Wilson 2025 Dynapwr Irons Review
Irons tester Joe Ferguson gets to grips with the latest iteration of Wilson’s Dynapwr iron franchise to see what golfers can expect…
A solid if unspectacular game improvement iron. The head shapes in the playing profile lack symmetry and the impact feel is firm and harsh. There are good levels of forgiveness and a strong distance output for those who can brush the looks and feel aside.
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Reasonably forgiving on off-center hits
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Strong ball speed numbers
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Playing profiles lack symmetry
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Very harsh impact feel and sound
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Wilson has brought to market the latest iteration of its popular Dynapwr series of irons promising high levels of forgiveness and maximum ball speeds. I’ve been testing them out to see if they can rival some of the best golf irons on the market in 2025 and see if they could benefit your game.
In terms of technology on offer, Wilson is bringing us a new Cup Face design which it has combined with A.I.-generated variable face technology hoping to deliver optimal ball speeds, distance, and consistent launch windows. In addition to this we have the VOC (Velocity Optimization Channel), which translates to a channel located in the sole and behind the face designed to flex and boost that ball speed number even further.
Looks-wise I couldn’t describe the shelf appeal as any more than ok. Nothing horribly offensive, but not much that particularly excited me either. The badge in the back was nearly very good but I found it became fussy where the black area ended and the steel interrupted the flow. Down behind the ball, however, I have to say this really isn’t one for me. The lack of symmetry in the shaping really doesn’t suit my eye well and the pretty hefty offset isn’t disguised particularly well, in my opinion. I just couldn’t get comfortable at address with these irons at all, but as ever with aesthetics, it is completely subjective and may be just what golfers shopping in this market are looking for.
In terms of performance, the Dynapwr irons certainly deliver in terms of ball speed which translated into some strong distance numbers. Furthermore, the spin numbers were not unmanageably low, which was a plus point from a fairly strong lofted set (7-iron coming in at 28˚) and I found they retained ball speed pretty well even on some very questionable hits, which was encouraging given these irons are aimed at the inconsistent ball striker.
However, I feel that Wilson has focussed so much energy into maximizing ball speed that it has neglected a key ingredient of any great iron - feel. To me at least, these irons are far too firm and clicky at impact, producing a very harsh sensation that is a long way from not only my gamer set of TaylorMade P7CBs but also comparable game improvement iron offerings such as the Srixon ZXi4 or the Ping G440 irons.
Overall, I was a little underwhelmed by this set. Despite the excellent distance output and reasonable spin profiles, I just couldn’t get on board with the feel or looks of the Dynapwr irons. There's no question they would compete well with the most forgiving irons or the best distance irons, but it is at the detriment of the looks and feel for me.
The Dynapwr irons will be retailing at an RRP of £750 or $899.99 in 5-PW.
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Joe has worked in the golf industry for nearly 20 years in a variety of roles. After a successful amateur career being involved in England squads at every age group, Joe completed his PGA degree qualification in 2014 as one of the top ten graduates in his training year and subsequently went on to become Head PGA Professional at Ryder Cup venue The Celtic Manor Resort. Equipment has always been a huge passion of Joe’s, and during his time at Celtic Manor, he headed up the National Fitting Centres for both Titleist and Taylormade. He’s excited to bring his knowledge of hardware to Golf Monthly in the form of equipment reviews and buying advice.
Joe lives in North Devon and still plays sporadically on the PGA West region circuit. His best round in recent years came earlier in 2023 where he managed a 9 under par 63 at Trevose GC in a Devon & Cornwall PGA Tournament.
Joe's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Switch between TaylorMade Qi35 and Callaway Elyte TD - both with Fujikura Ventus Black 6-X
Fairway wood 1: TaylorMade BRNR Copper Mini Driver - Fujikura Ventus Black 7-X
Fairway wood 2: Callaway Apex UW 17˚- Fujikura Ventus Black 9-X
Irons: TaylorMade P7CB 3-PW with Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts
Wedges: Callaway Opus 50, 54, and 60 degrees - Project X LS 6.0 shafts
Putter: LAB Golf Oz.1 (zero shaft lean)
Ball: TaylorMade 2024 TP5x
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 60R
Bag: Vessel Player IV Pro DXR Stand
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