Wilson Dynapwr Max+ Driver Review
Wilson made great strides last year with its Dynapwr driver family, and now it has introduced a new, high-forgiveness model. Joe Ferguson has been testing it out…
The Wilson Dynapwr Max+ is a standout addition to the super high MOI driver market. It proves incredibly stable and forgiving, delivering on the promise of straighter drives even on off-center hits. Its consistency and confidence-inspiring shape make it a genuine contender alongside the category's best.
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Incredible stability makes off-center hits feel like center strikes
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Large footprint and shaping inspire confidence at address
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Easy to launch
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Alignment aid and heel strip visuals may be distracting
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The Wilson Dynapwr Max+ marks a significant milestone for the brand as Wilson Golf’s first foray into the super high MOI driver market. With Moment of Inertia (MOI) surpassing the magic 10,000 g-cm² barrier, the Max+ promises to be the straightest driver Wilson has ever produced.
I was keen to see if the "Max+" moniker truly delivered on its claims of elite stability and whether it could compete with the heavyweights of the 10K category.
The headline story here is, of course, the MOI.
By surpassing the 10K mark, Wilson has designed the Dynapwr Max+ to resist twisting on off-center hits more effectively than any of its predecessors. This is achieved through a combination of a larger, stability-driven shape and strategic weight distribution.
A key feature driving performance is the 26g flippable rear weight. This significant mass allows golfers to fine-tune their shot shape, helping to mitigate a slice or promote a draw to find more fairways.
Supporting this is Wilson’s AI-driven PKR-360 face technology. Unique to each model, this design optimizes face thickness in an attempt to maintain ball speed across the entire hitting area, ensuring that even strikes missing the center still pack a punch.
Visually, the overall aesthetic sits very nicely within the Dynapwr range it is joining. It retains the modern, tech-forward look established by the original Dynapwr launch, utilizing premium finishes and subtle accents that signal premium performance.
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At address, the shaping is excellent. The elongated front-to-back and heel-to-toe dimensions create a large footprint that offers huge amounts of confidence. It looks very inviting behind the ball, allowing you to swing aggressively without fear of the consequences.
However, in the playing position, if I were being fussy, I would get rid of the red banner strip on the back heel area. I find it a little distracting and contrasting for my liking.
Furthermore, I also don't love the ‘D’ that has been used as the alignment aid on the top. I don't really know why(!), I just think the Wilson ‘W’ or the new shield logo would have been more appropriate and looked better.
In terms of performance, Wilson has done a fantastic job of making this driver incredibly stable and forgiving. You can barely notice the feel difference between a centre and off-centre contact, let alone see much performance degradation. The super high MOI movement has been a really big moment in driver design for me over the past couple of years, and the Dynapwr Max+ proves that Wilson can compete in this space.
The stability through impact is palpable. Strikes that felt toe-side or low on the face still launched high and held their line remarkably well.
I gathered my data using my Foresight Sports GC3 launch monitor, and compared to some of its competitors, like the Ping G440 K, it is definitely a slightly spinnier profile (in my hands at least).
Whilst that robbed me of a little distance, this driver isn't necessarily designed for me at nearly 120mph club head speeds, and the additional spin will be very welcome to a lot of its target audience of more moderate speeds.
Overall, I really liked this driver. It does everything it needs to do to be in the purchasing argument alongside drivers like the Qi4D Max and the Ping G440 K. It successfully brings super high MOI benefits to the Wilson lineup, offering a genuine solution for players seeking maximum forgiveness and straighter drives.

Joe has worked in the golf industry for nearly 20 years in a variety of roles. After a successful amateur career being involved in England squads at every age group, Joe completed his PGA degree qualification in 2014 as one of the top ten graduates in his training year and subsequently went on to become Head PGA Professional at Ryder Cup venue The Celtic Manor Resort. Equipment has always been a huge passion of Joe’s, and during his time at Celtic Manor, he headed up the National Fitting Centres for both Titleist and Taylormade. He’s excited to bring his knowledge of hardware to Golf Monthly in the form of equipment reviews and buying advice.
Joe lives in North Devon and still plays sporadically on the PGA West region circuit. His best round in recent years came earlier in 2023 where he managed a 9 under par 63 at Trevose GC in a Devon & Cornwall PGA Tournament.
Joe's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Switch between TaylorMade Qi35 and Callaway Elyte TD - both with Fujikura Ventus Black 6-X
Fairway wood 1: TaylorMade BRNR Copper Mini Driver - Fujikura Ventus Black 7-X
Fairway wood 2: Callaway Apex UW 17˚- Fujikura Ventus Black 9-X
Irons: TaylorMade P7CB 3-PW with Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts
Wedges: Callaway Opus 50, 54, and 60 degrees - Project X LS 6.0 shafts
Putter: LAB Golf Oz.1 (zero shaft lean)
Ball: TaylorMade 2024 TP5x
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 60R
Bag: Vessel Player IV Pro DXR Stand
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