We’ve got three rows on the 4-7 irons, two on the 8- and 9-iron and one on the pitching wedge.
And another thing I like about the D7 irons is that they’ve done away with the power holes on the top line.
I understand the need for visible technology in products of this nature but I think seeing the power holes in the address position was a possible turn-off for golfers looking at the C300 and D300.
So we’ve got a much cleaner look at address with the D7 which isn’t going to put anyone off from the outset.
We’ve also got an ultra thin face and even lower CG than with the D300 which is very important considering the lofts on these irons.
There’s an eye-watering 28 degrees of loft on the 7-iron here but Wilson say the low CG will still help launch these irons nice and high to make them playable.
Wilson say they have also increased the MOI by 10 per cent on their predecessors.
There’s some pretty decent KBS steel and UST-Mamiya graphite shafts as stock options which adds even more value for money.
So how did they perform for our equipment editor? Find out on the next page…
Wilson D7 irons review: The results
Before even hitting these clubs I’d say that they were ticking a lot of boxes.
Improved looks on the D300, good shaft options and all at an extremely reasonable price.
But no one is going to buy them if they don’t perform well and they sound and feel horrible.
Thankfully that is not the case.
The Wilson D7 irons are right up there for distance and ball speed – just as quick as any other models we have tested over the past 12 months.
They sound and feel pretty good too. They are quite loud but they still have a fairly soft feel. There’s no unwanted vibrations.
The D7 irons are also very easy to launch and despite their strong lofts, they seem to be flying high enough to allow the ball to stop on the green.
They are good fun to use and I think they do exactly what they say on the tin. I wouldn’t have any problem at all using a full set of these.
Wilson D7 irons review: NCG verdict
These irons won’t be everyone’s cup of tea because they are still quite large and have a lot of offset.
But they will definitely suit a lot of golfers – particularly those who feel like they need a bit more distance with their irons.
I’m not too sure you could ask for much more for £469.
The performance seems right up there with other brands who are charging at least £200 more.
I do have a slight issue with the strength of the lofts because the 7-iron here is effectively a 6-iron which means the 5-iron is effectively a 4-iron.
And I’m not sure most of the golfers these clubs are aimed at will have the swing speed and quality of strike to deal with that.
Hybrids may need to come into play after the 6-iron.
So just make sure you go through the set when having your fitting to make sure there are nice even gaps right through the set.
Wilson D7 irons details
SRP: £469/£599 steel/graphite
Shafts: KBS Tour 80/UST-Mamiya 460 Recoil
On sale: Mid-January 2019
More information can be found on the Wilson website.
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