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Wilson DYNAPWR Carbon Driver Review
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In a world of tech punching you in the face, and brilliant imagery taking center stage, this is a huge miss on features. Text on a white background is about as spec sheet as it can get, and if you're drawing comparisons to others, misses the mark.
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Now for some good;
The pictures shared by @Hawk on the THP homepage make this driver look competitive. It's a bit of a carbon competition right now in golf, and showing it off, even it's the shiny finish makes it ridiculously difficult to photo - and I think these photos absolutely nailed a premium presentation. Something that stock just doesn't get it done with.
I love the shaping, the contrast between carbon and frame is strong, and the sole configuration seems to have a lot of meaningful shaping, features, and weights. This is really great to see.
The pictures shared by @Hawk on the THP homepage make this driver look competitive. It's a bit of a carbon competition right now in golf, and showing it off, even it's the shiny finish makes it ridiculously difficult to photo - and I think these photos absolutely nailed a premium presentation. Something that stock just doesn't get it done with.
I love the shaping, the contrast between carbon and frame is strong, and the sole configuration seems to have a lot of meaningful shaping, features, and weights. This is really great to see.
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I cannot begin to express how difficult it is to photograph this driver's crown lol. Maddening.
It looks so good though. Really love the look at address.
This is the best looking driver this year. Also, it’s the straightest driver I tried. Carbon model was on the low spin side. Seems more user friendly versus the previous version.
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Sounds like they really nailed the sound with this one, which is AWESOME. Total make or break for me out of the gate.
I also love the idea that having multiple models, they shifted the primary head option to suit more golfers. That's smart.
I also love the idea that having multiple models, they shifted the primary head option to suit more golfers. That's smart.
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I can't wait to get into a during bay with this. Great looking and from all accounts is a great driver.
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The latter is where they missed biggest in 2023. I’m glad they adjusted.
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The way I see it, drivers should come with options, but they need to serve a purpose.
Based on what is available, there needs to be something low spin, there needs to be something forgiving, and there needs to be a blend of the two.
Great writeup as always @Hawk. It's a great looking driver... but I don't know how many would pay $549 for that, especially when they can't get a lot of info about it.
The intro about the broken record is true though. The next Wilson driver I like will be the first. And I say that as someone whos owned nearly every D line of irons since the Di11 (plus some C300s at one point too) until the last few releases, their drivers are never anywhere close to other OEMs in performance and value. Don't want to beat a dead horse, but their messaging and CONSISTENCY needs to be there for people to want to try this driver.
The intro about the broken record is true though. The next Wilson driver I like will be the first. And I say that as someone whos owned nearly every D line of irons since the Di11 (plus some C300s at one point too) until the last few releases, their drivers are never anywhere close to other OEMs in performance and value. Don't want to beat a dead horse, but their messaging and CONSISTENCY needs to be there for people to want to try this driver.
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I think the real winner for them is that, but also that they are doing the tweener builds between all three with the swappable weights. You get a total of six distinct fitting options that way.
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I hope you try it, because it's 100% worth trying.
Very well done article. Your thoughts mirror my first impression of the Carbon. Fantastic looking, but pretty low spin and seemingly draw biased. Being a low spin guy with a hook miss, this was a pretty awful setup for me.
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I would have loved to try the higher lofted head to bump up that spin and launch without closing the face.
For sure, closed face on a draw biased head isn't great for a certain segment. I tried a 10.5 at standard and it still wasn't enough.
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Oh, that's pretty cool to hear!
Yeah he was raving about it and was just amazed as he tried the new GT line as well during his fitting and the Wilson beat it out for him. He said at first he hesitated due to not knowing a ton about the driver and the fact that it wasn't Titleist, but he said he trusted the fitter and he really really likes the new Wilson.
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Appreciate you sharing that. Like I said in the review, I think they can get some wins in the bay with certain players and swings right now.
Abosolutely man. As @JB stated, and I agree with him that this could be a sleeper for some people this year.
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I've never hit a Wilson driver and this makes me want to change that. They have put out a fantastic looking driver this year.