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Wilson D9 Forged irons review: The technology
The Wilson D9 forged irons feature a two-piece 8620 carbon steel forged head. This provides a combination of exceptional feel and compact shaping. There is very minimal offset and a nice thin top line.
The black stripes on the sole are what Wilson are calling ‘Power Holes’. As the name suggests, these are designed to provide outstanding stopping power on the greens.
Wilson have fine tuned the power holes his year with the help of computer simulations which can set what is the most effective design.
“We know our Power Hole technology makes a real difference to the golfer’s strike, feel, and launch of the ball. So putting it into the computer design process has allowed us to test hundreds of variations, culminating in the final design which is the most technologically advanced forged iron we’ve ever produced and one that purists must try out.”
Jon Pergande, manager of golf club innovation, Wilson
The power holes are located slightly towards the heel as this opens up the face and increases contact time with the ball. the result of this is maximum ball speed and distance.
The irons also have a lowered centre of gravity, this delivers higher launch and increased peak trajectory. Both of these ultimately lead to longer carries and steeper descent angles for more stopping power.
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Hannah Holden
Hannah Holden is the Equipment and Instruction Editor here at National Club Golfer. If you’re looking to improve your game, by changing your golf swing or upgrading your golf equipment she’ll have the answers.
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