Wilson Staff Triton Driver
We hit this cutting-edge driver and got some interesting results
On the face of it, you’re getting a whole lot of technology for your money with the Wilson Staff Triton. While we didn’t experience a great deal of variation in performance when switching between the carbon and titanium sole plates, that’s not to say this will be the same for you and don’t let that detract from the fact that this is a very high-performing driver indeed.
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Easy to align, lightweight to swing and feels very solid and powerful across the face, achieving strong carries with optimal launch conditions
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Unusual look at address won't suit everyone's eye. Switching sole plates failed to alter performance significantly
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Wilson Staff Triton Driver Review - Golf Monthly technical editor Joel Tadman reviews the Wilson Staff Triton driver with some very interesting results!
Wilson Staff Triton Driver Review
Aimed At This driver is aimed at Wilson fans looking for function over tradition keen to get dialled in during a fitting to optimise their driver's performance.
Key technology The product of the Golf Channel’s Driver Vs Driver competition, Triton boasts two changeable sole plates, one is 22g made of titanium and the other is 9g made from carbon fibre, said to adjust performance in areas like launch and spin. These sole plates are held in by different weights, which can be moved around to alter the shot shape.
There’s also a six-way adjustable Fast Fit loft sleeve to fine tune the launch angle even further, including draw settings. On the crown, 1:1 Visible Swing Active Technology creates an alignment and swing plane guide. The Triton driver comes with 10 premium shaft options at no extra cost, the Aldila Rogue being the stock option.
How we tested We hit the Triton driver on our GC2 launch monitor using premium golf balls in both sole plate configurations as well as with the weights in different positions to discover how the performance changed in the different combinations.
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Looks The unique look at address is eye-catching but certainly functional in aligning the clubface and creating a visual aid to help swing the club away on a neutral path. It's certainly not traditional, and may put off a certain audience, but we actually quite liked what was facing us at address.
Performance The launch monitor numbers across the board were excellent, but we’d have liked to have seen more separation in performance between the two sole plates.
Generally you might expect a lower launch angle from the lighter carbon sole plate and you might see an increase in swing speed too from the lighter head.
But as you'll see from the data below, in the same loft the different sole plates barely changed anything. In fact, the launch angle, ball speed and carry distance stayed the same with spin dropping only slightly, and this could as much be down to variation in strike that the weighting of the clubhead itself.
That said, an average carry of 270 yards is impressive. The flight was long and strong, we'd be confident it would hold its line in a cross wind and the forgiveness off-centre provided a surprising amount of room for user error.
As always with a club that has as much adjustability as this one does, it’s vital you get custom fitted to get the most out of it, but it arguably the best driver Wilson Staff has created to date.
The premium shaft offerings no doubt contributed to the impressive launch monitor numbers we created and we'd be more than happy to put the Triton in play out on the golf course. When you consider the price at £349, there's a very good amount of value to be had here.
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Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 12 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all product content here at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader find exactly what they are looking for. So whether it's the latest driver, irons, putter or laser rangefinder, Joel has his finger on the pulse keeping up to date with the latest releases in golf. He is also responsible for all content on irons and golf tech, including distance measuring devices and launch monitors.
One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 3.2.
Joel's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9°
Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15°
Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18°
Irons: Ping i230 4-UW
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8, 54°. Titleist Vokey SM9 60° lob wedge, K Grind
Putter: Evnroll ER2V
Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x
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