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For 2026, Wilson Golf delivered a top-notch, tour-level ball with its Staff Model and Staff Model X golf balls. In this video, Harry Nodwell, Global Product Line Manager for Wilson, joins our own Brian Knudson for a run-through of the impressive designs.
Below, BK gives you a quick breakdown of the Wilson Staff Model and Staff Model X golf balls.
Wilson’s Staff Model golf balls are tour-level golf balls with high-performance technology. Both the Staff Model and Staff Model X are four-piece golf balls built for golfers with different needs. Each model will give you low driver spin, fast ball speed, and controlled spin around the greens.
Wilson Staff Model
This ball is for the golfer who would like a more penetrating golf ball flight with low spin for long, boring shots off the tee. Spin separation is created with a firmer mantle layer, creating a low-spin driver for maximum distance and then ramping up spin around the greens for precise control. The seamless dimple design offers a stable and consistent ball flight, and the cast urethane cover gives a softer feel at impact.
Wilson Staff Model X
For the player who wants a little higher launch with more spin, the Staff Model X is for you. Just like the Staff Model, this ball is made from 4 pieces, including a mid-compression core for high launch and better control into the green. A mid compression core gives you lower spin on your tee shots, and the Staff Model X will offer the highest spin into the greens of any Wilson golf ball. Like the Staff Model ball, the X is covered with a seamless dimple design for maximum distance and consistency that you can trust.
For more on the golf balls, check out our launch piece.
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
Whats in the Bag
Eric Cole WITB 2026 (June)
Driver: PXG Lightning Tour Max (9 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Titan Yellow 70 TX


3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Titan Black 70 TX

5-wood: PXG 0311 Gen5 (18 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 95 TX

Irons: PXG 0311 Gen8 (4), PXG 0317 ST (5-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Mid X100


Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 (50-12F, 54-10S), SM10 (60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Putter: PXG Battle Ready II Closer

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Whats in the Bag
Si Woo Kim WITB 2026 (May)
Driver: Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond (8.5 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X
Mini driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Mini (11.5 degrees)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X

5-wood: Cobra OPTM LS (18 degrees)
Shafts: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X
Irons: Callaway X Forged (4), Callaway Apex MB (5-PW)
Shafts: KBS Tour V 125

Wedges: Callaway Opus SP Wedges (52, 56, 60)
Shafts: KBS Tour V 125

Putter: Odyssey Prototype

Ball: Callaway Chrome Tour
