Why Wilson's new driver should be on your radar

Wilson D7 Driver review: NCG verdict

The fact Wilson have been able to improve the D300 so much is highly commendable. It looks fantastic and has a lovely sound and feel. Not two things you’d expect from a driver at this price point.

I like the thinking behind the three head options with different CG placements. It gives golfers the chance to try three heads out and go for the one which best suits their speed and technique.

Wilson are confident this driver is going to work well for mid- to high-handicappers. They are confident they have got a good shaft which is going to suit a wide range of players.

From my experience I’m struggling to see how other brands can justify charging an extra £200.

The performance certainly doesn’t justify that. So you are effectively paying extra for a bigger name.

Obviously it’s difficult for Wilson to get golfers to look past the TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping and Titleist drivers, so coming down in price is an effective way of getting the D7 into people’s hands.

My message to you is to give the so-called ‘Big Four’ a try and then give the Wilson D7 a try.

If you think the extra £200 is worth it then spend away, it’s your money. And the ‘Big Four’ are all making fantastic drivers – I’m not taking anything away from how good they are.

But from the results of my testing I’m finding it very difficult to say they are £200 better.

Wilson D7 driver details

SRP: £269

Lofts: 9˚, 10.5˚, 13˚

Shafts: UST-Mamiya Helium (A-flex 45g, R-flex 46g, S-flex 57g)

In-store: February 2019

More information can be found on the Wilson website.