noting this is very much personal preference. The Wilson Staff Model ZM wedges will come to retail at $149/£145.

Wilson Staff has not been a big player in the putter market for some time but the Staff Model range represented a significant change in direction for the brand when it was introduced at the end of 2022. The Staff Model line is a premium offering that stacks up well with the best putters on the market from the likes of Odyssey, Ping, TaylorMade and Scotty Cameron. 

Wilson’s main strength in recent times has been that it makes great value, affordable golf clubs that are ideal for mid-high handicap golfers, but the Staff Model range of clubs saw Wilson stepping back into the high end, premium price market. The Staff Model irons have proven to be a big hit, while the excellent Staff Model wedge features high on our list of the best wedges. The final addition to the range were the Staff Model putters, which retail at three times the price of Wilson’s previous line of putters, the popular Infinite range. 

The Infinite family are some of the best value putters you’ll find and they are well worth a look if your budget is limited, but if you don’t mind spending quite a bit more then the Staff Model range could be for you.

There were four putters in the original Staff Model range when they hit the shelves late in 2022; the BL22 (a plumber’s neck blade), the TM22 (a flow neck, fang shaped mallet), the MT22 (a flow neck mid mallet) and the 8802 which is a modern take on one of the most iconic putters in the history of golf, designed by Arnold Palmer and used by the great man in the early 1960s when he was a Wilson player. Now, new for 2024 is the Wilson Staff Model CS22, a center-shafted mid mallet. 

Wilson Staff Model putters are precision milled from a solid block of ultra-soft 304 stainless steel and it shows. These putters are extremely pleasing to look at and the satin finish gives off a real air of luxury. The face milling is a thing of beauty while the sole looks stunning with the engraved logo and perimeter weighting, which gives it a slick, modern aesthetic.

The only negative for me looks wise is the 'Wilson' lettering in the cavity on the back of the putter (see above), which kind of detracts from the premium look as a lot of golfers, myself included, perhaps unfairly associate it with the budget clubs produced by the brand. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a fan of those clubs and I still occasionally carry a 60 degree Wilson Harmonized wedge, which is one of the best budget golf clubs I’ve ever used. That’s kind of the point though, that branding goes hand in hand with the less expensive golf clubs Wilson produce and to me it kind of looks out of place on a genuinely premium product such as the Staff Model putters, especially as it’s nowhere to be seen on the Staff Model irons or wedges. 

All Staff Model putters come with a Lamkin grip and a premium, stylish looking black leather head cover featuring the striking Wilson Staff logo.

I tested the CS22 at my home course Hurlston Hall in West Lancashire and I also spent a lot of time trying it out on my artificial turf putting green at home. It actually felt very familiar to me because I had the Staff Model MT22 in my bag for several months last year, which is very similar to the CS22 other than in the shaft position and it’s slightly smaller footprint. 

I don’t usually go for center shafted putters, although I’m not sure why because any time I’ve used one I’ve enjoyed the experience. There’s just something straightforward and uncomplicated about center shaft putters and the CS22 was no different. It was fun to use, felt great and I had good results with it.  

Behind the ball it looks great, the clean satin finish gives it a luxurious appearance and the crisp alignment marking and smooth edges of the putter promotes confidence at address. I liked the balance and weighting too as it felt nice in the hands.

It has the same pleasant feel and sound I remembered from the MT22. I’d describe it as soft but solid which is kind of a contradiction I suppose, but that’s what a soft stainless steel head with a milled face gives you. It’s a solid contact with a soft feel. The sound is pleasing too; that nice firm ‘click’ that you only get from premium materials.

The one thing I would change is the grip, but that’s very much a personal preference. I prefer a thicker putter grip and the Lamkin grip of the CS22 is quite slender in comparison to many of the best putter grips out there. That being said, it is a high quality grip, it’s just not to my own tastes.

I would not say that the CS22 is the most forgiving putter out there but the perimeter weighting does provide good stability on heel and toe strikes, and as far as mid-mallet putters go I’d say it’s as forgiving as most, while there is a simplicity about center shafted putters which make them a good putter for beginners. I was able to get poorly struck putts quite close to the hole and the main thing that has struck me with putters from the Staff Model range is how fast off the face they are. Not much is left short with them, and the CS22 is certainly one of the more lively putters I’ve tested this year.

In summary I’d say that the Wilson Staff CS22 is a premium offering that is a match for any similar putter in the same price range. The price might put people off though, simply because of brand recognition. Paying $450 for a Scotty Cameron is one thing, as it has that coolness factor that will impress your buddies, but Wilson does not have that (when it comes to putters, anyway) and some golfers might therefore be reluctant to pay such a high price. You won’t go far wrong if you do add one to your bag this year though.

Hollywood star Owen Wilson is entering the golfing world as the star of an upcoming Apple TV+ comedy series.

Wilson has appeared in many a blockbuster movie, but he's also a huge golf fan and regularly turns up at big PGA Tour events in the crowd.

And now the big-time actor will be able to indulge his love of the sport by playing a washed-up golf pro in the new series, which is yet to be named.

The premise of the show, as reported by Deadline, sees Wilson “play Pryce Cahill, whose golf career ended prematurely 20 years ago. 

"After he gets fired from his job at a sporting goods store in Indiana and his wife leaves him, Pryce sees a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom as his way back."

The 10-part series comes from Ford v Ferrari writer Jason Keller, who will also serve as the executive producer.

Apple Studios will produce the show that they will hope could be even just partly as successful as their last sports-based comedy Ted Lasso turned out to be.

Recent smash hits The Royal Tenenbaums and Loki have maintained Wilson's position as one of the top actors in Hollywood, and now he'll get the chance to maybe give golf a shot in the arm with this comedy series.

Wilson was last seen at a PGA Tour event at The Sentry in Hawaii, where he mingled with Max Homa and Rickie Fowler - both big fans of the Wedding Crashers star.

It's another TV appearance for the sport of golf, just as the second season of the Netflix hit Full Swing docu-series hit our screens.

Whether this idea actually takes shape we'll see in time, as last April reports circulated that another Hollywood star in Will Ferrell was to appear in a golf-based TV show.

That show was to be based on a golf pro who joined a controversial breakaway league in a storyline that echoes reality in the LIV Golf saga.

Ferrell was reportedly to play a Phil Mickelson-type character in making headlines by leaving the PGA Tour, but as yet we've heard nothing further about the production of that show.

The final round of the Betfred British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, was set up perfectly, with six players starting the day at seven-under-par. However, none of the men in a share of the lead could capitalise and, after an amazing finish, it was Daniel Hillier who sprung from the pack as he picked up a first DP World Tour trophy.

Throughout the final day, a number of players were staking their claim to the $595,000 first prize but, after an eagle-birdie-eagle run on the 15th, 16th and 17th, it was the 24-year-old New Zealander who claimed the title with some quite superb golf.

As mentioned, it was six-way tie to start on Sunday, with Joost Luiten, Guido Migliozzi, Niklas Norgaard, James Morrison, Andy Sullivan and Oliver Wilson all sharing the top spot.

Early doors though, it was Norgaard who made the biggest move, as three birdies in seven holes gave him a two-shot advantage. However, after Gunner Wiebe, the World No. 1,349, set the clubhouse target at eight-under-par, and Norgaard double-bogeyed the ninth, it was soon back to an extremely compact leaderboard.

No-one was taking advantage then but that was all set to change with four holes remaining as Hillier, who was three back with four to play, carded an eagle at the par 5 15th, before playing a stunning shot at the par 4 16th to draw level with American, Wiebe.

The New Zealander wasn't done though and, following a superb second shot into the par 5 17th, an eagle meant he was now two ahead playing the treacherous 18th. Thankfully, despite finishing in the rough with his tee shot, Hillier was able to find the back edge of the green, with a two-putt pretty much guaranteeing the title.

Striking his putt, it just caught the downslope to roll to inside six-feet, but the par putt was still going to break with pace. Hillier, though, showed serious bottle and, after he found the bottom of the cup to much emotion, he was left with a wait at The Belfry.

His wait wouldn't take long though, after Wilson was unable to birdie the 17th and Norgaard couldn't find the score he needed to make his way into the playoff. Consequently, the title was Hillier's, with the victory moving him just outside the top-10 of the Race to Dubai Rankings.

Wilson iLock Cart Bag Review

The best cart bags come in all shapes and sizes, but few very are as uniquely designed as the Wilson iLock cart bag which features a unique top divider that locks each club individually in place. I'd never used a bag with a divider like this before so I was excited to test it out on the course. 

For a golf bag with such an extensive divider, it is still surprisingly lightweight. You'd think with such a large attachment on top, the bag becomes a lot heavier but Wilson has cleverly managed to keep the weight down on the iLock. The iLock divider works fantastically in giving each club an individual well and locking the head in place. It consists of nine iron holders, four areas for woods and an enlarged putter well to incorporate any oversized grips the golfer may have. The organisation is a delight to use and takes barely any getting used to. 

I was using the Stewart Golf Apex Remote trolley when testing this and found the iLock system came into its own here. Often when using remote trolleys, you send it through some rather bumpy terrain that will often see your clubs thrashing against each other as the trolley climbs over tree roots and any other debris on the course. With the iLock system, the rattling is removed entirely. Not only was this protecting my clubs, but it removed that rather annoying rattling noise completely - it's a win-win. I've no doubt it'll also have the same effect when using any conventional electric trolley or push cart, but it felt even more useful on the remote model. 

All in all, the iLock comes with nine pockets which is more than enough for easy and ample storage. Of the nine, it has two valuables pockets, as well as two full-length apparel pockets and a rain hood is included too. While the valuables pocket and apparel pockets are excellent for storage, the same can't be said for the cooler pocket. The cooler pocket is a huge disappointment as it can barely fit anything in it - it doesn't even fit a standard-sized water bottle! I couldn't for the life of me figure out why the cooler pocket is so small and I ended up not using it at all to store my drinks and food - massively frustrating. 

I tested the iLock on a particularly soggy day at Beau Desert Golf Club and was pleasantly surprised to see the seam-sealed valuables pocket perform perfectly in staying dry. For those who want a fully waterproof golf bag, there is an iLock Dry version available made of 100% waterproof fabrics. It sits on a cart really well and there is a clever bit of design that sees the rangefinder storage at the top sit on a velcro hinge, allowing you to run the cart strap underneath the bag rather than blocking any pockets.

For me, the cooler pocket frustration was only a minor gripe on what is a fantastic bag for golf club and accessories organisation. I very quickly came to really enjoy the iLock divider at the top and the rattle-less rounds of golf I've enjoyed since using the iLock are well worth the investment alone. 

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 Wilson Duo Soft 2023 Golf Ball Review 

The latest iteration of the Duo Soft golf ball from Wilson comes with the title of the world's softest golf ball and with a compression rating of 40 it’s hard to argue against it. The Duo Soft ball is a two-piece, Ionomer covered ball and is the least expensive option from Wilson, with a recommended retail price of $22.99.

As someone who plays a Titleist Pro V1x, it’s fair to say that the Wilson Duo Soft was on the opposite end of the spectrum in regards to the feel. A newly formulated core in the Duo Soft ball has been designed to allow for maximum energy return, meaning this ball flies further and launches higher with less effort. I found this to be the case when I took this ball to the course, where it produced a towering, high trajectory with every club in the bag. In fact, because this ball launched so high, I did feel as though I lost a little control over the ball and so it most likely won’t suit other players who have faster swing speeds.

While testing the Duo Soft on the course directly against the Titleist, I was impressed with the distance for such a soft ball. It did a pretty good job in keeping up with the Titleist and the additional height was welcomed with the long irons to attack pins tucked behind bunkers. It’s certainly one of the best value golf balls on the market this year.

While the ball is extremely soft and reminded me of the feeling of an old Tour Balata style ball, the Duo Soft did not quite have the same short game performance. It was by all means playable, but for those who like to play a lower pitch shot with a little more spin, I would recommend looking into the Triad or Staff Model within the Wilson ball range. While putting, the ball felt fairly springy off the face, which may appeal to those who struggle getting the ball to the hole on the greens, but may take some getting used to if you're used to putting on slick surfaces.

Overall I was actually pleasantly surprised with the performance from the Duo Soft ball considering it’s affordable price tag and can confidently say it’s not only one of the best Wilson golf balls but probably one of the best golf balls for slower swing speeds I have tested. The Wilson Duo Soft golf ball is available in five different colors, including fluorescent yellow and red, which will help those who brave the course in gloomy conditions and can purchased via the Wilson website and recognized retailers.

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Wilson Exo Lite Stand Bag Review 

Lightweight golf stand bags are asked to do a lot by golfers. Not only do they have to be lightweight and easy to carry, but they also have to carry a full set of clubs plus an ever-increasing array of accessories that we golfers now tend to accumulate. With that in mind, there are very few stand bags that can fulfill this brief, but I think the new Wilson Exo Lite stand bag comes very, very close to achieving the ideal balance between sufficient space and weight. After testing the Wilson Exo Lite stand bag over a number of rounds on the golf course - and even flying it out to Orlando and back - this is as close to the ideal lightweight stand bag as I've tested. 

Starting with that weight, and at just 3.5 lbs (1.8kg) it's one of the most lightweight stand bags on the market with only the Callaway Hyperlite Zero stand bag and Big Max Dri Lite Feather coming close to this weight. I only tend to carry a maximum of 12 clubs and the 4-way top on the Exo Lite bag was perfect to house my set. With three clubs in each section, there was more than enough room for them and I never experienced any club crowding even in the relatively compact divider. I've had worse club crowding in the slightly larger Ping Hoofer, so I was seriously impressed with how little trouble I had getting a club out of this divider. If you regularly carry 14 golf clubs (plus anything extra like alignment sticks or a warm-up club) then I'd probably lean away from the Exo Lite. Not that this bag can't take 14 clubs, but I think you'll get a more pleasurable organizing experience from a larger lightweight stand bag like the TaylorMade FlexTech or Sun Mountain EcoLite EWP 14-way stand bag. 

Despite this lightweight nature, the bag still feels both premium and sturdy. I never had any problems with the legs not kicking out when I placed the bag down and they create a solid base for the bag to sit on. Whether on the side of a hill or on a particularly windy day, you can have plenty of confidence in the Exo Lite keeping your equipment upright and safe. The straps aren't market-leading - I've enjoyed better straps on the Srixon Z stand bag - but they are certainly comfortable and easy to adjust while the comprehensive hip pad makes for an altogether comfortable experience over your shoulders and back. 

For me, the absolute stand-out feature of this bag is the magnetic rangefinder pocket. Not only is it superbly convenient, but it also feels super-premium. Bags like the Ping Hoofer also have a magnetic rangefinder pocket and - I don't know what it is - but a magnetic pocket is just a very satisfying thing to interact with. It certainly adds to the overall premium feel of this bag and the thoughtfulness that has gone behind its design. If you don't want your rangefinder in this pocket, there is an accessory clip that you can utilize to attach things like rangefinder cases, towels, and club tags while other pockets include a full-size side pocket for apparel and a very well-placed cooler pocket that easy to access while you're walking with the bag on your back. 

While the bag is not fully waterproof, it's certainly showerproof in light rain and there is a fully waterproof, fleece-lined valuables pocket that will keep things like your phone dry even in monsoon conditions. For me, the Black/Red/White colorway I tested this bag in is a little plain and I wasn't a huge fan of having the Dynapower branding on it when I didn't have matching Dynapower headcovers. This is me nitpicking here though and I think the overall silhouette of the bag is sharp and modern. Luckily, there are five other colorways to choose from (Red/White, Orange/White, Blue, Navy/White, and Black/Grey) that don't feature this Dynapower branding, giving you plenty of scope to match this bag with any headcovers/towels you'd like. Overall, the Wilson Exo Lite stand bag is one of the most enjoyable lightweight stand bags I've ever used and has certainly gone a long way to perfecting the balance between weight, comfort, and space in a stand bag. 

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Founded in 1914, Wilson has a long history in making top-quality golf clubs. The brand even claims that its irons have won more Majors than any other golf brand.

Wilson caters to a diverse range of golfers, covering junior players right up to Tour professionals. Our team has tried, tested and handpicked some of the best Wilson golf clubs in the company’s current lineup. Use this guide to find the best selection for your game, or check out some of our other guides, such as the best golf irons or best golf drivers for insights on other top brands.

Quick List

Best Wilson Golf Clubs 2025

Package sets

The Player Fit Premium Package is a excellent set that thoughtfully bridges the gap between budget and more expensive club purchases. Included is a driver, a 3-wood, 4 & 5 hybrids, 6-iron to sand wedge, a putter and a trendy stand bag— all for under an RRP of $700.

In testing, the driver felt solid at strike and performed well despite being slightly soft in the shaft. Launching was easy and it was remarkably playable on mishits too. We thought it sounded marginally louder than some of the best drivers. Similarly, the 3 wood and hybrids provided a nice solid feel and were extremely easy to get airborne. Plus, these clubs cover a range of loft options.

In terms of aesthetics, the blade-style wedge looks fantastic and certainly pleases the eye. Visually, we weren't huge fans of the putter but nonetheless it's an excellent performer. The milled face feels premium and the high MOI mallet head is forgiving for off-center contacts.

On the whole, we were impressed with the Wilson Player Fit Premium Package Set. It's great value and includes everything you need for a round of golf—easily one of the best golf clubs sets. The stand bag looks stylish and comes with plenty of storage too.

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Wilson Prostaff SGI Package Set

Golf can be a frustrating sport, especially for beginners who will want every bit of help getting the ball in the air. Enter: Wilson's SGIs. These clubs are very forgiving and the heads inspire confidence. The Wilson Prostaff SGI package is incredible value for money, offering a total of 10 clubs—driver, fairway wood, hybrid, 6-9-iron, two wedges, a putter and a bag.

But what really stood out for us was the irons and the putters. Fitted with sturdy regular flex shafts, the irons and wedges felt strong and robust when swinging, whilst the thick top line and large sweet spot made the ball feel huge when setup.

We believe the SGI is one of the best cheap golf sets money can buy. The irons achieved the desired forgiveness we needed, as did the wide soles of the wedges. Once again, this is a superb option for beginners looking for a a forgiving set won't break the bank.

• Read our full Wilson Prostaff SGI Package Set Review

Wilson Magnolia Ladies Set

The Wilson Magnolia Women's Package set offers a driver, 3-wood, 4, 5, 6 hybrids, a full iron set (7-SW), a putter and a choice of a cart or carry bag. Suffice to say its an excellent option for female beginners looking to start playing with modern equipment.

The driver is high-lofted with an oversized head profile to increase confidence, forgiveness and maximum distance off the tee. Then, there's the fairway woods and hybrids. Both feature a big sweet spot as well as low weighting to make shots easier to play from a variety of lies. We found that the fang shape of the putter really makes this feel balanced and assists with a smooth, pendulum stroke.

On the whole, we were very impressed with how the clubs performed. It's definitely earned its place as one of the best women's golf sets. We also enjoyed the attractive blue trolley bag that's lightweight and offers plenty of pockets and storage.

• Read our full Wilson Magnolia Ladies Set Review

Drivers

Wilson 2025 Dynapwr LS Driver

With models such as the Ping G440 LST and the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond the low spin driver category is becoming increasingly competitive. Wilson is not to be left behind either with the introduction of the Dynapwr LS model selected here.

The Dynapwr LS features Wilson’s A.I.-driven PKR-360 technology which optimizes face and body dimensions for a larger sweet spot and faster ball speeds, even on off-center hits. Then there's the 'open hosel construction' that removes excess material and allows the face to flex a little more.

In testing, we found the strong fade bias means that this driver doesn't want to go left—ideal for players who struggle with a pull or a hook. We found the spin-rates aggressively low; we were barely averaging over 2000rpm, which is great news for fast swingers. On the whole, we were very impressed by Wilson's new 2025 Dynapwr LS driver. We'd recommend this to players looking to take out that left side (for a right-handers). Plus, it looks awesome and sounds fantastic too.

• Read our full Wilson 2025 Dynapwr LS Driver review

Wilson 2025 Dynapwr Max Driver

High MOI drivers dominated the 2024 season, with models like the TaylorMade Qi10 Max and the Ping G430 Max 10k leading the charge. We tested the Wilson 2025 Dynapwr Max to see if it could compete with some of the most forgiving drivers in the game...

Featuring an all-titanium 460cc head with a built-in draw bias, the Dynapwr Max is ideal for players looking to mitigate slice. A flippable 19g rear weight allows for some adjustability in the center of gravity too. As we mentioned before, we're big fans of this new glossy black aesthetic—it's sleek, clean, classy and just looks awesome!

In terms of performance, we tested the Dynapwr Max on a FullSwing KIT launch monitor using TaylorMade TP5 golf balls and found it felt secure, robust and delivered excellent forgiveness across the face. The spin rates were on the higher side (around 3000rpm) so clearly this driver isn’t suited for players with high swing speeds. The sound is slightly louder than the Carbon and LS models, likely due to its titanium construction, but it’s solid and satisfying without being harsh.

We think the Dynapwr Max is a standout in the 2025 driver lineup. It’s stable, forgiving, and visually appealing. All in all, a fantastic choice for golfers seeking consistency.

• Read our full Wilson 2025 Dynapwr Max Driver review

Wilson Dynapwr Max Plus Driver

The Dynapwr Max+ is Wilson's entry into the ultra-high MOI (10K) driver market, designed specifically for maximum stability and forgiveness. We're happy to report that it achieves that objective and excels at transforming off-center hits into stable, straight drives that feel remarkably similar to pure strikes. It is engineered for a high-launch, easy-to-hit profile that provides plenty of stability through impact, resisting twisting even on toe or low-face strikes.

Our indoor testing in the Golf Monthly Performance Lab showed a slightly higher spin profile compared to some rivals which might knock off a few yards for elite drivers of the golf ball, but overall it offers the ideal launch and carry characteristics for the moderate swing speeds of its target audience.

This is a true fairway finder driver that officially brings Wilson into the elite 10K MOI conversation alongside industry leaders like Ping and TaylorMade. We recommend it as a high-value alternative for golfers seeking maximum help off the tee without the premium price tag of the 'big four' brands.

• Read our full Wilson Dynapwr Max+ Driver Review

Fairway woods

Wilson 2025 Dynapwr Max Fairway Wood

We put the second iteration of Wilson's Dynapwr Max Fairway wood to the test on a Foresight Sports GCQuad Launch Monitor as well as on the golf course using the new Titleist Pro V1x golf balls to see how versatile this club is and if it can be considered one of the best fairway woods of 2025.

In testing, the Dynapwr Max fairway wood delivers excellent forgiveness, but its distance potential is slightly limited due to its high-spinning nature. The 12g rear weight pulls the center of gravity (CG) low and back, making it one of the most stable and forgiving fairway woods we’ve tested in 2025. The ball flight were consistent and strong, largely due to the higher spin rate the Max produced 4183rpm on average.

Again, there are significant upgrades in the fairway wood's aesthetic. The gloss carbon crown is a big step up from the matte crown we saw last year and the sole of the new model looks far more sleek and premium. Down behind the ball, the Max model appears a little more user friendly than the likes of the compact Carbon head and will inspire a good amount of confidence in those who need it at address, especially from the deck.

• Read our full Wilson 2025 Dynapwr Max Fairway Wood Review

Hybrids

Wilson 2025 Dynapwr Hybrid

My next pck is the 2025 Dynapwr hybrid from Wilson, which offers a classic head shape with a slightly modern twist. The head appears somewhat compact although Wilson has extended the lower toe area as it identified this is a common miss for amateur golfers. To be honest, it isn't massively noticeable, instead the black and red finish really stands out.

Through impact the hybrid feels lively and produced generous ball speed, whilst it proved to be very forgiving as well, even from a variety of lies and from the rough. Additionally many players will like the high launch produced from this hybrid.

Now there are a couple of negatives to mention as well. First the Dynapwr has a bonded head which means there is no adjustability for loft and lie. For those that want a simple, fuss free hybrid, this won't be an issue, but given most of the other models on the market do offer this, I think Wilson might be missing a trick here. Finally the Wilson did produce quite a lot of spin and therefore did drop slightly in carry distance when compared to the competition.

However, given the price and the performance, the Wilson Dynapwr hybrid offers good value for money and is one of the most forgiving hybrids that I tested this year.

• Read our full Wilson 2025 DYNAPWR Hybrid Review

Irons

Wilson Staff Model XB Irons

The Model XB is Wilson's impressive debut in the hollow-bodied players’ distance iron category and is primarily aimed at single-digit handicappers and confident ball strikers who want the aesthetic of a blade but need the added stability and forgiveness of a modern distance iron. . It features a sleek, compact profile with a stunning matte finish, a thin topline, and minimal offset, passing the eye test with flying colours. At address, it offers a aesthetic that looks like an iron for low handicappers but disguises the forgiveness technology hidden within its forged 8620 carbon steel construction.

In terms of performance, during testing we experienced a powerful combination of high ball speeds and exceptional control. Unlike many distance irons that suffer from unpredictable hot strikes, the XB maintains consistent spin rates and strong descent angles, ensuring plenty of stopping power on the greens. Feel has been significantly improved from previous Wilson irons now that the hollow body head is injected with a specialized urethane to dampen vibrations, resulting in a firm yet solid feel that provides excellent feedback while rivaling the distance of industry leaders like the TaylorMade P790.

Ultimately, this is a phenomenal addition to the Wilson lineup that delivers premium looks and elite performance at a competitive price point.

• Read our full Wilson Staff Model XB Irons Review

Wilson 2026 Staff Model CB Irons

The Staff Model CB might be the most underrated iron we've tested thus far in 2026. Positioned as a tour-refined cavity back, it offers a compact and inviting profile at address with a marginally thicker topline than the Staff Model Blade. This shaping provides a subtle boost in confidence for the better player without sacrificing the sleek, traditional aesthetics and minimal offset that purists demand.

Thanks to the soft forged 8620 carbon steel construction, the CB delivers a signature buttery feel and instant feedback that higher-level ball strikers prioritize. Launch monitor data was impressively consistent courtesy of the precision-milled face ensuring reliable spin rates and stopping power even in wet conditions.

This set serves as an ideal bridge for low handicappers who want the workability of a blade with a meaningful layer of forgiveness. They also help solidify Wilson’s reputation as a top-tier manufacturer of premium players' irons and a continuation of their upward trajectory. The price point also makes them one of the best budget irons for lower handicappers.

• Read our full Wilson 2026 Staff Model CB Irons Review

Wilson 2026 Staff Model Blade Irons

We described the Wilson Staff Model Blade as a "thing of beauty" in our review because, well, look at them! The design masterfully blends a traditional bladed look with a modern, minimalist aesthetic. At address, the compact head, sharp edges, and reduced offset provide a classic profile that targets the purest ball-strikers who prioritize precise control and traditional shaping.

Forged from soft 8620 carbon steel, these blades deliver a buttery-soft feel on center strikes with a quiet, dull acoustic, though they provide clear, firm feedback on off-center hits. Like the CB version, Wilson utilizes a precision-milled face for consistent spin and a Fluid Feel Hosel that redistributes weight toward the toe to enhance stability.

These are one of the best golf blade irons we've tested in recent years and considering the price tag is lower than almost all of the options we've listed in that specific buying guide, it makes the performance on offer here even more impressive. While it may feel slightly firmer than some rivals on mishits, its combination of stunning unique visuals and reliable, consistent launch data make it a must-try for low-handicap players.

• Read our full Wilson 2026 Staff Model Blade Irons Review

Wedges

Boasting a real classic-looking profile, the overall detailing on the back of the ZM wedge is fairly simplistic. However, Wilson have refined certain aspects when it comes to aesthetics, such as the iconic shield logo that we associate with Wilson.

Behind the ball, it looks superb and we especially loved the leading edge which, although is on the straighter end of the spectrum, has enough curve to inspire a touch of confidence. What's more, the head itself is made from 8620 forged steel and has gone through garnet face blasting and ZM precision milling to create more friction and increase traction and performance, particularly in wetter conditions.

In testing, it was surprisingly firm off the face, whilst the spin produced was generous but nothing to write home about. One of the cool options we found that is offered by Wilson with these Staff Model ZM wedges is the high toe and full-face groove offering in the 56° to 60° wedges. This is something that will be personal preference, but it's nice to know there are options there if you need them.

• Read our full Wilson Staff Model ZM Wedge Review

Putters

Out of the box, our first impressions of the Bucktown mallet putter we tried were very good. The oversized stock Pistol Karakal flat-sided grip is very large, which felt comfortable in our hands and, while it could have been a touch softer, it certainly helped quieten down any unwanted wrist action during the stroke.

At address, the fang-shape framed the ball nicely and it sat very low to the ground and flush to the grass. What's more, the three short white lines contrast vividly with the black head to assist with alignment. Also, interestingly, the middle of the three lines is slightly thicker, which helped center the ball on the face at address and return it there to impact.

In testing, we found it had a solid, stable feel, whilst the double milled pattern on the face meant that the acoustics, overall, were quite noticeable, especially on longer putts. Wilson are known for producing some of the best cheap putters and, with the Infinite Bucktown, it's no exception.

• Read our full Wilson Infinite Bucktown Putter Review

How we test

Here at Golf Monthly, we employ a rigorous testing procedure when reviewing any product on our website. All of our writers are experienced golfers who know and understand how to use golf equipment and can ably analyze the benefits and drawbacks of any product. Essentially, we look to test gear to help you make the most informed decision when purchasing a set of clubs or a pair of golf shoes. Specifically, when it comes to the best Wilson Staff golf clubs, we look to test each club in a variety of conditions on and off the course to give us the best possible insight into what that club offers.

Whether we're testing a driver or a putter, we will look to assess the benefits and features each club offers to understand who it is best suited to. We test each club out on the course too, in order to give us accurate readings on the distance it offers, how much spin we can put on each club and the general feel of the ball against the clubface. One thing to note is that we only use premium golf balls when testing new golf clubs and that manufacturers cannot buy a good review.

What to consider when buying Wilson clubs

1. Length

No matter what golf club you're buying, you need to get the right length of club for your height and swing. If you buy a club that is too long for you, there is a greater chance that you might hit the ball fat. Too short, and you're more likely to top the ball. For that reason, it is always wise to test each golf club before you buy it, and use our handy height guide to establish which length is right for you.

2. Type

The key to success is matching your gear to your current skill level. For example, for juniors or beginners, struggling with unforgiving forged blades is a recipe for disaster. Instead, cavity-back irons are the ideal choice, offering a much larger sweet spot and the necessary stability to help newer players stay in play. Ultimately, you want to select irons that act as a bridge to a better game, rather than a barrier to your progress.

3. Loft and shaft flex

Shaft flex is particularly vital for your driver, but it is equally critical when optimizing your long irons. Selecting the correct shaft flex is one of the most effective ways to unlock both distance and accuracy, ensuring the club loads and releases properly for your specific tempo. Generally, players with moderate to slow swing speeds will benefit from a more flexible shaft to help generate whip, while high-velocity swingers require a stiffer shaft to maintain control and prevent the clubhead from lagging.

The same logic applies to loft. A golfer with a high swing speed naturally generates enough lift and should opt for a lower-lofted driver to prevent the ball from ballooning and losing distance. Conversely, slower swingers should lean toward higher lofts, which provide the necessary help to get the ball airborne and maximize carry through the air.

4. Mallet or blade?

When it comes to picking the right putter for you, you want to think about how much forgiveness you want to get from your flatstick. Mallet putters offer way more leeway on miss-hit shots than bladed putters, but slightly less feel and control. For that reason, mallets are better for beginner golfers who may be less experienced around the greens.

5. Budget

Finances are a major part of any equipment purchase, especially at a time where the price of playing golf is only going up and up, but it’s important to remember that the most expensive option isn't always the best for your specific game. If you are an experienced player aiming for a single-digit handicap, investing in a premium, custom-fitted set may be justified to unlock those marginal gains. However, for those newer to the sport, high-end price tags don't always equate to better results. We recommend setting a firm budget and do plenty of research across different brands.

Speaking of shopping around, have you had a look at some of our other guides on the best golf manufacturers? Check out our guides on the best PXG golf clubs or best Tour Edge golf clubs.

FAQs

Wilson Dynapower Fairway Review

With the abundance of new product releases over the past month all boasting new technology, it can be particularly hard to stand out. However Wilson with the return of the Dynapower franchise is looking to do just that. Dynapower came to fruition seventy years ago with an iron that was extremely popular, now Wilson looks to rekindle the popularity of the franchise by getting the fairway woods and drivers in the hands of their tour players such as new signing Kevin Kisner.

The Wilson Dynapower fairway is a generously sized, pear shaped head that comes in a satin black finish with red detailing around the perimeter. The aesthetics were refined after consulting contracted tour players to design a club that would appeal to all levels of golfer. The face appears fairly shallow and the sole hugs the ground tightly which will inspire confidence behind the ball, particularly when hitting off the deck. It actually reminded me a lot of the Srixon ZX Mk II fairway wood in terms of how the club looked at address which was one of my favorite releases of 2023.

Watch: Sam De'Ath and Neil Tappin discuss the best fairway woods of 2023

The sole of the Dynapower fairway features Wilson’s trademark shield logo as well as its iconic brand name. There is a 12g weight situated towards the rear of the sole which helps produce a high MOI and stable clubhead while increasing the launch and forgiveness. Some of the fairway woods I compared the Dynapower directly to were the Yonex Ezone Elite 4 and the Mizuno ST-Z 230 due to their high launch characteristic and forgiving nature. In testing I found the Dynapower launched high with very little effort, both off the tee and the fairway. In fact, it achieved some of the highest ball flights from a fairway wood in recent testing which meant the carry gains, especially from the fairway, were impressive.

The Dynapower fairway flew visibly higher than the Mizuno which peaked at 39.8 yards (119ft) which would already be considered a very high ball flight. The combination of increased spin and height did mean the Dynapower often fell a couple of yards short of the Mizuno which averaged 235 yards of carry. In terms of forgiveness, the Dynapower was very similar to the ST-Z 230, a fairway which blew me away with how straight it was on miss-hits, making them both perfect fairway woods for higher handicappers. The Dynapower rarely drifted more than 15 yards off target, even when testing in a cross-wind. The Ezone Elite 4 was more comparable in terms of it all over DNA and even felt very similar on off-centre strikes, both of which are some of the most forgiving fairway woods we have tested.

Through impact the Dynapower provided good turf interaction and performed strongly out of the first cut while delivering a fairly muted ‘thud’ through impact, one I prefer over a more ‘tinny’ sound.

There was a good sense of forgiveness on the Dynapower fairway with poorly struck shots not wandering too far offline. I tested a 15° model, which as I mentioned previously was perfect for those seeking height and carry, however when playing into a breeze, lowering the trajectory became difficult. Where a bonded head reduces weight in the hosel and can be used effectively elsewhere to increase performance, the lack of adjustability does hinder the ability to be able to tune in a certain ball flight or fight against a typical miss. However, if properly custom fitted and placed in a correct shaft and loft combination you will reap the rewards from the Dynapower fairway. 

Dynapower A.I. Technology has been used to create a PKR2 face which allows for varying thickness across the face resulting in faster and more consistent speeds on off-center hits. More complex face thickness patterns on the face is a common trend I have seen in the release of fairway woods so far in 2023 and a welcome one, especially on what is often perceived to be the hardest club to hit in the bag.

The Wilson Dynapower fairway is one that has been designed with the majority of golfers in mind, both visually and performance wise. A confidence-inspiring head is backed up by its power and forgiveness, resulting in a fairway wood that wouldn’t be out of place in both high-handicappers and tour professionals bags this season. For its versatility and clean looks, I believe the Wilson Dynapower fairway is one of the best fairway woods released this year. The Dynapower irons, hybrid and driver all impressed us while testing and would make up a very strong set for a mid-high handicapper coming into the new golfing season. 

The Dynapower fairway comes in marginally under some of the other premium brands at £220, which I feel is extremely good value and will be available early March 2023.

If you decide to buy one of these fantastic Wilson fairway clubs, first look at one of our Wilson coupon codes. 

Wilson Dynapower Hybrid Review

The Wilson brand name is steeped in sporting history and with 62 Major golf championships under its belt, we are always keen to see what strides it makes with regards to new golf equipment. The latest Wilson franchise is the Dynapower range, which features a refined shape and new technology, two things they hope will help see a Wilson Staff tour player reign supreme and win one of golf’s most prestigious titles again in the near future.

WATCH: We test and compare all the latest golf hybrids in 2024

The Wilson Dynapower hybrid has been designed to cater towards a whole host of golfers. When proceeding through the initial stages of design, Wilson liaised with some of its tour players in order to produce a club that would appeal to the best players in the world as well as the average golfer. It is one of larger hybrid profiles on the market this year and on initial inspection the length of the face was the first thing that caught my eye. I can’t say I was a massive fan of the look at address, however I personally tend to prefer a more compact looking head shape. The Dynapower is certainly one of the most forgiving hybrids I’ve tested and perfect for those seeking a confidence inspiring look behind the ball.

So did the performance of the Dynapower match the aesthetics? Honestly, it probably surpassed my expectations. I think when looking at a larger hybrid head shape, automatically as golfers we assume that club will just be a forgiving model with minimal versatility but the Dynapwr really did perform well in the multiple shots I put it through while testing. Yes it didn’t necessarily outperform some of the other popular models I have tested this year such as the Callaway Paradym and Cobra King Tec, but it certainly held its own.

The Wilson Dynapower hybrid produced a soaring high ball flight which came into greens with a steep descent angle, making it perfect for those looking for more help with approaches from distance. It does have a slight draw bias which doesn’t suit someone like myself who already hits a right to left ball flight, conversely it helped correct a slice effectively. 

The new PKR2 face, designed through A.I., allows mishits to fly consistently and keeps ball speeds very similar to shots struck from the middle of the face thanks to varying face thickness. The powerful sensation through the ball was pleasing, as was the turf interaction from both the fairway and the rough. Due to the high launch nature of the Dynapower, I had no issues when striking it out of the first cut and even hit one out of a fairway bunker on a par 5, a shot I would not have tried to have hit with my regular 4 iron.

There really were very few problems I faced when testing the 22° Dynapwr hybrid, but if I was to raise one concern, it would be that the better player who looks to work the ball may struggle to do so with this club. The ability to hit shots with plenty of shape was hard work, as I found out when trying to bend one round the trees - not ideal for someone like myself who’s often in this scenario! Hitting a low trajectory required some fairly drastic set up changes too, which meant into the wind it tended to climb a little. 

Wilson continues to make strides in the hybrid game with the Dynapower. Its forgiving head produces effortless launch, which will help golfers escape from many tricky situations on the course. I believe minor refinements are needed to attract the better ball striker, such as reducing the face length and having some way in lowering spin, perhaps via an adjustable hosel. Overall though, I really was pleasantly surprised with the performance of the Wilson Dynapower hybrid and believe it's certainly one of the best hybrids for high handicappers released this year.

The Wilson Dynapwr will be available from March 2023 and will come to retail at £195, fitted with a superb stock shaft in the Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX.

Wilson Dynapower Iron Review

The original Wilson Dyna-Powered muscle back iron was launched way back in 1956 with what was, at the time, described as having ‘innovative weight distribution’. Over half a century later, it’s fair to say that technology has moved on somewhat and the new Dynapower iron is testament to this. The historic nature and impressive performance of the new Dynapower iron earns it a place in our 2023 Editor's Choice.

VIDEO: See how the Wilson Dynapower fares against the best game improvement irons 

To make it outperform the outgoing D9 iron would be some feat but Wilson claims to have achieved this by using Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) to optimise the face architecture and reconfigure the Power Holes 3.0 on the sole to perform better for its target player. Specifically focusing on making the center and toe sections of the club faster as this is where 85 per cent of 10+ handicap players strike their shots.

At address this iron has all the hallmarks of a game improvement iron - notably generous offset and a wide sole but the topline has been made thinner to appeal to a slightly lower handicap range than the D9. This does mean that you can see the back of the sole poking out behind it in the longer irons, but overall it’s an inviting iron to hit. The hosel’s a little longer than on the D9 and there’s a white bottom groove which certainly helps set the face angle to your intended target.

My first impressions were that this iron feels faster than most. If hitting the ball as far as you can is your main priority, you’ll enjoy the hitting experience with the Dynapower. It has that metallic, metalwood-like feel that translates into power and leaves you itching to hit another shot. The 7-iron loft is 27°, so pretty strong, but that’s fine as long as you remember the 7-iron is really a 6-iron, the 8-iron is really a 7-iron etc. The stock 7-iron length is also 37.5”, on the long side, which will help generate more clubhead speed. I was regularly exceeding 180 yards of carry with the ‘7-iron’ and it was longer than any of the best distance irons I’ve tried so far, including the TaylorMade Stealth and the Cobra Aerojet, which has even stronger lofts.

The ball flight is fairly flat, as you might expect, which means golfers with slower swing speeds may struggle to fulfil this iron’s distance potential. That said, for me this iron was fast from a wide area and pretty consistent. The shot pattern was left of target, likely down to the offset, but it was nice knowing the ball would draw pretty much every time so I could allow for it. 

Golf can be a challenging pastime but the Wilson Dynapower undoubtedly elevates your enjoyment by enabling you to hit longer, straighter iron shots. If you can manage this distance and make it playable, then it has potential to lower your scores. Plus at £700 for a set, you get an awful lot of bang for your buck. When your greens get firm, be sure to allow for a little extra roll after landing though.

Wilson has already made a big statement of intent early in 2023 with the signings of recent Presidents Cup team player Kevin Kisner and winner of the 2022 Barbasol Championship, Trey Mullinax. However, the release of the new Dynapower metalwoods may be what sees Wilson firmly assert itself as a serious contender among the best golf drivers for the forthcoming season.

The original Wilson Dynapower range was extremely popular back in the 1950s and 60s but it’s safe to say there have been major advances in technology between now and then. The new Dynapower family features two driver head models - Dynapower Carbon and Dynapower Titanium, constructed mostly out of each respective material the clubs are named after. Both are aiming to be among the best Wilson golf clubs this year and the tour traction achieved so far suggests this will likely be the case.

What Are The New Models And Who Are They Aimed At?

Dynapower Carbon Driver

The Dynapower Carbon is the lower spinning offering, designed for a neutral ball flight but workability for those seeking it. The Dynapower Carbon driver as expected is made primarily of carbon. The CG (centre of gravity) has been lowered and brought forward thanks to a carbon crown and panel on the sole to reduce spin while aiding launch. The PKR2 dynamic face thickness technology has been created through Dynapower A.I. and implemented on both the Dynapower drivers to create a variable thickness pattern that allows for more forgiveness on off-centre hits and faster ball speeds. 

The six-way, one-click hosel adapter allows players to customize the launch and spin on the Dynapower Carbon driver to promote a certain ball flight or fight an unwanted one. The Dynapower Carbon will be available in lofts ranging from 8°- 12°.

• Read our full Wilson Dynapower Carbon driver review

Dynapower Titanium Driver

The Wilson Dynapower Titanium driver is Wilson's most forgiving of the two driver models and designed to produce a mild draw bias ball flight, helping combat the miss to the right as a right handed golfer. A 16g weight has been placed in the rear of the head to boost MOI and forgiveness while promoting high launch. The same PKR2 face as seen on the Dynapower Carbon, allows for maximum consistency with speed and forgiveness on shots missing the middle of the face. The adjustability on the hosel also allows for customization which is beneficial for those seeking the forgiveness benefits provided by the Dynapower Titanium head, but are not necessarily looking for a draw bias ball flight. The Dynapower Titanium will be offered in three standard lofts - 9°, 10.5° and 13°.

Dynapower Fairway Woods

The Wilson Dynapower fairway is the only fairway offering and features a tour-inspired head shape resulting in a shallower, clean look behind the ball. The Dynapower fairway will have a 12g weight set towards the back of the head to produce a high MOI and stable clubhead that launches high with forgiveness. Dynapower A.I. technology was used on the face of the fairway metals as well as the drivers to produce fast ball speeds regardless of strike location. The Dynapower fairways do not feature the adjustable hosel found on the drivers, but will be available in 15°, 18° and 21° loft options.

Dynapower Hybrid 

Like the fairway wood, there is only one iteration of the Dynapower hybrid. Dynapower A.I. technology was once again used to design the face for consistent speed and forgiveness on off-centre hits. The head was designed with high MOI in mind, resulting in the internal weighting positioning the CG lower and further back to produce high launch with maximum forgiveness. The hybrids were designed after seeking tour player advice, therefore a compact head that sits with a slightly flatter profile was created to appeal to golfers of all abilities. The Dynapower hybrids are not adjustable but will be available in four loft options from a 3-hybrid option of 19° to a 6-hybrid option set at 28°.

Who Will Be Playing The New Wilson Dynapower On Tour?

It remains to be seen which of the new Wilson Staff players will be using the Dynapower range on recognized major professional tours. Kevin Tway was spotted using the Dynapower Carbon driver in California on the PGA TOUR in September 2022 and the likes of Kevin Kisner, Trey Mullinax, Brendan Steele and Kevin Chappell are all expected to use one of the two Dynapower drivers in the 2023 season.

Specs Pricing and Availability

The Wilson Dynapower range will all be available from early March 2023 in the UK and Europe with the following RRPs.

Dynapower Carbon Driver £420
Dynapower Titanium Driver £370
Dynapower Fairway £220
Dynapower Hybrid £195

The Dynapower Carbon driver will come with a Fujikura Ventus Blue shaft as standard, conversely the Dynapower Titanium along with the fairway woods and hybrids will all come with the Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX as the stock shaft offering.

Wilson Dynapower Carbon Driver Review

The driver market is becoming increasingly congested with genuine challengers to the big four of TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping and Titleist. Brands like Cobra, Mizuno and Srixon have made significant strides in creating new drivers that compare favourably with the products most popular out on tour, and now it’s Wilson’s turn to have its voice heard.

The new Dynapower driver is one of the most adjustable drivers ever created by Wilson and is available in both Carbon and Titanium head options. The carbon model is designed for the slightly better player - we’ve even seen it in the hands of new signing Kevin Kisner out on tour - and features, as the name suggests, sizeable carbon fiber panels on the sole and crown to make the weighting of the head more efficient.

The sole view is relatively subdued but it certainly looks premium in the bag. Flip it over and there is a comparison to be drawn with the new Callaway Paradym driver in the way the carbon fiber section contrasts subtly with the front edge and how it adopts more of a gloss finish. Factor in the subtle markings on the PKR2 face and there isn’t much to go on in terms of alignment, but the shape manages to be both traditional and inviting behind the ball at the same time.

The abundance of carbon fiber built in means the impact sound is quite dull, dense and short. Some may want a little more feedback but I actually quite like the reassuring ‘thud’ that accompanies a well struck shot. This driver feels solid and stable.

I got custom fitted for this driver, albeit in pretty terrible weather conditions on an outdoor covered driving range, into a Fujikura Ventus Blue 6-X shaft and a 10.5° lofted down, which isn’t something that normally happens because my attack angle is typically significantly on the up. On the day in my fitted spec, it got very close to the Titleist TSR3 driver currently in my bag, matching it at times for both distance or dispersion but the TSR3 still probably edged it. When testing it again indoors on the Foresight Sports GCQuad launch monitor with Titleist Pro V1x golf balls, it again struggled to keep up with the new launches like the Callaway Paradym and TaylorMade Stealth 2, falling between 5-10 yards short in terms of carry distance. It was a touch spinny, but not excessive, and the launch angle was healthy, it just seemed to be lacking that last few percentiles of performance that perhaps a re-fit could solve in better conditions and with premium balls.

It certainly delivered on its promise of a neutral to slight fade shot shape bias, toning down my draw shape nicely, which allowed me to swing with full commitment and still find fairways. Off-centre forgiveness was more than ample - I didn’t see big drops in ball speed when I hit the ball slightly from the heel or toe, although it didn’t always stop me from missing fairways. The adjustability certainly helps in optimising your ball flight, although the settings aren’t visible until you unscrew the head, which is a little annoying - although does contribute to a cleaner overall look.

There really is a lot to like about the Wilson Dynapower Carbon driver - it's comfortably among the best Wilson golf clubs you can buy. Get fitted for it and it will be competitive, especially if your driver is a few years old. Versus the best golf drivers of 2023, it may struggle but the £420 price point makes it a mightily appealing prospect.

New year, new gear.

January is always a busy time in the golf equipment world and it has already kicked into gear, with players on all tours set to put new gear into play and brands set to unveil new signings.

So far, we've seen plenty of new equipment being played out on tour as well as some new signings from manufacturers, and perhaps even some yet-to-be-announced departures too. 

Here's all the latest tour gear news from January so far...

Hero Cup & Sony Open

Gary Woodland 

The 2019 US Open winner has made a big equipment move over to Cobra for the start of the 2023 season. He was spotted at the CJ Cup in late 2022 using the then un-released Cobra Aerojet LS driver and has now been offocially announced on a multi-year deal. As you can see in the image, he isn't using Cobra wedges, so expect this just to be a woods and irons deal. 

Rasmus & Nicolai Højgaard

Danish twins Rasmus and Nicolai Højgaard have signed with Callaway for 2023. The high-flying 21-year-old Danish twins, both already multiple winners on the DP World Tour, will use a full bag of Callaway and Odyssey products, including the newly-launched Paradym driver, and the Chrome Soft golf ball. They've both also put Callaway 2023 MB Proto irons in the bag, too.

Nelly Korda 

As spotted by many users on Twitter, Nelly Korda is now no longer listed on the Titleist website as a Tour staffer. It's an unusual and surprising development that has no other concrete information behind it yet, but it's certainly one to watch out for. 

Robert McIntrye

Another one to keep an eye out on in the driver situation in Bob McIntyre's bag. As spotted by Rob Brooks via the Golf Nation Instagram account, it looks as though the Scot is using a Titleist TSR driver at this week's Hero Cup. We'll have ours ears on the ground with any more developments on this one...

Matt Wallace & Guido Migliozzi

Two former Callaway staffers are no longer associated with the brand. Matt Wallace was spotted in practice rounds of the Hero Cup using a Titleist driver while Guido Migliozzi has also been spotted with a TaylorMade driver and iron, not his usual Callaways.  

Brooke Henderson

The LPGA Tour star, who has been using Ping clubs since she was a junior, looks to have moved on from the brand. No longer listed as one of her sponsors in her Twitter bio, Ryan Barath from Golf.com suspects her TaylorMade golf ball deal has become a full bag sponsorship ahead of 2023. 

SERGIO GARCIA

LIV Golf's Sergio Garcia is no longer listed on the TaylorMade website so it appears they have split. Garcia has played TaylorMade clubs for most of his career and re-signed with the brand in May 2021 after a brief spell with Callaway.

We may see him next tee it up at the Saudi International on the Asian Tour in early February, if not the LIV Golf League opener in Mexico later next month.

Sentry Tournament of Champions

NEW WILSON SIGNINGS

Wilson has unveiled Kevin Kisner and Trey Mullinax as signings to the brand for 2023. Kisner, a four-time PGA Tour winner, was previously a Callaway staffer while Mullinax was a free agent.

PATRICK CANTLAY

It looks as though Patrick Cantlay has been dropped by two of his big sponsors in the shape of Titleist and Hugo Boss. It has been reported that the world number four appeared with a blacked-out tour bag rather than his Titleist one with the Titleist website now only listing him as using its ProV1x golf ball. 

The American also confirmed in a press conference in Hawaii that he is no longer wearing Hugo Boss apparel and is actively looking for a new apparel sponsor. 

TOM KIM TO NIKE

One of the breakout stars of the 2022 season, Tom Kim has signed a deal with Nike to wear the brand's apparel and shoes. The 20-year-old is somehow already an 11-time winner as a pro, with two victories on the PGA Tour.

ANDY SULLIVAN TO TITLEIST

The Englishman, formerly a Ping staffer and Ping Apparel wearer, took to Instagram to announce that he has signed with Titleist and Castore for 2023. He looks to have a full bag of Titleist clubs, with TSR metals, and will be sporting Castore apparel out on the DP World Tour this season.

MATT FITZPATRICK

While one Englishman welcomes in the new year with a deal with Castore it looks as though another has ended his deal with the apparel brand. Barely a year after signing an apparel deal with Castore, it looks like US Open winner Matt Fitzpatrick is on the move again after he was spotted in Greyson clothing in Hawaii. He's still in his Skechers shoes for 2023 and he is also now sponsored by the game developer 2K, which is famous for its golf and NBA franchises. 

BILLY HORSCHEL

The American looks to be remaining a free agent for 2023 after being spotted wearing a Kapalua cap this week at the Tournament of Champions. The World No.18 looks to have raided the pro shop at Kapalua and he can afford to too after winning over $4.9m on the PGA Tour last season. In 2022, he was playing a near-full bag of Titleist clubs with a Ping Sigma 2 Tyne putter. The lead-taped up iron pictured above will likely be one of his Titleist 620 MB blades, which he has from 5-PW.

NEW FOOTJOY SHOES?

We've spotted some new shoes in Hawaii. Pictured above is Trey Mullinax sporting an unreleased pair of FootJoys. They look like a much more casual offering than the Tour Alpha that launched last year and we'll have to see if Mullinax wears them for tournament play or if the shoes are a more casual, Sunday-afternoon-nine-holes-with-a-beer kind of golf shoe. 

GOOD GOOD X CALLAWAY

Away from the Tour, one of the most popular golf channels on YouTube has signed a major deal with Callaway. Good Good, which currently has 1.1 million subscribers, announced in a video yesterday the collaboration with Callaway. The video was slightly vague about what the collaboration would entail, but expect it to be a similar partnership to that we've seen with Barstool Sport's Foreplay golf channel and TaylorMade. 

The Wilson Staff Model TM22 putter is one of the two mallet putter shapes in this premium range of heads. Milled from a block of 304 stainless steel, the TM22 exudes class and uses different milling patterns to highlight different parts of the head.

At address the milled lines on the top of the two fangs darkens the appearance of these parts of the heads, which then contrasts with the leading edge to create an alignment aid. There is also a short black line behind the centre of the face and also two longer lines either side of the central space. They are quite subtle and could stand out more, so it is really the shape of the fangs and central space that provides the perpendicular alignment aid to contrast with the leading edge.

The Wilson Staff Model TM22 is a tried and trusted shape with a face balanced design that makes it one of the most forgiving putters in this category. Compared to other putters of this style the head looks a little on the compact side behind the ball, but played a little bigger than it looks.

The short slant hosel with a ¾ offset creates a slight toe hang to work best with a slight arc stroke. This is a popular trend now among premium putters aimed at better players which combines a forgiving head with this style of hosel and the TM22 carries it off well and is probably as close as it gets to the tech in its Tech Mallet TM name.

The milling pattern on the 3° loft face continues the premium feel and gives excellent feedback on the greens. You can really notice when you get one perfectly and even when slightly off centre the feel is very good and if you enjoy performance putters then the TM22 is for you.

The 71° lie is a little more upright as standard than most but it was hardly noticeable and with a wide range of lengths from 33 to 35 inches in left and right hand, there is a lot of choice from what will be a putter with a limited supply.

Topping it all off is leather style headcover and an excellent Lamkin Deep Etch grip that comes in grey or a choice of 3 other colours. The oval pistol style grip has contouring around the upper part of the grip to suit whichever grip style you employ and the Genesis Material feels robust enough to last.

In summary there is more to the TM22 putter than its sibling Wilson Staff Model BL22 blade putter which justifies the rather punchy price of £370 a bit more. The milling patterns work well to create visual differences at address that are more subtle that most. If that is what suits your eye then the Wilson Staff Model TM22 putter is a worthy choice.

The Wilson Staff Model BL22 putter is a classic Anser style blade putter that has been given the Wilson Staff treatment.

Like the other putters in this range, the BL22 has been milled from 304 stainless steel which gives it a classy look. Milling the putter gives the pattern on the face and this contributes to the soft feel as there are less points of contact with the ball at impact.

The milling lines extend to the shoulders on the trailing edge of the putter behind the leading edge and it is these little touches that go some way to justifying the rather hefty RRP of £370.

Wilson diehards will love the fact that the Staff Model range gives them a putter of similar quality to premium brands like Scotty Cameron and Odyssey Toulon. Whilst the Wilson Staff has a long history with putters like the 8802, the BL22 putter might attract more interest if it was priced slightly below the best putters from these other brands.

At address the Wilson Staff Model BL22 has a reasonably long profile with a short, but clear, black alignment line behind the centre of the face. The leading edge is relatively narrow and the finish on the top contrasts with the rest of the head to provide another clear alignment aid.

The feel was excellent out of the centre of the club, but if you are slightly off then the quality of the milled head will give you the instant feedback. The BL22 putter is well balanced and its heel/toe design will suit players with an arc in their putter stroke.

The face comes with 3° of loft and 71° lie that is slightly more upright than most. There are options in length from 33 to 35-inch shafts and also left/right and grip colour of black, red, blue or grey.

The standard grip is a Lamkin Deep Edge grip which has a pistol style and is made from Genesis Material that feels like rubber and should stand the test of time. It features a horizontal etched pattern and felt very good in your hands. If you prefer a SuperStroke grip then that is also available as an option.

Overall the Wilson Staff Model BL22 putter is a very well put together blade putter that gives you everything you could want from this style of putter if you are willing to make the investment.

Best Golf Courses In Orlando

The best golf courses in Orlando, in central Florida, include ones that many tour pros have decided to base themselves at, attracted by the year-round climate for playing and practising golf and the quality of the local golf offering. Orlando is one of the most visited cities in the world thanks in part to Walt Disney and Universal. 

Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge (Champion & Challenger) 

• Location: Bay Hill
• Designed by: Dick Wilson; Arnold Palmer and Ed Seay
• Par: 72
• Yardage: 7,381 yards
• Green fee: Private
• Visit website

Arnold Palmer liked the course so much that he bought it in the mid-1970s and it became his winter home. He made some redesigns to the course, in particular bringing the greens closer to the lakesides. Those staying at the Bay Hill Club & Lodge can pay the course; otherwise its members only. There are three nine-hole layouts here with the Champion and Challenger nines those that the PGA Tour plays the Arnold Palmer Invitational on every year.

Falcon's Fire Golf Club

• Location: Kissimmee
• Designed by: Rees Jones
• Par: 72
• Yardage: 7,006 yards
• Green fee: $30-159
• Visit website

Water comes into play on half the holes, and holes 13 to 17 are curved around two lakes, with 16 having a lake on either side of its fairway. Thirteen will definitely be unlucky for some – it has water all along the inside of the rightward-curving fairway, and 18 bunkers lining the left side of the fairway.

Four Seasons Orlando

• Location: Lake Buena Vista
• Designed by: Tom Fazio
• Par: 71
• Yardage: 6,901 yards
• Green fee: $295
• Visit website

The typical hole on the Tranquilo course at Four Seasons Orlando runs alongside water and is bordered by huge ribbon bunkers. However it is only late on in the round that the water is played over, rather than beside, and even then there are bail-out options. Only one of the par 3s features water, the 18th.

Isleworth

• Location: Windermere
• Designed by: Arnold Palmer; Steve Smyers
• Par: 72
• Yardage: 7,544 Yards
• Green fee: Private
• Visit website

This course opened in 1986 with an Arnold Palmer design. Then in 2004, Steve Smyers was called in to make some changes which toughened up the course, and he introduced a risk-reward element to some of the holes. The club is famed for its immaculate conditioning and the A list golfing figures who have lived there – and still do in many cases.

Lake Nona Golf and Country Club

• Location: Orlando
• Designed by: Tom Fazio
• Par: 72
• Yardage: 7,215 Yards
• Green fee: Private
• Visit website

The majority of the holes hug water, though often this is more of a decorative feature to catch the way-off-line shot than as a strategic challenge. This gated community is home to many Tour pros and hosted the inaugural Solheim Cup in 1990 and has been used for US Open qualifying for both men and women.

Orange County National (Panther Lake)

• Location: Winter Garden
• Designed by: Phil Ritson, Isao Aoki and David Harman
• Par: 72
• Yardage: 7,261 yards
• Green fee: Dynamic pricing
• Visit website

The course was designed to provide variety to the holes. But common features to many holes are gently sloping fairways and approach shots to elevated, well-guarded, large and undulating greens. The course presents several risk-reward options, and quite a few holes require water to be flown over, either off tee or on the approach.

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Golf Club

• Location: Grande Lakes
• Designed by: Greg Norman
• Par: 72
• Yardage: 7,122 yards
• Green fee: From $305
• Visit website

Water features on 16 of the holes and sand is also a frequent companion to a round here both in the enthusiastic use of bunkering and in the sprawling sandy waste areas. There are some forced carries from the tee to find the typically well-manicured fairways.

Waldorf Astoria Orlando

• Location: Lake Buena Vista
• Designed by: Rees Jones
• Par: 70
• Yardage: 6,526 yards
• Green fee: Various packages
• Visit website

Rees Jones has sculpted a tribute to the Golden Age in his design of such holes as the 7th named Biarritz because, well you’ve probably got there before me, it has a Biarritz green. Water abounds on this layout. Early in the round it merely an accompaniment to the action, but mid round it is brought into the action the par-5 8th requires a drive over water, as does the par-3 13th (above) from three of the five tees, and 14 and 16 doglegs around water.

The PGA EuroPro Tour has announced that the 2022 season will be its last, citing the economic landscape of rising costs and changes in audience appetite for its decision.

It was created in 2002 following a merger between the EuroPro Tour and PGA MasterCard Tour, as the Professional Golfers' Association and Barry Hearn's Matchroom Sport joined forces.

As Europe's third-tier golf tour, the PGA EuroPro Tour held an important place in the ecosystem. The top five finishers on the Order of Merit graduated to the Challenge Tour and secured a place at Stage Two of the DP World Tour Qualifying School.

The success of the Tour is perhaps merited by its alumni, which includes Major winners in Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel and European Ryder Cup players in the likes of Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Ross Fisher, Jamie Donaldson, Nicholas Colsaerts and Oliver Wilson. 

Although unknown at this stage, it is likely PGA EuroPro Tour members will take up opportunities on other development circuits upon conclusion of the 2022 season, such as the Clutch Pro Tour, Alps Tour, Pro Golf Tour and Nordic Golf League. 

Speaking of the decision, PGA EuroPro Tour President Barry Hearn said: "I have been honoured to have created the PGA EuroPro Tour alongside Sandy Jones of the PGA and to watch the development of so many aspiring and inspiring professional golfers.

"Sadly, in these changing times for professional golf support for Europe's biggest development tour has not been sufficient to justify its continuation but I must stress my eternal gratitude to Dan Godding and his team at the PGA EuroPro Tour, the PGA, our broadcasters Sky Sports and the golf clubs and volunteers in both the UK and Europe without whom we would never have created so many opportunities for next generation of professional golfers."

The season closing Tour Championship will serve as the final PGA EuroPro Tour event and will take place at Lough Erne Resort 19-21 October 2022. James Allan, Michael Stewart, Dermot McElroy, Josh Hilleard and Ryan Brooks currently occupy the top-5 positions in the Order of Merit. 

In a tight and thrilling final day in Denmark, it was Oliver Wilson who picked up his first DP World Tour title in 2,889 days, as a stunning 65-foot putt at the 71st hole proved to be the deal breaker.

Throughout the day, it seemed that the Made In Himmerland title could have fallen to any one of about seven players. However, it was the former Ryder Cup player who claimed the title, as the World No.745 parred the last to win his first DP World Tour trophy since October 2014.

Beginning the final round, we saw a four way tie at the top of the leaderboard, as Wilson, Matthew Southgate, Francesco Laporta and Ross McGowan were all vying for the title.

Unsurprisingly, it remained congested all day as, after six holes, Laporta and in form man Ewen Ferguson took the lead at 19-under-par. A few holes later, and heading into the back nine, it was Ferguson who took the outright lead, as more than 10 players were within two shots of the Scot.

Keeping his nose in front, Ferguson soon had Wilson for company, as the Englishman holed a delightful putt at the 16th, moving to 20-under-par in the process.

It was still tight at the top, but a two-horse race had begun and, as the Scot parred the last to set the clubhouse target, Wilson would need to birdie one of the last two holes to win.

That is exactly what he did as, on the 71st hole, the par 4 17th, he drained a 65-foot putt to take a one shot lead down the treacherous last. Striping a drive from off the turf, the Englishman safely found the putting surface with his approach.

Rolling his first putt up to the hole, the 41-year-old duly tapped-in for a first DP World Tour title since the 2014 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, and a huge leap up the Tours rankings.

Wilmington Country Club is a picturesque golf club located in the stunning Delaware Valley. 

There are two courses, with the longer and more well-known 7,534-yard South Course designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. As a result, it features many of his trademark bunkers throughout – and not just near the greens. Others are found on fairways, giving players plenty to think about off the tee as well as with approach shots.

Golf has been played on the site since 1901 when Wilmington Country Club was established with a nine-hole course. That all changed in the 1950s, when Jones Sr. designed the first of two 18-hole courses on the site, the South Course. That opened in 1959, with the North Course, designed by Dick Wilson, coming the following year.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, given its long history, Wilmington has hosted some of the game’s legends, including Arnold Palmer in a 1963 exhibition tournament. Three years later, both Palmer and Jack Nicklaus graced the course for another exhibition. Nevertheless, 2022 marks the club’s first year hosting a PGA Tour event, with the BMW Championship.

Following the 2020 announcement it would do so, the South Course received a makeover from Andrew Green, including a lengthening of the course and the repositioning of the 14th green, making the hole 60 yards longer. Other holes of note include the 585-yard third, with its water-fronted green and bunkers guarding it to the right, left and at the back. Later on, the 18th leaves players facing a dogleg-left and an uphill approach shot with bunkers at the bend.

The course is private, so playing as a member or a guest of a member are the best ways to experience the challenging and beautiful parkland course. Initiation fees and monthly dues are unreported, but anyone wishing to become a member can fill out a form on the club’s official website. If you do, you’ll be following in the footsteps of US president Joe Biden, who became a member of the club in 2014 and played it for the first time in his White House tenure in April 2021.

What does the Big Fijian put in his bag on Tour? Let's take a look at one of the most interesting bags in golf.

Vijay Singh What's In The Bag?

Winner of three Majors and 31 other PGA Tour titles, Vijay Singh is one of the greatest golfers to play the game and he continues to perform at the highest level in 2019.

No doubt, Singh has one of the most interesting bags on Tour at the moment with a mixture of old, new and eccentric. Let's take a look.

Singh has been seen testing the TaylorMade M5 driver and had the Ping G410 driver in the bag for a long time, but now he appears to be content with a Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero Triple Diamond.

He carries a couple of fairway woods right now. The first of which is a brand new TaylorMade SIM with 15 degrees of loft. He then uses an older M2 model with a lot of lead tape put onto the toe of the club. This has 18 degrees of loft.

In the irons he has new Mizuno JPX 919 Hot Metal Pro four and five-irons, with the rest of the bag filled out with Mizuno MP-20's from six to pitching wedge.

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He then uses another different brand for his wedges, Wilson Staff this time and both of which are FG Tour PMP's.

Finally he has an Odyssey White Hot pro 2-ball putter and we are yet to confirm what ball he uses.

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*Note - The top of his bag changes regularly dependent on the course, the course set-up and the conditions. His fairway woods in particular chop and change often.

Driver: Callaway Epic Flash Sub Zero Triple Diamond (8.5 degrees @ 7.5), Fujikura Atmos Tour Spec 5 TX

Fairways: TaylorMade SIM (15 degrees) with Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X shaft, TaylorMade M2 (18 degrees) with Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 8.2 Tour Spec X

Irons: Mizuno JPX 919 Hot Metal Pro (4-5), Mizuno MP-20 (6-PW) all with Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 105 X shafts.

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Wedges: Wilson Staff FG Tour PMP (54-11, 59-10) both with Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 105 X shafts

Putter: Odyssey White Hot Pro 2-ball (long)

Ball: To be confirmed

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Get to know the Major-dominating brand a little better with these 10 facts...

10 Things You Didn't Know About Wilson Golf

1) Wilson has more Major wins, i.e players using their equipment, than any other golf brand in history. That number is currently 62.

2) Gene Sarazen won seven of Wilson's first eight Major Championships.

3) Sarazen signed with Wilson in 1922 and was on their staff for over 75 years until his death in 1999. It remains the longest-running sports contract in history.

4) Other big names to play the company's clubs include Arnold Palmer, Sam Snead, Walter Hagen, Nick Faldo and Ben Crenshaw.

5) The brand has won a Major in every decade since the 1920s. The streak looked like ending in the 10's but Gary Woodland, who only signed with Wilson in January 2019, won the penultimate Major of the decade at the US Open at Pebble Beach.

6) Some may confuse Wilson Golf with Wilson Staff, but Wilson Staff is actually just Wilson's premium golf brand aimed at tour professionals and serious players. Other brands under the Wilson Golf umbrella include ProStaff and Ultra.

7) Wilson's main sport worldwide is tennis but it also makes equipment for basketball, volleyball, American football, football, baseball, badminton, squash and padel.

8) The company's current line-up of pro golfers includes Gary Woodland, Padraig Harrington, Paul Lawrie, Kevin Tway, Brendan Steele, Kevin Streelman, Joaquin Lagergren and Paul Waring.

9) Wilson Sporting Goods Company was founded in 1903 as Ashland Manufacturing Company and is currently headquartered in Chicago, USA.

10) Finnish company Amer Sports has owned Wilson since 1989, three years after buying a majority stake in MacGregor Golf from Jack Nicklaus.

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