Equipment
New redefined Wilson Staff Model irons launch
Wilson has unveiled all-new Wilson Staff Model Irons, the company’s Next Generation of Staff Model Blades.
Wilson Advisory Staff Member and three-time winner on the PGA Tour, Brendan Steele collaborated with the Wilson Labs team to assist in the development of the new Staff Model irons, and speaking on the blades, Steele said
“To be able to genuinely provide my insight on the next generation on FG Tour 100 irons was an experience I’ll never forget. By design, we crafted the new Staff Model irons to have a similar look as the FG Tour 100, which was critical as I continue to evaluate changes to my equipment.”

The Staff Model Irons from Wilson contain a shape similar to the FG Tour 100 while retaining the Fluid Feel Hosel construction which helps to re-distribute weight with the aim of providing maximum feel, while the milled face on Wilson’s new additions aims to provide improved control and greater feel.
Speaking on the latest irons from Wilson, Global Innovation Manager at the company, Jon Pergande stated
“Through precise performance and visually pleasing aesthetics, the Staff Model irons combine the look and feel demanded by today’s players. Brendan’s influence on these irons was impactful, and with the phenomenal expertise of the Wilson LABS team, we knew these irons were going to be an extremely polished product.”

The forged 8620 carbon steel is combined with a high polish mirror finish to complete the blades look, while the new additions from Wilson maintain a thinner top line at address, a detail which Steele made a priority. The all-new Staff Model Irons feature True Temper Dynamic Gold Shafts, and each one possesses a Golf Pride Tour Velvet Grip.
Specs:

The Staff Model Irons are available to buy for $1199.99.

More in-hand photos from the Wilson booth at the PGA Show, below.
Equipment
Neal Shipley, AKA, the “Big Fridge’s,” custom stamping
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.

“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: L.A.B. Purple DF3 with Masters cover
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.

From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
Whats in the Bag
Maria Torres WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4

3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4

Hybrid: Ping G440 (23 degrees)
Shaft: Oban Isawa Red Hybrid Shaft 04 Flex 70 Gms

Irons: Srixon ZXi7 (5-P)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i80

Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (50-MID, 54-FULL, 58-MID)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i105

Putter: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i
Shaft: ACCRA Putter Shaft

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet











DJ
Jan 24, 2019 at 11:42 am
It would be nice if they could make mid-handicap cavity backs look like this. For example, I’m playing the Bridgestone J40 DPC’s. If you have seen those, you’ll know what I am talking about. Simple and clean.
jgpl001
Jan 24, 2019 at 5:06 am
Recently I slated Wilson on their new driver offering, but wow, these look stunning
Rob
Jan 23, 2019 at 11:53 pm
There no 68 Dynapowers, but they will do! Lol
Great looking clubs with real technology.
Gunter Eisenberg
Jan 23, 2019 at 8:47 pm
For a player’s iron from a OEM whose blades have won more majors than any other brand, their lofts are about 2 degrees stronger than other OEMs. My 845s are supposed to be GI irons when they first came out but its PW is 48 deg, not 46 like this one.
Christopher Barnes
Jan 19, 2020 at 9:08 am
Bend weak and there will be even less offset
george
Jan 22, 2020 at 7:56 pm
Lol yea there’s zero offset
BigBoy
Jan 23, 2019 at 5:58 pm
…………”The forged 8620 carbon steel is combined…..”
It is not forged, it is cast then pressed for stampings. It has 20% carbon steel in it, and the other 80% is an alloy with added compounds. Not a true forge. But that is like everything else in life. All BS and no substance. PR people are like lawyers, full of it.
Having said that, if you like them, by them.
BigBoy
Jan 23, 2019 at 5:59 pm
….BUY them…lol
TCJ
Jan 23, 2019 at 6:18 pm
Your source of this information?
Al
Jan 19, 2020 at 5:32 pm
Same process as blueprints ?
Jamie
Jan 23, 2019 at 1:10 pm
MacGregor/Spalding/Wilson nostalgia from my early days. Nice.
Greg
Jan 23, 2019 at 12:00 pm
Why don’t they forge using 1025? Adams did the 8620 forged and I personally didn’t like them
TONEY P
Jan 23, 2019 at 11:53 am
I grew up playing FGs , I hope e these are as good or better. Wilson irons n wood use to be the best back then.
TCJ
Jan 23, 2019 at 11:27 am
Let me guess, no LH version?
Kyle Snyder
Jan 23, 2019 at 1:41 pm
They will come lefty!!
Date is TBD maybe May or June but will be LH
TCJ
Jan 23, 2019 at 6:19 pm
How refreshing! Thanks for the info.
2putttom
Jan 23, 2019 at 10:59 am
WOW ! these are beautiful, too bad I can’t play blades.
Michael Constantine
Jan 23, 2019 at 2:32 pm
Yes you can. Just gotta put in the time.