Wilson Golf introduced recently, actually a couple of months ago, their latest Wilson Staff Model utility iron for 2020, and to make things even more interesting, the company launched their latest iron on the heels of Gary Woodland’s U.S. Open win, because, you know, it’s tough to argue with the best. All jokes aside, Gary used the 18-degree model in the bag to achieve victory, that for 36 holes, and then he switched to a set-matching 3-iron for rounds three and four.

The Staff Model utility irons were not actually meant to become mass-produced, just as many other designs starting out. Basically, this was just another prototype for the company, to be used strictly by PGA Tour players and other PGA pros, i.e. Wilson Advisory Staff members on short (hence the name). The Staff Model utility irons are true to their name, as they're crafted to replace harder-to-hit long irons and also to provide the best possible experience and performance. To do so, Wilson employed their best technologies along with a classic muscle-back profile and a multi-material design.

To make it really simple for our readers, the 2020 Staff Model utility irons feature a hollow clubhead design, which is aimed at pushing mass away from the face and lower. This innovation works great in terms of boosting moment of inertia in a big way, beyond anything recognizable if we're talking about regular irons, and also to increase launch angle. The clubface od the new utility iron from Wilson is built from C300 maraging steel, a high-strength alloy respectively. To give you a hint, C300 maraging steel is a common material in fairway woods, and that's due to its inherent properties: faster ball speeds all across the face. Since maraging steel is faster rebounding and stronger than other materials, Wilson's engineers were able to save mass in the clubface, and move it further around the head; here we have to mention the 7-gram external weight located on the sole. This prototype utility iron was extensively tested by Wilson's staff (pun intended) last year; moreover, it was used in “combat” by various PGA Tour pros, including Gary Woodland, of course, who actually played one of these babies as he won the US Open at Pebble Beach in 2019.

Here’s the Manager of Golf Club Innovation at Wilson Golf Jon Pergande:

The Staff Model Utility Irons will give golfers confidence on every shot and in every condition. Originally created for our professional staff members, we are excited to bring the utility irons to golfers and believe the strong mix of distance and forgiveness will enable players to attack the course with more confidence.”

What really makes a difference in the latest Staff Model utility irons from Wilson is their thin C300 stainless steel face design that works in tandem with the hollow body construction, separating them from regular long irons. The tech innovations in these fabulous (they also look great) utility irons are aimed at generating maximum ball speed by allowing the hitting area to flex more efficiently. Each utility iron comes equipped with a KBS Tour Hybrid shaft (Graphite) which is significantly lighter than standard iron shafts, and that plays a big role in generating more clubhead speed, thus more distance.

Global Commercial Director of Wilson Golf Doug Wright was quoted as saying:

“We created the Staff Model Utility iron to meet the demand of our Tour Staff and following their positive feedback, it was impossible for us not to put it into our 2020 range. The iron delivers incredible performance and reliability for golfers who want ultimate confidence with their long irons, whilst offering the higher ball flight of a hybrid club,”

Specs and availability:
Price: $229.99 each with KBS Tour Hybrid graphite shaft and Golf Pride Tour Velvet grip.
Specs: Hollow-bodied irons with C300 maraging steel face. Available in 18-degree, 21-degree and 24-degree versions.
Available: Dec. 11.