OK, I have a confession to make... (Concerning Wilson Staff)

If anyone remembers I was out here trash talking the Wilson brand, and with my good reasons based on the crappy old Wilson Ultra clubs that I have seen and tried around here. But yesterday I got the opportunity to try the Wilson Staff Pi7 irons that a guy at our club just bought, and I think they're not bad at all. The Pi7 is not as forgiving as my handicap would like, but I still liked it's feel on good hits, and it doesn't look bad at all, as a matter of fact it looks pretty good.

I looked more into their website and I think I like how their irons look, pretty nice designs. And that fat shaft concept on the Di9 irons is pretty intriguing. I don't think I would buy Wilson Staff irons, but they're not as bad as I thought they were. I still prefer the cleaner look the Mizunos offer but these Wilsons aren't really that flashy like some other brands (Callaway X-22 comes to mind, I really HATE how these look). The FG59 forged blades also look very clean, if they would only remove that "tour design" line it would look even better.

I can't say the same about their drivers and wedges though. I totally dislike their drivers and wedges designs.

So I think it's wrong to make assumptions about different brands before trying them. Had to make this post to apologize to all WS players here for dissing the brand before.

FYI, the Ci6 Irons that came out in 07 were rated No. 1 by several publications in the "game improvement" category. I have hit them, and they are that good. I totally agree about the look of their drivers and wedges though.

Also, check out the Ci series. These are nice irons that are somewhere in between GI irons and Player irons. They are on the GI side, but still have a little smaller clubhead and more feedback. Don't get me wrong - I love my Mizuno's - but the Wilson Staff Ci's are nice irons for someone who needs more forgiveness than blades, but still prefers a more traditional look. I almost bought the Ci6's several years ago (they were the Golf Digest GI iron choice that year, whatever year it was).

okay, kinda of half-hearted, but now you've dissed the Callaway X-22 folks lol. I do prefer my PI5s over your 950s (just can't get used to that huge top line). Let us know when you get the 950s and start using them (September, right?) to compare.

I'll have my WS Pi5's until someone pries them from my cold, dead hands. A few months ago my ballstriking went downhill and I suffered a bit of gear envy and bought a set of Ping i10's with px shafts off eBay. They were very nice clubs and fit me perfectly, but I could not get used to the comparative lack of feel or the increased offset - so back to the 'bay they went.

I will eventually replace my Pi5's with something that has less cavity (when my ballstriking deserves it) but I'm in no hurry. But, even then I will keep them around and play the odd round with them.

Haha, no offense meant towards X22 owners. They are nice clubs I've hit them before. I just get turned off by all the graphics.

My 950's arrive mid September, I dream about them every night!

Ahh Grasshopper... you travel the path to wisdom.

I have the W/S FY-brid 3 wood and man, do I love that club! I hit the ball straight and long with that club every single time (which I don't with every other club in my bag).

I'm almost kicking myself for not looking into the W/S iron line before buying my R7 Draw irons, but the R7's are pretty darn good too!

-=gos=-

I just picked up some CI7 irons on ebay for $200! Can't wait to get to the golf dome soon to try them out.

I currently play wilson staff Fi-5 irons. they are a progressive set, perimeter blades in long irons, muscle back irons in short irons. i get numerous complements on the look and feel of them by those that have asked to hit them.

Wilson has made some great irons over the years. I have hit the older fat shaft models, and they were very cool, a great concept. Also, their new FG models look really nice.