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- TG Rating4 out of 5
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- RRP£269.00
Wilson Staff drivers are played by professionals and amateurs alike. They perfectly blend adjustability, speed, and forgiveness for striking performance. Wilson also utilizes innovative design ideas never before seen in the industry. The Wilson Staff Triton driver was the winner of the inaugural Driver vs Driver competition on the Golf Channel. Attractive, streamlined, and high-performing, Wilson drivers are a great addition to any set of clubs. And since we purchase our inventory directly from the factory and pro-shop overstock, we’re able to offer unbeatable discount prices on all your favorite Wilson clubs. Take one of these highly-rated, top-quality drivers out on the course.
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What we say...
Wilson Staff's latest superlight D7 wood range features RE-AKT technology for faster club head speeds
Wilson Staff's latest range includes a driver, fairway wood and hybrid, which all feature a new lightweight crown construction and RE-AKT technology.
Wilson Golf's new super lightweight distance driver is aimed at the player looking for extra yards and forgiveness from the tee, featuring RE-AKT technology
The Wilson Staff D7 driver features RE-AKT Technology, a combination of Superlight Design and Reactive Face Technology, delivering faster club head speed and increased ball speeds for longer distances. It also features Dynamic Launch Control to optimize launch conditions for different player types.
The forgiving D7 driver features a radical lightweight crown design, removing excess weight from the club head and improving sound with a pioneering [K]omposite Crown Design. The D7 crown features a layer of Dupont Kevlar® for vibration (sound) dampening, which is sandwiched in-between two layers of carbon, weave on top and unidirectional underneath.
“The process of creating the D7 driver started with designing the head shape and then stripping out all available weight, almost 25 grams. This weight was strategically returned to the head with the goal of improving the sound of the driver and optimizing ball flight with Dynamic Launch Control,” said Jon Pergande, Global Innovation Manager at Wilson Golf.
Dynamic Launch Control is offered in three loft options to aid different swing speeds: The 9.0o degree for players with a fast swing speed with weighting forward in the head for lower launch and spin; the 10.5o for those with a moderate-to-fast swing speed with weighting in the middle of the head for a higher launch and spin, and the 13.0o is perfect for a slow-to-moderate swing speed with weighting further back and towards the heel for the highest launch and a draw bias.
We say:
If there was ever a case of numbers and data not telling the whole story, the D7 is it. On paper, for a driver costing less than £270, performance is amazing – so good, in fact, it was among all three testers’ fastest and longest. So you need to look closely at the D7’s specs for the whole story to stack up.
D7 specifically targets lightweight performance, so the head and shaft weigh in at 249g where a typical Ping would be 268g. Such a difference in weight obviously impacts speed.
Our pro was the D7’s biggest fan; it helped him dial down spin and he was genuinely surprised at how good it was. He said his repeatable swing could keep control of the D7 on the course.
TG Verdict:
We’ve said this with all four generations of Wilson D drivers – light is great, as long as you can confidently “time” shots and get the club back on the ball without big inconsistencies between swings.
How do you know if it will suit you? Give the D7 a try for yourself – you’ll know within just a few swings if it’s the future for your own game or not. You may be surprised, too.
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Wilson D7 Fairway woods and Hybrid
Wilson Staff D7 fairway woods and hybrid club are a dramatic change to previous distance versions, starting with a head shape inspired by input from Wilson Tour players.
The new Lightweight Crown Construction features thin-cast pockets, saving five grams of weight, which promotes the SuperLight Design.
A Carpenter Custom 455 Stainless Steel face insert provides a thin, hot face, increasing both feel and distance.
“We’ve modified the structure where we need it and removed weight where we didn’t want it and it’s made a significant gain in performance,” said Jon. “As with the driver, the D7 fairways and hybrid can be swung faster with the same effort, resulting in more distance,” he added.
“The design of the D7 fairways and hybrids are based on comprehensive research and analysis of the golf market. Golfers of all abilities will benefit from RE-AKT Technology, along with the confidence-inspiring looks at address,” said Doug Wright, Global Commercial Director at Wilson Golf.
The D7 fairway wood
RRP: £149 (€169).
Loft Options – 15˚ (3-wood); 18˚ (5-wood); and 21˚ (7-wood)
Shaft: UST-Mamiya Helium Series shaft and
Grip: Wilson Staff MicroLite Lamkin grip as used on the driver. Left hand models are available in 15° and 18° loft options.
Available from mid-January
D7 hybrid
RRP: £129
Loft Options: (19˚, 22˚, 25˚ and 28˚)
Shaft: UST-Mamiya Recoil shaft in A-, R- and S- flexes at 65 grams.
Grip: Wilson Staff classic Lamkin Crossline pattern grip.
Left handed versions are available in 19°, 22˚ and 25° loft options.
On-sale from mid-January
For more information on the Wilson Staff D7 range, plus balls, clubs and accessories, visit www.wilson.com.
Product Information
- RRP: £269
- Loft: 9, 10.5 and 13 degrees. (The 10.5o loft offering is available in left hand.)
- Shaft: New UST-Mamiya Helium Series shaft that's played on Tour. Lightweight with extreme stability, the shafts options are available in A-flex (45 grams), R-flex (46 grams) and S-flex (57 grams).
- Grip: New Wilson Staff MicroLite Lamkin grip maintains a traditional feel in a super lightweight construction.
- Available from mid-January.
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With a classic shape and modern look, the Wilson Staff D300 driver is super lightweight and delivers consistent performance with generous forgiveness.
Introduction
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The Wilson Staff D300 driver arrived on the market this year with much less fanfare than Wilson’s Triton DVD driver. It’s hard to get equal billing when your sibling had its own reality show. But like Matt S. noted in his review of the Triton DVD, the real news is the D300 is being played on the PGA Tour by Troy Merritt. Wilson Staff designs the “D” series of clubs for players whose number one goal is distance, and it’s in the category most outlets call super game improvement (SGI). If it’s good enough for tour players, is it still ok for us amateurs with slower swing speeds? Read on. And don’t miss the bonus findings towards the end.
Looks
When you pull off a driver’s head cover, the first thing you look at is the sole. The D300 is fairly simple on the bottom, with a mix of matte and polished finishes, classic Wilson Staff colors, and one weight port. The wide outlined bands add some character and coordinate with the look of the D300 irons. Flip the club over and your eyes instantly notice the little tear drop shaped nubs called micro vortex generators. With their small size against the matte black crown, I found them to blend right in at address. The simple white alignment aid takes your eyes straight to the business at hand – your tee’d up ball.
Sound & Feel
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Gripping the Wilson Staff D300 driver, you can’t help but notice how light it is overall. Wilson Staff claims it’s the “lightest adjustable driver on the market”, and it’s definitely the lightest I’ve held. A quick waggle reveals the head is light, but the shaft isn’t as soft as I was expecting. Moving on to a practice swing, the head and shaft flow seamlessly together. Increasing swing speed, the club feels as one – neither shaft or head taking precedent.
Teeing up the first ball is always exciting, and the ‘doink’ the first hit produced was reminiscent of the crack of an aluminum bat at the local ball park. Distinctive, fairly loud, but not head turning. The sound varies only slightly across the face. There’s feedback to your hands on bigger mishits, but catch it anywhere close on the generous face and contact will feel solid and stable.
Performance
Like the D300 irons, it only took a couple of hits with the D300 driver to execute full, confident swings. High and straight without much thought or effort, the ball just seemed to bound off the face with ease. My misses were both slightly left and right, but nothing extreme. More importantly, the misses weren’t imposing big distance losses. Looking over the data from Trackman at Club Champion, I was amazed at the consistency in all the categories. With solid numbers in just my second hitting sessions, there’s no doubt I can bump up my swing speed and improve my results as I gain familiarity with the driver. All this with the stock regular shaft on original factory settings – impressive.
The D300 driver does have six hosel adjustments and one weight port, though no additional weights are provided. In what Wilson Staff calls Fast Fit Technology, you can adjust the loft and lie without removing the head. Wilson Staff also keeps the shaft choices simple, there’s only one option – Matrix Speed Rulz A. This would normally be of concern, but the designers seem to have made a perfect marriage between a shaft and a head. Just choose regular, senior, or stiff.
Bonus coverage: After I was done getting data, I asked Evan at Club Champion if he’d like to hit the D300 driver. He hit a handful and couldn’t believe what he was seeing in the numbers. He picked up 5 mph of club speed over his gamer and was repeatedly hitting it 300+ yards down the middle. At 110 mph club head speed, his spin numbers and launch angles were still in the optimal ranges. It seemed to defy logic that an aspiring pro and a slow swinging guy could both be getting good results with the same club. Evan grabbed fellow fitter Jesse who teed up a few balls of his own. He too put up good numbers, even with a more aggressive swing. We never could make sense of it but agreed the light head and shaft profile combined for one remarkably good club.
Conclusion
I give Wilson Staff high marks for maintaining focus on a lightweight, forgiving driver with the D300. It is indeed Superlight. I don’t have any empirical data that the micro vortex generators reduce drag for increased speed, but they sure give the driver a modern look. With its high quality shaft and Golf Pride grip, at $350, the Wilson Staff D300 is a great value in today’s driver market. The consistency and simplicity make this driver a must-try for golfers of all abilities.
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