Wilson Dynapower Hybrid Review
The Wilson brand name is steeped in sporting history and with 62 Major golf championships under its belt, we are always keen to see what strides it makes with regards to new golf equipment. The latest Wilson franchise is the Dynapower range, which features a refined shape and new technology, two things they hope will help see a Wilson Staff tour player reign supreme and win one of golf’s most prestigious titles again in the near future.
The Wilson Dynapower hybrid has been designed to cater towards a whole host of golfers. When proceeding through the initial stages of design, Wilson liaised with some of its tour players in order to produce a club that would appeal to the best players in the world as well as the average golfer. It is one of larger hybrid profiles on the market this year and on initial inspection the length of the face was the first thing that caught my eye. I can’t say I was a massive fan of the look at address, however I personally tend to prefer a more compact looking head shape. The Dynapower is certainly one of the most forgiving hybrids I’ve tested and perfect for those seeking a confidence inspiring look behind the ball.
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So did the performance of the Dynapower match the aesthetics? Honestly, it probably surpassed my expectations. I think when looking at a larger hybrid head shape, automatically as golfers we assume that club will just be a forgiving model with minimal versatility but the Dynapwr really did perform well in the multiple shots I put it through while testing. Yes it didn’t necessarily outperform some of the other popular models I have tested this year such as the Callaway Paradym and Cobra King Tec, but it certainly held its own.
The Wilson Dynapower hybrid produced a soaring high ball flight which came into greens with a steep descent angle, making it perfect for those looking for more help with approaches from distance. It does have a slight draw bias which doesn’t suit someone like myself who already hits a right to left ball flight, conversely it helped correct a slice effectively.
The new PKR2 face, designed through A.I., allows mishits to fly consistently and keeps ball speeds very similar to shots struck from the middle of the face thanks to varying face thickness. The powerful sensation through the ball was pleasing, as was the turf interaction from both the fairway and the rough. Due to the high launch nature of the Dynapower, I had no issues when…
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