The most forgiving irons I've EVER tested! Wilson Staff Launch Pad irons review
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
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Alex reviews the NEW Wilson Staff Launch Pad irons for 2022! Featuring a hybrid like iron throughout the set, are these the most forgiving golf clubs of 2022? Watch the video to find out more.
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I've had the 4-PW of the graphite mk1's in my bag for about six months (2nd hand buy on Golfbidder and an absolute steal) and find I'm mostly using the 4, which has relegated my hybrid 5, and the gap, which has done for the pitcher and sand irons. They've worked so well for me that one of my playing partners is now on the lookout for a set too. Launchpads are brilliant, give 'em a swing and fall in love.
And the name sounds cool too
Just bought mine a week ago. They are the 2021 model. Low cost. I absolutely love these irons. I play almost everyday. Was used to them by the end of my first round. Much easier to hit the ball. It goes further and higher. Wish I'd tried these much earlier!!!!
Great to hear! They're certainly a hidden gem
I have not hit the Wilson product, but I have used the Cleveland and Tour Edge equivalents. They make golf fun and scoring is easier with them.
I have the Tour Edge EXS 220H irons. Are those the ones you're talking about? If so, I bought them with stiff shafts and whilst they are easy to hit they go way too far, i was hitting the PW about 170 yards, I ended up taking them out of the bag as i was going to need about 6 wedges. Have you tried the Wilson's yet?
I just invested in a set of these and I'm anxiously awaiting delivery. I'm 72 and had my fling with blade irons years ago and don't expect to improve to a point I'll want to use them again. I played old MacGregor Tourneys, then Ping Zings, some oversized Nikes, and a few others until now, Ping G20s, an older "game improvement" club. I went to a local golf superstore today and hit an LP2 7 iron with a senior, then a regular shaft. The regular won out but they had 0 sets in stock so I ordered online. The 7 was VERY solid at impact and EXTREMELY straight and it seemed that going to these irons is a no-brainer.
You did a wonderful demo in this video and I'm sold that these will be my irons for the immediate future, maybe until I'm planted for a dirt nap. I just wish I had the physical prowess to hit them the distances you were getting. I just have to remind myself that, the older I get, the better I used to be. Thanks again for a great demo.
Thank you so much for the kind words! Bet you're excited to receive them! I truly believe Wilson have done very well with this release and will make a lot of golfers hit it further and straighter. Let me know how you get on with them when they arrive!
@@GolfmagicPlus Sorry to be so late with this, but the day I received the irons, the trans died in my wife's car and I thought seriously about simply returning them but my wife said to keep them. 2 days later, her mom passed away and it's been a few weeks with houseguests and taking care of her affairs and so I FINALLY got to use them today. I removed my old Ping G20s from the bag and put in the LP2s and just headed out to the course with not having played or even hit a ball for several weeks. Hit the 7 iron on the first hole as my 2nd shot and...it was effortless. Long, straight, just off the green, made par. Second hole, I hit my tee ball OB then hit my 3rd 1 foot from a trap. Had no stance, faced away from the pin and hit the 9 iron between my legs...3 inches from the hole! It was almost magical, these irons were like a dream come true, any bad shots were due to the man, not the club. Couldn't putt for diddly, took 34 putts but managed a 79 on a par 69 course. WHERE HAVE THESE IRONS BEEN ALL MY LIFE? I put any LP2 iron in my hands and it almost feels like it's part of me, organic. These are worth every penny I paid and your endorsement is spot on. And, IMO, these may be the best kept secret for a game improvement iron ever, a real game changer. Thanks for the video, it persuaded me to invest in these and I could not be happier! Best regards.
(Edit: Let me add that 79 was miraculous as my last 2 rounds at that course were 96 and 102. Totals:9 pars (!) 8 bogeys and 1 double. No disasters. If only I could have putted better...)
great feedback. Did you end up using the sand wedge from the set? Curious to hear how well it works.
@@NCtrailX yeah same here... Haven't seen anyone talk about the SW yet
Ram hybrids relatively cheap but play well. Best choice for a newbe or high handicap.
I have the previous model and love them! Don’t understand why more people won’t give these a chance. I guess the ego gets in the way. Shot under 100 for the first time with these and actually shot an 84 with these! I’m a notorious fat/chunker but these give me confidence that I can just swing and they will go. No longer have to try and crush the ball
enjoy your videos Im 70 years old with a 14 handicap and I would consider these irons especially if they feel like hitting a hybrid I like hitting hybrids
Definitely give them a go! I think you'd get on with them really well.
They look class to be fair. Need to give these a go.
thanks mate. just been looking at these I'm only beginning
No problem 👍 Glad I could help!
I have the previous iteration and i love them, although I am going to test the latest Cleveland Launcher set.
Which set do you prefer
@@LRWoogie502 I had a slight preference for the Clevelands as they launched a little higher and they “suited my eye” a little better. In the end though I bought a set of Wilson DB7’s as my game had improved sufficiently to be able to get a good launch angle from “normal” shaped irons.
@@dougy0761 thanks for the quick reply! I have a 5 iron launcher but rarely hit it, I have irons that are about 25-30 years old (hand me downs) but looking to buy another set of game improvements since I’m a high handicap. Just looking for the best fit for myself
I have a set, believe me they can be chunked. When you get used to them they are fine. They aren't magic wands, i have a couple of Wilson Dynapower's in my bag and I hit them no different to the Launchpad. It's probably just me.
no set is chunkproof, but i do believe these help
Great review. More weekend hackers should play these clubs .
Thanks Michael!
Can you give them to a high handicapper or beginner and see how they get on.
Can we please have a vs video against the cobra t rail 2021/22
Hi I'm looking at some new irons to get my handicap down which is very high. I've watched your video which hepled a lot going to American golf at the weekend to try them out.
Love to hear it! Let us know how you get on at the weekend. I'm sure that handicap will be cut down in no time.
You never mentioned they come with the brill evenflow shaft as standard,, will be looking to try these bad boys out,,, cheers Alan 🤔😅
Thank you
They look pretty good to me. I would like to buy just one and try it out but I don't think that is possible.
Order one iron from eBay
Then sell it back on eBay when you are done with it!
Are these suitable for a stiff shaft mid handicap player? I've got a set of blades at the moment that I hit pretty well but I'm getting frustrated with the odd mishit and how punishing they are. More than anything else I just want to enjoy golf again.
I am definitely in the market for some GI clubs and might try these, but I can't see me putting them in my bag. I am just not a fan of the chrome finish. I can see these looking pretty beat up in just a short time. So I am leaning toward the Cleveland Launch XL or Halo and plan to try the Callaway Rouge ST MAX OS, TaylorMade Stealth and Ping G425 too. So I guess looks does matter a little bit. But I do plan to give them a try. Great review and convincing too.
Thanks Alan! I completely get what you mean. I think the Callaway's would be a good fit for you but definitely try them all out.
Which one did u end up going with? And what were the pros vs cons u found for each of the clubs u tried?
@@RKCHUX Well it's not a simple or short answer really....but since you asked. I did not really want to go in for a fitting, for reasons I won't discuss here, so I decided to just buy some single irons and test them out in practice and on the course. I purchased a Rogue Max OS 9 iron w/regular graphite shaft and a Stealth 8 iron with a senior graphite shaft. The Rogue is a more forgiving club than the Stealth - by far. It has a good size head that really inspires confidence and it just feels good in my hands. It makes a real solid sound when hit well, or even not so well, and produces a nice ball flight. Nothing really negative to say other than the chrome finish can get marred up pretty easily....which is somewhat normal really. The Stealth, while not as forgiving or confidence inspiring, seems to be a little more consistent than the Rogue. It makes more of a clipping sound but produces a powerful penetrating ball flight. Although I did tend to consistently push the ball to the right when using the Stealth...which may be related to the more flexible senior shaft - not sure. It is a nicer looking club though with a finish I prefer over the Rogue....just not as forgiving.
In the end I prefer the forgiveness and feel of the Rogue and already picked up an AW which I had customized closer to a PW - which I do not carry in my bag. I think part of the reason I prefer the Rogue has something to do with the Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 65 shafts I had put on them. The combination of the two just work well with my swing and swing speed. I plan to get more of the Rogues and possibly sell the Stealth on eBay.
I also picked up a Cleveland Launcher XL Halo 6 hybrid and a Cleveland Launcher XL Halo HY-Wood. The Hy-Wood is a very versatile and easy to hit club for sure and one I highly recommend. I have other hybrids and woods I am considering, but as far as irons go the Callaway Rogue ST MAX OS irons is the most forgiving club I have ever used. I am sure you can get other clubs that perform as well that are less expensive, but if price is not a concern and you do go in for a fitting, I would definitely recommend at least trying the Rogue irons. Hope that helps.
A set of head covers for around £15 take care of that problem.
I am 46. hcp 2.9. with a low ball flight with my irons. Do you recommend this for me?
Absolutely! If forgiveness is what you want, go for it.
I do hit down on the ball hard. every low ball flight. And also play on a course that has hard fairways. Would you recommend?
If you want forgiveness definitely! I'd recommend trying these out first though. Sounds like you're quite steep onto the golf ball with a negative AOA so may benefit from something higher launching such as the new Callaway Rogue ST irons?
Would these be good starting place ???
100%
These added alot of distance to my game
How about the lie angle, can it be custom fit.
They can indeed! Certain retailers such as Scottsdale Golf offer custom fitting.
Just bought some. Played twice ... I'm really slicing the 5 and 6, and 7 and 8 are full of fade. Unsure why ... Wondering if I should play and strike them like hybrids ... I am straight with my driver, fairway woods and 3 hybrid. The iron slice is crazy
coming back to this as just seen a 'like'. Wow, amazing clubs. changed my game since selling my Ping g425s. Hit these much much better, much further and much more consistently. Completely recommend them tbh. Taking back straighter on backswing. that fade and slice has almost gone
@@nickpellatt hi novk I'm currently looking to buy my first set of clubs. Haven't played in nearly 35 years but looking to get back into golf. I was set on getting the ping clubs you had as my first set but then stumbled on the wilson launchpad irons . Would you recommend the wilson over the ping for a complete beginner.
@@markgardiner1742 Both are fantastic options. Personally as a guy who is just getting back into golf after being a pretty decent amateur a decade ago, I think it's personal preference. The Ping is extremely forgiving as well as the Wilson's. However, if you want a club that looks like a hybrid or if you hit hybrids well (like I do), I'd say go the Wilson. If not, go Ping. You really can't go wrong either way. You got two of I'd say the most forgiving irons on the planet.
@@markgardiner1742
I'd recommend
Either cleveland xl halo or wilson launchpad irons
Cleveland CBX2 wedges
And a ping G425 MAX driver
The easiest and most forgiving clubs on the market.
Who wants to make the game easier and more fun?? Just beginners and ladies? Sign me up.
Is that a stiff shaft or a regular shaft?
I was testing them with a stiff shaft
Why do you think one won’t have them for a long time?
Only because as they're a super game improvement iron, as you improve you will start needing different assets from a golf club.
@@GolfmagicPlus I see. I see them as a potential regeneration of my game as a senior. But wondering if the D9 irons would be a better fit.
@@monteconrad3372 I don't fully agree with the "you won't have them very long" theory. Most golfers don't go from beginner/30 handicap to scratch golfer. In fact, there are guys in my men's club playing old irons. They are used to them... they swing them and get good shots... and they don't see the need to change.
You have to remember that most of the RUclips reviewers are advanced players and their ego is tied into their golf identity. Those single digit handicappers would never show up to the course with anything other than the clubs for advanced players... even if those clubs shaved a couple strokes off their game.
After some time with them you will buy blade irons to make the game more challenging ; )
So these will be too easy after some time and you'll have to get clubs that are more advanced to make the game more challenging ; )
hahaha exactly! They're not workable at all so when you want to work the ball etc, as a lower handicapper, you will struggle. Is that a bad thing? Not really!
@@GolfmagicPlus Never heard anyone say , dam I hit that to straight .
How can they not be workable? The face is flat, if you open or close it to the path you will change the spin axis and if you add or subtract loft you will change the launch and peak height.
Why couldn't a 5 hdc play these?
They absolutely could! These are certainly more targeted towards higher handicap players but if you just want to hit the ball straight and not worry about working the ball either direction, then these would be perfect.
@@GolfmagicPlus You've never bent or worked a hybrid before?
WHO cares what they look like? I don’t but apparently i should. I mean wouldn’t wear His ridiculous beanie on bet. But im more interested in making the game as difficult and as little fun as possible.
How dare you insult my beanie
Bloody hell how many sets of clubs with the title for the best forgiving, Jesus Christ really.
To be honest what about the cheaper brads save your money use Ram they are very good.
To improve your game practice stop listening to every pro telling you that this or that will improve your game, practice practice more practice.
I used the same weapon for 14 years in British army did I get better yes.
Buy a set off clubs you feel comfortable with and practice, have a lesson or get fitted did any off those things but at the end of they day practice doesn't make perfect, but will improve your game, well that's if your not having a bad one 😂.
Just look at the so called professional golfers some off them make shit shots, or having a bad round just like you and me.
A bad workman will always blame his tools or sell you a product that will solve your problem. Just some thoughts.
Yes but if any workman has bad tools,is he entitled to complain? There are big differences between clubs depending style,swing,technique etc. For example I've wilson staff cb irons,reputedly difficult to hit but I find them quite easy,alot easier tham my previous prostaff which are meant for high handicap players. Guess we're all different but clubs do influence play.
Spot on mate I'm forever saying my clubs are crap every time I hit a duff shot it gives my mates a laugh sad thing is they are constantly laughing through every round we play the barstewards that they are
So odd looking.
Who would intentionally choose that haircut?
Thanks Nomi
ya showin your age,
that haircut style is all the go these days
i think the SHelby bros started it in Peaky Blinders