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$128 per iron
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Why We Like It
- The most common miss by amateur players is on the toe. To combat that in the Dynapower 4- through 8-irons, Wilson uses a two-piece construction in which the face is welded on around the topline and the upper part of the toe area. This provides a larger area of the face that is unsupported, which leads to more ball speed.
- The face is made from 17-4 stainless steel, like the body of the iron, but is created from a forged/stamped process. This manufacturing approach allows for a stronger and thinner face and maintains high strength and durability.
- The iron also has changing thicknesses on 27 points on the face, ranging from 2 millimeters to 2.5 millimeters for zippy ball speeds.
- The polymer-filled holes on the sole that are designed to enhance face flex have been rearranged to target areas for faster ball speed.
- The hosel is longer but thinner. This helps the look and keeps the center of gravity near the center-toe area while making it easier to bend for custom builds.
- Top 5 in Performance, low-handicaps.
- SPECS: 7-iron: 27 degrees; PW: 42 degrees
what our testers said
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Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
I found the lower irons easy to hit.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
The forgiveness is the real standout feature. I could really feel and see it on mis-hits.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
It looks like you should be able to smash the ball. It's got a nice medium-trajectory ball flight and doesn't balloon at all. Distance was just average, even on really good strikes. I liked that it has some softening on off-center hits. It doesn't feel too harsh.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
Just a cannon. These clubs should be hot and they are. Definitely a great club for someone who battles a slice. But it's not as noticeable with offset in the wedge, which I like. They move through the turf well. Off-center strikes were forgiving.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
It's a fun club to hit because it goes super far. And it's very easy to hit. Not crazy soft or anything, but you do feel the sweet spot. You can work it a little bit., too, with consistent performance, even on mis-hits.
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Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
I found the lower irons easy to hit.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
The forgiveness is the real standout feature. I could really feel and see it on mis-hits.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
It looks like you should be able to smash the ball. It's got a nice medium-trajectory ball flight and doesn't balloon at all. Distance was just average, even on really good strikes. I liked that it has some softening on off-center hits. It doesn't feel too harsh.
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
Just a cannon. These clubs should be hot and they are. Definitely a great club for someone who battles a slice. But it's not as noticeable with offset in the wedge, which I like. They move through the turf well. Off-center strikes were forgiving.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
It's a fun club to hit because it goes super far. And it's very easy to hit. Not crazy soft or anything, but you do feel the sweet spot. You can work it a little bit., too, with consistent performance, even on mis-hits.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Looks like it's got some junk in the trunk. Ha. Beefy clubs. These are forgiving, point-and-shoot performers. They'll get you on the green.
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
The ball holds its line well on mis-hits, but I lost distance. The topline isn't too thick, but the sole sure is.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
These are workman-like clubs—roll up the sleeves, punching the clock. Everything wanted to go. Not a club built for shaping shots. They mostly came off hot, so the ball only wants to go straight. Launch was flatter, but over time it rose constantly. A great swing might set records, but that miss is still going to be in a good spot.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
It wasn't the highest-flying option, but I hit a bunch of really straight shots. It had more of a piercing trajectory. Not the longest, but long.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Very forgiving, even on poor strikes. Produces a lower ball flight.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I like the badging and how the offset is there but not too glaring. The toplines are comfortably sized, not too noticeable. I got plenty of height without any loss of distance—a good rising trajectory. They were pretty efficient through the turf and there's a bit of a whoosh to it at impact. There's also some ability to move shots each way.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
A great club that felt good off the face. It's very forgiving and easy to hit and the ball spends a long time in the air..
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
It's a very good-looking club with a simple design. Offset is there but it's well hidden. The feel and solid sound were pleasant. If you want a more forgiving club with some workability, this is it.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
It looks race-car fast. It had an excellent, crushing blow into the ball. Packs a punch with that sweet crisp sound at impact and you feel the ball compressing. The sound matches the performance. It's a hair firm, but not rock hard.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
It looks almost like a driving iron. It's biggest quality is accuracy—it tended to help the ball stay on line.
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Good distance for a fairly heavy-feeling club. Weaker hits were still rewarded and they hold their line very nicely. I hit three balls that landed within two feet of each other.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
If you like a bulky-looking club, you'll like the look of this. A confidence-building look. Performance was a mixed bag of nuts. There wasn't a lot of consistency but it's forgiving. Even on mis-hits, you're still going to get something out of it.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
It feels like it's there to help you turn the clubhead over and that's great if you're struggling with a slice. The thick topline might inspire a little confidence in someone who needs it. The ball stayed on roughly the same line each swing.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
The control was there with a nice high ball flight.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
These are crazy easy to hit. They feel so fast and solid off the face and they felt like they would never come out of the sky. It seemed like I could hit it as hard as I can and they wouldn't go off line. The faces are incredibly stable.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
It wasn't crazy hot or high. It was sensible off the sweet spot, which is great for control. Also, I couldn't get it to dig into the turf if i tried—that's forgiving.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
The distance and spin were impressive. The launch and descent angle were exceptional, too. And not diggy at all. It was easy to elevate the ball. It just did it on its own.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Clean looking. Easy to get high in the air.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
My middle name will be "Flush" if I have these in my bag. Everything I hit felt amazing. The lighter shaft is compressing as you're contacting the ball, which creates so much power. A lot of ball speed, incredible control. A fun, fun club to hit.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
The long irons were simple to hit. It makes me want to be farther from the hole. Seems like a lot of material is behind the face and that transfers all the energy into the ball. The oversize look gave me confidence and provided plenty of help, which allowed me to make any swing and get the intended result.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
I got a high ball flight and the clubhead breezes through the turf. Even on not so great shots, the ball still launches high. These are so easy to hit, it's crazy. I'm so impressed by the quality of the look, too. The logo and branding is understated, giving it a custom look.
RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
No real mis-hits with these. They kept everything in front of me. Who doesn't want more forgiveness?
Jin
30, Handicap 13
1 year testing
The ball holds its line well on mis-hits, but I lost distance. The topline isn't too thick, but the sole sure is.
Shane
36, Handicap 15
5 years testing
These are workman-like clubs—roll up the sleeves, punching the clock. Everything wanted to go. Not a club built for shaping shots. They mostly came off hot, so the ball only wants to go straight. Launch was flatter, but over time it rose constantly. A great swing might set records, but that miss is still going to be in a good spot.
Gary
37, Handicap 13
10+ years testing
I like the badging and how the offset is there but not too glaring. The toplines are comfortably sized, not too noticeable. I got plenty of height without any loss of distance—a good rising trajectory. They were pretty efficient through the turf and there's a bit of a whoosh to it at impact. There's also some ability to move shots each way.
Scott
37, Handicap 14
9 years testing
It looks race-car fast. It had an excellent, crushing blow into the ball. Packs a punch with that sweet crisp sound at impact and you feel the ball compressing. The sound matches the performance. It's a hair firm, but not rock hard.
Sean
53, Handicap 6
8 years testing
I found the lower irons easy to hit.
Ryan
49, Handicap 10
7 years testing
The forgiveness is the real standout feature. I could really feel and see it on mis-hits.
Peter
57, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
It looks like you should be able to smash the ball. It's got a nice medium-trajectory ball flight and doesn't balloon at all. Distance was just average, even on really good strikes. I liked that it has some softening on off-center hits. It doesn't feel too harsh.
Skylar
26, Handicap 7
2 years testing
It's a fun club to hit because it goes super far. And it's very easy to hit. Not crazy soft or anything, but you do feel the sweet spot. You can work it a little bit., too, with consistent performance, even on mis-hits.
Matt
52, Handicap 11
3 years testing
Looks like it's got some junk in the trunk. Ha. Beefy clubs. These are forgiving, point-and-shoot performers. They'll get you on the green.
Alex
40, Handicap 11
6 years testing
It wasn't the highest-flying option, but I hit a bunch of really straight shots. It had more of a piercing trajectory. Not the longest, but long.
Thomas
60, Handicap 7
10+ years testing
Very forgiving, even on poor strikes. Produces a lower ball flight.
Sándor J.
36, Handicap 9
2 years testing
A great club that felt good off the face. It's very forgiving and easy to hit and the ball spends a long time in the air..
David
66, Handicap 8
1 year testing
Good distance for a fairly heavy-feeling club. Weaker hits were still rewarded and they hold their line very nicely. I hit three balls that landed within two feet of each other.
John
55, Handicap 11
1 year testing
The control was there with a nice high ball flight.
Anand
43, Handicap 6
10+ years testing
My middle name will be "Flush" if I have these in my bag. Everything I hit felt amazing. The lighter shaft is compressing as you're contacting the ball, which creates so much power. A lot of ball speed, incredible control. A fun, fun club to hit.
RC
63, Handicap 7
2 years testing
No real mis-hits with these. They kept everything in front of me. Who doesn't want more forgiveness?
BK
41, Handicap 1
9 years testing
Just a cannon. These clubs should be hot and they are. Definitely a great club for someone who battles a slice. But it's not as noticeable with offset in the wedge, which I like. They move through the turf well. Off-center strikes were forgiving.
Robert
28, Handicap 2
1 year testing
It's a very good-looking club with a simple design. Offset is there but it's well hidden. The feel and solid sound were pleasant. If you want a more forgiving club with some workability, this is it.
Matt
27, Handicap 5
1 year testing
It looks almost like a driving iron. It's biggest quality is accuracy—it tended to help the ball stay on line.
Ricky
46, Handicap +3
10+ years testing
If you like a bulky-looking club, you'll like the look of this. A confidence-building look. Performance was a mixed bag of nuts. There wasn't a lot of consistency but it's forgiving. Even on mis-hits, you're still going to get something out of it.
Jack
35, Handicap 1
2 years testing
It feels like it's there to help you turn the clubhead over and that's great if you're struggling with a slice. The thick topline might inspire a little confidence in someone who needs it. The ball stayed on roughly the same line each swing.
Jason
48, Handicap 0
10+ years testing
These are crazy easy to hit. They feel so fast and solid off the face and they felt like they would never come out of the sky. It seemed like I could hit it as hard as I can and they wouldn't go off line. The faces are incredibly stable.
Alan
30, Handicap 1
1 year testing
It wasn't crazy hot or high. It was sensible off the sweet spot, which is great for control. Also, I couldn't get it to dig into the turf if i tried—that's forgiving.
Paul
63, Handicap 4
10+ years testing
The distance and spin were impressive. The launch and descent angle were exceptional, too. And not diggy at all. It was easy to elevate the ball. It just did it on its own.
Alejandra
26, Handicap 5
4 years testing
Clean looking. Easy to get high in the air.
Jamie
51, Handicap 5
2 years testing
The long irons were simple to hit. It makes me want to be farther from the hole. Seems like a lot of material is behind the face and that transfers all the energy into the ball. The oversize look gave me confidence and provided plenty of help, which allowed me to make any swing and get the intended result.
Megan
39, Handicap 0
1 year testing
I got a high ball flight and the clubhead breezes through the turf. Even on not so great shots, the ball still launches high. These are so easy to hit, it's crazy. I'm so impressed by the quality of the look, too. The logo and branding is understated, giving it a custom look.
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