Gary Woodland’s ability with a driving iron is seriously impressive. In fact, it was one of the keys to his US Open victory. We took the Wilson Staff Model Utility iron to Alwoodley to see what all the fuss is about.
Watch the review with myself and Hannah Holden here, and let us know what you think in the comments below or on Twitter.
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Wilson Staff Model Utility Iron: First Impressions
It ticks all the boxes in terms of looks. With utility irons, I find they often look a bit clumsy as they’re stuck in that area between a long iron and a hybrid. But standing over this, it’s clear Wilson have tried to retain the classic styling of an iron while offering a club you can have confidence in launching high. And they’ve succeeded.
The chrome finish gives it a really clean modern look, which I think is going to be very popular with golfers of all abilities.
Wilson Staff Model Utility Iron: The Technology
The Staff Model Utility iron was originally created as a prototype for elite tour players and, as such, Wilson had input from a few, including Brendan Steele. It’s already appeared in the bags of major champions Padraig Harrington and Paul Lawrie.
It’s designed to provide a combination of distance, reliability and forgiveness.
With seven grams of weight positioned low in the clubhead, it is higher launching than previous models, which
