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Wilson DYNAPWR Carbon Driver Review

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Canadan said:
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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Wilson could lean into that with some sort of "substance over style" type messaging. "We don't need fancy graphics with a driver this good" or something.
 
Thanks for the review @Hawk .Really nice looking driver. Never tried a Wilson club.
 
I enjoyed the review. Seems like the marketing Dept still has a ways to go but even it’s better than it was a few years ago. The product looks great.
 
jdtox said:
Have to admit reading through this article @Hawk made me want to try this out. Wilson hasn't had a good looking driver in years and this one I think this one checks a lot of boxes. Also I like how you called them out.
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I may try to run down an LS version to compare to the DS Adapt. Problem is, can't get Wilson where I live.
 
hedley_lamarr08 said:
I may try to run down an LS version to compare to the DS Adapt. Problem is, can't get Wilson where I live.
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What about the Dick's by you? They're listed on Wilson's website
 
JB said:
Interesting article on what is definitely the best looking Wilson driver to date.
Creating a low spin playable driver as a core model is something that I think is pretty compelling.

This could be an early sleeper pick for underrated and I think they have a winner on their hands.
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Even if they have a winner will enough people give it a try at the price point?
 
Pops said:
Even if they have a winner will enough people give it a try at the price point?
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Is there a correct price point? Too low and their cheap. Too high and they're out of their mind.
 
blugold said:
Is there a correct price point? Too low and their cheap. Too high and they're out of their mind.
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Not sure that’s why I asked. Given the chance to go DS-Adapt or Dynaprw carbon at same price point it’s Cobra every time. Thats just me. Maybe others are different.
 
Canadan said:
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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Yeah, this is kind of a botched roll out
 
Pops said:
Not sure that’s why I asked. Given the chance to go DS-Adapt or Dynaprw carbon at same price point it’s Cobra every time. Thats just me. Maybe others are different.
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I know it's a hypothetical, but what if you hit it in the fitting bay and the Dynapower blows the DS out of the water?

I think that's one of @Hawk 's best points. If you see one and are already hitting drivers, swing the Dynapower and see what happens.
 
blugold said:
I know it's a hypothetical, but what if you hit it in the fitting bay and the Dynapower blows the DS out of the water?

I think that's one of @Hawk 's best points. If you see one and are already hitting drivers, swing the Dynapower and see what happens.
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For many of us here we might grab it and try it. For many guys walking into you name it retail they are more than likely drawn to the big names or even pushed to them.

Just seems that Wilson might have missed a chance to increase the size of their splash with the Carbon driver.
 
I read this one a couple of times today because I love the story that @Hawk was able to tell with it. Also his intro was a great mix of straight and sassy talk.

From the first time hearing about this one it showed that Wilson had some real potential here and it sounds like much of that potential has been realized.
 
Pops said:
For many of us here we might grab it and try it. For many guys walking into you name it retail they are more than likely drawn to the big names or even pushed to them.

Just seems that Wilson might have missed a chance to increase the size of their splash with the Carbon driver.
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Seeing how much traffic the home page gets, maybe more people read the review and give it a go.
 
blugold said:
Seeing how much traffic the home page gets, maybe more people read the review and give it a go.
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Between it and @Hawk getting it out on socials.
 
ddec said:
I read this one a couple of times today because I love the story that @Hawk was able to tell with it. Also his intro was a great mix of straight and sassy talk.

From the first time hearing about this one it showed that Wilson had some real potential here and it sounds like much of that potential has been realized.
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Thank you. I felt pretty damn good about this one. You know how that goes.
 
Great looking driver with some real potential to win some fitting battles…but I wonder if it will even be an option at very many shops.

Too bad the marketing and go to market strategy isn’t improving as much as the R&D / product development
 
I've been a Wilson fanboy for years. Since their attempt to reinvent themselves, they've had several hits and misses. The C300 line was by far their best with the exception of the driver. Wilson just can't seem to get a decent driver to market at all in fact.
The Cortex was in interesting try, and it was really great looking, but way overpriced and only an average performer.
The '23 Carbon has been their best effort, and I have it as a back-up. The new line looks to be a logical progression. More models, with the Carbon being more suited for a wider array of players.
As @Hawk pointed out in his excellent article/review, the biggest knock is their adapter. Way, way behind, and as I learned from having the '23, good luck finding additional weights.
Looking forward to seeing how the new line will fare. Will they be discounted before the end of the year, or gain a following or at least a cult following. For now I'm sticking with the '23.
 
I think the driver looks fantastic and it sounds like it performs well also but I just have a hard time seeing how this becomes a big breakout for them. Being priced identically to Cobra and Srixon and higher than Tour Edge and Mizuno for instance makes me question how many people will really buy this club. Even in fittings diehards like the people here might be interested but for the average guy coming in off the street I just don’t think Wilson is even gonna get hit in many fittings to even have a chance to win.
 
Was driving all darn day yesterday so I didn’t have a chance to sit down and read this one until now.

@Hawk you absolutely crushed it.

This is so well done, and so sand thorough…and honest when it comes to the brand. It also tells me yes, I do need to hit this one this year.
 
Jman said:
Was driving all darn day yesterday so I didn’t have a chance to sit down and read this one until now.

@Hawk you absolutely crushed it.

This is so well done, and so sand thorough…and honest when it comes to the brand. It also tells me yes, I do need to hit this one this year.
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Thank you! You'll hit it soon.
 
I have a genuine question. I feel like with smaller brands, we tend to see a resemblance to prior models from larger brands. In this case, it’s the Sim 2. Is that at all a coincidence?

Edit: Okay, just looked at it on the website and maybe it’s not so similar.
 
BuffaloPlunger said:
I have a genuine question. I feel like with smaller brands, we tend to see a resemblance to prior models from larger brands. In this case, it’s the Sim 2. Is that at all a coincidence?

Edit: Okay, just looked at it on the website and maybe it’s not so similar.
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Probably at some level. I'm sure things sort of sink into the general consciousness too if that makes sense.
 
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