Curated Golf Experts Ryan Hernandez got his hands on the Wilson Dynapower Irons to test this spring. Check out how it performed, but consider the fact that each and every golfer is different; if you have any questions about the Dynapower Irons or need recommendations on which club would be best for you, reach out to a Golf Expert here on Curated.

Before we get started, it's worth noting that Curated Experts are not sponsored by any brands. All of these reviews are completely unbiased.

Brand Claims

What does Wilson claim about this club? In 1956, Wilson introduces Dynapower Irons and at the time featuring an innovative approach to weight distribution that revolutionized the game and went on to win actual majors. And Wilson was a major player in the iron game. Now we're 70 years later and they are trying to redefine distance once again. That's what Wilson's claim is.

Overall Impressions

What are the specs of the club you are testing? I played with the KBS 85 Ultra Light Stiff Flex, which is basically their stock option and their stock Lamkin grip as well.

What is your overall impression of the club? First impressions of the clubs, I was extremely impressed for a game improvement iron. I was impressed with the weight, especially on the takeaway. I like feeling clubhead weight, the weight in the club, that it feels like I can deliver down on the ball, and I really love a feeling of a heavier weight that feels like I’m taking it back and then it’s going to swing through. Now, I will say that I have not played game improvement irons throughout my career, so it’s not something I usually keep in the bag. However, Wilson is making me rethink that with these, because they're so easy to hit.

Review

How is it for distance? Distance? These are fantastic. They are hot off the face, almost too hot, in my opinion. One thing I noticed about when I hit these is the ball was launching off them and I was about one to two clubs longer than usual. So I had a dial in those distances, which took a little bit of getting used to.

How is it for forgiveness? New technology in these, so what Wilson has done is integrated an AI design, especially in the face. So they took thousands if not hundreds of thousands of combinations and strikes and put it all into the computer for the computer to design the perfect face. So what that means is they have the exact measurements for a variable face thickness, where is the face supposed to be the thickest, the thinnest, how do we develop the most dynamic face for forgiveness, speed, that kind of thing. So you’re going to get more forgiveness over the entire face here.

And they have really focused on the center to the toe, where they're saying 85% of golfers miss. 65% of golfers of 10+ handicap hit off the toe. So that's where their focus is. More forgiveness throughout. But they've shifted that a little bit to be center to toe for you there.

Forgiveness was great. I feel like for a game improvement iron, I was hitting the ball where I wanted to even when I made bad swings. I missed a couple on the toe. Maybe I didn't take a straight divot kind of off to the left, kind of more of a pull. They still went straight, which I really liked.

How is it for workability? Workability? There's not a ton. You can work them if you know what you're doing, but the amount of drama or the amount of cut you're going to get are minimal, and that's not what they're designed for. However, I will say there is a little bit because they are a classic-looking iron. They don’t have a massive sole, they don’t have a huge back that really prevents you from doing that. But that’s not really what these are designed for.

How is its launch? Launch is very high. Low center of gravity, lots of weight down in the club to help you launch the ball. It’s made for steeper swingers, which is what we see with game improvement, higher-handicap players with usually a more downward swing angle.

How is it in terms of ball speed? Ball speed is very, very fast. One of the fastest ball speeds I’ve had with a game improvement iron, which Wilson doesn’t get enough credit for.

How is it for spin? Wilson has made these have incredibly fast spin. There was a lot of forward spin. It depends on what you like out of an iron. If you want a ball to kind of like jump and release, these are going to be there. If you want a ball that’s going to kind of spin back, it’s not going to really be what you’re looking for.

What do you find unique about its appearance? I was very impressed with the look of these, especially at address. They look like a classic iron, which I grew up playing blades and classic-looking irons, so I really appreciate that. I think some of the time, there game improvement irons can get a little bit “razzle dazzle” or have a bunch of crazy stuff on them, and that’s not a look I want.

There's an optimal amount of offset here. It doesn't look like a ton, but the hosel is so nice to look at. It's got a chrome, reflective finish. Very old school. The sole is thick, but not overly thick. You're not looking at one of these gargantuan mailbox-sized game improvement irons. So really a classic look and just a very classy Dynapower kind of matching that like Kevlar carbon look for the woods as well, so they look nice in the bag. They don’t necessarily look like you’re playing these gaudy things that some brands throw out there, so I was really impressed with that as well.

How would you describe the sound of this club and feel at impact? Sound and feel at impact, when you make solid contact, they feel fantastic. What I love about it is missing on the toe and the heel. You don’t get that king of vibration or that feel. Again, some golfers like that feedback, but I love that you can hit a solid shot, not on the center of the face because most of us are not hitting on the center of the face every time.

Is the club adjustable? Not a lot of adjustability, obviously. I mean, they are a pretty standard iron and you can order them with some adjustability in there. But as far as when they deliver, they're not going to be adjustable, which is pretty typical for irons.

What may make a player shy away from this club? Regardless of what the stats are saying, players might shy away from these irons, because they're Wilson unfortunately. Wilson doesn't have the brand name of a Callaway, TaylorMade, or Titleist, being more perceived over the years as an all-in-one, package-set brand even though they dominated golf for decades in the earlier part of the 1900s. Not to mention dominating other sports if you think of basketball, baseball, tennis, football, Wilson shines in all these sports. So in golf, they are trying to change people’s minds.

Recommendations

Who would you recommend this club to? I would recommend this club, I think this is going to be a bit of an unpopular opinion, but I think if you’re a low handicapper, if iron play is not your best attribute, I would consider looking into these. They are classic enough and workable enough that you can still hit some shots with them. But if you need a little bit more help in your iron striking and need a little bit more confidence boost, this might not be a bad thing to look at.

Who should avoid this club, and what type of club would be a better option for that player? Lower handicaps are going to avoid these. People who have been playing blades or who are more on the lower handicap single digit, they're going to want their blades, their player irons, their sleek soles, their sleek top lines. But these irons are a fantastic option if you're looking for a game improvement iron. If you need some player distance or player improvement, I would definitely look into these.

Golf clubs work differently for different types of golfers. If you are wondering whether the Dynapower Irons are the right clubs for you, chat with Ryan or any other Golf Experts here on Curated, and they’ll put together free, personalized club recommendations on the best irons for your needs.