Got a set of these custom fitted after a 15 year absence from golf. They are great, i love them, they are really helping me with distance and forgiveness. They were the obvious choice from my fitting. The numbers didn't lie and they look great. Good review I thought.
All of my content is done to the best I possibly can, including everything I think is important for golfers to know.... Although sometimes for some may be too in depth 😊
Thank you very much for taking the time to slow the speed of the swing down. I have been looking into the game improvement irons as a gift for a senior player, which all the advertisements talk about these types of clubs being ideal for, especially with the slower swing speeds. I have probably gone through 20 or more videos and online articles for a variety of clubs in this sector, trying to get any sort of feedback, reviews, or data for ~80MPH speed, and came across this which is the first that seems to actually show that sort of data. Right around 7:46 you talk about wanting to test with your normal speed but that's not the point, which I agree with, yet everything I see in this sector for the most part is more above average players doing the testing with those normal speeds, and then trying to scale down the results. Long story short, thank you for taking the time to slow down the swings.
Thanks Matt, appreciate your kind comment. I regularly try to do the reviews for specific equipment at the swing speed they are designed for. More releases coming soon so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on them 👍🏻👍🏻
Not completely as that would come in a 2 or 3 option also. However the 4 Dynapower would be straighter and less prone to curvature so may well suit golfers better 👍🏻
Thank you for slowing down your swing speed. I get a better understanding of performance compared to the other pros on UA-cam hitting 7-irons up to and over 200 yards. Hitting terrible is good as that is how a majority of high handicap golfers hit. Good to see the forgiveness. I still use the Titleist 718 AP3. Probably time for new clubs. Assessing these and the T-350, ZX 4 MK2, 923 Hot Metal, and PXG Gen 6 0311 XF. I use Hybrid for 6-5. Thank you.
You make incredibly sensible points as in your comment around minute 14 about strong lofts enabling one to maintain normal gaps, not just chase max distance. I am looking at these irons and also the D-9s, for my 50 year old son who wants to pick golf up again. Along with other options like the Takomo 101s. Thinking regular flex would be best, but hope he can find a pro at a range near where he lives to if not do an actual detailed fitting, at least measure his swing speed to be sure. And watching this video as well as a few others who address the issue of age and swing speed, I definitely realize that I would no doubt benefit from these irons. I am 82, have played for over 60 years, as mentioned previously. For decades I have played solid forged blades with traditional lofts, and still do. 34 degree 7 iron. I just like the look and feel. But as I have been making almost daily use of the practice bays with Foresight GC Hawk launch monitors at the PGA Superstore near me and can see hard data about my swing with every club (except for club speed which these monitors don't register) and the distances I hit with each, it seems increasingly clear I should switch to clubs like these or one level up with say a 30.5 degree 7 iron. I think of my 7 iron as a 130+ yard carry club. 10 years ago it was 140, and 25 years ago 150. Now I get a carry that ranges from as low as 124 with a ball speed of 91.5 on not so good hits, to 133 carry total 143 with 95.6 ball speed, 24.3 launch, 4539 backspin, height 77 feet, descent 44.3. And once in a while I have carried up to 140 with an absolutely perfect swing. I think of my gaps for average carries as being 10 yards: 110 with 9 iron, 120 with 8, 130 with 7, 140 with 6, 150 with 5 and 160 with 4 iron. However, this year I have begun to replace the 5 iron with a 24 degree 9 wood that will carry 150-155, and my 4 iron with a 21 degree 7 wood that I use to carry 165-170. However, having said all this, I also can find that the gaps between my 7, 6 and 5 irons have often been closer to 8 yards than 10, which is the issue you address here. I suppose I could rework my entire bag by replacing my forged blades with a set of irons like these and might have a better setup for the next few years. But I am on a pension with limited budget, so even at these very reasonable prices, there are budget constraints. And I have recently found that another solution is to move up from the 6400 tees to the 5950 tees where par 4s run from 339 to 378 except for one of 410 yards. This allows me, given my average 215-235 yard drive, to use my irons instead of fairway woods on second shots. I can always go back if I want to work on 7w and 5W approaches, but it's refreshing to play combinations of clubs closer to what a scratch or low single digit player would use.
Quick question. Basically I have a set of Wilson Launch Pad 2 Irons where the paint has come off a couple of months after purchase. They are ok as a club but my swing is in need of tinkering as I hit the ball flat and therefore don't get the benefit of them as I hoped. Due to the paint scuffing away Wilson agreed with my golf shop to do one of two things. Either I can swap them for a set of Wilson dynapower irons straight away or wait until February 2025 and straight swap for the new Launch Pad irons coming out then. Had a lesson today with just the 7 iron of the dynapower and hit it quite well. Having another lesson tomorrow. Major difference I noticed bar the obvious club head size is that the dynapower has a heavier feel, both have graphite shafts bar that it's difficult to tell just hitting a few shots off a driving range mat. Looking online it seems to suggest the Launch Pad offers more forgiveness which may be better for a 20 handicapper like myself but my coach doesn't really offer too much advice as he probably just wants to get the swap out of the way. So basically a 20 handicapper with a tendency to pull the ball left (I'm working on that) with a swing that produces a low trajectory, if you were me would you take the Dynapower now or wait till February for the new release of the next Launch Pad? Thanks.
What fantastic irons for the target market. As people always say Wilson do make brilliant irons but getting a fit can be an issue. Look forward to the CB and MB irons. What would be interesting is to know what percentage of your golf club purchase is for the marketing that includes sponsored players.
FYI: Dick’s Sporting Goods provides fittings for these irons. Some of the fitters are surprisingly knowledgeable and competent. Others are not so good. At least worth considering…
Interesting, I have a slow swing speed and got fitted for Hot Metal HL irons which I love, based on wanting higher spin and descent angle. I think however I'm losing out on distance quite a bit from this review!
Maybe not on price though 🙂 but yep if the budget allows then always go with the best option. I do feel that Wilson offer and increasingly helpful iron range with a lower budget golfer in mind 👍
Hi Jay hope your well , im a senior with a club speed of 75mph with a 7 iron just wondering with a senior shaft would the 7 iron in the dynapower launch higher and have a better decent angle to your shots at that speed with a steel shaft thanks
Hi Joe, how you swing individually compared to me will have the biggest factor in how the clubs will perform than the change of shaft. For example if you are someone that delivers more dynamic loft than me then your launch angle will be higher etc etc, the change to a graphite shaft will or may assist in additional height compared to mine, but if you are someone that delivers less dynamic loft than me, the change to a graphite shaft is kind of irrelevant as its the swing that's the dominating factor. If that makes sense? 👍🏻 👍🏻
Hi, to answer that question I'd need much more information... Strike tendencies, club head speed, club delivery in general and patterns. Ball patterns (peak height, descent angles etc), as club choice should be made of requirements, e.g forgiveness requirements along with head speed etc etc.... Anyone that answers that question without asking many more is either trying to sell you something or is massively generalising I'm a world on very individual golfers 👍🏻 👍🏻
@@AskGolfNut I really don't know the answer to those questions. I used to play when I was in my 20s and 30s. Now looking to get back into playing but I'm nearly 60. I guess I'm just looking for forgiveness and value as a whole set of golf gear is certainly adding up!
@FatTony444 it certainly does and it doesn't take long to mount up quickly. I would say absolutely yes to forgiveness but due to the string lofts really they are only for a slow to medium swing speed player 👍🏻
We all want to improve, and we all have different wants for the equipment we play. Objectively the chances are that on miss hits I would be better not playing my shiny blades but on balance, the enjoyment I get from looking and using them is the justification for not potentially performing at my very best. We all like this game for different reasons, I guess thats why manufacturers make so many different types of product 🙂👍
I wouldn’t touch Wilson golf clubs with a barge pole. Ordered a custom set of Wilson Dynapower irons via American Golf. On collection, I immediately went to the driving range next door to AG to try them out. A few shots in, I was using the 5 iron and, on the backswing, the head flew off and hit the wall behind me. Luckily no one was walking along the gangway at the time else there could have been a fatality. That evening, I was inspecting the rest of the new clubs and discovered that the head on the pitching wedge was also loose and could easily be pulled off! To their credit, AG have been brilliant and immediately offered me an alternative brand of more expensive irons at no additional cost to me. Wilson, however, have been a different story - hard to contact, slow to respond, and not particularly interested in my complaint, the hassle I’ve been put through and my experiences as a customer. The clubs Wilson delivered to me were unfit for purpose and potentially lethal and I will not buy Wilson again
I've bought several Wilson sets and have resold them to others. Never had or heard of an issue. I wouldn't just Wilson on the bad set you got. Were these kept in a hot area for a matter of time? Ever heard of people keeping their clubs in a trunk in a hot day? To me, this sounds like Taylormade and their cracked heads. Those issues are bound to hit someone you know. However, the manufacturer should be easy to talk to and get the issue resolved if you bought from an official retailer and have your receipt.
Apologies, this was a review just prior to me testing them at 70, 80 and 90 oh to see how the club performs at different club head speeds. My reviewing has evolved over the years and has taken on board feedback such as yourselves so now includes multiple swing speed testing 👍
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Got a set of these custom fitted after a 15 year absence from golf. They are great, i love them, they are really helping me with distance and forgiveness. They were the obvious choice from my fitting. The numbers didn't lie and they look great. Good review I thought.
That is the best iron review I have ever seen. Well done, sir.
All of my content is done to the best I possibly can, including everything I think is important for golfers to know.... Although sometimes for some may be too in depth 😊
Thank you very much for taking the time to slow the speed of the swing down. I have been looking into the game improvement irons as a gift for a senior player, which all the advertisements talk about these types of clubs being ideal for, especially with the slower swing speeds. I have probably gone through 20 or more videos and online articles for a variety of clubs in this sector, trying to get any sort of feedback, reviews, or data for ~80MPH speed, and came across this which is the first that seems to actually show that sort of data. Right around 7:46 you talk about wanting to test with your normal speed but that's not the point, which I agree with, yet everything I see in this sector for the most part is more above average players doing the testing with those normal speeds, and then trying to scale down the results.
Long story short, thank you for taking the time to slow down the swings.
Thanks Matt, appreciate your kind comment. I regularly try to do the reviews for specific equipment at the swing speed they are designed for. More releases coming soon so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on them 👍🏻👍🏻
Wilson is probably the most underrated brand out there, despite their pedigree. I think they still have the most major wins in history.
Wait until you see the CB review coming soon 👍🏻😉
Got fitted for a set of dynapowers. Absolutely great irons
Hey Jay, love your reviews. Definitely the best on YT.
What do you think about the dynapower 4 iron taking the place of a utility iron in the bag?
Not completely as that would come in a 2 or 3 option also. However the 4 Dynapower would be straighter and less prone to curvature so may well suit golfers better 👍🏻
Thank you for slowing down your swing speed. I get a better understanding of performance compared to the other pros on UA-cam hitting 7-irons up to and over 200 yards. Hitting terrible is good as that is how a majority of high handicap golfers hit. Good to see the forgiveness. I still use the Titleist 718 AP3. Probably time for new clubs. Assessing these and the T-350, ZX 4 MK2, 923 Hot Metal, and PXG Gen 6 0311 XF. I use Hybrid for 6-5. Thank you.
You make incredibly sensible points as in your comment around minute 14 about strong lofts enabling one to maintain normal gaps, not just chase max distance. I am looking at these irons and also the D-9s, for my 50 year old son who wants to pick golf up again. Along with other options like the Takomo 101s. Thinking regular flex would be best, but hope he can find a pro at a range near where he lives to if not do an actual detailed fitting, at least measure his swing speed to be sure. And watching this video as well as a few others who address the issue of age and swing speed, I definitely realize that I would no doubt benefit from these irons. I am 82, have played for over 60 years, as mentioned previously. For decades I have played solid forged blades with traditional lofts, and still do. 34 degree 7 iron. I just like the look and feel. But as I have been making almost daily use of the practice bays with Foresight GC Hawk launch monitors at the PGA Superstore near me and can see hard data about my swing with every club (except for club speed which these monitors don't register) and the distances I hit with each, it seems increasingly clear I should switch to clubs like these or one level up with say a 30.5 degree 7 iron. I think of my 7 iron as a 130+ yard carry club. 10 years ago it was 140, and 25 years ago 150. Now I get a carry that ranges from as low as 124 with a ball speed of 91.5 on not so good hits, to 133 carry total 143 with 95.6 ball speed, 24.3 launch, 4539 backspin, height 77 feet, descent 44.3. And once in a while I have carried up to 140 with an absolutely perfect swing. I think of my gaps for average carries as being 10 yards: 110 with 9 iron, 120 with 8, 130 with 7, 140 with 6, 150 with 5 and 160 with 4 iron. However, this year I have begun to replace the 5 iron with a 24 degree 9 wood that will carry 150-155, and my 4 iron with a 21 degree 7 wood that I use to carry 165-170. However, having said all this, I also can find that the gaps between my 7, 6 and 5 irons have often been closer to 8 yards than 10, which is the issue you address here. I suppose I could rework my entire bag by replacing my forged blades with a set of irons like these and might have a better setup for the next few years. But I am on a pension with limited budget, so even at these very reasonable prices, there are budget constraints. And I have recently found that another solution is to move up from the 6400 tees to the 5950 tees where par 4s run from 339 to 378 except for one of 410 yards. This allows me, given my average 215-235 yard drive, to use my irons instead of fairway woods on second shots. I can always go back if I want to work on 7w and 5W approaches, but it's refreshing to play combinations of clubs closer to what a scratch or low single digit player would use.
Quick question. Basically I have a set of Wilson Launch Pad 2 Irons where the paint has come off a couple of months after purchase. They are ok as a club but my swing is in need of tinkering as I hit the ball flat and therefore don't get the benefit of them as I hoped. Due to the paint scuffing away Wilson agreed with my golf shop to do one of two things. Either I can swap them for a set of Wilson dynapower irons straight away or wait until February 2025 and straight swap for the new Launch Pad irons coming out then. Had a lesson today with just the 7 iron of the dynapower and hit it quite well. Having another lesson tomorrow. Major difference I noticed bar the obvious club head size is that the dynapower has a heavier feel, both have graphite shafts bar that it's difficult to tell just hitting a few shots off a driving range mat. Looking online it seems to suggest the Launch Pad offers more forgiveness which may be better for a 20 handicapper like myself but my coach doesn't really offer too much advice as he probably just wants to get the swap out of the way. So basically a 20 handicapper with a tendency to pull the ball left (I'm working on that) with a swing that produces a low trajectory, if you were me would you take the Dynapower now or wait till February for the new release of the next Launch Pad? Thanks.
Interesting listening to you discussing swing speed. Good job.
You should join for the Live Streams..... Loads more discussions about interesting topics 😊😉👍🏻
What fantastic irons for the target market. As people always say Wilson do make brilliant irons but getting a fit can be an issue. Look forward to the CB and MB irons. What would be interesting is to know what percentage of your golf club purchase is for the marketing that includes sponsored players.
That would be very interesting although somehow think that information would never be released 😊
FYI: Dick’s Sporting Goods provides fittings for these irons. Some of the fitters are surprisingly knowledgeable and competent. Others are not so good. At least worth considering…
Wilson launch pad would actually be the most forgiving
Interesting, I have a slow swing speed and got fitted for Hot Metal HL irons which I love, based on wanting higher spin and descent angle. I think however I'm losing out on distance quite a bit from this review!
The High Launch irons work really well for slow swingers of the clubs. If you are anywhere near the 75mph area I'd stick with your original choice 👍🏻
Yes, Wilson at last!! Well done Jay...looking forward to the CBs
Just out of interest, what ball are you using? Thx
Mizuno RB Tour (new version) 👍🏻
Hopefully CB coming Thursday 🤞🤞
How do they compare to the forged model
Excellent. Which launch monitor do you use??
The Foresight GCQuad with Full Head Measuring Technology 😊
I am playing currently at a 20 hdcp. I hit the Dynapower and loved them however the Titelist T400 edged them out.
Maybe not on price though 🙂 but yep if the budget allows then always go with the best option. I do feel that Wilson offer and increasingly helpful iron range with a lower budget golfer in mind 👍
How do these rate against the Ping G730?
Hi Jay hope your well , im a senior with a club speed of 75mph with a 7 iron just wondering with a senior shaft would
the 7 iron in the dynapower launch higher and have a better decent angle to your shots at that speed with a steel shaft thanks
Hi Joe, how you swing individually compared to me will have the biggest factor in how the clubs will perform than the change of shaft. For example if you are someone that delivers more dynamic loft than me then your launch angle will be higher etc etc, the change to a graphite shaft will or may assist in additional height compared to mine, but if you are someone that delivers less dynamic loft than me, the change to a graphite shaft is kind of irrelevant as its the swing that's the dominating factor. If that makes sense? 👍🏻 👍🏻
Good review as always. 👍
Thanks! 👍
What's more suitable for a high handicap player - the Dynapower or D9 or D9 forged?
Hi, to answer that question I'd need much more information... Strike tendencies, club head speed, club delivery in general and patterns. Ball patterns (peak height, descent angles etc), as club choice should be made of requirements, e.g forgiveness requirements along with head speed etc etc.... Anyone that answers that question without asking many more is either trying to sell you something or is massively generalising I'm a world on very individual golfers 👍🏻 👍🏻
@@AskGolfNut I really don't know the answer to those questions. I used to play when I was in my 20s and 30s. Now looking to get back into playing but I'm nearly 60. I guess I'm just looking for forgiveness and value as a whole set of golf gear is certainly adding up!
@FatTony444 it certainly does and it doesn't take long to mount up quickly.
I would say absolutely yes to forgiveness but due to the string lofts really they are only for a slow to medium swing speed player 👍🏻
Are these irons similar to the D9?
Effectively their replacement so will be looking to marginally improve on their design and performance by a small amount at least 👍🏻
Did you like these or aerojet irons better?
Darkspeed 😂😂😂
Hay boss are u doing a review on t150 Titleist 👍
Awaiting on a Titleist to return my correspondence....... How ever long that takes 🤷🤷
My Jpx 923 HL 7 iron is 37" & 31° loft, the Wilson 7 iron is 37.5" & 27°... I mean come on!! 🤦🏻♂️
$500 is a budget iron set!
I have a question: Tell us please WHO is NOT a “game improvement” player?
We all want to improve, and we all have different wants for the equipment we play. Objectively the chances are that on miss hits I would be better not playing my shiny blades but on balance, the enjoyment I get from looking and using them is the justification for not potentially performing at my very best. We all like this game for different reasons, I guess thats why manufacturers make so many different types of product 🙂👍
Someone with perfect strike
I wouldn’t touch Wilson golf clubs with a barge pole.
Ordered a custom set of Wilson Dynapower irons via American Golf. On collection, I immediately went to the driving range next door to AG to try them out. A few shots in, I was using the 5 iron and, on the backswing, the head flew off and hit the wall behind me. Luckily no one was walking along the gangway at the time else there could have been a fatality.
That evening, I was inspecting the rest of the new clubs and discovered that the head on the pitching wedge was also loose and could easily be pulled off!
To their credit, AG have been brilliant and immediately offered me an alternative brand of more expensive irons at no additional cost to me.
Wilson, however, have been a different story - hard to contact, slow to respond, and not particularly interested in my complaint, the hassle I’ve been put through and my experiences as a customer.
The clubs Wilson delivered to me were unfit for purpose and potentially lethal and I will not buy Wilson again
I've bought several Wilson sets and have resold them to others. Never had or heard of an issue. I wouldn't just Wilson on the bad set you got. Were these kept in a hot area for a matter of time? Ever heard of people keeping their clubs in a trunk in a hot day? To me, this sounds like Taylormade and their cracked heads. Those issues are bound to hit someone you know. However, the manufacturer should be easy to talk to and get the issue resolved if you bought from an official retailer and have your receipt.
Not an issue I seen on old and new clubs/irons
The numbers gonna be different when u really hitting that in the real fairway grass…
What difference would you expect to see on grass rather than from the mat? 👍🏻
All these You Tuber guys hitting 7 Iron 170 and comparing to 7 irons that can hit 180 are ridiculous for us Senior golfers that hit a Driver 180
Apologies, this was a review just prior to me testing them at 70, 80 and 90 oh to see how the club performs at different club head speeds. My reviewing has evolved over the years and has taken on board feedback such as yourselves so now includes multiple swing speed testing 👍