Price
$128 per iron
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Why We Like It
- This is an all-iron set (as opposed to the hybrid-like Launch Pad model).
- Wilson used analytical tools to develop its first ever cupface construction in which the face wraps around the topline and sole to get more distance in a pleasing look.
- Mass was added to the topline to improve stability. This delivered better results on strikes caught high on the face while helping to mute the sound.
- A supportive frame at the back of the iron allows for maximum stability, easier energy transfer at impact and optimal sound and feel.
- A channel in the sole and behind the face allows the face to flex for greater ball speed.
- The Dynapower Max features a wider sole and significantly weaker lofts than the Dynapower irons to assist players in hitting the ball higher.
- 7-iron: 30 degrees; PW: 44 degrees
what our testers said
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Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
These have a very triangular look with the high toe. They are very forgiving and I was able to hold my line on all sorts of impacts. Kind of a light flick at impact but a true golf-club feel. Surprising to have that kind of familiar sound on this oversized club. It was very easy to get the ball up and at a normal, high trajectory.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
There's a lot going on visually. It's not ugly in any way, it's just busy. The feel at impact was sledgehammer heavy. It was very hard to make the ball go right. It's either straight or drawing. This would be good for anybody looking to hit a draw.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
The carbon cover on the cavity gives it a covert look. The heft of the club is camouflaged. It produced high, floaty cut shots. The extreme height might be a little distance-robbing, but you can keep it in play.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
The sound gets your attention. Without being loud, it was high in pitch like a quick note on a string instrument. The club felt like it was swinging fast through the hitting area.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
I didn't like the look and feel of these, but they played well. I got a long, high and consistent ball flight. Also, there's good weight in your hands, making you feel very much in control. Another plus is that it felt and looked like regular irons.
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Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
These have a very triangular look with the high toe. They are very forgiving and I was able to hold my line on all sorts of impacts. Kind of a light flick at impact but a true golf-club feel. Surprising to have that kind of familiar sound on this oversized club. It was very easy to get the ball up and at a normal, high trajectory.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
There's a lot going on visually. It's not ugly in any way, it's just busy. The feel at impact was sledgehammer heavy. It was very hard to make the ball go right. It's either straight or drawing. This would be good for anybody looking to hit a draw.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
The carbon cover on the cavity gives it a covert look. The heft of the club is camouflaged. It produced high, floaty cut shots. The extreme height might be a little distance-robbing, but you can keep it in play.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
The sound gets your attention. Without being loud, it was high in pitch like a quick note on a string instrument. The club felt like it was swinging fast through the hitting area.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
I didn't like the look and feel of these, but they played well. I got a long, high and consistent ball flight. Also, there's good weight in your hands, making you feel very much in control. Another plus is that it felt and looked like regular irons.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
I enjoyed hitting these a lot. There's a bit of offset but not too much, which I liked. I got great turf interaction and softer feel but the ball did not fly too high. Even with the soft feel, there was some spring off the face and the ball didn't lose energy in the air.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
The club felt a little bottom-heavy at address, and it struggled at times to get through the zone cleanly. That said, direct hits were rewarded in spades.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
These are playable and not overly balloony. Nothing explosive feeling about these impacts. Very soft off the face.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
A little bit of an aggressive appearance. Performance-wise, these are pretty efficient through the bottom of the turf. Very understated. You get a good medium trajectory. More traditional weighting makes it feel more balanced from grip to head. You felt like you could shape the ball and control trajectory with good stopping power.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
You get sufficient performance on good shots.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
I got a lot of speed off the face but a lower trajectory. These did get caught up a little more in the turf but they still seem to move through the ball.
Daniel
33, Handicap 12
5 years testing
These have a very triangular look with the high toe. They are very forgiving and I was able to hold my line on all sorts of impacts. Kind of a light flick at impact but a true golf-club feel. Surprising to have that kind of familiar sound on this oversized club. It was very easy to get the ball up and at a normal, high trajectory.
Wei
55, Handicap 13
9 years testing
There's a lot going on visually. It's not ugly in any way, it's just busy. The feel at impact was sledgehammer heavy. It was very hard to make the ball go right. It's either straight or drawing. This would be good for anybody looking to hit a draw.
Ryan
46, Handicap 14
2 years testing
I enjoyed hitting these a lot. There's a bit of offset but not too much, which I liked. I got great turf interaction and softer feel but the ball did not fly too high. Even with the soft feel, there was some spring off the face and the ball didn't lose energy in the air.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
These are playable and not overly balloony. Nothing explosive feeling about these impacts. Very soft off the face.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
A little bit of an aggressive appearance. Performance-wise, these are pretty efficient through the bottom of the turf. Very understated. You get a good medium trajectory. More traditional weighting makes it feel more balanced from grip to head. You felt like you could shape the ball and control trajectory with good stopping power.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
I got a lot of speed off the face but a lower trajectory. These did get caught up a little more in the turf but they still seem to move through the ball.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
The carbon cover on the cavity gives it a covert look. The heft of the club is camouflaged. It produced high, floaty cut shots. The extreme height might be a little distance-robbing, but you can keep it in play.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
I didn't like the look and feel of these, but they played well. I got a long, high and consistent ball flight. Also, there's good weight in your hands, making you feel very much in control. Another plus is that it felt and looked like regular irons.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
The club felt a little bottom-heavy at address, and it struggled at times to get through the zone cleanly. That said, direct hits were rewarded in spades.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
You get sufficient performance on good shots.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
The sound gets your attention. Without being loud, it was high in pitch like a quick note on a string instrument. The club felt like it was swinging fast through the hitting area.
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