Name: Wilson Staff C100 irons
Brand: Wilson

Golf Monthly Verdict

Wilson’s Ci11 irons were a big step up from the Ci9 set, and the C100 set moves things forward again. The pleasing black finish and midsize head remain, but forgiveness has once again been improved. In addition, there’s a powerful feel off the face and extra distance in the air through the set. The two-tone design in the cavity makes the head look larger from the back, but this doesn’t affect the appearance at address. The Wilson Staff FG Tour M3 forged irons feature a more streamlined head without the need to sacrifice much forgiveness, as well as being very workable. Better players should explore both options.

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By Nick Bonfield

published 23 April 2014

The Golf Monthly test team reviews the Wilson Staff C100 irons, which feature exoskeleton weighting

Key technology The new Control iron in the Wilson Staff C100 range features exoskeleton weighting, which accounts for a third of the total head mass. This is designed to maximise forgiveness without the need for a large, chunky head. The stainless steel in the head is stronger than that used in the Ci11 irons, allowing a thinner face to be used, for added power and distance through the set.

Will suit... players after a forgiving iron with a midsize head.

Nick Bonfield joined Golf Monthly in 2012 after graduating from Exeter University and earning an NCTJ-accredited journalism diploma from News Associates in Wimbledon. He is responsible for managing production of the magazine, sub-editing, writing, commissioning and coordinating all features across print and online. Most of his online work is opinion-based and typically centres around the Majors and significant events in the global golfing calendar. Nick has been an avid golf fan since the age of ten and became obsessed with the professional game after watching Mike Weir and Shaun Micheel win The Masters and PGA Championship respectively in 2003. In his time with Golf Monthly, he's interviewed the likes of Rory McIlroy, Justin Rose, Jose Maria Olazabal, Henrik Stenson, Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood and Billy Horschel and has ghost-written columns for Westwood, Wayne Riley, Matthew Southgate, Chris Wood and Eddie Pepperell. Nick is a 12-handicap golfer and his favourite courses include Old Head, Sunningdale New, Penha Longha, Valderrama and Bearwood Lakes. If you have a feature pitch for Nick, please email nick.bonfield@futurenet.com with 'Pitch' in the subject line. Nick is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade M1 Fairway wood: TaylorMade RBZ Stage 2 Hybrid: Ping Crossover Irons (4-9): Nike Vapor Speed Wedges: Cleveland CBX Full Face, 56˚, Titleist Vokey SM4, 60˚ Putter: testing in progress! Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

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