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Wilson Dynapwr MAX Fairway Wood Review

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What’s new? How much does it cost? And how does it perform? Jack Backhouse brings you the low down on the Wilson Dynapwr MAX fairway wood.

Wilson Dynapwr Fairway Max fairway wood | Source: NCG

Wilson have updated their Dynapwr range with the second iteration of their fairway wood line-up. As part of the line-up they have released a new maximum forgiveness model that is tailored to golfers who seek stability. Find out what we thought of the Wilson Dynapwr MAX fairway wood when we went to La Cala Golf Resort in our review…

5 star review
NCG SUMMARY

What this fairway wood may lack in ball speed certainly makes up in forgiveness. The Wilson Dynapwr MAX was a delight to hit and felt great. It produced a lovely ball flight and strong distances.

I think this is a great option for a lot of club golfers due to its extreme playability. If its a fairway finder your after, this won’t disappoint.

PROS

  • Plenty of forgiveness
  • Pleasing high ball flight for attacking the greens
  • A versatility wood that can be used off the ground and tee

CONS

  • Not as quick as other models

First Impressions

Wilson has gone for a familiar black and red colour scheme on the crown of the club which has been carried over from the previous generation. Not too much has changed in terms of the styling of the new Dynapwr fairway woods from the older models.

Wilson Dynapwr MAX Fairway Wood Review

Most of the new fairway wood releases for 2025 are finished with a matte black finish but Wilson has opted for a more shiny one. I have to say, it does look good.

NCG Verdict

There is no carbon in the construction of this driver head, it is crafted from titanium. This means it is a slightly cheaper option to the other models in the Wilson Dynapwr range.

However, that doesn’t mean performance or the use of technology has been substituted. Wilson has enabled a thin-cast steel crown to improve distribution in order to position the centre of gravity lower and further back in the club head. This has helped to promote a more stable design than previous generations.

Something to note in comparison to other fairway woods, is that there is no adjustability available to the golfer in the hosel. This acts as a bit of a cost saving exercise to allow Wilson to drop the price to be more budget friendly. It also means that players won’t be able to adapt the lie angle and loft to maximise performance.

Wilson Dynapwr MAX Fairway Wood Review

However, Wilson has made this club available in both a 5-wood and a 7-wood as well as the standard 3-wood. Golfers have plenty of options to utilise a fairway wood be suited to their game. For example, if the 3-wood has a too low of a ball flight players can switch to a 5-wood.

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Throughout testing the club produce a really nice, straight ball flight from decent lunches. For me this club prevent the perfect elevation. It didn’t balloon the ball in the air like some other fairway woods I tested but still exuded enough elevation for a sufficient carry.

Wilson have included a big tungsten weight at the back of the club head to ensure this. A rear weight of 12g ensures golfers can utilise a more forgiving and easier high launch club.

There was also a good amount of spin produced and I was averaging distances of around 240 yards total. This was a good return for me and my game and there is certainly plenty of performance on offer.

Overall, the Wilson Dynapwr MAX fairway wood offers a great value for money option. A really forgiving club that delivers straight ball flights consistently from a playable club. Most of us golfers tend to keep our fairway woods in our bags and can be one of the least used clubs. So, having an easy to hit wood in the bag is a sensible option.

Wilson Dynapwr MAX Fairway Wood Review: The Details

Available: Now

RRP: £245.00 / $279.99

Loft: 15°, 18° and 21°

Shafts: UST LIN-Q M40 Red 5/6 and UST Helium NCT 4 Lightweight

Grip: Lamkin Crossline 360 Black

More information: Wilson UK / Wilson US

La Cala Resort

We were fortunate enough to head out to the La Cala Resort in Spain to conduct some of our equipment reviews. A picturesque resort that is located in the Sierra de Mijas, just 30 minutes from Málaga Airport and 20 minutes from Marbella.

The place offers outstanding views of the Andalusian countryside and the Mediterranean Sea as well as three magnificent golf courses. All three were designed by Cabell B. Robinson and it’s a popular choice for players seeking variety, challenge, and stunning scenery. For more information head to La Cala Resort’s website here.

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About the author

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Jack Backhouse

A member of the PGA for 13 years, Jack has lived golf for more than half his life. Inspired by Tiger Wood’s winning putt at the 2008 US Open, an obsession began with watching slow motion golf swings on the internet and reading What’s In The Bag articles in magazines.

Not destined for a life behind the desk in a pro shop, Jack has focussed more on coaching, working closely with regional teams in North Yorkshire and helping golfers of all levels on their journey to enjoying playing the game more. Jack has coached many junior golfers into the county teams, and once worked with a player at the 2018 Open Championship at Carnoustie.

After letting his game fall apart prior to COVID, Jack rediscovered his love for playing golf after joining Silloth Golf Club in 2020 and whipping round the windy, firm links course. Playing regularly with a half set of clubs he has a passion for shot making and developing skill, and claims to have the sharpest 30-100 yard game in the North of England (only because he doesn’t know anyone in the South), and now maintains a +1 handicap at a club much closer to home, Sand Moor GC.

Jack has always tinkered with his equipment, once building his own Frankenstein one length set of clubs after watching Bryson DeChambeau burst onto the scene after winning the US Amateur. He firmly believes in getting custom fit and is happy to debate anyone about blade irons being superior to any other iron category.

Jack loves: playing quickly, 2 ball golf, match play, heathland courses, pencil bags, foursomes, Tiger Wood’s swing 2005-2009.

Jack hates: buggies, unnecessary trees, giving shots, the 7 iron loft debate, graphite shaft lovers weird superiority complex.

What’s In Jack’s Bag:

Titleist TSR2 Driver

Titleist TSR2 Fairway wood

TaylorMade P7MB 3-P

Titleist SM10 wedges

TaylorMade TP Reserve Blade putter

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