Wilson Staff Dynapower Hybrid Review

Wilson Staff has relaunched its Dyna-Powered legacy that revolutionized weight distribution across iron sets since 1956 with fully adjustable drivers, distance-focused irons and woods rangelands and hybrids.

The DYNAPWR-AI driver is Wilson’s first Tour spec fully adjustable driver. The club uses the same AI computer design process that produced the award-winning D9 wood range to analyze thousands of permutations for speed and forgiveness.

DYNAPWR-AI

Wilson Staff have been a little slow on the uptake in golf equipment over the last few years but their latest driver and iron lineup is making them more than just a name. The new DYNAPWR range is not a gimmick but a serious attempt at getting back on top of the game after several decades in the wilderness.

The new Dynapower driver is the star of the show and has an all-new six-way adjustable hosel. The hosel has been engineered to create a low and forward CG for improved launch conditions. The most impressive part is the plethora of features inside, including the company's second-generation PKR2 variable face thickness technology, whose predecessor was first used in Wilson's D9 driver.

The oh-so-hyped name DYNAPWR-AI is just the start of a big push from Wilson Staff into the high-end and higher handicap market - think US Presidents Cup team player Kevin Kisner and the likes. We're looking forward to the new drivers and irons hitting our test ranges this year - they'll definitely have the attention of any casual golfer on their feet.

Variable Face Thickness

The Wilson Staff Dynapower Hybrid is an example of a modern club that employs variable face thickness to provide more ball speed and distance on shots missed around the face. Variable face thickness is a popular technology used by many clubs in the golf industry and it helps improve the performance of players who have slower swing speeds.

Having a variable face thickness can also help players who have poor accuracy and need to work the ball off of the ground with their putting stroke. The variable face thickness allows a player to focus on getting the ball in the air as well as hitting the ball straight.

To help ensure the optimal face thickness, Wilson Staff relied on artificial intelligence to analyse thousands of permutations and identify the best variable face thickness option for each section of the face. This was especially important for the center-to-toe area where about 85 percent of shots are hit.

In addition to the variable face thickness, the Dynapower Hybrids also feature internal weighting for a low center of gravity and easy launch. This is combined with a tour-inspired head shape that was developed with input from tour players to produce a flat profile for a clean set-up behind the ball.

With the irons another key element of the Dynapower Irons is the Power Holes, which are located on the sole to flex the face for more ball speed. In addition, they are positioned near the heel and toe to reduce loss of distance on less than perfect strikes.

These are just some of the features that make these irons a must-have for mid handicappers who are looking to increase their distance and decrease their mishits. They are also available in a variety of head options including both carbon and titanium.

The dynamic face thickness is paired with a new six-way adjustable hosel that provides quick and easy shaft changes, while also allowing fitters to fine tune the club head for a variety of golfers. It also allows for easy one-click launch and spin adjustments. This means that players can have the best possible performance from their Wilson irons.

Internal Weighting

The Dynapower Hybrid is a fairway wood designed with internal weighting to position the center of gravity low and back. Wilson says this will improve launch angles, provide more forgiveness and help you hit higher, straighter ball flights. Tour player testing has also resulted in a flatter profile for a clean set up behind the ball.

The face of the Wilson Dynapower Hybrid is a Carpenter Custom 455 that was analyzed by Dynapower AI to find the perfect thickness for each section to generate the fastest ball speeds and maximum forgiveness. The supercomputer was able to cycle through thousands of permutations, resulting in the perfect face for the club.

A variable face thickness is combined with a redesigned Power Hole 3.0 to deliver consistent ball speeds around the entire face. These features combine to produce over 2mph more ball speed than a comparable driver, helping you hit the ball with greater consistency.

Like the driver, the Dynapower irons were designed using a combination of Dynapower AI technology and a redesigned Power Holes. This helps to improve performance in areas of the face that are most commonly mis-hit by 10+ handicappers.

For example, Wilson learned that about 40 percent of all approach shots are either low or toward the toe. That means most golfers are having difficulty squarely addressing the ball at impact, so the company focused on improving performance in these areas to increase distance and consistency with the irons.

To do that, Wilson engineers designed the face with a variable thickness. It starts thicker in the middle and thins out around the perimeter to broaden the sweet spot, which helps to increase accuracy. The added Power Holes also help to increase ball speed and distance.

The Dynapower irons are a good fit for anyone who struggles with their long irons. They are easy to hit and easy to launch, making them a good option for players who need more control. But they also come with a high price tag so be sure to shop carefully before you buy.

Tour-Preferred Flat Profile

The Wilson Dynapower Hybrid combines a low center of gravity, variable face thickness and the tour-preferred flat profile that allows for a more secure set up behind the ball. This makes it an ideal choice for players who want to save weight while still delivering control and distance.

DYNAPWR-AI, Wilson’s computerized design process, identified the optimal thickness for each section of the thin and powerful Carpenter Custom 455 face to maximize ball speed and maximum forgiveness across the entire face. Combined with the new eight-way adjustable hosel, fitters and golfers can adjust launch, spin and draw bias to help achieve their desired shot shapes.

One of the most significant advances in the re-launch of Dynapower is the company’s first Tour-spec fully adjustable driver. Available in carbon and titanium head options, the aforementioned gizmo lets you tweak your swing path by up to half-degree increments, one full degree down and two degrees up for six overall settings.

At each setting, you can increase or decrease launch, spin and draw bias for an effective shot-making strategy on any golf course. You can also choose a shaft that will match your style of play. The 9-, 10.5- and 12-degree models are available with either a 50-gram A-flex or 60-gram R- and S-flex shaft.

The Tour-Preferred X model is an improved version of the previous X model with a 5-layer construction and thicker cast urethane cover that gives it a slightly firmer feel (87 compression vs. 80 for the standard model) while providing higher greenside spin and a softer, more durable feel that is designed to improve short game performance. It also features Wilson’s newest REACT core technology that is incorporated in its fairways, irons and drivers to deliver more distance on long shots while increasing accuracy with the new Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX shaft.