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Wilson Staff Model Blades Review

GolfMagic tests out Wilson's new Staff Model Blades.

Wilson Staff Model Blades: Key Features

Fluid Feel Hosel: designed for a more flowing feel and look at address
Precision Toe Weighting: allowing for better alignment of the CG to the centre of the face and expanding the impact area, while allowing for maximum forgiveness
Precision Milled Face: incorporates Double Cut Muscle Milling for ultimate control and overall spin consistency

With 62 majors attributed to its irons, more than any other brand in golf, it's fair to say Wilson has some serious pedigree when it comes to making irons that offer best-in-class performance.

Built on a timeless design, Wilson's iconic forged blades have undergone refinements over time, and the latest iteration showcases adjustments in design, weighting, and face technology. When you've found a winning formula, it's advisable to stick with what works, and that's precisely the approach Wilson has taken with these new irons. The changes introduced aim to enhance an already remarkable product.

A key modification in the Staff Model Blades for the current year is the incorporation of the Fluid Feel Hosel. This innovation strategically removes unused weight from the base of the hosel towards the toe, effectively shifting the centre of gravity. The result is improved workability and forgiveness.

Furthermore, the Staff Model Blades are engineered to seamlessly blend with the Wilson Staff Model CB irons, offering players the flexibility to harness the best of both clubs within a single set. This thoughtful design caters to golfers seeking a harmonious combination of performance across their irons.

Notably, a precision-milled face with double-cut muscle milling has been introduced to the Staff Model Blades, contributing to a softer feel and a quieter noise upon impact.

These refinements were put to the test during sun-drenched green grass sessions in Spain before a thorough evaluation on a GC Quad launch monitor at Custom Golf Works in Woking

Let's get into it.

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Wilson Staff Model Blades

Wilson staff model blades: looks and feel.

Let's establish one thing from the start: these irons not only feel incredible in hand but also present a stunning appearance at address. Wilson blades have always captured our admiration for their profile and overall design, and this year, subtle adjustments have genuinely taken the design to a new level.

One noteworthy change is the updated badge, which is purely an aesthetic alteration. The Wilson Staff branding has undergone a slight transformation this year, with the removal of the letters from the familiar shield logo. The result is a simpler, cleaner shield that enhances the overall finish—a minor change that we find very appealing.

Examining the back of the club reveals the meat of the head positioned behind the striking area, with a small cutout leading to the top end, maintaining a quiet elegance. In 2024, these blades stand out as some of the most visually appealing options on the market.

Addressing the club, one is met with the classic sight of a player's iron—an intimidating thin topline, minimal offset, and a compact head. Recognised and loved by many, but only wielded by a select few skilled enough to handle it. The gleaming chrome finish might not be universally appealing, but we find it non-distracting, although it certainly stands out as one of the shinier heads in 2024.

In terms of feel, nothing quite matches the experience of a fully forged blade, and Wilson maintains that tradition seamlessly. Feedback from strikes off the heel or toe is expected, as with any player's iron, but the sweet spot, when hit dead centre, produces an absolute sensation of precision and control.

Despite the overwhelmingly positive impressions of these new blades, we must acknowledge a minor aspect that caught our attention – a subtle clicky sound upon impact. While not loud by any means, it is perceptible, and despite Wilson's commendable efforts to minimise the acoustics of these clubs, the sound stands out as the sole weakness when compared to other bladed models currently available on the market.

All in all, these irons are very impressive from both a visual and physical perspective, with small changes adding up to make a big difference.

Wilson Staff Model Blades: Performance and Forgiveness

Whether on the course or indoors, the Wilson Staff Model blades consistently delivered a penetrating ball flight, translating into impressive distance numbers during our testing.

As anticipated, centre strikes showcased impeccable stability through the air, and the spin consistency was of a first-class standard.

In the evaluation of blade performance, however, distance takes a backseat to workability and control.

A critical factor for any blade is its ease of manipulation through the air, and the Staff Model blades excelled in this aspect. The ability to effortlessly alter flight and shape was a standout feature. Whether attempting to increase peak height for a tucked-away pin or skillfully carving a shot under the wind to release up to the green, these irons proved versatile and facilitated creative shot-making.

Additionally, the turf interaction we experienced with these irons was nothing short of impeccable. The narrow sole of the blade effortlessly glided through the ground after impact, leaving behind healthy divots and further contributing to the overall positive experience with these irons.

Should you buy the Wilson Staff Model Blades?

For the discerning golfer who prides themselves on premium ball striking and seeks outstanding feel and workability from their irons, the Wilson Staff Model blades should undoubtedly be prioritised for testing in 2024.

These blades not only deliver exceptional performance but also boast an updated profile and stunning aesthetics, making them a top contender for those who appreciate both form and function.

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Wilson Staff Model CB Irons Review

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The Wilson Staff Model CB irons look beautiful and feel great. Surprisingly high levels of forgiveness and consistency. Great irons for good and improving golfers.

Introduction

Over the last couple years, Wilson has built substantial buzz among better players with their Staff Model family. Starting with the ultra-desirable Staff Model Blade [review HERE ] and continuing to the Utility Iron [review HERE ] and Wedge [review HERE ], they’ve released a small line of clubs built to the standards of the legendary Staff name.

For 2021, Wilson is bringing a more playable iron to the Staff Model family. The Staff Model CB irons build on the successful framework of the Tour V6 irons [review HERE ], a follow up that Wilson fans have been clamoring for. I tested a set to see if they could prove worthy of their intimidating lineage.

Like the other clubs in the Staff Model family, the Wilson Staff Model CB irons have a clean look and a traditional silver and black color scheme . That said, there are plenty of subtle features that make them aesthetically interesting. The cavity is split in three with each section carrying its own branding – the Wilson Staff shield, “CB,” and “Staff Model.” There’s also the matte silver on the toe, signifying the placement of the tungsten weight.

In the playing position, the Wilson Staff Model CB irons have thicker top lines than the Staff Model Blades but seem to share their other dimensions. Both sets have a rounded shape in the pitching wedge that gets more square in the mid and long irons. Compact heel-to-toe length and virtually non-existent offset will both appeal to the better player.

Also like the Staff Model Blades, the Staff Model CB irons have a mirrored finish on the heel and toe of the face and around the perimeter of the club. This is a welcome change of pace from the matte finishes seen on so many modern irons, but they may cause glare in brighter situations.

Sound & Feel

The combination of a forged carbon steel face and Wilson’s “Impact Mass Area” give the Staff Model CB irons a very strong, satisfying feeling when hit well . On center, the feel is quite soft. If you move away from the center, you get moderate feedback via a firmer impact sensation. With a urethane-covered golf ball, impact is a quiet “thud.”

Performance

Wilson describes the Staff Model CB irons as the best of their V6 irons and Staff Model Blades. Clearly I had forgotten just how good the V6 irons were, because the level of forgiveness in the Staff Model CB caught me totally off guard. Despite the blade-like appearance, these irons are more than happy to take a mishit and deposit it safely on the green .

The keys to the consistency of the CB irons are the 20 grams of tungsten in the toe of the long and mid irons and the Tri-Brace stabilizer. I was seeing a loss of 10 yards or less even on fairly ugly mishits. This is a level of consistency that still surprises me in an iron this compact.

In terms of launch, spin, and distance, the Staff Model CB bridges the gap between players distance irons and blades. They have the same loft sequence as the Staff Model Blades, which is fairly traditional by current standards. The CB spins a bit less than the Blade, which will lead to slightly longer carry distance for most players. Shot shapers need not fear – there’s still plenty of spin to hold greens and bend draws and fades .

Finally, I have to mention how impressed I was with the 4I. As a low launching player, I typically game a utility iron in place of a traditional 4I to get higher launch and better distance gapping. With the Wilson Staff Model CB irons, the 4I launched easily, consistently, and with enough spin to create a proper distance gap from the 5I. It’s easy to see why Wilson’s Tour Staff love this set.

For fans of Wilson’s FG Tour irons, your patience has been rewarded. The new Staff Model CB irons blend the beauty of the Staff line with the playability you remember from the best FG Tour irons. Even in a crowded market of irons for better players, these are worth a serious look.

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Bend that 4 iron 1 degree strong, throw some X100s in and it is the perfect set of irons. Hopefully somebody buys some, doesn’t like them, and I can score them for half price on the bay.

What more forgiving the wilson CB or the Srixon zx7?

The ZX7 will be slightly more forgiving.

What us the swing weight of the CB irons?

I think the stock SW is D2.

Michael, I just hit both the Wilson CB and the Srixon ZX7 side by side yesterday. I honestly saw no appreciable difference in forgiveness. And the CB was a lot more forgiving than I thought it would be. I fit well into both stock shafts so that does help. I went with the ZX7 as they have a much better selection of available grips and shafts. And I could not custom order the CB, they must be discontinuing it soon.

The Wilson Staff CB is fully customizable on their website. Click on the big red “Customize” link for this iron and customize to your heart’s content.

Thanks for the review. Hit these at a local demo day and was initially scared by the compactness but they are so forgiving. Went back to my irons and they looked so big and clunky. Plan on trying these and the zx7 out later in spring after some more lessons.

Matt, which do you prefer in a head to head. The Wilson cb vs the 921 tours?

Wilson CB, by a lot.

Hello Matt, How easy or difficult would it be to re-shaft a set of these irons with that fluid feel plug? Would it be a standard re-shaft like typical non bore-thru style irons? Or is it more complicated (shaft going through the sole, cutting and grinding required, etc….) like the old callaway irons?

Great question. I haven’t pulled any of them apart, so I can’t say for sure, but my guess, based on the size of the hole/plug in the sole, is that it would be only a little more complicated than a standard reshaft.

This is literally the exact question I have been wondering about for weeks. It has actually stopped me from getting a set. Has anyone actually gotten an answer to this question?

Im hoping the shaft can be removed with affecting the plug (assuming there is some hosel material between the bottom of the shaft bore and where the plug starts.

If anyone knows, please post here!

Ok just finished a reshaft on this set. No fluid feel plug. Kind of a pseudo bore thru like the more recent Callaway irons. Heads up 528 OD ferrules work absolutely perfect

Matt, fair to say this is one of the sneaky better players cb irons. Three questions:

As far as forgiveness, would you put these at least near i210s? You said surprisingly forgiving and I felt the same about your v6. If this is improved even more, it’s definitely getting close to i210 or at least competing in that category.

How did you feel about distance? In terms of the v6, if there was a knock, it was the iron was extremely traditional in terms of spin and distance. Do you find that these are more modern and longer with a touch less spin? I’d guess maybe 1/2 club longer.

Lastly, how’s the turf interaction? Did you feel like there’s plenty of bounce?

Yes, it’s in the same ballpark as the i210. Compared to other similar irons, I’d say that CB is more traditional than modern in terms of spin and distance. Yes, I think the sole has adequate bounce.

I currently have Apex 15s and have the 7 year itch, with the clubs looking pretty banged up after a LOT of rounds. How would you compare the two please? Or if that’s an unfair comparison – how do the Wilsons compare to the latest Apexs? I presume these are in the scratch to 12 handicap range?

The big difference is that these are traditional irons, the Apex are players distance irons.

Matt, do this fit closer to the D7 forged or Staff Blades in feel and forgiveness?

Closer in feel to the Blade, right in the middle for forgiveness.

Love the look of the Staff Model. Excellent review as always. Hopefully this offering gets WS some love from more golfers, especially at that price point. Would enjoy getting my hands on these for an in person look. #GetFit2021

I have never thought of Wilson as a legitimate contender. I may have been quick to judge them. The Staff Blades and these CB’s are beautiful. I’d love to see something with similar specs to the ZX5. #GetFit2021

Have a look at the D7 forged. They look very good in the address position and are definitely longer than the CBs.

#GetFit2021

They look fantastic. I haven’t hit a Wilson iron since the Fat Shafts lol. #GetFit2021

I’ve really liked what I’ve seen from Wilson!

Wilson irons are probably the most under rated clubs in the market. Would love to #GetFit2021 and put these irons into my bag!

Beautiful irons…hoping they are offered in left-handed. #GetFit2021

All of them are offered in lefty even the 2/3. Tried them out at a demo day and was so happy they brought the left handed ones

A lovely looking iron. They would help #GetFit2021!

Matt thanks for the preview on the Wilson Staff CB. You talked me into a test drive. #Getfit2021

I would love to get a new bag of clubs this year with all of the great releases. There is some great equipment this year! Thanks for helping all of us find the best stuff for us. #GetFit2021

Sure are beautiful irons are they going be Available In left hand ? #GetFit2021

#GetFit2021 – These irons look like exactly what I need to bring my game back this year. I’m ready for this next season – and even more ready with these clubs!

Beautiful irons, I’d like to get fit for these. #GetFit2021

I was a proud owner of the V6s. Loved the look of them, loved the feeling it gave on a solid hit. But the # of rounds I am able to play compared to years prior had me go in a different direction in 2020 and get a little more forgiving clubs. That said, I would LOVE to hit these CBs and will always keep an eye on what Wilson Staff is doing. Thanks for the review! #GetFit2021

These look great. #GetFit2021

#GetFit2021- Desperate to get fitted for a set of these. Damn covid and the weather

Love the review as always! These are definitely on my radar to replace my irons. #GetFit2021

Hey Matt, Enjoyed the review. My first set of irons that were mine, not Dad’s hand-me-downs, were Wilson Staff Tour Blades, circa 1978. Loved those clubs, still have them, but only to look at! Would love to hit these! Thanks. #GetFit2021

These look legit and would love a chance to test them out…I bet Club Champion carries them (wink).

#GETFIT2021

I’m thing the zx7 are more my style but thanks for your reveiw…

Do Wilson make it easy to blend these with the blades in the short irons? I currently play mp20 mmc with the mp20 blades in 9 and PW – the loft gapping in these Wilsons look better (the mmcs are 2deg stronger lofted than the blades, which is a little annoying). Also, what do you think of the shaft options for the Wilsons? Thanks! #GetFit2021

Yes, you can easily blend the CBs and Blades. I think the stock Dynamic Gold is fine, but getting fit for the best shaft is superior.

The Zx7 and Wilson CB’s are great looking irons! It’s going to be tough to choose!

I’ve always loved the look of Staff irons! Wilson has a great history with this product line. #GetFit2021

I have the Apex Pro 16s which you gave a glowing review of, and which I love (very hard to beat)! How would you compare them to the Wilson CBs (feel/forgiveness/looks)?

Since that review was approximately 5 years ago, I’d be hesitant to offer a head to head comparison. My advice would be to bring your current irons to a fitting against the CBs and other current models.

#GetFit2021 I have been a Wilson fan for a long time gamed Staff blades when I was younger and most recently the FG Tour V2 irons. I think their blades are the best looking out there. Wish they weren’t so hard to find.

Need to get to the pro shop and give these a try. They look great. #GetFit2021

Would love to see those go in the bag #GetFit2021

Srixon for me but considering the price, Wilson is in the mix. #GetFit2021

Excellent review as always. I hit them and enjoyed them very much Indeed. I eventually settled on the Mizuno JPX921 Forged. I look forward to, and have read all of your reviews over the years. I believe you provide the most honest and insightful reviews on the web, period. Please keep it going, I’ve bought so many golf products based on information you provide, as you’ve never steered us wrong. Cheers!!🏌👍

Have had the D-7 and v-6 in WS. Love the look and specs.. Worth testing out :maybe #getfit2021. Thanks as always!

Thanks for the review. Love Wilson Staff products. Playing the Staff Model blade. Would like something a little more forgiving. These look to be right up my alley. Will certainly give em a wack.

Great review Matt. Wilson continues to be sneaky good. It’s just hard to find a retailer to demo.

Another interesting set of clubs from Wilson Staff. Have been considering upgrading my irons this year, and not that urge is getting a bit stronger. Thanks to Plugged in Golf for the always great info, and including Wilson products in the scene. Very difficult to find around me to test them out. Would love a chance to get fitted for some new clubs ! #GetFit2021

I saw in an earlier post that you believe the CB’s can pair well with the Staff model blade. Are the soles similar in terms of width and bounce? Where in the set will best to transition from the CB to the blade?

The CB sole is wider, but the difference isn’t enormous. 8I is a pretty common transition point, but it really depends on the ball striking of the individual golfer.

Matt- Thanks for the great work!!! I suspect/hope your mindset is “It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it!”. I literally ordered my Wilson Staff set of CB’s for the 4 & 5 and Wilson Staff blades 6-PW, primarily because of your reviews on both sets, as well as the Nippon 950gh shafts! Love your comments/insights, and look forward to enjoying future reviews. Thanks for your time and devotion to your craft and the spirit/sport of golf.

#GetFit2021 love these

Matt, Thank you for the review. Do you think the cb is playable for a handicap 15? How does it compare to the zx7?

There are certainly more forgiving options for the 15 handicap, but the CB can work. I have a full review of the ZX7 here: https://pluggedingolf.com/srixon-zx7-irons-review/

These look amazing but I doubt that I will be able to test them where I love #GetFit2021

Matt, Would be go with the Srixon Zx7 or Wilson Staff CB irons>

I would get fit, test them head to head, and buy the one that performs better.

Did Wilson do away with their crossover series? Looks like a choice between just player’s irons and distance now. May be upgrading my C200s. Thanks.

It appears that the “C” line has been removed in favor of the D Forged irons.

purely on feel out the center, did you prefer these or the zx7?

That’s a tough call. I think I’d give the nod to the Wilson, but I’d be happy either way.

These or T100 if you had to pick

Hmmm…that’s a tough one. With the caveat that I haven’t hit either with my gamer shaft so I’m missing some key data…I think the T100 might be a hair better on thin shots, which is a not-uncommon miss for me.

What is the difference between the gap wedge and sand wedge in the c b set and the same in Wilson wedges

A sand wedge has more loft than a gap wedge.

Thank you . I did a poor job of asking. I meant what is difference between the clubs the ones with the set or the different Wilson wedges

Got it. These wedges are cavity backs so they have some forgiveness. Speciality wedges usually have more versatile soles and more spin.

Hi there, I’m wondering how these compare to the JPX921 Forged. I like the forgiveness of the 921’s, and I’m curious as to how the CB’s match up in terms of feel and forgiveness. Thank you!

They’re both in the same ballpark in terms of forgiveness. I might give a slight edge to the CB.

I currently own the D7 forged and I’m carrying my 7 iron about 170 yards. Do you think the CB will add to my distance?

There’s no way for me to know for sure, but I think the CB will be shorter than the D7 Forged for most golfers.

If you have to choose between de Staff Model CB, D9 and D7 Forged what will be your choice? Considering that iam not a player that plays regularly, but I have the basics of a golf player. I have a strong swing but a lack of practice. The idea is to have a set that accompanies me to progress and enjoy at the same time!

I would choose the Staff Model CB of those that you listed. For everyone else, I would recommend getting a fitting and finding the one that performs best for them.

If you have to choose between de Staff Model CB, D9 and D7 Forged what will be your choice? Considering that i’m not a regularly player but I have the basics of a golf player. I have a strong swing but a lack of practice. The idea is to have a set that accompanies me to progress and enjoy at the same time!

Thanks for your reply Matt!

I’m still playing my wilson fatshafts from 15 years ago (maybe 20?). Would these be a good upgrade? I’m an improving golfer, probably about an 18 handicap currently.

The CB has good forgiveness relative to its peers, but the average 18 handicap is probably going to be giving up some performance/strokes by gaming them. That said, I’m a big advocate for playing what makes you happy, so if you like them, go for it.

Hi Matt, thanks for the review.

I am a 11 handicaper…close to single handicap. I play currently the Wilson FG Tour V6 Irons with a TT Dynamic Gold S shaft…i like these irons a lot but thinking about an upgrade.

Thinking about a combo set:

Wilson CB and the Staff Model Blades or P770s and P7MCs

I think the Taylor Made combo set is a bit more forgiving and will give me more distance or what do you think ?

All the best

The only way to know for sure is to get a fitting. I suspect the TaylorMade irons might be a bit longer, but that’s only a guess.

Forgot another question…

Whats the difference between the FG Tour V6 and the CB Model Irons…??

I have a full review of the V6 here: https://pluggedingolf.com/wilson-staff-fg-tour-v6-irons-review/

Allo j ai un swing de 73 mph avec mon fer 7 (140 yard ) en distance et j aila possibilité d acheter des wilson model cb mais monter avec un shaft projet x 115 g 5,5 ma question c est de savoir si c est possible ou j ai pas assez de vitesse mais je suis tres precis au contact je joue actuellement des titleist 718 ap1 avec shaft dinamic gold r300 merci

thanks for the review. Im looking at replacing my Wilson staff C300s with 5&6 D9s and 7-gap Wedge CBs

do you think I will notice much Difference

Yes, I think there will be a substantial difference.

Matt, barring a fitting could you see someone having success moving from Game Improvement Taylormades into a combo set of Wilson CB (gw-8i) and D9 Forged (7-5i)? Looking for more feel/playability in my short irons, but still don’t want to give up too much forgiveness in the longer irons so wanted to see what you thought. Thanks!

Anything is possible, but why are we ruling out a fitting?

I definitely want to get fitting done this year since ive never been fit, but trying to also do some research and go to my fitting prepared with some preferences since there are so many options available on market right now across Player’s Distance, etc. Will be first time moving away from GI segment and both CB and D9 forged suit my eye based on looks and $$ reviews for soft feel ad forgiveness so was curious if you saw anyone have success blending the 2 sets or if that didn’t really make sense. I saw some folks talking about combining the staff blade and cb, but not cb and d9 forged so was just kinda curious on your thoughts. Probably overthinking bc so many options out there. Thanks for ur help and will be getting fit by end of year before purchasing a new set.

I’ve been playing a set of Cleveland CG16 Tour model irons for the past 10 years, how do they compare to the Wilson CBs?

I’m a big fan of Wilson Staff irons. I’ve had a set for a few years now and they’ve held up great. I’m looking forward to trying out the CB irons.

Hello Matt, I have one question, do you know if these irons are full forged or just the face…? Can I bend them for adjust loft and lie….? Thank You

A good club builder can bend any club at least a couple degrees. These are fully forged.

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Wilson Staff Model Blade Iron Review

Iron tester Joe Ferguson takes a good look at the performance on offer from the new Wilson Staff Model blade iron

Photo of the Wilson Staff Model Blade iron

About as classic as an iron can get, the Staff Model blades can compete with the best in the category. The feel off the middle of the face is exceptional and the anti-left technology built into the head is certainly evident.

Stunning, classic shelf appeal

Head profiles at address are about as clean as it gets

Buttery soft feel on centred strikes

The ultra shiny chrome is an issue in the sunlight

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In 2024, Wilson is bringing to market a new, better-player forged iron, looking to compete with the best golf blade irons on the market. The iron in question is the Staff Model blade, and I took it out to see how it stacks up against some of the best golf irons in the game.

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Alongside the blade, Wilson is bringing out a Staff Model CB iron . This is more of a cavity back design but still retains the classic lines, shaping and dimensions of the blade.

In terms of tech, it would be fair to say the story is short, as you would probably expect in an iron of this type. How much technology can you pack into a solid forged lump of steel after all? Well, they do feature what Wilson calls Precision Toe Weighting, which is essentially additional mass placed in the toe to slow down face rotation and minimise left misses.

Does it work? Well, I will get to that in a moment…

First, to speak to the looks, you will do well to find a more classic looking iron anywhere on the market. From the shaping, to the topline and even the high gloss chrome, these irons are a throwback to years gone by, and I am absolutely here for it. The Staff Model blades look like they could have been in the bag for any one of Wilson’s 62 historic major championship victories, and playing them conjures up all sorts of nostalgic feelings.

To just speak of the past however, is doing these irons an injustice. The modern branding and asymmetric topography of the back let you know that this iron very much belongs in 2024. My only slight gripe with the look is the somewhat fussy indentations around the hosel of the club just beneath the ferrule. I know this isn’t new and is a nod to previous eras, it just looks messy to me.

From a performance standpoint, all is as you would hope. Feel is buttery soft and the acoustic is very muted and dull. Most of my testing was conducted from tight links turf of Saunton Golf Club and the interaction with the ground was superb. The narrow sole of the Staff Model blades slips through effortlessly, adding to the user experience.

Photo of Joe Fergsuon testing the Wilson Staff Model Blade Iron

Back to the tech, and I was keen to see if the toe weighting had any discernible effect on my dispersion, and interestingly it did. In my entire first session with the blades, out of nearly 100 balls, only three ended up left of target.

I could genuinely feel the clubhead resisting the urge to flip and this holds the face well through the impact zone. Obviously if you are a slicer of the ball, this is going to be counterproductive, but as most better players tend to fear the left shot, it is a nice addition to the overall package.

Distance output was moderate and somewhat in line with both my expectations (given the traditional 7-iron loft of 34°) and my current gamer set of Callaway Apex CBs , which measures the same. The data results were basically identical to the Staff Model CB too, which will likely be music to Wilson’s ears as they were designed in conjunction to help seamless blending for combo sets.

Price point on the Wilson Staff Model blade is probably about right at £1,050 for a 4-PW set, which puts it a little bit cheaper than other major players in the blade market such as the Titleist 620 MB and the Callaway Apex MB .

So, if you are looking to upgrade a tired old set of blades and want to stay in the category, the Wilson Staff Model blades should certainly be on your list to try. Beautiful looking, soft feeling and solid performance, there isn’t much to dislike here.

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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.

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Driver: Ping G430 Max 10K 9 degree - Fujikura Ventus Red 6X 45.75"

Fairway wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour - Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro White shaft 70TX 43.25"

Irons: Callaway Apex CB 24' 3-11 - Project X LS 6.5 shafts

Wedges: PXG Sugar Daddy 54 and 60 degree - Project X LS 6.0 shafts

Putter: Odyssey Toe Up #9

Ball: TaylorMade 2024 TP5x

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I just picked up a 2-P set of ‘76 blades with S400 shafts at my local Play It Again Sports for $40. Safe to assume that someone installed those shafts on their own BUT they stuck with the original spe

May 6, 2021

I had a set of the FG-17s 3-SW when i was 17 back in 1982, liked them so much i also bought the 1 and 2 iron. Even to this day after sets of Hogan Apex and many Taylormade TP irons the FG-17s are

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I can tell you that the Wilson Tour Blades 78-80 have more muscle behind the ball than the FG-17's. Lower ball flight also. Both are outstanding irons and I grew up playing the 64 Fluid Feel's before switching to the 80 Tour Blades. I still have my sets including FG-17's and pull them out here and there to hit at the range. I game the MP 37's now and IMO they are favs. Good luck in your search for a nice set of these vintage blades.

I played the mid 80s version of the "staff tour blade- fluid feel", which came out a few years after the FG-17's. The FG-17s in my opinion are probably the hardest to hit blades ever made. Very small and thin.

Here is the set i had and you would probably really like these. They were pretty nice. There was also another model around the same time that didn't say "tour blade" that were perhaps a tad better.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Wilson-Staff-Tour-Blad...93%3A1|294%3A50

I had a set of the 1976 blade, only year they made that model. I sold them to a another kid on the golf team the next year. I wish I never did, they were great sticks.....

Here is a history of all wilson irons....

http://www.wilson.com/wilson/staff/hist_vintage.jsp

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Some of these late 80s models get thicker soles. I guess it depends on what type of ball striker you are. I tend to to dig and the thicker soles do not help me. Leading edges are not rolled

LOL...thank to the OP for nostalgia, was playing EYE2 and star-stuck by the Wilson Staff Blades, everyone I saw who had a set possess serious game.

FG-17s are hard to hit! Only Ram has made a smaller headed blade in the last 30 years. I'd recommend any of the fluid feel models. They made a bunch of different variations on the same theme from the early 60s to late 80s. Generally speaking, the more recent the Fluid Feel model the easier it is to hit. This one Ebay Auction 350198839544 is from the mid to late 80s (not listed in Wilson's history section). I still have a set of them and gamed them back in the 90s. Great set. Very underrated as far as blades goes. Noone ever mentions them when the "best blades of all time" thread reappears, but they're workable, forgiving, very soft, and quite pretty. That particular set on ebay is in rough shape, but if I was going to put a set of Staffs in the bag today that'd be the model.

Another great set that isn't on the Wilson website is the FG-51. Early 90s I think. They saw a ton of usage on the tour back in the day. No sets on ebay right now, just this 1-iron Ebay Auction 120416091311 . Pretty, eh?

All very good irons.

The mid 70s 'Staff' model and the late 70s Staff Tour were brilliant irons. Both were still seeing a lot of play in the bags of good players when I started out in the game in the mid 80s. Fat muscled clubs with a high CoG and a squarish toe grind. The FG-17s came along a couple of years later and were more of the same. Smallish, high-muscled blades with a penetrating flight. Along with the Mizuno, Hogan, MacGregor and Maxfli irons they were right at the top of the tree as far as irons were concerned at that time. Lovely irons, the lot.

The next ones along, as I remember, were the Staff Tour Blades with a little shelf on the back. Then came the set that everyone remembers, in '87 or so, the Fluid Feels with the little red plug in the heel-side of the sole and the sort of tapered bar of muscle on the back. The MkII Fluid Feels came along at the end of the 80s and were also a cracking iron. Still the same squarish look at address and the same narrow sole.

A friend played the MkI Fluid Feels for years and swore they were the best set of irons there were at that time. They had to be prised out of his hands when they finally wore out.

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Hey Mat, what type did Arnie and Payne play with?

I had a set of the 1976 blade, only year they made that model. I sold them to a another kid on the golf team the next year. I wish I never did, they were great sticks..... Here is a history of all wilson irons.... http://www.wilson.com/wilson/staff/hist_vintage.jsp

I've got these exact irons. I played them this morning in fact. I bought them 5 years ago for $75 and put some s300 sensicore shafts in them.

Like the other poster said, they have a very meaty muscleback. They're way more forgiving than you'd think. The one thing you have to watch is that there is no bounce (maybe even negative bounce) and a sharp leading edge. So you have to be careful to avoid a steep digging strike.

Very nice feeling clubs and quite playable. I've never had any of the other Wilson blades.

There's the Fluid Feel set I was recommending for sale right here:

http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/index.php?sh...p;hl=fluid+feel

Small world.

Yup, in 1986 ish that model you posted was a very very desireable set for the very good club pro player. A couple of the Class A guys I knew had those and they were the cat's meow. Great design. They still look the nuts to my eye today. Love that model. Those and Hogan Apexs were the best in the 80s.

My brother played a set of Dynapower's for years when he was a kid. He won a huge Jr Match play tournament when he was 17 with a set of dynapowers and a Powerbilt persimmon driver. Good memories.

10 months later...

has anyone seen the new 2010 Wilson Staff Tour Blades (not the FG59's) that are exclusive to Edwin Watts? I just got their most recent flyer and they look very nice. Only $499 for the 3-PW set too. But I cant find any info about them online

this is the only thing i could find. its the page from the new Edwin Watts flyer.

http://www.edwinwattsgolfcatalogs.com/lg_display.cfm/page/2/catalog/Spring_2010

varsityhacker

I saw those but thought they were the FG59's which I own. I would like to compare them to the FG59's which are a tiny blade, but so pretty.

4 years later...

I just bought a set of these for my son to experiment with, but they're in such nice shape that I might get him another set to play with instead. [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/NICE-VINTAGE-WILSON-STAFF-FG-17-TOUR-BLADE-IRONS-3-9-SAND-WEDGE-/191190707770?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=fRvO%252BHbVHvT8gkOiP61k4oY34%252F4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc"]http://www.ebay.com/itm/NICE-VINTAGE-WILSON-STAFF-FG-17-TOUR-BLADE-IRONS-3-9-SAND-WEDGE-/191190707770?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=fRvO%252BHbVHvT8gkOiP61k4oY34%252F4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc[/url]

[quote name='jollysammy' timestamp='1401804641' post='9420731'] I just bought a set of these for my son to experiment with, but they're in such nice shape that I might get him another set to play with instead. [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/NICE-VINTAGE-WILSON-STAFF-FG-17-TOUR-BLADE-IRONS-3-9-SAND-WEDGE-/191190707770?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=fRvO%252BHbVHvT8gkOiP61k4oY34%252F4%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc"]http://www.ebay.com/...cvip=true&rt=nc[/url] [/quote] Great buy! I have a set of Fg-17s myself....may your son break course records with that set..

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"Loft for loft, length for length, and shaft for shaft, the ball will go the same distance when hit on the sweet spot regardless how old the iron."

I grew up playing those staff blades! I played them until the Eye 2's came out and then switched. My son gamed them last year and I hit a few with them again. They are super clubs! Mine are the Staff Tour Blade.

Oh man memories are coming back. I used to play a set of Wilson Staff Blades back in the 80's. I don't remember paying how much but it was pretty pricey for the 1980's. Those were the days when Wilson ruled the irons market.

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Wow. I have an all original (except maybe grips) set of 1961 Wilson Staff Dyna Power Fluid Feel and a set of same model from I think 1967 with DG shafts. Awesome clubs, when hit solid. Sweet spot is pretty close to heel and not too large, if I remember correctly. The '61s were my dads, so they are not going anywhere, even if I haven't used them in thirty years... Those Staffs you mention are sweet - I remember a number of good players using them. It seems the good players played them or Hogan back in the day. I remember walking Spyglass at the Crosby in the mid 80's and George Archer, who was leading the tourney that day was still using the mid '60s Dyna Powers.

Jaylasvegas

Great thread, my first set was the 1978-80 tour blades. The most beautiful irons ever made IMO

oldschoolrocker

For some eye candy on older Wilson irons come by the classic forum section and take a gander at some of the old sets.

I'm fairly sure Payne Stewart played Staff Progressive irons,among other Staff models. I had a set that I played for almost 10 years. Really nice. Surprisingly,I didnt think the FG-17s were that hard to hit. They had a low trajectory,and a vibration at impact that I really liked.

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The reason I got them was that my son currently games ZM and ZB irons for tournaments and these looked fairly similar. He's been playing blades from 11 years old to now age 14. He's a pure ballstriker with unorthodox grip, never has a divot, picks it clean.

had a set of the 78-80 tour blades. couldnt hit them to save my life

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In the 1980's as a junior golfer the FG-17's were all I knew and I played my best golf with them. The 76 irons were awesome. I always wanted a set but eventually fell in love with the SX-25 blades from Yamaha (Hal Sutton grind). I think Edwin Watts even had a fluid feel Dynapower re-issue set available in the late 1980's.

Oh my god. The irons arrived and they look beautiful. The grooves look like they were hit maybe 3 times at most and the grips are still looking like new. I asked the seller for the history of these clubs and he responded that he didn't know, he bought them at an estate sale. Seems like the poor guy might've been a collector or had these and saved them somehow like new, died and either his wife or unknowing kids just sold his stuff off cheap. Now I'm not sure if I want my son to game these, he hit them on the range and they are just a little shorter and lower trajectory than his Titleist blades, but not much, and dead straight. With the low bounce, great for tight lies. He was launching high rainbows with the sand wedge off of dried tight lies...

I just got a set of 1976 bullet backs Wilson Staffs as well. They hit even sweeter than the tour blades according to my son. Would anyone know the loft and lie angles for this vintage set?

1 month later...

Kathy Marie

From Maltby's Golf Club Design, Fitting, Alteration & Repair, 4th edition, p844: 2i 21* 38.5" 57* 3i 24 38 58 4i 27 37.5 59 5i 31 37 60 6i 35 36.5 61 7i 39 36.25 62 8i 43 35.75 63 9i 47 35.25 63 P 51 35.25 64 S 55 35.25 64 These stats were published in 1974 and the next set listed was published in 1982. The lofts are all decreased by one degree excepting the sand wedge which stays at 55; lies on 6-9 were reduced by one degree and lengths remained the same excepting the pitching and sand wedges which were shortened by a quarter inch. HTH, Kathy editted for formatting

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Best Muscleback? Wilson Staff Model Blade 2024 Review

Published: 11 January 2024 Last updated: 19 February 2024

The Wilson Staff Model Blade iron back detail

At a glance

TG Rating 5 out of 5
Owner Rating Not yet rated
Feel and impact sensation are sensational.
For an iron of this quality, the cost is very reasonable.
Head shapes and profiles don't come any more traditional.
These are amongst the least forgiving irons on the market.
RRP £0.00

What we say...

The wilson staff model blade has a traditional muscleback design for great ball strikers and golfers who demand ultimate feel and workability..

Wilson has more heritage than most when it comes to making brilliant forged blades and tour cavity irons. The company started out back in 1917, and legends like Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead, and Arnold Palmer have all played versions of the Wilson Staff Model blades since. Wilson irons have been used to win more majors than any other brand. With the current trophy count standing at 62. Impressively at least one major has been bagged in every decade since the company was first founded. Any reveal of a new Wilson Staff Model Blade then is a huge deal to those in the know.

Wilson’s last major victory came at the 2019 US Open. An event played at Pebble Beach Links with Gary Woodland lifting the trophy. Woodland’s win while playing the brand’s previous Staff Model blades has come to mark a serious renaissance for the company. Once again Wilson has become well known for making quality forged irons for serious golfers. Part of this switch at least comes down to the prices of most of the best irons available rising to well over £1K a set. While Wilson models continue to hover around £800, so despite their lofty reputation they represent excellent value for money.

The Wilson Staff Model Blade at address and from the toe

Everything you need to know about the Wilson Staff Model Blade

Designed as a family.

Forged iron families are all the rage right now within the arena of the best players’ iron models. Not wanting to be left behind Wilson has taken great care to design the new blade and Wilson Staff Model CB iron to fit together as one seamless family. The idea gives golfers the option of playing either iron individually or creating their very own personal combo set using both models.

The back detail of the Wilson Staff Model Blade and CB irons

Fluid feel with extreme toe weighting

Fluid feel technology has been part of Wilson’s best-forged irons for many decades. The idea removes inefficient mass between the hosel and heel of the iron and redistributes it to the toe. The new Staff Model muscleback area is extremely biased towards the toe which Wilson insists helps the very best ball strikers hold the face square through impact, which will prevent smothered shots left of the target.

With so much weight located in the toe, the center of gravity is also placed more accurately behind the center of the face, so expect an increase in feel and improved sound too.

Precision and accuracy are absolutely paramount to the best ball strikers and shot-shapers and the best way to manage tolerances when making irons is to precision CNC Mill. The Staff Model blade like the Callaway Apex 24 MB and TaylorMade P7MC has a CNC-milled face and grooves which ensures shot-to-shot consistency.

The muscleback shaping also has a CNC Milled double-step design to free up additional mass. For a more modern look in the play position the face diamonds from the previous model have also been removed.

Muted sound with a softer feel

Feel and sound are paramount to very good players. Even though this version is created from the same 8620 carbon steel as its predecessor Wilson’s research shows thanks to the new shaping impact vibration and sound are deadened by 8 decibels. Essentially delivering golfers a softer more pure feel sensation.

A graphic to show the impact difference in decibels between the Staff Model 2019 and 2024 irons

Details: Wilson Staff Model Blade

RRP: $1199.99 / £1,050

Availability: 4 – PW (Custom Order 2 and 3 iron)

Stock shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Mid 115

Stock grip: Golf Pride Z Grip

7-iron loft: 34°

Category: Muscleback blade

Forgiveness rating: 1/5

Verdict: Wilson Staff Model Blade

I sat through an hour’s presentation with Wilson learning about how they reckon they’ve optimized feel in the new 2024 Staff Model blade. They explained how lots of work has been poured into additional toe weighting to hold the blade open and eliminate the smothered left shot (for right-handers) that seriously good golfers hate. As impressive as their dedication to the cause may be my bet is many golfers will barely be able to tell this model apart from the previous generation. Proof if you need it of how hard it is to update muscleback blades without turning off the intended audience.

Just like its predecessor the Staff Model is a great-looking blade, it comes with a high-polished chrome finish that’s as traditional as iron finishes get. Compared to the PXG 0317 ST the Wilson does have a more intimidating look at address, which is down to the topline thickness and sole widths being so wafer thin, but bear in mind Wilson’s staff players have fed directly into this design.

The Wilson Staff Model 2024 Blade with a Best of 2024 Today's Golfer badge

Obviously, there’s an audience out there who like and favor the look just beware, even if you’re looking to combo blade short irons with Wilson’s brilliant new Staff Model CB (Players’ Iron) mid and long irons, I would not describe the model in any way as being confidence-inspiring.

From a standard 34° 7-iron loft in the blade category the Staff Model produced a fraction more ball speed, more launch and shot height than our test averages, it also tied 2 nd for carry distance. If your game happens to be good enough to consider employing a set of blades this year the Staff Model is one of my three best-performing blades of 2024.

Data comparison: How does the Wilson Staff Model compare to leading competitor muscleback blades?

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Best Irons for Mid Handicappers and Average Golfers 2024

Last Updated on February 2, 2024 by Matt Greene *Read our review guidelines .

What are the best mid handicap irons? As a golfer, you know what looks good to you , and that is 80% of the decision.

Many specially engineered iron sets exist purely to help mid handicappers have more fun. To find the right one for you, please hold these factors in the front of you mind:

Try testing your favorite 2-3 sets of irons by actually hitting them. Narrow down to the best one.
Get fitted for the set of clubs that you like the most. You're a good golfer now, so you'll benefit from fitting.
You have the option to come home and purchase your irons online with the exact same specs the fitter gave you!

In this review of the best irons for mid handicappers , we'll tell you our expert teams experience with the clubs on and off the course, and any other key information that you might not know, to help you make a better decision. *This post contains affiliate links and we will be compensated if you buy after clicking on our links.

Best Irons for Mid Handicap Golfers 2024

Best forged irons for mid handicapper

Srixon ZX5 Mk II

Best value forged mid handicap irons

Takomo 201 irons

Most forgiving mid handicapper irons

Callaway Apex DCB irons

Cleveland Launcher XL Halo Irons - simple to use mid handicap irons

Easiest irons to launch

Cleveland launcher xl irons.

Best irons for 10 handicapper

Ping G430 irons

Best irons for 15 handicapper

TaylorMade Stealth irons

Best irons for maximum distance

Cobra Aerojet irons

Best intermediate golf irons

Mizuno JPX 923 irons

Best overall irons for a mid handicapper

Srixon ZX5 Mk II irons

Easy to launch:

Forgiveness:

The Srixon ZX5 MkII stood out after hitting them and playing them on the course. They are a decent upgrade from the ZX5 with much better looks but the same top of the line materials and feel.

Turf interaction: The sole of the club is shaped with a slight 'V' shape and that is what makes it a winner in my eyes. The interaction with the ground is the best I have found.

When you hit a shot, the leading edge of the ZX5 will first enter the grass and the bottom of the sole (the bottom of the V) will bounce off the turf beneath the ball. You can actually feel that small action as the club glides right through the turf instead of digging.

Looks and feel: At address, my eyes saw minimal offset and I found the top line was in the middle of the blade and super game improvement thickness. When I look at them in the bag, I can't tell if they are game improvement or players cavity back.

The clubs felt soft to me and that is because Srixon use some of the softest materials and forge almost all of their irons. Something to note is that there is a tungsten insert in the toe of the the 3 iron down to 7 iron while in the 8 iron down to approach wedge, the grooves are deeper and narrower to increase spin.

Accuracy and performance: When I mis-hit shots badly with the MK2 irons, I noticed the ball lost only a few yards. If the strikes was just off the sweet spot, toward the toe, I noticed almost not difference in distances. On both good and bad strikes, the ball travelled straighter than I expected especially compared to my blade irons.

One small issue I found was that when I hit one very sweet, the ball went much further than my stock distance, sometimes putting me in a hazard or a bunker 10-20 yards past the target.

Amazing turf interaction with the specially V shaped sole
Consistent distances on mis-hits with soft forged feel
Looks like a players iron but performs like a game improvement iron
Low center of gravity and lowered sweet spot for easier crisp contact
Very sweet hits travel further and overshoot the mark at times

Best value forged irons

Takomo 201 irons are forged cavity back irons specially created for the everyday average amateur in mind. The materials used are buttery soft and this is the first iteration from the new company Takomo. I have been playing Takomo for one year now and they are excellent.

Looks and feel : The Takomo 201 iron is a players cavity back . The feeling I get when hitting the club is softness in the center of the face and when I hit off-center, I felt enough feedback to know I mis-hit the ball. A lot of cavity back clubs can cover up the bad strike and make you feel like it was a very solid hit.

I like that when I miss the center of the face when I hit the Takomo 201s, it doesn't feel like a center-strike. This can help you understand where you are missing - toward the toe, or high in the face or toward the heel.

The offset is small on these irons and they are really a set you can use all the way down to scratch golf.

Performance and accuracy: I hit the 201s with the KBS shafts Takomo fit standard in their irons. I used the stiff and X-stiff KBS Tour shaft. It's unbelievable that you can get a forged players cavity back with a KBS Tour shaft for under $600 per set.

The hard part with cavity back irons is consistent distances off the center strikes. I found the Takomo 201 launched high with a steep drop angle into the green with the stiff shafts, and the distances were very consistent. The ball did not jump off the face and fly much further than my expected distances. That makes them a winner because when you aspire to single figure golf, you need consistent distances on your iron shots.

With the X-stiff shafts, of course, my launch was lower and penetrating, but with enough spin to stop the ball within a yard of my pitch mark.

Conclusion: If budget is your concern, and even if it is not, for the money, you will not find a better iron as a mid handicapper trying to get to low single figures. The consistency of distances and minimal offset make the 201s a must-have.

A mini V shaped sole means turf interaction that prevents digging
Most consistent distances I found on center strikes on players forged cavity backs
The most forgiving players cavity back available
Direct to consumer with a good team behind customer support
The value is crazy - under $600 which includes KBS Tour and Tour Lite shafts with Lamkin grips standard fit
Back order can take a while due to popularity and demand

Most forgiving mid handicap iron

Callaway Apex DCB

Callaway make some of the most forgiving irons available. The Apex DCB is an excellent option for a 10 to 15 handicapper. Ben Hogan Apex irons were always a pure irons and Callaway have integrated the principles of Apex after acquiring Hogan.

Look and feel : The Apex DCB are forged and cavity backed - the DCB stands for Deep Cavity Back - which means they do feel soft and are very forgiving. I noticed that the club heads are very large with a very wide sole and a thick top line.

Accuracy and performance : I noticed a normal amount of offset for a game improvement iron. When I hit the Callaways, I noticed the ball fly very long with a definite bias to move right to left. If you fade the ball, these might be good to straighten out your shots.

The lofts are quite strong in comparison to other models so my flight was low but long. The Flash Cup Face is designed to make the ball go further and I found that it works. I would predict for medium swing speeds, the flight would be perfect but I don't see these irons spinning that much.

I am a mid ball flight golfer and I believe these irons are best for golfers who hit the ball medium to high. If your ball flight is too low, I do not believe these irons will hold the green, unless you roll the ball up to the green.

Conclusion : With stronger lofts, you'll notice a distance increase. While the flight is high in relation to the lofts, be careful if you're a low ball hitter as you may find some shallow landing angles when approaching greens.

Fat sole for easy skimming turf interaction making fat shots go further
Very forgiving and soft club head with a deep cavity back for pleasant off center hits
Crisp sound at contact - more hollow sound toward longer irons
You'll be hitting one club shorter to every green - stronger lofts but high flight
There is no SW in this set
If you are a low ball hitter, the strong lofts will keep your flight low

Cleveland Launcher XL Halo Irons - Srixon ZX5 Irons - best golf iron for mid handicappers

The Launcher XL irons are the upgrade to my prior favorites, the near perfect Cleveland Launcher UH X . I've recommended the UHX to 8 friends, who all game them and I will continue to recommend the Launcher iron range for casual golfers, not looking to become scratch golfers.

Look and feel : The Launcher XL are in fact very large club heads. When i place the club head behind the ball, it's obvious that the main purpose of the Launchers is Game Improvement. The club heads are also much longer than most other irons and it's noticeable at address which gives you a lot of surface area to hit the ball with.

Cleveland include the loft on the bottom of the club to help us stop being attached to the number iron you are hitting, and more understanding of the loft that creates that distance. Cleveland is owned by the parent company which owns Srixon, so the Cleveland Launcher irons also feature a V-shaped sole. These clubs did not dig into the ground when I played them.

Accuracy and performance : The extra surface area on the club face means that on off-center hits, you don't get punished as much as a smaller head. There is a progressive design in the iron, which means the 4 iron to 7 iron have a hollow body and the short irons are cavity backs.

Hollow body clubs are designed to reduce the shock and poor performance of mis-hits. I actually kept the 4 iron in my bag with my usual set because it was so much easier to hit. The cavity back short irons are jus as easy to hit.

Distance was much longer than most irons I tried. I was around 10 yards longer on average compared to other models on the list. It is partially because of lower lofts, but Cleveland are known for making irons that travel higher despite lower lofts and that is what I noticed. My friends who play the Launcher models all notice much softer landings on the greens.

Conclusion : Any time a mid handicapper friend asks me for recommendations on new irons, I have to gauge how much golf they play and their expectations. The Cleveland Launcher series is perfect for a golfer who is between a 10 and 18 handicap who plays around 4 times a month without any ambitions of being a scratch golfer.

These irons are fun to hit, and help you enjoy your weekly game of golf more than most sets on this list.

Very large club heads with variable face thickness for maximum forgiveness
The ball goes straighter with less shape and doesn't lose massive distance on bad strikes
High-launching and glides through the turf because of raised leading edge and V shape sole
Great irons for mid handicap golfers who play once a week and want more fun
Matte finish on the clubs can wear off easily

Best irons for a 10 handicap

PING irons are synonymous with mid handicap golf and the Ping G430 are the upgrade of the G425 which I rated highly. Changes from G425 are minor, mainly in aesthetic, and performance of the clubs is very similar.

Look and feel : Ping have shortened the heel to toe distance since their last model by creating a more classic shaped head with a thinner top line. That was my main gripe with Ping irons before.

Accuracy and performance :The G430 irons have been designed to behave more like fairway woods by making the face of the club variable in thickness. I noticed that the irons suited more of a sweeping swing as opposed to my typical steep swing which digs into the ground.

I noticed that with a more sweeping swing, the ball pops up into the air much better than when i struck hard down onto the ball. A lot of people who are scared of taking divots will definitely benefit from a set of G430 which allow you to sweep and elevate the ball easily, to help you get on or around the green more often.

PING removed some of the unwanted frequencies of sound by dampening the club behind the face with epoxy. A tungsten screw in the toe creates strong perimeter weighting which makes them very forgiving.

Conclusion : These are the type of mid handicap irons that do not dig into the turf and suit a sweeping style of swing. If you do own the G425, then I would not consider an upgrade but if you have a sweeping swing and are playing thin soled irons, I would suggest picking up a set of G430. If you're in the 12 to 20 handicap range, these are great.

Sweeping style of swing suits these irons perfectly
Easy to get airborne and elevated without much force
Thick sole for easy gliding interaction with the turf
You can keep these irons in the bag for a very long time - very reliable and high quality
Not for fast swingers (95+ mph with driver)

Mizuno JPX 923 Forged

As always, Mizuno forged golf irons are buttery soft and while the new JPX 923 look like a forgiving muscle back , they are actually a cavity back. I was not a fan of the prior JPX 919 and I resold them after 5 rounds but the JPX 923 upgrade improved on them. The 923 version feels higher quality on off-center hits and center hits really feel soft compared to the 919.

Look and feel : The look of the Mizuno JPX923 is similar to the prior JPX919 model and with minimal colors, combined with matte finish, they are easily the best looking iron on the list. They have the look of PGA Tour professional clubs with more forgiving and bigger clubs heads in the long irons moving into more compact shorter irons for precision shots.

There is a very small offset to the clubs for added forgiveness.

Accuracy and performance : The sole of the Mizuno has a more U-shaped appearance for less digging in the turf interaction in a similar way to the Srixon ZX5. In my experience with the clubs, there is almost no difference between them and the Srixon ZX5.

Conclusion : You'll be able to shape the ball both ways with these. There are a lot of mid handicappers who were once single figures who still like a fade or draw into a tight pin. It's fun to shape shots if you can.

For high-mid handicappers, I would suggest the Hot Metal version because the sweet spot has been moved lower in the face specifically to help inconsistent striking.

Soft buttery forged iron feel and sound
They moved weight into the edges of the club face for more forgiveness and ball speed
Classic design and look at address appeals to purists
Shot-shapers will love this iron
It's a Mizuno, very little can be wrong
Less forgiving than Stealth, PING and Cobra
Matte finish to the clubs wears off

Best irons for max distance

Cobra irons are definitely mid handicap irons but have a much more mid-sized club heads. The top line when you address the ball is not as chunky as most mid handicap irons. Like with most of the new irons in this category, they've made the club face thinner to promote more ball speed off the flexible face to hit it longer.

Behind the face (Powershell Hot Face first seen in the Radspeed) is the updated Pwr-bridge insert they've created to not only increase distance, and improve the forgiveness, as they always do, but also create a very pleasing sound at impact.

Cobra built the Aerojet irons for 10-20 handicappers specifically and they want these players to be able to hit a 7 iron 155 yards + on the fly with these bad boys.

The head looks really long as well so don't expect a small blade face.

The light weight of the clubs and decreased lofts can help your swing speed and distance enough to prevent you from moving to softer shafts.

The cavity back is 3D printed which some people may find cool and hip, but to be fair, it's aesthetics. I care about the performance Cobra continue to create some of the easiest to hit clubs on the market.

Cobra continues offering the Arccos Caddie GPS system with sensors in the butt of the club, which can be paired with the Cobra Connect feature.

3D printed cavity back filling
Mid sized club head more palatable than most mid handicap irons
PWR Bridge in the back of the club to increase launch and speed as well as forgiveness
One of the highest flying irons
Very strong lofts 7 iron 27.5° and PW 42.5°
Extreme length on shots is because of the stronger loft

Best irons for a 15 handicap

TaylorMade STEALTH irons

TaylorMade have gone the extra mile with the STEALTH irons. They’ve made a thinner and hotter face than their predecessor the SIM z Max for more distance and speed. The biggest difference however is the coloring and club head aesthetics.

I've included the Stealth irons on this list because they are older, you can find them used or new, at a very decent price.

I like TaylorMade irons. I never play them in the player's irons because I prefer Srixon. But I have tried their irons every year since RSi clubs and would rank them up there with Srixon ZX5 range for forgiveness and ease of use. They are SO easy to hit and straighten up your ball flight.

The sweet spot is so wide; it extends over almost the entire groove area so when you mishit the ball it still goes a long way and straight as an arrow. The offset on these irons is a lot more moderate than a lot of mid handicap irons and you don't feel like it's going to hit the ball way left.

TaylorMade's STEALTH set has been specially designed to increase the height of your shots. The short irons get up quickly and mid irons are so forgiving, you'll think they're wedges. With that increase in height, the ball comes down soft on the mid irons to stay on the green and give you more birdie and par putts.

Balls launch high when you hit them and the wide soles help to get under the ball especially in deep rough to get your golf ball moving toward the green and out of the weeds. The heavy perimeter weighting means you can swing it and trust the club to do the work for you. There's no stress wondering what's going to happen next.

TaylorMade has designed the STEALTH iron set with forgiveness in mind. They're extremely accurate golf irons and with the offset hosel, cavity back design, they tick all our boxes. The STEALTH are one of the best mid handicap irons on the market.

One top tip is to get yourself some cavity back wedges if possible if you're going to play these types of irons. it's difficult to go from a cavity back iron to a blade style wedge.

Massive sweet spot to hit it pure every time
Easy to hit the ball high in the air
Mishits go an unusually long way
Low stress clubs you can trust on every shot
Face is bouncy for chip and runs
Lofts are very strong

Performance data of mid handicap irons

We tested the irons in the review using a mid handicap golfer with a moderate swing speed (98 mph with the driver). We used a Trackman bay with a 7 iron from each set of irons. You will notice the lofts range from 26.5° to 32° which will make a drastic difference to carry distances.

How to select alternative mid handicap irons

My method for selecting irons for mid handicappers.

My foolproof method to select golf clubs goes like this:

Pick the irons that look best to you. How do you like the sole, the top line and the offset? You must love how the irons look immediately. It's very difficult to 'learn to love your irons and when you hit them badly, you'll start to hate them. Pick the irons you LOVE the look of.
Then how do they when you place the irons look behind the ball ? 80% of your decision comes from the first two steps and that is just how powerful the looks are.
The next 10% of the decision comes down how does the club feel in your hands? Waggle the club, feel the weight and take a swing with no ball. Does it make you feel great?
Hitting the ball with the irons completes the process. Why only 10%? If you don't like the look of the clubs, the feel of the clubs and the weight of the clubs, it doesn't matter how well you hit them. You'll give up on them in the future. If you love the look, feel and weight, your fitter can make the irons work with your swing to get a good strike.

Hit the golf clubs, preferably outdoors but indoors works too.

Is the trajectory of the shots low, medium or high? Pick the flight that works for you.
Does the club make your bad shot worse? If you fade, does the iron make you fade MORE?
Does the club help to straighten your ball flight?
Do you need more height, spin or distance? It can be difficult to get all 3 in one set but with a fitting, you can get at least 2 out of your 3 priorities.
Hit the irons and gauge how many shots you hit from the center of the face. Do you feel a sweet strike more often than any other set?
If you mis-hit the ball, did you notice big performance changes or minor? Pick what you need from your set.

Other considerations for your iron set

Every large brand name club companies make golf irons for mid handicappers and they price their irons between $750 and $1500.

Boutique brands like Takomo provide high quality clubs at less than $650 per set. Pick the budget you need and understand that boutique brands create clubs in the same factories as the big name manufacturers, but do not spend many on sponsorships and wasteful adverts.

The big name manufacturers price their clubs so high because they sponsor pros and produce tens of thousands of sets at one time, so they need to make sure even if many go unsold, they make a profit.

Type of club head design and material

Forged vs Cast irons

1. Forged - the factory stamps the club head out of a single piece of soft steel.

2. Cast - the factory pours liquid metal alloy into a mold and the alloy sets hard.

Muscle back vs cavity back

1. Muscle back blade - Traditional iron heads with most of the steel mass behind the sweet spot, without any cavity back. You may struggle to hit muscle back or blade irons initially but with a lot of practice, you can find the sweet spot. You will receive a lot more feedback on your shots with a blade iron because when you hit it bad, you can feel it.

2. Cavity back - cavity backs are blades without the mass behind the sweet spot. The manufacturers grind out a cavity in the back of the club, to redistribute the excess steel to the perimeter of the iron. The cavity backs are much easier to hit than blades and a recreational mid handicap will enjoy the forgiveness that they offer.

I recommend mid handicap golfers play with cavity back irons, preferably forged because a fitter can bend forged irons to fit your lie angle without breaking the club. The cast iron can be bent only one time. The second attempt cracks the club.

How to pick the shafts for your iron set

Shaft flex dominates as the key factor to consider when you purchase a new set of irons. Which flex you use can change your ball flight drastically.

The actual flex of each shaft will vary between shaft manufacturers because no standard flex ranking scale exists. I consulted Tour fitter and expert club builder, Eric Chong of Impact Golf Malaysia about iron shafts to get his insights.

In his 20 years of fitting clubs Eric finds that:

Slow swing speeds should use softer flex shafts
High swing speeds should use a firmer flex shaft

Which flex shaft is right for you?

These flexes are ranked from stiffest (firmest) to softest (most flexible)

Extra Stiff (X): When you swing your driver faster than 105 mph
Stiff (S): When your driver swing speed reaches between 90 and 100 mph
Regular (R): The average golfer will use a regular shaft and is the most popular
Senior (SR): When your swing speed with the driver dips below 80 mph
Ladies Flex (L): Ladies generally swing slower than men so there is a specific shaft for them

Eric points out that the shaft you select needs to match your tempo and transition more than your swing speed. He recommends to always get a fitting with a qualified club fitter to ensure you play the perfect equipment for YOU.

You can even change your trajectory, distance and even your ball flight shape with the correct shaft.

How to select the shaft material steel or graphite

Steel or graphite shafts dominate the market. You will see mostly steel shafts in the bags of golfers at the local course.

Graphite shafts are less popular but there is no recommendation from me or Eric on this because it would be irresponsible to recommend without seeing your swing.

Graphite can be a little more expensive but because they are often lighter, they can increase your club head speed.

The best option is to try some clubs with graphite and steel shafts in them. More than likely, you will prefer a steel shaft.

Best irons for a 20 handicap

A 20 handicap should play forgiving irons like deep cavity back irons with lightweight shafts like the XXIO 12 irons.

The best irons for a 10 handicap are cavity back irons like the Ping G430 irons because a 10 handicaps average score is around 87 so his ball striking needs improvement. A 10 handicap would benefit from the Ping G430 because they provide ample forgiveness which will leave him on the green or around the green with ease.

The best irons for a 15-handicap are the TaylorMade Stealth irons because they launch high, travel far and are the easiest to hit to break 90. A 15 handicapper averages a score over 90 and he needs most help to hit fewer terrible shots. Stealth irons can help him avoid catastrophic holes on the golf course because they are so forgiving.

When should I switch to blades?

When a golfer can hit the center of the blade club face at least 7 out of 10 times, they can change their irons to blade irons. If you can hit the center of the club face on a blade iron 7 out of 10 times, don't forget about players cavity back irons. Players cavity back irons are slightly more forgiving than blades and perform identically out the sweet spot.

What are best irons for average or intermediate golfers?

In my expert opinion, the best irons for the average or intermediate golfer are the Takomo 201 irons because they are forged, high quality heads with top of the line KBS Tour shafts at a price below $700.

The Srixon ZX5 Mk II iron is my number one pick for mid handicappers because of the high quality shafts and steel used in the heads. The Takomo 201 is a close second because both of these iron sets are made of forged steel, with extremely high quality KBS and Nippon shafts.

The materials used by both companies are top of the line.

Thanks for reading my review and comparison of the best irons for mid handicappers and average golfers in 2024.

Last Updated on February 2, 2024 by Matt Greene

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