{"id":513850,"date":"2026-03-02T12:28:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/513850\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T12:28:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:28:14","slug":"wilson-staff-model-xb-irons-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/513850\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilson Staff Model XB Irons Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Wilson Staff Model XB irons are beautiful clubs with a level of forgiveness that belies their size.\u00a0 Solid distance and ball speed without sacrificing control and playability.\u00a0 Solid, traditional feel.<\/p>\n

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Introduction<\/p>\n

For 2026, Wilson is adding a new member to the Staff Model family of irons: the XB.\u00a0 While the other two models \u2013 the CB and Blade \u2013 are decidedly old school, the XB brings a modern element.\u00a0 This is a hollow body design that\u2019s one of the most convincing faux blades I\u2019ve ever tested.\u00a0 If you\u2019re looking for old school cool with modern performance, the Wilson Staff Model XB irons might be exactly what you\u2019re searching for.<\/p>\n

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Looks<\/p>\n

There are a lot of hollow body irons in golf but few that could actually fool someone into thinking that they\u2019re a blade.\u00a0 The\u00a0Wilson Staff Model XB irons are among those few.\u00a0 In the bag, they look identical to the 2026 Staff Model Blades with the exception of the wider sole.<\/p>\n

Leaving aside the familial similarities, I really like the brushed satin finish on the XB irons.\u00a0 While not as old school as the previous Staff Model irons, finishes like this are better in the bright sun and don\u2019t show wear like chrome finishes do.\u00a0 Wilson kept the branding minimal with the blank shield on the toe and \u201cStaff Model\u201d below that.<\/p>\n

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Turning to the address position, the Wilson Staff Model XB irons look fantastic.\u00a0 They have minimal offset and a compact heel-to-toe measurement.\u00a0 The face shape \u2013 particularly the leading edge \u2013 is a bit softer than in previous generations, and it gets more rounded as the lofts get higher.\u00a0 Their top lines are thin \u2013 either the thinnest game improvement irons or among the thicker players irons.<\/p>\n

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Comparing the Wilson Staff Model XB irons to the other Staff Model irons, they could all pass for one another at a glance.\u00a0 The XB irons have just 0.01\u2033 more offset than the Blades in the 7I, and they\u2019re longer by about 1\/16\u2033.\u00a0 From address, the only clear difference is the top line, which is thicker in XB.<\/p>\n

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Sound & Feel<\/p>\n

That traditional iron experience continues with the sound and feel of impact.\u00a0 The feel across the face is very solid; nothing about it would lead you to think that this is a hollow club.\u00a0 There\u2019s good feedback through the hands, but there\u2019s no stinging sensation on mishits.<\/p>\n

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The sound of impact does an equally good job hiding the hollow construction of the Wilson Staff Model XB irons.\u00a0 These irons are quiet, even with range balls.\u00a0 The sound is a gentle \u201cclick,\u201d far from the loud knocking of some hollow body irons.<\/p>\n

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Performance<\/p>\n

Everything up to the moment of impact makes me think that the Wilson Staff Model XB irons are a throwback.\u00a0 The launch monitor data, in stark contrast, makes me think that these are a thoroughly modern iron loaded with forgiveness.\u00a0 Some of this forgiveness comes from one of Wilson\u2019s signature technologies: the Fluid Feel Hosel.\u00a0 This design helps to reduce the weight of the hosel, allowing more weight to be put into the toe for a higher MOI and a geometrically centered sweet spot.<\/p>\n

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Given their size, the Wilson Staff Model XB irons are more forgiving than they have any right to be.\u00a0 These perform like game improvement irons while looking like players irons.\u00a0 Can you find more forgiveness?\u00a0 Of course, but that requires moving into a noticeably bigger club like the DYNAPWR Forged [review HERE<\/a>].\u00a0 For their size, the Staff Model XB are very tough to top.<\/p>\n

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What makes these irons even more unusual is their pairing of strong forgiveness with traditional lofts.\u00a0 The Wilson Staff Model XB irons share the same loft structure with the Staff Model CB and Staff Model Blades, which are some of the weaker lofted irons you\u2019ll find.\u00a0 This gives the XB much higher launch and spin than other hollow body irons.\u00a0 The XB does spin slightly less than the CB and Blade, but the difference is not so large that you couldn\u2019t blend them into a combo set.<\/p>\n

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Despite their strong forgiveness, the Wilson Staff Model XB irons feel agile during the swing, allowing golfers to control their shots.\u00a0 This is the cherry on top of a very appetizing sundae.\u00a0 Where most hollow body irons are chasing what I call \u201cdumb distance,\u201d the XB can shape a cut or draw, hold the green, and make sure your mishit carries the water hazard.\u00a0 For the low handicapper or aspiring player, this is a best of both worlds offering.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/p>\n

The new Wilson Staff Model XB irons open up this family to a wider range of players thanks to its strong forgiveness.\u00a0 This set blends the beautiful aesthetics that the Staff Model line is known for with a level of consistency you can\u2019t get from traditional construction.\u00a0 Best of all, this club is built for scoring, not winning a 7I long drive contest.<\/p>\n

Buy the Wilson Staff Model XB HERE<\/a>
\nWilson Staff Model XB Price & Specs<\/p>\n

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\"Matt<\/a> <\/p>\n

Editor In Chief at Plugged In Golf<\/p>\n

Matt has worked in nearly every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking.<\/p>\n

He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.<\/p>\n

Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.<\/p>\n

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