Do Wilson make the best value irons in golf?
At Golfalot we have been a fan of their irons for quite a while now, and the brand have made great strides in improving their looks whilst still retaining the same great performance levels.
Last year they brought back the Dynapower range which is more than 50 years old, and followed it up this year with the Forged model. With a price tag of just £900 for a full set, these could be a bargain - in modern day terms anyway!
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You can watch my full video review of the Wilson Dynapower Forged irons here, where I put them head to head against the Mizuno Pro 245 irons. Can I get the same level of performance from the Wilson irons, even though they are around £600 cheaper?!
The Tech
The Dynapower Forged irons are made from an 8620 carbon steel, one of the softest materials on the market which helps to produce a great responsive feel.
They feature a variable face thickness design, which has been generated with the use of AI technology, to produce better ball speeds right across the face. Wilson says that as a result, they are one of the most forgiving players distance irons that they have produced.
Wilson have used Power Holes in the sole of their irons for quite a while now, and the latest generation features a new construction in the 4-7 irons, for optimised face flexion on every shot.
The irons feature a low centre of gravity, with more weight pushed towards the toe of the head, making them forgiving and high launching for golfers who want distance without sacrificing forgiveness or stopping power.
Compared to the standard Dynapower irons, the Dynapower Forged feature a thinner topline with reduced offset, for a look at address which is suited to better golfers.
Wilson Dynapower Forged Irons Review
The Dynapower Forged are definitely a bit smaller in their footprint compared to the Dynapower, but I'd still put them towards the chunkier end of the 'players distance' category. I tested these on the same day as the Mizuno Pro 245 irons and found that the Mizuno irons were a lot more sleek, with a more subtle design.
This adds a bit of confidence when you look down at the irons at address, with a friendly topline and a little bit of offset. The black and red detailing looks relatively smart on the back cavity, although I do much prefer the new branding that Wilson have introduced in their Staff Model range over the past year or so.
Out on the course, I really enjoyed the forgiveness levels that the Dynapower Forged irons were giving me.
It's not the most soft, crisp feeling when you strike the ball, and if anything they feel more like a game improvement iron than a sleek players iron, but I felt like you're definitely going to get a little bit of extra help if you don't quite strike it right.
I headed indoors and tested these irons on the Trackman at Hukd Golf, and saw some pretty impressive results.
The lofts of these irons are relatively strong, with a 7 iron coming in at 30.5 degrees and a 5 iron at 24.5, so I was seeing some pretty decent carry distances which were towards the top end of my usual numbers.
I was very happy with a carry distance of 150 yards with the 7 iron, and whilst the spin rates were pretty low at less than 4300rpm with the 7 iron and around 3800rpm with the 5 iron, I did still see the ball stopping up when I tested them on the course which was encouraging.
Wilson Dynapower Forged Irons Verdict
The players distance category has become one of the most popular when it comes to irons over the last few years, and the Dynapower Forged is another great option to add to the mix at a very reasonable price point.
I tested the irons on the same day as Mizuno's Pro 245 irons, and whilst they didn't have the same soft, precise feel or sleek looks as the Mizuno, the forgiveness and easy distance they offered was still very impressive for a lot less money.
I'd say that the Dynapower Forged irons sit more towards the 'distance' end of the players distance category, so if you're looking for a model that can offer you distance and forgiveness in a friendly shape, they could be the ones for you.
Wilson Dynapower Forged Irons Pros and Cons
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